Pastoral Reflections on Life and Ministry

James 3:5b-8: Set AFlame Sermon Manuscript

INTRODUCTION Are you a control freak? Do you like to be in control? You plan and over plan and have every little detail worked out to its minutia? You don’t feel like you’re complete until you have a contingency for every possible scenario? Some people are control freaks. Some are control freaks in the sense […]

James 3:1-5a: Set Aflame Sermon Manuscript

  INTRODUCTION Have you ever underestimated your own strength? Maybe you thought you could do something but you really couldn’t? This becomes more and more of an issue as you age. You used to be able to do things and never feel them, but as you get older you start to hurt more. I’m kind […]

Luke 2:8-20 Sermon Manuscript

INTRODUCTION There’s a difference between those who sit on the sidelines, and those who play in the game.  Some people get involved in things, and others do not. I remember growing up I was on a football team.  This was 5th grade midgets football, and they had a weight limit—you had to be under 100 […]

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 3–Sermon Manuscript

INTRODUCTION Have you ever allowed your feelings to control you? I know I have! Sometimes our feelings can be so strong and so intense that they begin to dictate how we live. Sometimes this isn’t that big of a deal, but other times our feelings can have complete control over us! We take a lot […]

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 […]