The Foolishness of God 1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. Intro: The Apostle Paul makes a statement in verse 25 that is without a doubt a “tongue in cheek” statement. He referred to the “foolishness of God” and the “weakness…
Kids Can Know Judges 2:10 And also all that generation were gathered unto their fathers: and there arose another generation after them, which knew not the LORD, nor yet the works which he had done for Israel. Intro: In our text, Joshua had died and the older generation had also passed on. The generation that…
The Blessings of Being a Blessing 2 Timothy 1:16-18; Hebrews 13:1-3 Intro: I begin to see the emphasis placed on the Christian to be a blessing to others. Look quickly at a passage in Hebrews 13: 1 Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.…
You Gotta Come See for Yourself John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? Intro: A. The Conversation She couldn’t believe that he would stop and talk to her. – vs. 9 The disciples couldn’t believe that he would stop and talk…
We’ll Leave the Light On For You 1 Samuel 3:3 Intro: Darkness is everywhere. God hates darkness. 1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. The first thing God did when He created…
A Plea to the Pilgrims 1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims… Intro: We are coming into the week of Thanksgiving. I love this time of year! I have been thinking about the history of Thanksgiving and the people that made this tradition. In September 1620, a small ship…
Tokens of a Tender Heart 2 Chronicles 34:27 Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the…
How to Honor Veterans (of the Ministry) Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Intro: This morning, we looked…
How to Honor Veterans (of the Military) Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. Intro: This morning, we will look at How to Honor Veterans of the Military. Tonight, we will look at How to Honor…
The Pitfalls of Pride Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. Intro: Mentioned in Scripture: pride – 46 times; proud – 47 times; haughty – 15 times; lofty – 10 times PITFALL: a trap or danger A haughty spirit goeth before a fall. There are several things that a…