SHEEP'S CRIB - SERMONS

1 JOHN 5:4-5 FAITH IS THE VICTORY - How to overcome the world!

2008-12-29T11:03:00.004-06:00

TOPIC: Overcoming faithIf you love the Author of your faith, you'll love the book He wrote!TITLE: FAITH IS THE VICTORY - How to Overcome World!TEXT: 1 John 5:4-5… whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world-- our faith. And who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?TRUTH CLAIM: This message was

Luke 9:18-20 KJV: THE ONE - Just Another Senator

2008-11-06T14:54:00.005-06:00

NOTE: The following is a message prepared to be delivered on Radio Panorama in South African by a good friend, Cornelius Claassen. Cornelius and his family minister in Welcomen, South Africa, a gold fields Township.TOPIC: The Second ComingTITLE: THE ONE - Just Another SenatorTEXT: Luke 9:18-20 [KJV]And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them,

GENESIS 2:18: ADAM’S DREAM - Or The World’s First & Best Dream

2008-10-11T21:52:00.003-05:00

TOPIC: Mother's DayTITLE: ADAM’S DREAM: Or The World’s First & Best DreamTEXT: GENESIS 2:18 "It is not good for man to be alone."Were you aware there are critics of Mother’s Day? Just who are the critics? For the most part they’re women …There’s the Gay/Lesbian crowd, [It’s irrelevant!] … then there’re the single militants, [It’s not representative!] … the children of abusive mothers, [It’s

Genesis 1:1-13 - A Tale of Two Fig Leafs

2008-01-08T20:46:00.000-06:00

TOPIC: Sanctity of Life;TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FIG LEAFS – Sanctity of Life SundayTEXT: Genesis 1:1-13Life is precious – Jesus healed and raised people – He valued life.But "value" of life and "sanctity" of life are different. Value means something has worth … and life does! But sanctity says it's sacred, holy, and related to God somehow.God gives life and ends life ….“GOD … GIVES LIFE TO ALL

ACTS 8:9-24 A Magic Act!

2007-12-11T19:47:00.000-06:00

SERIES: #16 Acts of the Apostles - Witnesses to Judea & SamariaTOPIC: Authenticity; Greed, Providence, Regeneration, Salvation, SimonyTITLE: A MAGIC ACT - There's nothing magical about this treasure!TEXT: Acts 8:9-24… when Simon saw that the Spirit was bestowed through the laying on of … hands, he offered … money, saying, "Give this authority to me as well, so that everyone on whom I lay my hands

ACTS 8:4-5 (1-8) - A Great Day!

2007-12-11T19:44:00.000-06:00

Series: #15 Acts of the Apostles - Witnesses to All Judea and SamariaTOPIC: Sovereignty (of God); Providence, Will (of God)TITLE: A GREAT DAY - Being Blown Around a Corner for God's Glory!TEXT: Acts 8:4-5 (1-8)Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word. Philip went down to the city of Samaria and began proclaiming Christ to them.FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: How was the day of

ACTS 7:58-60 - They Cast Stones

2007-12-11T19:41:00.000-06:00

Series #14: Acts of the Apostles - Witnesses to JerusalemTOPIC: Consecration; Heritage, Matyrdom, Persecution, SacrificeTITLE: THEY CAST STONES - He Cast Eyes On Heaven!TEXT: Acts 7:58-60 (54-60]When they’d driven him out of the city, they began stoning him; and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul. They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and

ACTS 7:50-53 - Are These Things So!

2007-11-08T15:09:00.000-06:00

SERIES #13: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Witnesses to JerusalemTOPIC: Sovereignty (of God); idolatry, sin (Victimless-), will (Providential - of God)TITLE: ARE THESE THINGS SO? An application from the Older Testament!TEXT: Acts 7:50-53 (1-53)Stephen closes his proclamation with a quote from Isaiah 66:2 - "WAS IT NOT MY HAND WHICH MADE ALL THESE THINGS?" … then says … "You men who are stiff-necked and

ZEPHANIAH 3:1-2 Examine Thyself!

2007-10-29T12:12:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Apostasy; Self-examinationTITLE: Examine Thyself!TEXT: Zephaniah 3:1-2“Woe to her who is rebellious and defiled, The tyrannical city! She heeded no voice; She accepted no instruction. She did not trust in the LORD; She did not draw near to her God.”CONTEXT: After the reigns of David and Solomon, the nation Israel fell into a declining spiral of arrogance, apostasy, intrigue, idolatry,

HAGGAI 1:4 Good Stewards Demonstrate Good Stewardship!

2007-10-28T16:36:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Stewardship; Consecration, Giving, TithingTITLE: STEWARDSHIP - Good Stewards Demonstrate Good Stewardship!TEXT: Haggai 1:4"Is it time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses while this house lies desolate?"INQUIRY: What principles of stewardship are provided to the church?TRUTH/CONTEXT: Jesus turned the concept of devotion to God on its ear when He ignored the Ten Commandments

ACTS 6:15 (8-15) Stephen - Owned by God!

2007-10-28T10:13:00.000-05:00

SERIES: Acts #12TOPIC: Consecration; WitnessTITLE: STEPHEN - Owned By GodTEXT: ACTS 6:15 (8-15)And fixing their gaze on him, all who were sitting in the Council saw his face like the face of an angel.[D. L. MOODY] Said … “The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in and by the man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him.” [Desiring Life] However, he was in error …

ZECHARIAH 4:10 - Great Things Come in Very Small Packages!

2007-10-23T17:02:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Christmas; Attributes (of God), Nature (of God), Temple (construction)TITLE: GREAT THINGS COME IN VERY SMALL PACKAGES - The Great Temple of God Began with a Baby! [Adapted from Chas. Haddon Spurgeon’s Morning & Evening Devotional; November 26, “Evening”]TEXT: Zechariah 4:10 (8-10) [Companion reading Isaiah 9:6]“For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and

MALACHI 3:8-11 Biggest, meanest thief in the world!

2007-10-22T11:43:00.000-05:00

EDITOR: This is a somewhat lengthy message on an extremely critical biblical subject.TOPIC: Tithing; HypocrisyTITLE: BIGGEST, MEANEST THIEF IN THE WORLD - Exposé on a 21st Century Holy Pickpocket!TEXT: MALACHI 3:8-11"Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, 'In what way have we robbed You?' In tithes and offerings."FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What does Scripture teach about tithes

ACTS 6:7 The Bride's Wedding Preparations!

2007-10-21T19:24:00.000-05:00

SERIES #11: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES - Witnesses to JerusalemTOPIC: Bride (of Christ); church health, church growth, faithfulness, persecution, SatanTITLE: Bride’s Wedding Preparations - Satan’s Playpen!TEXT: Acts 6:7 (1-7) “The word of God kept on spreading; and the number of the disciples continued to increase greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were becoming obedient to the faith

HABAKKUK 3:2 - A Call to Revival

2007-10-18T17:57:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Revival; Rebellion, Repentance, Restoration, RighteousnessTITLE: A CALL FOR REVIVALTEXT: HABAKKUK 3:2O LORD, revive Thy work in the midst of the years!Dr. James Dobson writes in his book, When God Doesn't Make Sense:A missionary in Africa returned home to find a huge python loose in his front room. He rushed to his truck and retrieved his .45 pistol. He shot the beast in the crown of its

HABAKKUK 2:4 - Reckoned Righteous - Faith is the victory!

2007-10-18T17:56:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Faith; Grace, Imputation, Mercy, Perseverance, Relationship, SalvationTITLE: RECKONED RIGHTEOUS – Why faith is the victory!TEXT: Habakkuk 2:4“Behold, as for the proud one, His soul is not right within him; But the righteous will live by his faith.”FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: Why Must the Righteous Live By Faith?CONCISE OUTLINEI. SUPERNATURAL LINK TO GOD NEEDED!II. DIVINE GIFT NOT WAGES NEEDED!

2 TIMOTHY 3:16-17: Inkblot Christianity

2007-10-17T13:15:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Scripture; Bible, Inspiration, Interpretation, Word (of God) NOTE FROM EDITOR: The following message is mainly topical; it was a promotional message for a impending seminar: GOD BREATHED- Making your bible live! The traditional outline format is therefore absent.TITLE: INKBLOT CHRISTIANITY - Tell Me What the Author Says!TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17All Scripture is inspired by God and

JONAH 4:1-11 Taking Our Medicine - Avoiding the Jonah Syndrome!

2007-10-11T10:38:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Lost; Evangelism, WitnessTITLE: TAKING OUR MEDICINETEXT: JONAH 4:1-11Then the LORD said, “Do you have good reason to be angry?"[WITNESS] I was told of a couple who attended a neighborhood wedding reception and had a great time talking with a young man. After a while they were joined by another couple they were friendly with. Shortly, the young man excused himself and went to join a

HOSEA 14:8 - Believer's Fruit: Where does it come from?

2007-10-10T11:11:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Fruitfulness [Discipleship; Sanctification]TITLE: BELIEVER’S FRUIT: Where does it come from?Adapted from - Spurgeon's Morning & Evening Devotions, “Morning” September 8TEXT: Hosea 14:8bI am like a luxuriant cypress; From Me comes your fruit. FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: How is that the fruitless are able to bear fruit?CONCISE OUTLINE I. WE BEAR FRUIT BY WAY OF OUR UNION WITH GOD!II. WE BEAR FRUIT

DANIEL 10:14, 18-19: How prophecy strengthens us!

2007-10-07T19:18:00.001-05:00

TOPIC: Prophecy; Character, Conduct, Promises (of God), UnderstandingTITLE: "A PROPHETIC WORD -- How prophecy strengthens us!"TEXT: Daniel 10:14, 18-19 [2-19]"Now I have come to give you an understanding of what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision pertains to the days yet future."..."Then this one with human appearance touched me again and strengthened me. He said, 'O

ACTS 5:41-42 - Continuing Daily

2007-09-15T22:19:00.000-05:00

SERIES: #10TOPIC: Persecution; honor, name (above all), perseverance, praise, sufferingTITLE: CONTINUING DAILY – The honor in dishonor for His Name’s sake!TEXT: Acts 5:41-42 [21-42]So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. And every day, in the temple and from house to house, they kept right on teaching

DANIEL 5:1, 30: The River of Life!

2007-09-15T02:10:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Arrogance; National Apostasy, Over ConfidenceTITLE: THE RIVER OF LIFE – How God Diverts The Plans of the Arrogant!TEXT: Daniel 5:1 & 30“Belshazzar the king held a great feast for a thousand of his nobles and he was drinking wine in the presence of the thousand.….That same night Belshazzar the Chaldean king was slain.”FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: Does Babylon’s fall serve as an example for our day

EZEKIEL 37:1-14 - A Crucial Question!

2007-09-10T21:28:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Easter; New Life, ResurrectionTITLE: A CRUCIAL QUESTION - Son of man, can these bones live? [Adapted: Proclaim. BSSB, “The Sermon Seedbed” by Kevin Shrum; Jul-Sep 1996, p.21]The period preceding Easter is a good time to talk about the resurrection of the dead. For some people it is not an easy subject no matter how you explain it. Butterflies or seeds, it makes no difference, it’s just

LAMENTATIONS 3:21: Mourning by Morning

2007-09-10T20:51:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Hope; Despair, Disappointment, ExpectationsTITLE: MOURNING BY MORNING – Hope in the midst of despair! [If my memory serves me correctly this message was adapted from the message of another]TEXT: Lamentations 3:21“This I recall to my mind, therefore I have hope.”[SUICIDE] An Illinois man is in prison for life for intimidating his wife to suicide … making him what's believed to be the first

JEREMIAH 18:1-6 - Flawed vessels!

2007-09-10T17:20:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Sovereignty; Mercy, RebirthTITLE: FLAWED VESSELS - Once Marred, Now Remade!TEXT: Jeremiah 18:1-6 [NKJV]The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: "Arise and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause you to hear My words."Then I went down to the potter's house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the

ECCLESIASTES 1:3 Under the sun!

2007-09-09T09:56:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Hope; Apathy, HopelessnessTITLE: UNDER THE SUN - No thing new there!TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:3-11What advantage does man have in all his work which he does under the sun? A generation goes and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.Also, the sun rises and the sun sets; and hastening to its place it rises there again. Blowing toward the south, then turning toward the north, the wind

PROVERBS 31:29 - Good Moms Don't Scream!

2007-09-09T01:00:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Mother’s Day; MotherhoodTITLES: GOOD MOMS DON’T SCREAM – and other myths on motherhood!TEXT: Proverbs 31:29ff"Many daughters have done nobly,But you excel them all.Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,But a woman who fears the LORD,she shall be praised.Give her the product of her hands,And let her works praise her in the gates."FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What does God want to see in His

ACTS 5:20 - Taking A Stand!

2007-09-09T00:18:00.000-05:00

SERIES #9: Acts of the Apostles – Witnesses to JerusalemTOPIC: Proclamation; Evangelism, Good News (Gospel), Obedience, Testimony, Witness, Word (Scripture)TITLE: TAKING A STAND – What the Authentic Church Is Expected to Do!FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What does God’s command to the apostles reveal about what He wants of them [and us]?CONCISE OUTLINEI. IT REVEALS HE DIDN’T WANT THEM IMPRISONED BY WORLD!

NEHEMIAH 2:1ff - Church Renewal Nehemiah's Way!

2007-09-08T01:57:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Leadership; Renewal, VisionTITLE: CHURCH RENEWAL NEHEMIAH'S WAY: A Cupbearer With National Vision!TEXT: Nehemiah 2:1ffand I said to the king, "May the king live forever! Why should my face not be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' tombs, lies waste, and its gates are burned with fire?" [2:3]In other words, they should not be this way.And I said to the king, "If it pleases the

EZRA 9:8 - ESCAPE AND SANCTUARY – A Brief moment of grace!

2007-09-08T01:26:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Revival; Deliverance, Discipline, Forgiveness, SanctuaryTITLE: ESCAPE AND SANCTUARY – A Brief moment of grace!TEXT: Ezra 9:8 [5-15]"... now, for a brief moment, grace has been shown from the LORD our God, to leave us an escaped remnant and to give us a peg in His holy place, that our God may enlighten our eyes and grant us a little reviving in our bondage."FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: How is “a

MALACHI: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:24:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...3:8-11BIGGEST, MEANEST THIEF IN THE WORLD - Expose on 21st Century Holy Pickpockets!quick link to MALACHI: Seed ArchiveHomiletics, Malachi, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

ZECHARIAH: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:18:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...4:10GREAT THINGS COME IN SMALL PACKAGES - The Great Temple of God Began with a Baby!quick link to ZECHARIAH: Seed ArchiveHomiletics, Outlines, Preaching,Sermons, Zechariah

HAGGAI: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:16:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...Haggai 1:4STEWARDSHIP - Good Stewards Demonstrate Good Stewardship!quick link to HAGGAI: Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)Haggai, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

ZEPHANIAH: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:11:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...3:1-2EXAMINE THYSELF - A Case for the Decline of Western Civilization!QUICK LINK: ZEPHANIAH: Seed ArchiveApostasy, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series, Zephaniah

HABAKKUK: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:06:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...2:4RECKONED RIGHTEOUS - Faith is the victory!3:2A CALL FOR REVIVAL - A cry of the heart!quick link to HABAKKUK: Seed ArchiveHabakkuk, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

NAHUM: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T04:01:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...None at this time.FOR TITLE - For future sermon subtitle!quick link to NAHUM: Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)

MICAH: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:58:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...6:1-8YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD - What does the Lord take delight in?quick link to MICAH: Seed ArchiveHomiletics, Micah, Outlines,Preaching, Sermons, Sermon Series

JONAH: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:54:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...4:1-11TAKING OUR MEDICINE - A Cure for What Ails You!quick link to JONAH: Seed Archive

HOSEA: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:49:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...14:8BELIEVER'S FRUIT - Where does it come from?CrossLinked: Spurgeon's Morning & Evening Proclaimed Series (September 8 "Morning")quick link to HOSEA: Seed ArchiveHomiletics, Hosea, Idolatry,Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

MARK: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:45:00.000-05:00

1 CORINTHIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:40:00.000-05:00

2 CORINTHIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:35:00.000-05:00

EPHESIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:27:00.000-05:00

COLOSSIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:23:00.000-05:00

PHILLIPIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:18:00.000-05:00

1 THESSALONIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:11:00.000-05:00

2 THESSALONIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:08:00.000-05:00

1 TIMOTHY: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T03:03:00.000-05:00

2 TIMOTHY: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:59:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...3:16-17INKBLOT CHRISTIANITY - Tell me what the author means!quick link to 2 TIMOTHY: Seed Archive2 Timothy, Homiletics,Preaching, Sermons

PHILEMON: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:52:00.000-05:00

2 PETER: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:44:00.000-05:00

1 JOHN: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:42:00.001-05:00

The following are links to full sermons ...5:4-5FAITH IS THE VICTORY - How to overcome the world!quick link to 1 JOHN: Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)

2 JOHN: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:38:00.000-05:00

3 JOHN: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:32:00.000-05:00

JUDE: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:28:00.000-05:00

REVELATION: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:22:00.000-05:00

DANIEL: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:16:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...5:1, 30THE RIVER OF LIFE – How God Diverts The Plans of the Arrogant!10:14, 18-19A PROPHETIC WORD - How prophecy strengthens us!quick link to DANIEL: Seed ArchiveDaniel, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

EZEKIEL: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:12:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...37:1-14A CRUCIAL QUESTION - Son of man, can these bones live?quick link to EZEKIEL: Seed ArchiveEzekiel, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

LAMENTATIONS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:06:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...3:21MOURNING BY MORNING – Hope in the midst of despair!quick link to LAMENTATIONS: Seed ArchiveHomiletics, Lamentations, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

Jeremiah: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T02:02:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...Jeremiah 18:1-6FLAWED VESSELS - Once Marred, Now Remade!quick link to JEREMIAH: Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)Jeremiah, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

SONG OF SOLOMON: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:55:00.000-05:00

ECCLESIASTES: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:48:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...1:3-11UNDER THE SUN - No thing new there!quick link to ECCLESIASTES: Seed Archive (NOT ACTIVE AT THIS TIME)Ecclesiastes, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

PROVERBS: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:43:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...31:29ffGOOD MOMS DON’T SCREAM – and other myths on motherhood!quick link to PROVERBS: Seed ArchiveProverbs, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

ESTHER: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:30:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...4:14aQUEEN ESTHER - God Cares For You!quick link to ESTHER: Seed ArchiveEsther, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

NEHEMIAH: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:22:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...2:1ffCHURCH RENEWAL NEHEMIAH'S WAY - A Cupbearer With National Vision!Acts, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

EZRA: Full Sermons

2007-09-04T01:09:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...9:8ESCAPE AND SANCTUARY - A Brief moment of grace!Ezra, Homiletics, Preaching,Sermons, Sermon Series

DANIEL: Seed Archive

2007-09-02T21:44:00.000-05:00

9:3-19TOPIC: Worship; Fasting, Prayer, SinTITLE: PRAYER & FASTING - The Intercession of Daniel!FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: How may we imitate Daniel's example?I. BY HAVING A RIGHTEOUS RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD [3-4]A. Revealing Circumspection with Regard to Self (others as more important)1. An Earnest Heart2. A Humble HeartB. Revealing Circumspection with Regard to God (a genuine fear of the Lord)1. His

ACTS 5:1-11 - The Great Pretenders

2007-09-02T17:06:00.000-05:00

SERIES #8: Acts of the Apostles - Witnesses to JerusalemTOPIC: Hypocrisy; Deception, Duplicity, Fear of the Lord, Sin[PLATTERS] During the late 1950’s The Platters sang a classic song called “The Great Pretender”; telling of a love which wasn’t sincere. Today’s mes-sage is about something even more egregious.TITLE: THE GREAT PRETENDERS -- The Cost of Doing Business with Satan!TEXT: Acts 5:1-11 [4

2 CHRONICLES: Full Sermons

2007-09-01T03:19:00.000-05:00

16:9aTHE EYES OF THE LORD - He strongly supports us!2 Chronicles, Christianity, Expository,Homiletics, Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

2 Chronicles 16:9a: The Eyes of the Lord!

2007-09-01T02:54:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Provision; Hope, Trust, WatchcareTITLE: THE EYES OF THE LORD – He Strongly Supports Us!Adapted form Spurgeon’s Morning & Evening; “Morning” September 28 (switched from Ps. 33:13 to ...TEXT: 2 Chronicles 16:9a“For the eyes of the LORD move to and fro throughout the earth (in order) that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His.”INQUIRY: How does God support us?CONCISE

1 CORINTHIANS: Full Sermons

2007-09-01T01:16:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons; preached at FBC La Verne California, and San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Mexico ...1:1-17HOW HAS CHRIST SENT US? - What did and did not God send us to do?1:18, 22-23THAT FOOLISH CROSS - The Power and Wisdom of God!1 Corinthians, Expository, Homiletics, Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

1 CHRONICLES: Full Sermons

2007-08-29T01:19:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne (FBC/LV) in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...9:33DAY AND NIGHT – Don't Stop Singing!1 Chronicles, Homiletics, Outlines,Preaching, Sermons, Worship

1 CHRONICLES 9:33 - DAY AND NIGHT – Don’t Stop Singing!

2007-08-29T00:20:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Praise; New Year, worshipTITLE: DAY AND NIGHT – Don’t Stop Singing!TEXT: 1 Chronicles 9:33“Now these are the singers … who lived in the chambers of the temple … who were engaged in their work day and night.”INQUIRY: Just what did they find to sing about day & night?CONCISE OUTLINEI. THEY SANG OF HIS PERSON …II. THEY SANG OF HIS WORKS …III. THEY SANG OF HIS CHARACTER …IV. THEY SANG OF HIS

ACTS 4:23-31 - NOTICE THEIR THREATS

2007-08-26T00:07:00.000-05:00

SERIES #6: Acts of the Apostles; Witnesses to Jerusalem [1-7]TOPIC: Power; Church, Testimony, WitnessTITLE: NOTICE THEIR THREATS - Prerequisite for Speaking with Boldness!TEXT: Acts 4: 29-30 [23-31]"And now, Lord, take note of their threats, and grant that Your bond-servants may speak Your word with all confidence, while You extend Your hand to heal, and signs and wonders take place through the

2 KINGS: Full Sermons

2007-08-22T01:43:00.000-05:00

22:1 - 23:3DUST ON THE BIBLE: Go Find The Book!2 Kings, Christianity, Expository, Homiletics,Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

2 Kings 22:1-23:3 - Dust On the Bible!

2007-08-21T23:57:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Scripture; Apostasy, Bible, Consecration, Covenant, Word (of God)TITLE: DUST ON THE BIBLE: Go Find The Book!TEXT: 2 Kings 22:1-23:3(1) Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned thirty-one years in Jerusalem; and his mother's name was Jedidah the daughter of Adaiah of Bozkath. (2) And he did right in the sight of the LORD and walked in all the way of his father David [

ROMANS: Full Sermons

2007-08-21T20:40:00.000-05:00

6:4-7DISCIPLESHIP: It’s A Relationship, Not A Religion!6:19OUR OBLIGATION - To Die, Live, Serve, and Be United to God!Christianity, Expository, Homiletics,Outlines, Preaching, Romans, Sermons

ACTS 4:19-20 [13-22]: Whether It Is Right!

2007-08-19T20:05:00.000-05:00

SERIES #6: Acts of the Apostles; Witnesses to Jerusalem [1-7]TOPIC: Boldness (testimony); apologetics, authenticity, experience, faith, realityTITLE: WHETHER IT IS RIGHT: We are compelled to speak out following an experience with God!TEXT: Acts 4:19-20 [13-22]TRUTH/CONTEXT: If you take your relationship with God seriously you’ve spoken about that relationship to others; if you’ve spoken often,

1 KINGS: Full Sermons

2007-08-17T23:40:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...10:7THE HALF NOT TOLD: Seeing Christ in Solomon and Sheba!1 Kings, Christianity, Expository, Homiletics,Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

1 KINGS 10:7: The Half Not Told!

2007-08-17T22:44:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Evangelism; Good News, Hope, Promise, Sovereignty, Testimony, WitnessTITLE: THE HALF NOT TOLD – Seeing Christ in Solomon and Sheba!TEXT: 1 Kings 10:7 [1 Kings 10:1-13]“Nevertheless I did not believe the reports,Until I came and my eyes had seen it.And behold, the half was not told me.You exceed in wisdom and prosperitythe report which I heard.'TRUTH CLAIM/CONTEXT: A type is a

2 SAMUEL: Full Sermons

2007-08-17T02:32:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...9:1-13IT'S OTHERS: Not Self!2 Samuel, Christianity, Expository, Homiletics,Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

2 SAMUEL 9:1-13 - It's Others, Not self!

2007-08-17T01:42:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Others, Priorities, RighteousnessTITLE: IT’S OTHERS; NOT SELF!TEXT: 2 Samuel 9:1-13; plus 1 Samuel 20:15-17; Philippians 2:3-4Read aloud the text below; relate the story of Saul’s death and David’s ascension to the throne; comment as you read.Then David said, "Is there yet anyone left of the house of Saul, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan's sake?"2 Samuel 9:1"And you shall not

DEUTERONOMY 8:1-10: Stop! Look! Listen! Think!

2007-08-14T01:32:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Blessing; Obedience, Preparation, Sanctification, Voice (of God)TITLE: "Stop, Look, Listen and Think! Hear the voice of God!"FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: Why did God encourage Israel to stop, look, listen and think?CONCISE OUTLINEI. That they might profit from their past! (v. 2a)II. That they might be perfected in their present! (v. 6)III. That they might be possessors of His promises in their

RUTH: Full Sermons

2007-08-13T01:59:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...4:14-15Link - RUTH - David's Great Grandmother!Christianity, Easter, Expository,Homiletics, Judges, Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

RUTH 4:14-15: David's Great Grandmother!

2007-08-13T00:52:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Kinsman Redeemer; Commitment, Loyalty, Promises (of God), Providence, Redemption, TrustTITLE: RUTH - David's Great Grandmother!TEXT: Matthew 1:5b & Ruth 4:14-15“and to Boaz was born Obed by Ruth”“Then the women said to Naomi, ‘Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today, and may His name become famous in Israel. May He also be to you a restorer of life and a sustainer

JUDGES: Full Sermons

2007-08-12T20:08:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...2:3THE THORNS & SNARES - The Proof Is Indeed In the Pudding!quick link: ESTHER Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)Christianity, Easter, Expository,Homiletics, Judges, Outlines, Preaching

Judges 2:3: Thorns & Snares

2007-08-12T16:15:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Obedience; Disobedience, Justice, WrathTITLE: THORNS & SNARES – The Proof Is Indeed In the Pudding!TEXT: Judges 2:3“Therefore I also said, 'I will not drive them out before you; but they will become as thorns in your sides and their gods will be a snare to you.”FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What are we to learn from the lesson of Israel?CONCISE OUTLINE:I. OUR ENEMIES WILL BE DUE TO OUR

ACTS 4:1-12: Of Mice and Men

2007-08-12T01:09:00.000-05:00

SERIES: #5 Acts of the Apostles – Witnessing to JerusalemTOPIC: Salvation; Boldness, Forgiveness, Power, Preeminence, RegenerationTITLE: OF MICE AND MEN - And Their Greatest Laid Plans![John Steinbeck by way of Robert Burns' famous poem, To a Mouse, which is often quoted as: "The best-laid plans of mice and men go oft awry (or astray)."]TEXT: Acts 4:12 (1-12)“And there is salvation in no one

1 PETER: Full Sermons

2007-08-10T23:22:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...2:24Link - THE TAPESTRY OF ATONEMENT - What it means to us!1 Peter, Christianity, Easter, Expository,Homiletics, Outlines, Preaching

NUMBERS: Full Sermons

2007-08-10T20:59:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne, California, or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...6:23-27INVOKING GOD'S NAME - Remembering the Lord's Blessing!14:8-9WORDS TO LIVE BY - Facing the Unknown with Emmanuel?quick link: NUMBERS Seed Archive (INACTIVE AT THIS TIME)Expository, Homiletics, Numbers,Outlines, Preaching, Sermons

GENESIS: Full Sermons

2007-08-10T17:37:00.001-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...1:1-2TURN ON THE LIGHTS - How God's revelation chased away the darkness!1:1-13A TALE OF TWO FIG LEAFS - Sanctity of Life Sunday2:18ADAM’S DREAM - Or The World’s First & Best Dreamquick link: GENESIS Seed ArchiveGenesis, Homiletics,

ACTS: Full Sermons

2007-08-06T18:15:00.000-05:00

The following are links to full sermons, preached at FBC La Verne in Southern California or at San Carlos Community Church (SCCC) in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico ...1:4-8FAITH OF OUR FATHERS - How a Few Nobodies Turned the World Upside Down!2:22-24WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD - First Fruits!3:6GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE – Serving God In Power!3:16, 22-23TO HIM YOU SHALL GIVE HEED – Living Faith Comes From

ACTS 3-16, 22-23: Listen to Him!

2007-08-05T09:13:00.000-05:00

SERIES: #4 Acts of the Apostles – Witnessing to JerusalemTOPIC: Faith; Error, Good News, Proclamation, Unsaved, WitnessTITLE: TO HIM YOU SHALL GIVE HEED – Living Faith Comes From Hearing Him! [Romans 10:17]TEXT: Acts 3:16 [& 22-23 (12-26); cf. Deuteronomy 18:15ff][Peter said to them, “You miserable seekers after signs] – on the basis of faith in His name, it is the name of Jesus which has

ISAIAH 49:8-9 Quintessential Treaty!

2007-07-31T22:36:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: Covenant; Faithfulness (God's), Promises (of God)TITLE: CHRIST - THE QUINTESSENTIAL TREATY - A Covenant of Peace Between God & Man! [Adapted from Spurgeon's Morning & Evening; January 3, "Morning"]TEXT: Isaiah 49:8Thus says the LORD, “… I will … give You for a covenant of the people …”TRUTH CLAIM: In this day, when truth is so urgently needed in our great nation, a drought has struck this

GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE: Serving God in Power!

2007-07-26T00:16:00.000-05:00

SERIES: Acts #3TOPIC: Authentic Church; Faith, Giving, Power, ServingTITLE: GIVE WHAT YOU HAVE – Serving God In Power!TEXT: Acts 3:6 [1-10]But Peter said, "I do not possess silver and gold, but what I do have I give to you: In the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene--walk!" [MOLDED] In general, most things are assembled … wired, welded, or bolted together … a few things are held together by

WONDERFUL WORKS OF GOD: First Fruits!

2007-07-18T22:56:00.000-05:00

SERIES: Acts #2TOPIC: Apostles, Gospel, First Fruits, Proclamation, Witness, Works of GodTITLE – WITNESSES TO JERUSALEM #2: Wonderful Works of God – First Fruits!TEXT: Acts 2:22-24 (14-47)"Men of Israel, listen to these words: Jesus the Nazarene, a man attested to you by God with miracles and wonders and signs which God performed through Him in your midst, just as you yourselves know – this Man,

ACTS: Sermon Series

2007-07-16T16:57:00.000-05:00

FAITH OF THE FATHERS: How a Few Nobodies Turned World Upside Down!

2007-07-16T15:52:00.000-05:00

SERIES: Acts #1TOPIC: Early Church; Ecclesiology, Obedience, Priorities, Resurrection, Witness, WorldTITLE: FAITH OF THE FATHERS: How a Few Nobodies Turned World Upside Down!TEXT: Acts 1:4-8Gathering [the apostles He had chosen] together, [Jesus] commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, "Which," He said, "you heard of from Me; for John baptized with

I AM YOUR GOD: God’s All Sufficient Essence

2007-06-07T22:30:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: God; Nature, SufficiencyTITLE: I AM YOUR GOD – God’s All Sufficient EssenceTEXT: PSALM 50:7“Hear, O My people, and I will speak … I am God, your God.”FOUNDATIONAL INQUIRY: What three attitudes (expectations) interfere with God’s amazing grace?CONCISE OUTLINEI. THE EXPECTATION OF COMPLETE SANCTIFICATIONII. THE EXPECTATION OF IMMEDIATE SATISFACTIONIII. THE EXPECTATION OF ABSOLUTE

THE MARK: The Center of Christian Living!

2007-06-07T20:20:00.000-05:00

TOPIC: JesusTITLE: THE MARK – The Center of Christian Living!SERIES: Jesus, His Person and His WorksTEXT: Philippians 1:21“For me to live is Christ.”INQUIRY: How does the authentic believer manifest “to live is Christ”?CONCISE OUTLINEI. BY PAYING THE TOTAL PRICEII. BY DEVOTING HIS TOTAL LOVEIII. BY OFFERING THE TOTAL SACRIFICEIV. BY ATTEMPTING TOTAL IMITATIONTRUTH/CONTEXT: Our meditative music