A Blank Slate?

Yesterday afternoon (4/17/20), I listened to a webinar from Thom Rainer (Previous CEO of Lifeway and his son (Vice-President of Church Answers).   It was interesting and helped provide some thoughts.  What was funny to me was the bantering between the two.  All in good demonstration of some of the points, but it confirmed some ofContinue reading “A Blank Slate?”

Missionary Mentality Toward Ministry Support

Take a second, and look at Peter’s calling to Caesarea to minister to Cornelius’ family (Acts 10).  This chapter is such a significant turning point as the Lord confirms to Peter in multiple ways the uncircumcised Gentiles could also receive salvation and the Holy Spirit without being like the circumcised Jewish believers.  However, this wouldContinue reading “Missionary Mentality Toward Ministry Support”

We would see Jesus.

This was the third and final message in a series “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” You can see the first two sermons outlines here : First Week – Incarnation and Identification Second Week – Implications of the Incarnation John 12:21 – These Greeks were seeking Jesus.  Their simple statement shows us the importance of seeking Jesus.  Why?Continue reading “We would see Jesus.”

Implications of the Incarnation

This is the second outline for the preaching series, “Deeper Dive into the Incarnation.” First Week – Incarnation and Identification Implications of the Incarnation – Phil. 2:5, 6-8 Last week – Incarnation as identification Paul teaches us to have the same mind as Christ. He then goes on to show us the downward descent of ChristContinue reading “Implications of the Incarnation”

Incarnation and Identification

Over the next few weeks, I will add my preaching notes for the Advent series at CFCB.  We are taking a deeper look into the incarnation.  On the first Sunday of Advent, we looked at the incarnation and how God helps us through identification with us.  These will be pretty bare-bones outlines.  However, I willContinue reading “Incarnation and Identification”

Fragmented LIfe or Unified Life

Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. We live in a broken and fragmented world. Part of this is the suggestion that we have too many choices. However, the reality is that we only have two choices.  The KingdomContinue reading “Fragmented LIfe or Unified Life”

Why join a church retreat?

Our men and women from church went on their retreats during August and had another wonderful time.  This trip made the tenth year for our men and almost as many for our women.  They started taking retreats a few years after the men and kept them up even when the men took a break fromContinue reading “Why join a church retreat?”