Sermon Outline Today, we are going to cover the book of Philemon – short letter How many people have ever heard a sermon from Philemon? Themes: forgiveness, unity, church as family I can understand why preachers may choose to avoid this letter Explosive letter because it deals with the issue of slavery What does the […]
how we view others
2 Cor 5-6 – Teaching #5: The New Creation and the Ministry of Reconciliation (pt1 of 3)
Happy Mother’s Day! Today I want to talk about the new creation and the ministry of reconciliation. Main thesis: The new creation changes a few things in the life of a believer: 1) it changes the way they view others, 2) it changes their purpose, and 3) it changes the character of their ministry. Before […]
Matt 18: Relearning How to Be a Child of God (pt2 of 3)
Do you feel a need to be constantly productive? Do you feel a need to keep proving yourself to the world? To yourself? Just one more thing off the list. Just one more achievement. One more degree. One more promotion. One level higher in the income bracket. There is no end to this. Often I […]
Matt 18: Relearning How to Be a Child of God (pt1 of 3)
Read Matt 18:1-6. If you read this chapter, you will notice one phrase that is repeated over and over. It’s the phrase, “little child” or “little children” or “little ones.” Jesus is making a point so he doesn’t say merely “child,” but he says “little” child. v2 – He called a little child and had […]