Posted in Sermon, Giving on Mar 30th, 2008
Loving Christ Generously Introduction
Why do we give?
Reasons Christians don't give:
- Materialistic Lifestyle
- Debt
- Lack of Planning
- Lack of Self Control
- Lack of Wisdom
- Rationalization
- Deceit
- Suspicion
- Immaturity
- Not Really Saved
- Examine Your Starting Ground
- Matthew 6:19-24
- Engineer Your_______
- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
- Extend Your _______
- 1 Corinthians 9:6-11
- Acts 2:43-47
- Endeavor by _______
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-9
- Elevate the _______
- 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5
- Enjoy the _______
- 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
We will finish the other 5 points next week...
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Posted in Sermon, Misc. on Mar 23rd, 2008
Resurrection-Empowered Preaching
2 Corinthians 4:13-15
13But having the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, " I BELIEVED, THEREFORE I SPOKE," we also believe, therefore we also speak,
14knowing that He who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and will present us with you.
15For all things are for your sakes, so that the grace which is spreading to more and more people may cause the giving of thanks to abound to the glory of God
Why do we Preach?
- A Great Conviction vs13
- A Grand Culmination vs14
- A God Glorifying Conversion vs15
- Grace
- Cause
- Thanksgiving
- Praise
- Conversion makes Worshipers

Conclusion
- Know the Bible more than surface level
- Risk everything for just one soul, because it's worth it
- Pray for the work of Grace in the lost by pleading with God to grant repentance for their sins
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Posted in Sermon, Misc. on Mar 9th, 2008
SHEPHERD'S CONFERENCE FOLLOW-UP
James 1:2-12
- Promises to Grow You Up 2-4
- Provides Intimacy Through Prayer 5-8
- Points Out where True Hope Is 9-11
- Prepares You For Heaven 12
- Prunes Your Love 12b
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Posted in Sermon, Giving on Mar 2nd, 2008
Buying Back Time 3/2/08 Ephesians 5:15-17
- Scrutinize your Route 15a
- Soak Up your Salvation 15b
- Seize your Opportunities 16a
- Sort Out your Obstacles 16b
- Support your Plan 17
Conclusion
Four words that will help you give your time for God's glory...
- Judgment
- Kingdom
- Eternity
- Grace
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