“A SELF-EXAMINATION” 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-32 I. Introduction It’s no secret that self-examination can be difficult. Honest self-examination can lead us into some pretty dark places. But, for the born-again believer in Jesus, it is in those dark places where the light of Christ shines the brightest. He is the light of the world, isn’t He? […]
“AM I REALLY SAVED?” 1 JOHN 1-5 I. Introduction “Am I really saved?” Or, “How can I be sure I’m saved?” Or, “What if I think I’m a Christian, but I’m only fooling myself?” Have questions like these ever crossed your mind? Sure they have! Or maybe, as you’ve learned more about God and have […]
“JESUS’ LAST WORD ON VICTORY” JOHN 19:30 I. Introduction I want to begin today with a question for you to ponder. The answer will set the stage for this morning’s sermon. What do you think are the most important words Jesus ever said? You might answer and say, “That’s a foolish question. Everything Jesus said […]
“JESUS’ LAST WORD ON SUFFERING” JOHN 19:28 I. Introduction Some of you may recognize the name Stan Telchin. He was a Jewish believer in the Lord Jesus Christ. Telchin married his wife Ethel in 1948, and they had two daughters, Judy and Ann. The insurance agency he built in suburban Washington, D.C. became a major […]
“JESUS’ LAST WORD ON ANGUISH” MATTHEW 27:46 I. Introduction Today we once again find ourselves standing on Golgotha. We’ve been watching our Lord and Savior suffer and die as cruel and painful a death as sinful men have ever devised. Now it is 12:00 noon, the middle of the day, as we count time. But […]
“JESUS’ LAST WORD ON COMPASSION” JOHN 19:26-27 I. Introduction You and I live in a society that is on the verge of collapse. There are many reasons that one could cite for this collapse, but it’s undeniable that one of them is the growing distain for and ridicule of the marriage of one man and […]
“THREE RESPONSES TO JESUS” MATTHEW 2:1-11 I. Introduction How many of you, in the last few weeks, have heard someone say, “Happy Holidays”? On the other hand, how many of you have heard someone say, “Merry Christmas”? It seems that virtually everyone is interested in the holidays. Just think of all the fun stuff. There’s […]