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Homiletics: John 2:1-25

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Jesus turned water into wine (John 2:1-12) Principle:   Jesus’ love transforms. 2.Jesus overturned tables in the temple courts (John 2:13-25) Principle:   Jesus’ love cleanses and removes obstacles.   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Jesus turns water into wine and clears the temple courts.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK Jesus is in the business of transformation, cleansing, and resurrection.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.Where are you needing Jesus to make a transformation in you? 2.What need...

Homiletics: John 1:19-51

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.John’s testimony when Jewish leaders sent priests/Levites; “I am not Messiah” (1:19-20) 2.They asked who are you? Elijah? The Prophet? He: No;they: who?gv ans take back(1:21-22) 3.voice calling wildernss mk straight way for L;Phar:why you baptize if not Mess,Elijah,Prophet?(1:23-25) 4.I baptize w/water,among you one you not know;comes after, sandals I not worthy untie(1:26-27) 5.this happend Bethany;John saw J:Lk Lamb G tks away sin world;cm after,surpassed,before me(1:28-30) 6.I came baptizing that he might be revealed;I saw Spirit cm as dove/remain(1:31-32) 7.one who sent me said man on whom you see Spirit remain baptize w/HS;G’s chosen One(1:33-34) 8.next day John w/2 disc;saw J:look Lamb G;disc heard, followed J(1:35-37)   9.J:what do you want?They:Rabbi,where you staying? Come see,they spent day with him(1:38-39) 10.Andrew was one of 2 who heard John and followed Jesus(1:40) 11...

Homiletics: John 1:1-18

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.In beginning was Word, Word with God, Word was God(1:1) 2.He with God in beginning(1:2) 3.Through him all things made,w/o him nothing made(1:3) 4.In him was life/light of all mankind(1:4) 5.light shines in dkness, dkness not overcome it(1:5)   6.man sent from God – John(1:6) 7.He witness, testify light, so all might believe(1:7) 8.He not the light, only witness to light(1:8)   9.true light that gives light everyone coming into world(1:9)   10.He in world, tho world made thru him, world not recognize him(1:10) 11.He came to his own, but his own not receive him(1:11) 12.to all who did receive him/believed in his name,he gave right become children of God(1:12) 13.children not born of natural descent,husband’s will,but born of God(1:13) 14.Word bec flesh,made dwelling among us,we seen glory one/only Son from Fr full grace/truth(1:14) 15.John testified concerning hi...

REVIEW: Cold Case Christianity

Only God could take an atheist art major, make him a cop, then lead him to saving faith in Jesus Christ, with the intention of using his ‘particular set of skills’ to write and illustrate a book such as “Cold-Case Christianity”!   I love how God works!!!   I cannot even imagine what author and illustrator, J. Warner Wallace, thought about how his education in art, becoming a police officer, and putting his faith in Jesus would be used by God to serve Him!   This book answers that question beautifully! I’ve always wanted to be a detective, and I can deduce I’m not alone in that based on the success of “Cold-Case Christianity”.   I am grateful for the education I’ve received from reading “CCC” and watching “CCC” broadcasts.   These resources have helped me think more critically about my own faith, and have provided illustrations that I’ve used when sharing my faith with others. This armchair sleuth was completely captivated by the first edition of “CCC” ten ye...

Review: Countdown by Lynette Eason

First, I would like to extend a heartfelt “Thank you” to Lynette Eason and her publisher for sending me a copy of "Countdown" to review for them. I am truly grateful for this generosity. I really appreciate the time, effort and expense it takes to make a reviewer copy available to me.   “Countdown”, the latest novel by Lynette Eason, and the 4 th (and final) offering in her Extreme Measures series, is a fast-paced, suspenseful, and entertaining read.   Flight paramedic Raina Price has been running from her past, watching her back for a long time.   US Marshall Vince Corelli has vowed to protect her at all costs.   These two travel the country as Raina’s past unravels and several attempts on her life are made. This is a suspenseful, engaging book that highlights the importance of God and His sovereignty.   It also showcases the importance of family and friendship.   I definitely consider the time spent reading “Countdown” as time well spent.

Homiletics - Psalm 150

Divisions ( run-on sentence OK, direct verbiage from Scripture/Principles are Aims for each Division – a truth about God, a truth about man, a truth about God’s relationship to man; a sin to avoid, promise to trust, example to follow, command to obey, truth to believe ): 1.Praise the Lord for (Psalm 150:1-2) Principle:   God is worthy of all praise. 2.Praise the Lord with (Psalm 150:3-5) Principle:   Everything can be used to praise the Lord. 3.Praise the Lord (Psalm 150:6) Principle:   Just praise Him!   Subject Sentence ( 10-word sentence with proper structure showing exactly where you are in Scripture ): Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.   Aim (“ To Cause My Audience To…” Know, See, Learn, Understand, etc .): TCMATK All things live to praise the Lord.   Application ( not yes or no question.   Meant to bring about heart change ): 1.For what are you praising the Lord? 2.With what are you praising the Lord?...

Homiletics - Psalm 90

Content ( not sentence, direct verbiage from Scripture, fit on one line ): 1.prayer Moses moG; L you been dwelling place throughout all generations(Ps 90:1) 2.before mts born or you brought forth whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you G(Ps 90:2) 3.you turn ppl back dust, saying, “Return to dust you mortals.”(Ps 90:3) 4.a thous yrs in your sight like a day, or like a watch in the night(Ps 90:4) 5.you sweep ppl away in sleep of death – they like new grass in morning(Ps 90:5) 6.in morning springs up, by evening is dry and withered(Ps 90:6)   7.we consumed by your anger and terrified by your indignation(Ps 90:7) 8.you set our iniquities before you, our secret sins(Ps 90:8) 9.all our days pass under your wrath;we finish our years with a moan(Ps 90:9) 10.our days may come to 70 yrs or 80, if strength endures;best are but trouble/sorrow(Ps 90:10) 11.if only we knew power of your anger! Your wrath=as great as fear that is your due(Ps 90:11)   12.t...