Whom Can God Use?
Romans 12:1-21 Introduction: A basic fact of life is that none of us will live forever. Thus comes the question: Who will replace us in our places of service for God? Who will replace Billy Graham? James Dobson? Dr. White? We need not worry about the replacements for these people. God has already picked them out. The […]
The Tremendous Power of a Timid Prayer
Mark 9:14-29 I. Like the disciples, you and I sometimes become disoriented. Illustration: I travel enough to get lost every now and then. It may be in the open country or in the inner city or in the growing suburbs, but I do find myself becoming at least briefly disoriented.Can you imagine the feelings of […]
Send a Great Revival
Acts 2 Introduction: Peerless British pastor Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892) shares the following in his sermon titled “The Great Revival” preached Sunday morning, March 28th, 1858 at the Music Hall, Royal Surrey Gardens: “My soul has been made exceedingly full of happiness, by the tidings of a great revival of religion throughout the United States. […]
Searching For The Ends of the Earth
John 4:35 Introduction: In Acts 1:8, Jesus instructs His followers to be witnesses to the ends of the earth. Jesus wants us to see that every village and city, every hamlet and home, hears of His saving grace. Our witness is to reach from the end of our nose to the ends of the earth. In […]
Revive Us, O Lord
Isaiah 57:15-16 Introduction “Study the history of revival,” states, Dr. Adrian P. Rogers (1931-2005), pastor emeritus, Bellevue Baptist Church, Cordova, Tennessee, who continues, “God has always sent revival in the darkest days. Oh for a mighty sweeping revival today!” Rev. Ron Dunn (1936-2001), author of Don’t Just Stand There, Pray Something, observes, “If you study the history […]
Keeping Your Heart for the World
Romans 5:5 Introduction: Have you ever noticed that a pro baseball player often has his best year just before he becomes a free agent? Also, have you noticed that they often have one of their worst years just after they have signed a huge contract?Have you ever noticed how beautiful a bride is on her […]
Journey From Here To Eternity
Romans 8:30b Subject: God’s Plan for Sharing Introduction: Dr. George Sweeting, chancellor emeritus, Moody Bible Institute, states, “On July 20, 1969, astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin walked on the surface of the moon. Commander Neil Armstrong uttered the now famous words, ‘One small step for man-one giant leap for mankind.’ But as incredible as that journey […]
Is This Trip Necessary?
Romans 10:8-15 Introduction: During World War II, people on the home front were told to conserve fuel for the war effort. They were told to ask: “Is this trip necessary?” Many times during our missionary service, we, too, have asked: “Is this trip necessary?” Even Willam Carey was challenged about this. After he preached his […]
How To Take The “Stew” Out of Stewardship
1 Corinthians 4:1-5 A West Virginia man hit the jackpot! He won more than 225 million dollars. Since then he and his wife have separated. He is estranged from his wife. This man said, “This is the worst thing that has ever happened to me.”Wealth, possessions, etc., can be the worst thing that happens to people. […]
God’s Plan for Sharing
Matthew 28:18-20 “As many as three out of four people die in North America without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.”[1] Where do people go without a personal relationship with Jesus Christ? According to the Bible the answer is hell. They go forever to this place of torment without God and without hope. Someone said […]
