Sermons
"Pressing On" - Philippians 3:12-14
Outline-December 31, 2023
Text: Philippians 3:12-14
Title: Pressing On
Quote: God is seeking progression not perfection- Chuck Swindoll
Points:
I. Perfection (v.12a)
II. Pressing ( v.12b)
III. Lay Hold (v.12c)
Application:
1. Are you willing to allow the Holy Spirit to provide a 2023 spiritual
inventory?
2. Do you have a better understanding of spiritual perfection?
3. Read and Meditate on Philippians 3:10-11
4. What do you think of Chuck Swindoll’s statement: “God is seeking progress
not perfection”
5. Why is it important for you to know that you have not reached perfection?
6. Are you living your life as though God you know that Christ Jesus laid hold
of you?
Ministry Opportunities:
3 rd - Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study-James 1:4-6- 7-9pm
6 th - Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-Noon
7 th - Lord’s Supper
"The Immaculate One" - Matthew 1:18-25
Outline-December 10, 2023
Text: Matthew 1:18-25
Title: The Immaculate One
Quote: To create, God only had to speak; To Redeem, He had to Suffer. D. L. Moody
A great tragedy may mar one’s life, but a task marks our life.
Points:
I. Joseph’s Faithfulness ( vv. 18-21)
II. Joseph’s Obedience ( vv. 22-25)
Application:
1. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the two-stages leading up to a Jewish Marriage?
2. How do you respond when your faithfulness in God is challenged/is shattered?
3. When facing a spiritual dilemma, how does your faith prevail, or does your flesh rule?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Three-Fold” discussion on sin?
5. What did you learn from our discussion on the unconditional, unwavering, unfailing obedience God expects?
Ministry Opportunities:
13th -Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study ( James 1)
16th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am
17th- Kidz Zone
17th- Members’ Meeting- Immediately after Morning Service
"JESUS Is The Reason" - Micah 5:2
Outline- December 3, 2023
Text: Micah 5:2
Title: Bethlehem
Quote: Jesus Is The Reason
Points:
I. A Place Called Bethlehem (v. 2a)
II. A Plan Designated for Bethlehem ( v. 2b)
III. A Person Unlike Any Other Person Born In Bethlehem ( v. 2c-d)
Sermon Application:
1. What did we learn about the place called Bethlehem? (i.e events that took
place in Bethlehem)
2. What did we learn about God’s Plan of Salvation? ( i.e. Gen. 3:15, Exodus
12, Isa. 7:14;53:1-6; Eph. 1:4; 1 Peter 1:20)
3. What did you learn about the Promises of God?
4. What is the significance of the fact that Lord Jesus Christ is Eternal?
Ministry Opportunities:
6 th - Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study- 7pm-9pm
9 th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am
10 th – Sunday School- 9:30-10:30am
16 th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30am
17 th - Members’ Meeting- After Morning Service ( 2024 Budget and Calendar,
Pastoral Status and other matters will be discussed)
"Unbroken Saints" - 1 Samuel 28:15-25
Outline-October 29, 2023
Title: Unbroken Saints
Text: 1 Samuel 28:15-25
Quote: Just because there are people who will obey you does not mean you are right with God.
Points:
I. Last Conversation ( vv. 15-19)
II. Last Meal ( vv. 20-25)
Application:
1- Do you find yourself at times playing the role of the victim?
2- When was the last time someone asked you to go against God? Did you give in to their request?
3- Have you ever experienced the stiffening of the soul? ( William Blaikie’s quote)
4- What do you think of the statement- “Just because there are people who will obey you does not mean you are right with God”.
5- Do you have better communication with unsaved people than you do with saved people?
Ministry Opportunities:
Meet our New Chicagoland Superintendent- Steve McCausland- Today
1st- Corporate Praise/Prayer and Bible Study – 7-8pm and 8-9pm
4th- Couples’ Small Group-10:30-12
5th- Lord’s Supper
"Evilness Is Develish" - 1 Samuel 28:1-7
Outline-October 15, 2023
Topic: Evilness Is Devilish
Text: 1 Samuel 28:1-7
Quote: Anything good is hated by everything evil
Points:
I. Evilness of Lying and Deceiving ( vv. 1-2)
II. Evilness of Inquiring and Dabbling ( vv. 3-7)
Application:
1. Do you struggle with lying? Do you rationalize your lying? Are you a deceptive person?
2. Have you been fighting the wrong enemy for so long you have forgotten who is the real enemy?
3. Have you ever turned to evilness for guidance? ( i.e. horoscope, Ouija Board, palm reading, tarot card, etc.)
4. Do you recall the times in your spiritual journey with the Lord that you became impatient with God? Whom or What did you turn to for guidance/comfort? Have you ever felt God was keeping something from you that you needed?
5. What do you think of the quote- Anything good is hated by everything evil.
Opportunities:
Moody Founders’ Week- 18th- 20th
Sunday School-22nd
PSTF Workshop- 28th – 9:30-12:30
Regional Superintendent- Steve McCausland-29th – Morning Service
"Discouraged Saints" - 1 Samuel 27:1,4-7
Outline-October 7, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 27:1, 4-7
Title: Discouraged Saints
Quote: Discouragement distorts our perspective and leads us to compromise
Points:
I. Making Ungodly Decisions ( vv. 1,4)
II. Deal Making ( vv. 5-7)
Application:
1. How often do you sing the Blues? Does your Blues singing indicate you
discouragement with life? With the Lord?
2. Do you find yourself talking to yourself? Do you find yourself listening to
yourself?
3. What did you learn from our discussion concern the “Three Sources for
Spiritual Doubt”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Two Keys”?
5. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Spiritual Weapons Against
Discouragement”?
6. Have you experience a “Spiritual Slump”? If yes, how did you get out of
your spiritual slump?
Ministry Opportunities:
8 th - Sunday School-9:30
9 th -10 th – GLD Conference- Deerfield, IL- Pastor will be attending
11 th - Corporate Praise and Bible Study-Church of Philadelphia and Application
14 th - Men’s Small Group-7:30am
28 th – PSTF Workshop- 9:30- register by 10/25
Deja Vu - 1 Samuel 26:2-12
Points:
I. Another Wilderness Encounter ( vv. 2-5)
II. Another Defenseless Encounter ( vv. 6-7)
III. Another Character Encounter ( vv. 8-12)
Application:
1. Have you ever experienced Déjà vu ?
2. What’s your normal first thought when facing a problem:
A. Run
B. Hide
C. Boldly face
3. What steps do you take to keep doing the right thing?
4. Are you a situational ethic saint?
5. What do you think of statement: Integrity is a choice?
Ministry Opportunities:
27 th - Corporate Prayer and Bible Study- Church of Philadelphia- 7pm and 8pm
October Launce
1 st – Lord’s Supper
"Let The Children Alone" - Matthew 19:13-14, Mark 10:13-14; Luke 18:15-17
Outline- August 6, 2023
Text: Matthew 19:13-14, Mark 10:13-14; Luke 18:15-17
Title: Let The Children Alone
Quote:
Points:
I. Rebuke of the Disciples ( vv. 13-14)
II. Rebuke of the Schools
Application:
1. As a child, what did you focus on when you return for the first day of another school year? As a parent, did your focus change?
2. Do you think the Church place a high priority on our children/youth/young people ministries?
3. What do you think of Warren Wiersbe’s quote-“We tell children to behave like adults, but Jesus tells the adults to model themselves after the children”?
4. What did you think about the quotes of Booker T. Washington, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King, Jr.?
5. What did you learn from our discussion on how to help our students?
6. What did you learn about how we are to pray?
Ministry Opportunities
August 13th- Morning Message- Elder Joseph
August 20th – Morning Message-Bro. Gilbert
“ Beauty of Politeness-Ugliness of Impoliteness" - 1 Samuel 25:2-12
Outline- July 30, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 25:2-12
Title: “ Beauty of Politeness-Ugliness of Impoliteness
Quote: Being financially wealthy doesn’t make you better than others. In many cases they are actually spiritually poorer than others.
Points:
I. An Impolite and Polite Union ( vv. 2-3)
II. David’s Polite Request ( vv. 4-8)
III. Nabal’s Impolite Response ( vv. 9-12)
Application:
1. Have you ever felt inferior of a person wo was very rich? Did you ever think they were more blessed than you?
2. What do you think of the statement: “Being financially wealthy doesn’t make you better than others. In many cases they are actually spiritually poorer than others”.
3. Are you a polite saint or are you more like Nabal?
4. Do you suffer from an “I” and “My” problem?
Ministry Opportunities:
2nd- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7pm/ Corporate Bible Study – 8pm
6th – Back To School Sunday
7th- 22- Pastor’s Vacation
9th and 16th- No Corporate Prayer of Bible Study
13th- Elder Joseph- Morning Message
20th – Bro. Gilbert Russell- Morning Message
"It's A Big Deal" - 1 Samuel 24:1-7
Outline-July 16, 2023
Title: It’s A Big Deal
Text: 1 Samuel 24:1-7
Quote: A sensitive conscience is a great treasure and a valuable guide.
Points:
I. The Cave ( vv. 1-3a)
II. The Big Deal (vv. 3b-7)
Application:
1. When a person doesn’t like you is it because you are a believer? Is it
because you have done something to them?
2. When you become aware that an enemy is vulnerable-do you take
advantage of their vulnerability? Why or Why not?
3. What do you think of the following statement: A sensitive conscience is a
great treasure and a valuable guide. Don’t lose it!
4. Do you have a problem with respecting authority?
5. Are you a vengeful/retaliatory person?
Ministry Opportunities:
19th - Charter
19th - 21st - VBS- 7:00-8:30
23rd - Church Picnic
30th – Sunday School- 9:30am
" Causing Mess" - 1 Samuel 18:20-26
Sermon Outline- May 21, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 18:20-26
Title: Causing Mess
Quote: One of the terrible effects of sin-it makes you think you are right and
everybody else is wrong.
Points:
I. King Saul-The Great Instigator ( vv. 20-22)
II. King Saul- At It Again (vv. 23-26)
Application:
1. Do you struggle with interfering in other people’s lives? (i.e. mother-in-law,
father-in-law, etc.)
2. What did you learn from our discussion on being an instigator?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on types of women and men?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on “soul ties”?
Ministry Opportunities:
24 th - Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm
24 th – Corporate Bible Study- 8pm ( Application Church of Pergamum)
28 th – Sunday School- “Causing Mess” Application Questions
"Ducking Spiritual Spears" - 1 Samuel 18:10-11
Outline-April 30, 2023
Title: Ducking Spiritual Spears
Text: 1 Samuel 18:10-11
Quote: We must be careful not to attack those who have attacked us
Points:
I. Choosing Weapon of Choice (v.10)
II. Choosing to Duck (v.11)
Application:
1. What’s in your hand? An instrument of war or an instrument of worship?
2. What did you learn from our discussion on types of spears; methods of spear attacks; types of spear throwers?
3. Have you ever thought your “spear attacks” were not fair? If yes, why? If no, why?
4. What do you think of the following statement: “We must be careful not to attack those who have attack you?”
5. Have you learn to duck?
Ministry Opportunities:
3rd- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
3rd- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm ( Church of Pergamos)
4th- National Day of Prayer
6th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30am
20th- Ladies’ Prayer Breakfast- 9:30am
“ I - Want More” - 1 Samuel 18:5-9
Outline-April 23, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 18:5-9
Title: “ I Want More”
Quote: Jealousy is due to our averting our eyes from the God of hope.
Points:
I. Dangers of Success ( vv. 5-7)
II. Success Leading To Jealousy ( vv. 8-9)
Application:
1. How well do you handle receiving praise/recognition? Do you desire
recognition? Why?
2. How often do you evaluate the benefits/blessings God has bestowed on
you?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on “Possible Dangers of Success”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on Jealousy? ( i.e. Unholy v. Holy,
Jealousy v. Envy, etc.)
5. What did you learn from our discussion about remedies of addressing
jealousy in our life?
Ministry Opportunities:
26 th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7pm
26 th – Corporate Bible Study -8pm
"You've Got A Friend," Scriptural Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Outline-April 16, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Title: You’ve Got A Friend
Quote: The encouragement from a friend is priceless.
Points:
I. Nature of Friendship Uncommon Love ( vv. 1-2)
II. Nature of Friendship Covenant Love ( vv. 3-4)
Sermon Application:
1. Do you have more associates and acquaintances than friends? How would you define a friend?
2. When you look back over your life, who do you give thanks to God for strategically placing in your life?
3. Have you ever made a covenant of love?
4. What did you learn from today’s message on – Characteristics of True Godly Friendship?
Ministry Opportunities/Announcements:
19th- Charter- 4pm
19th- Corporate Praise/Prayer-7pm/ Corporate Bible Study-Church of Pergamum-8pm
23rd- Sunday School- 9:30-10:30- Discussion will be based on Application Questions from today’s message
"Believe," John 20: 24-29
Outline- April 9, 2023
Text: John 20:24-29
Title: Believe
Quote: Unless we start with doubts, we cannot have a deep-rooted faith.
Application:
1. What role does doubt play in your life?
2. How do you feel when you miss out on an opportunity to gather for corporate worship?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on the three lessons concerning doubt?
4. What did you learn about our discussion on -Times Doubt Creeps In?
5. What did you learn about the difference between doubt and unbelief?
Ministry Opportunities:
12th-Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm
12th- Corporate Bible Study-Church of Pergamum
15th- Ladies’ Small Group- 10-11:30
16th – Kidz Zone
23rd- Sunday School-9:30-10:30
"Saints’ Battle Cry, " Text: 1 Samuel 17:48-54
Sermon Outline- April 2, 2023
Title: Saints’ Battle Cry
Text: 1 Samuel 17:48-54
Quote: I am a little pencil in the hand of a writing God who is sending a love letter to the world. Mother Teresa
Points:
I. Battle Cry-Charge ( vv. 48-49)
II. Battle Cry-Let’s Go- ( vv. 50-54)
Application:
1. How often is your battle cry-charge? How long since you ran toward your battle/enemy?
2. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the “Four Things To Remember In Battle”?
3. What did you learn from the quote-“ There is no victory without a battle”?
4. How long since you loaded your sling and took a swing at your giant?
5. Does it motivate you when you see a saint facing their battles by faith in God?
Ministry Opportunities:
5th- Corporate Praise and Prayre-7pm/ Corporate Bible Study- 8pm
7th- Good Friday-6pm
8th- Sis. Owens’ Funeral- Wake- 9:30-10/ Funeral 10-11:30- All Nations Community Church 18620 Kedzie Ave., Homewood, IL
9th – Special Resurrection Sunday Service- 9am
"A Godly Perspective" = 1 Samuel 17:41-47
Outline-March 26, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 17:41-47
Title: A Godly Perspective
Quote: The one who by grace is walking by faith must not expect to be popular with men.
Points:
I. The Enemy’s Perspective ( vv. 41-44)
II. The Believer’s Perspective ( vv. 45-47)
Application:
1. What steps do you take to keep a godly perspective? Do you understand and appreciate the disdain the world has for you?
2. How well are you proclaiming God’s name?
3. What did you learn about Jehovah Sabaoth?
4. Are you battling using worldly weapons or divine weapons?
5. How does your life demonstrate there is a God?
6. Do you find yourself focusing on God’s faithfulness or your fears?
Ministry Opportunities:
29th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7pm
29th- Corporate Bible Study- Revelation 2- Church of Smyrna
1st – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-“Lifelong Commitment”
7th – Good Friday-6pm
9th – Special Resurrection Service- 9am
" Carrying Out The Father’s Business" Scriptural Text :1 Samuel 17:12-20a
Outline- February 12, 2023
Text: 1 Samuel 17:12-20a
Title: Carrying Out The Father’s Business
Quote: Our job doesn’t define us-we define our job
Points:
I. The Father’s Children ( vv. 12-15)
II. The Father’s Errand ( vv. 16-20a)
Application:
1. Does your presence calm the situation or does it intensify the situation?
2. How long has your giant stalked you?
3. Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever been the bully?
4. What do you think of the following statement: “The giant you are facing
may just be God’s means of getting you to ask Him for the blessing He has
been waiting to give you all along”?
5. How well are you doing in providing wellness check for your brothers and
sisters in Christ?
Ministry Opportunities:
12 th - Wedding of Blake and Mia @ 3:30
15 th – Charter @4:00
15 th – Corporate Praise and Prayer @ 7-7:45pm
15 th – Corporate Bible Study @ 8pm- Church of Ephesus
18 th – Funeral of Melvin Sanders-Gatlings Funeral Home-11:30
19 th - Baptism Sunday
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"Chosen By God," Scriptural Text : 1 Samuel 16:1-5
Outline-January 15, 2023
Title: Chosen By God
Text: 1 Samuel 16:1-5
Pts.
I. God’s Sovereign Providence- vv. 1-2
II. God’s Sovereign Plan -vv. 3-5
Quote: Faith is counting on Him when we do not know what tomorrow holds
Application:
1. Do you remember the last time you asked for something that was not best for you?
2. What dd you learn from our “Three Strike” discussion?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on “God’s Call For Action”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on God’s Sovereignty?
5.
Ministry Opportunities:
16th- Sis. Susan Wilson’s Funeral- Orland Christian Reformed Church- 7500 W. Sycamore Drive, Orland Park, IL- 9am- Viewing, 10am- Services
18th- Charter- 4pm
18th- Corporate Praise- 7pm / Corporate Bible Study- 8pm- Revelations 2- Church of Ephesus
19th- Ministerial-11:30am- Villa Park, IL
20th- Carolyn Jordan’s ( sister of Sis. Joan) Funeral-Morning Missionary Baptist Church- 2075 Kentucky Street, Gary, Indiana- Visitation-9-11/ Services- 11
21st – Donnie Verges- nephew of Dorothy Coleman- Funeral will be held in Georgia
"Sameness," Romans 1:1
Outline- October 2, 2022
Text: Romans 1:1
Title: Sameness
Quote: Romans beckons the mind to stretch, the heart to soar, and the soul to sing.
Points:
I. The Significance of the Book of Romans
II. The Sameness of the Book of Romans (v.1)
Application:
1. Have you ever studied the Book of Romans?
2. What did you learn about the Christian master-slave relationship?
3. What or who are you a slave?
4. Are you living a life set apart for the gospel of God? Why or Why not?
Ministry Opportunities:
2nd- Lord’s Supper
5th- Corporate Praise and Prayer ( 7-7:45pm)
5th – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 2:11-15- 8-9pm
6th – PASS Annual Fundraising Banquet-6-8:30
8th- Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am
10th-11th- GLD Conference-Saint Joseph, Michigan