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 […]
LAMENTATIONS 1–Sermon Manuscript
INTRODUCTION Have you ever traveled internationally? If you travel to other countries, it’s important to understand the currency. You want to make sure you have a right understanding of the exchange rate because you want to get the cost right. You want to make sure you understand the cost before you purchase something. Illustration: 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 […]
Thoughts on Gratitude
Introduction I have been pondering the concept of gratitude. At certain times, gratitude seems easy. At other times, one must fight for gratitude. Particular circumstances or situations in life are conducive to gratitude, while others make it more difficult. On my morning walk today I was reflecting on the account in Acts 16 of Paul […]
Reflections On Orphan Care
Introduction Last Sunday our church celebrated “Orphan Sunday.” Every year, our church sets aside time to pray for and remember those who have been orphaned or separated from their parents, and those who have lived out James 1:27 by ministering to them. I am thankful for this emphasis as a foster care and adoptive dad. […]
