Training Ushers and Greeters
The following outlines are taken from Pastor Michael Catt’s sermon series on James. Training Ushers and Greeters James 2:1-13 Lehman Strauss – “Jesus Christ is never a respecter of persons. Our Lord’s glory is from everlasting to everlasting,. but never once during His earthly ministry did He favor one man over another on the basis
Where Can You Have a Revival?
Author Unknown Psalm 85:4-7 The usual place of a revival is the church. But when the price is paid, a revival can break out in any place. I. A revival broke out in the streets of Jerusalem. (Matthew 21:1-17) II. A revival broke out in a graveyard. (John 11:30) III. A revival broke out in
Why I Am Not Afraid to Face Eternity
Billy Bryant 2 Timothy 4:1, 8 Paul was in prison at Rome and had already been sentenced to death. He was not afraid to face eternity. We are facing eternity, but we can face it without fear. I. Because My Sins Are Gone (1 John 2:12; Isaiah 1:18) II. Because of the Experience I’ve Had
The Holy Spirit and His Relation to the Lost
Author Unknown John 6:44; Ephesians 2:12; Luke 19:10 The Holy Spirit is a Person: “He” and “Him”.1) God the Father planned salvation.2) God the Son purchased salvation.3) God the Spirit presents salvation. The Holy Spirit: I. Convicts of Sin (John 16:8)A. Opens the heart (Acts 16:14)B. Turns on the light (Psalm 119:130; Genesis 1:2)C. Reveals
Seven Fools in the Bible
Author Unknown Psalm 14:1 I. The Fool Who Says There Is No God (Psalm 14:1) II. The Fool Who Believes Not the Prophets (Luke 24:25) III. The Fool Who Mocks at Sin (Proverbs 14:9) IV. The Fool Who Builds Upon the Sand (Matthew 7:26) V. The Fool Who Does Not Redeem the Time (Ephesians 5:15,
What Happens When a Christian Gets Discouraged
by B. B. Caldwell Numbers 21:4; Galatians 6:9 Discouragement is one of Satan’s big weapons. some of the greatest men of the Bible were defeated because of it. When we get discouraged we will: I. Pray the Wrong PrayerA) Moses prayed to die (Numbers 11)B) Elijah prayed to die (1 Kings 19) II. Say the
The Holy Ghost: Who He Is and What He Does
Author Unknown I. Who He IsThe Holy Ghost is God.1) Spirit (Acts 5:3, 4)2) Comforter (John 14:16)3) Truth (John 14:17)4) Son (John 14:18; 2 Corinthians 3:17) II. What He Does1) Convicts (John 16:7, 8)2) Converts (John 3:8)3) Comes in (1 Corinthians 3:16; 2 Corinthians 6:16; 1 John 3:24)4) Teaches (John 14:26; 1 Corinthians 2:13; 1
Secret of Power
Author unknown Zechariah 4:6 The church has lost her vision and power. The church is never more powerless in all history than she is today. What is the secret of power and how to regain it? I. Source of Power (Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 3:17) II. Power “In” and “Upon” (John 7:38; Psalm 1:3; Acts
Preparation for the Filling of the Spirit
Author Unknown 2 Kings 3:16 I. Soul Preparation (regeneration; Titus 3:5) II. Mind Preparation (Phil. 2:5, Heb. 1:9) III. Heart Preparation (Acts 15:8-9) IV. Will Preparation (Acts 9:6, Mt. 4:19, Gen 24:58) V. Body Preparation (Rom. 12:1-2) VI. Motive Preparation (Acts 8:18-19) 2ProphetU2ProphetU is an online magazine/website, started by Warren Wiersbe and Michael Catt, to
Why Christians Ought to Be Happy
by Ray M. Brown Psalm 34 I. They have all their thoughts established (vv. 1-3) II. They have all their fears banished. (v. 4) III. They have all their sins covered. (v. 5) IV. They have their prayers answered. (vv. 6, 15, 17) V. They have been delivered from all their enemies. (v. 7) VI.
God’s Tear Bottle
Author Uknown Psalm 56:8 Tears move:The heart of GodThe heart of a sinnerThe heart in your own bosom We have too much dry-eyed religion. Notice some of the tears found in the Bible: I. The Tears of the SaviorA) Jesus wept over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41)1. A Lazarus’ grave (John 11:35)2. In the garden (Heb. 5:7)3.
When the Brook Dries Up
By Floyd Beaver 1 Kings 17:1-7 Elijah’s brook dried up. Why did the Lord allow this to happen? To teach him to trust in God and not in the brook. Remember, God is our refuge (our supply), a very present help in time of trouble. I. God’s Children Are Often Called Upon to Sit by