Lamentations chapter 5–Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION Nearly everyone, if asked to be truly honest, would admit that they have regrets. Certain things we have done or said or thought or whatever, we have regrets. As the saying goes, hindsight is 20:20. We have things that we wish hadn’t happened. I can think of situations in my own life where I […]
Lamentations 4–Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION His sin is perhaps one of the most well-known sins of all those who follow God. This man in leadership gave in to his carnal desires and ruined the lives of himself, his family, and many others. This godly man who is known for his love for the Lord, had allowed his passion to […]
Psalm 100 Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION Have you ever met someone who was well-known? Perhaps someone who did something spectacular that few people ever do? I’ve had several of these individuals in my life. One thing I’ve noticed—if you know anyone like this, someone who’s done things that are amazing, it’s hard not to tell others about it. You like […]
Lamentations chapter 2–Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION He was only 15 years old when he staged his first con. Frank Abagnale, one of the greatest con men to ever practice his tradition of deceit, will forever be remembered as the one who got away over and over again, until he didn’t. Frank began his prestigious career as a con artist when […]
II Timothy 3:1-9: Detoxing from Toxic People Sermon Manuscript
Introduction Have you ever needed to detox? There are all kinds of ways that people detox, but it’s become popular today for people to use, eat, drink, something that would detoxify their body from harmful toxins. I looked up recently—popular ways to detox. I found a wide assortment! First one was fasting. You can do […]
Lamentations Overview–Sermon Manuscript
Introduction Pain has a way of sobering us, doesn’t it? Life can be going smoothly and well and all of a sudden something happens—someone dies; you get that diagnosis; you bend over to pick something up and your back lets loose; or you break a bone or smash a finger. Pain has a way of […]
Exodus 18:13-23: Lessons in Ministry from Jethro and Moses Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION My wife and I used to enjoy watching HGTV. We love to watch the decorating and design shows and how they can totally makeover an old home into a new one. One show we have enjoyed is the show Flip or Flop. The show is all about a couple who had a business flipping […]
Cautions for Ministry to Foster/Adoptive Families
Introduction Recently I wrote an article reflecting on orphan care and some of the realities of families that minister to children who have been orphaned in one way or another; you can find that article here. Following up on that idea, I would like to come back to this topic and share some practical tips […]
When Church Culture Cancels You
Introduction Our current time period is a very difficult one in which to pastor a church. Pastoral tenures are becoming shorter and shorter, with the average tenure being somewhere around eighteen months. Churches are shrinking, experiencing a lack of workers, and some are closing due to empty pews. Conflict abounds both within the congregation and […]
