Sermons
“ 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
"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
"Calming The Savage Beast," Scriptural Text :1 Samuel 16:14-23
Outline-January 29,2023
Title: Calming The Savage Beast
Text: 1 Samuel 16:14-23
Quote: What God permits He is often said to do.
Points:
I. An Evil Spirit ( vv. 14-16) II. A Musician ( vv. 17-20) III. An Armor-Bearer ( vv. 21-23)
Sermon Application:
1. What did you learn about the difference of the operation of the Holy Spirit between the Old Testament and New Testament?
2. What is your reputation amongst unbelievers? What is your reputation amongst believers? Do you understand the difference between reputation and character?
3. What do you think of the statement: “ God normally trains His people in private before He uses them in public”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on God’s Tools? ( i.e. Sameness, Secrecy, Solitude)
5. When you are overwhelmed/troubled/terrorized, where do you seek relief?
Ministry Opportunities:
1st- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
1st- Corporate Bible Study- 8-9m- Revelation 2-Church of Ephesus
5th- Baptism Class- Immediately Following Morning Service
"Revealed Living," Romans 1:17
Outline-November 6, 2022
Text: Romans 1:17
Title: “Revealed Living”
Quote: F.A.I.T.H.- Forsaking All I Trust Him
Points:
I. Righteousness Revealed ( v. 17a)
II. Faith Living (v.17b)
Application:
1. What did you learn from the 5 Reformation principles? ( 3-Sola, Solus, Soli)
2. What did you learn about “saving faith” from today’s message?
3. What did you learn from today’s message concerning, first faith vs. second faith?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on the F.A.I.T.H. acronym?
5. What did you learn from today’s message on “living faith”?
Ministry Opportunities:
9th- Corporate Praise and Prayer-7-7:45pm
9th – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 3- 8-9pm
12th – Men’s Small Group
15th- Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm
"Shameless and Powerless Saints," Romans 1:16
Outline-October 30, 2022
Text: Romans 1:16
Title: Shameless and Powerless Saints
Quote: There are many religions but only one true gospel.
Points:
I. I’m Not Ashamed ( v. 16a)
II. I’m Not Powerful ( v. 16b)
Application:
1. Have there been times in which you were ashamed of the gospel? Why? Have you been guilty of attempting to “sell the gospel”?
2. What does it mean to you that the gospel is available to all?
3. What did you learn from the discussion on “belief”?
4. What did you learn about the importance of the gospel?
Ministry Opportunities: November-Persecuted Church/Saints- Harvest Offering
2nd- Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
2nd -Corporate Bible Study – 8-9pm
5th- Couples’ Small Group “Death Do Us Part “- 10:30am
6th – Lord’s Supper
15th – Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm
"Ain't Misbehavin Saints" Romans 1:9-15
Outline-October 23, 2022
Title: Ain’t Misbehavin Saints
Text: Romans 1:9-15
Quote: When nothing else matters in our life but what matters to the Lord Almighty, God’s Work, God’s Will get done.
Points:
I. Behaving As Committed Saints ( v.9)
II. Behaving As Prayerful Saints ( vv. 10-13)
III. Behaving As Obligated Saints ( vv. 14-15)
Application:
1. What did you learn about what a “committed saint” looks like?
2. Why do you serve?
3. Do you view your prayer life as a ministry? If yes, why? If not, why?
4. What is the focus of your prayers?
5. What did you learn about Paul’s prayer life?
6. What did you learn about Paul’s eagerness to visit from Rome?
7. What did you learn about effective ministry?
8. Do you sense a sense of obligation?
Ministry Opportunities:
23rd- Pastor and Leadership Appreciation
26th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
26th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 2
29th – Sis. Rita’s Housewarming Celebration- 2pm-5pm
277 Juniper Street, Park Forest- On Street Parking
"I’m Beloved of God" Romans 1:7-8
Outline- October 16, 2022
Text: Romans 1:7-8
Title: I’m Beloved of God
Quote: Grace is what we receive, peace is what we experience
Points:
I. The Beloved- v. 7
II. The Beloved’s Faithfulness- v. 8
Application:
1. What does it mean to you to know that you are beloved of God?
2. What did you learn about your “sainthood”?
3. What did you think of the following statement: “God’s plan for our lives is that we become different than others who live around us”?
4. Before today’s message, did you understand grace equips and empowers the saint for Christian life and service?
5. Is your faith being proclaimed on your block, your city, your state?
Ministry Opportunities:
19th- Charter- 4pm
19th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
19th – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 2- 8-9pm
21st – Charles Brass’ sister’s Agatha Annette Butler-funeral- A.A. Rainey- 5911 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644 Visitation 10- Funeral 11
23rd- Pastor and Leadership Appreciation Sunday- following Morning Worship
29th – Sis. Rita’s Housewarming Gathering- October 29th-2pm-5pm- 277 Juniper Street, Park Forest ( Only Street Parking Available)
"The Precious Gospel of God," Romans 1:2-6
Outline- October 9, 2022
Text: Romans 1:2-6
Title: The Precious Gospel of God
Quote: Christianity is not just the teaching of Jesus-Rather, Christianity is Jesus
Christ!
Points:
I. The Precious Promise One ( v.2)
II. The Precious Powerful One ( vv. 3-4)
III. The Precious Performing One (vv. 5-6)
Application:
1. Have certain words like “gospel”, “salvation” become academic or no
longer moved you?
2. How does it impact your Christian life that Jesus Christ was not an
afterthought? That you are not an afterthought?
3. When you share the Gospel do you bring the discussion back to the Person
and Work of Jesus Christ or does it center around you?
4. Please read and meditate on Philippians 2:5-8
5. What did you learn from our discussion on the three titles of the Lord
Jesus?
6. What did you learn from our discussion of the three things we receive?
Ministry Opportunities:
10 th 11 th - GLD Conference Saint Joseph, Michigan
12 th - Corporate Praise/Prayer- 7pm-7:45pm
12 th - Corporate Bible Study-8-9pm- Titus 2
15 th – Ladies’ Small Group- 10am
23 rd – Pastor and Leadership Appreciation- following Morning Service
"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
Look Faithfully and Live | Numbers 21:8-9
Text: Numbers 21:8-9
Title: Look Faithfully and Live
Quote: God watches over us, and in the process, He disciplines us.
Points:
I. A Call To Action ( v.8)
II. A Call To Look (v.9)
Application:
1. What is your current CTA ( Call To Action) from the Lord? What’s precluding you from action?
2. What deliverance are you in need? Are you willing to accept the manner the Lord provides your deliverance?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on Psalm 62:1-8 and 46:10?
4. What did you learn from Warren Wiersbe’s- “Look at others and be distressed-Look at yourself and be depressed- Look to Go and you’ll be blessed”?
5. Do you have a better understanding of the God’s Plan of Salvation?
“Essential To My Relationship With God” - Numbers 21:6-7
Text: Numbers 21:6-7
Title: “Essential To My Relationship With God”
Quote: Sin thrills, then sin kills!
Points:
I. God’s Children In Need of Redirection (v.6)
II. God’s Children In Need of Three C’s (v.7a)
III. God’s Children In Need of Intercession (v. 7b-c)
Application:
1. What did you think of sin being described as being a snake?
2. What did you think of quote- “Sin thrills, then sin kills!”
3. How has the Lord grabbed your attention lately? How has the Lord redirected you?
4. What did you learn from today’s discussion concerning the three C’s?
5. Are you currently interceding for anyone? Do you understand the importance of being right with God before interceding on behalf of someone else?
Ministry Opportunities:
20 th – Advisory Board Meeting- 7pm
" Hurry Up, You’re Moving Too Slow," -Numbers 21:4
Sermon Outline- September 4, 2022
Title: Hurry Up, You’re Moving Too Slow
Text: Numbers 21:4
Quote: Impatience is a dark and prevalent sin that we love to explain away.
Point:
I. God’s Impatient Children (v.4)
Ministry Application:
1. How long does it usually take for you to become dissatisfied with the Lord’s
blessings?
2. Before today’s message- did you view impatience as sinful?
3. What did you think of the statement- Impatience is a child of our pride and
unbelief?
4. What did you learn about impatience from today’s message?
5. What did you learn about the Five Steps In Dealing With Impatience?
Ministry Opportunities:
4 th – Lord’s Supper
7 th - Corporate Praise and Prayer – 7-7:45pm
7 th Corporate Bible Study Titus 2- 8-9pm
10 th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30-9am
"My God Is More Than Enough" - Hebrews 13:5-6
Sermon Outline- August 28, 2022
Title: My God Is More Than Enough
Text: Hebrews 13:5-6
Quote: Give a man everything he wants, and at that moment, everything will not be everything. Immanuel Kant
Points:
I. His Sufficiency Presence- v. 5a
II. His Satisfying Presence- v. 5b
III. His Abiding Presence- v. 5c
IV. His Assisting Presence- v. 6
Application:
1. Do you suffer from “cupidity”?
2. What do you think of Immanuel Kant’s quote- “Give a man everything he wants, and at that moment, everything will not be everything”?
3. How can a saint be discontented if they have a vibrant relationship with the Lord Almighty?
4. What did you learn from our discussion concerning the lessons learned from “His Abiding Presence”?
5. Please share with God the ways He demonstrates Himself as your Helper?
Ministry Opportunities:
31st- Praise and Prayer 7:00-7:40pm
31st – Corporate Bible Study- Titus 2:5-7- 8:00-9:00pm
3rd- Couples’ Small Group-“Why The Cold Shoulder-Part 2”- 10:30-noon
"Fasting On Junk Food-Feasting On Spiritual Food" - Matthew 4:1-4
Sermon Outline- August 7,2022
Title: Fasting On Junk Food-Feasting On Spiritual Food
Text: Matthew 4:1-4
Points:
I. Spiritual Fasting ( vv. 1-2)
II. Spiritual Feasting ( vv. 3-4)
Quote: I look down to the book and God speaks to me, and then I look up in prayer, and speak to the Lord, and in this way we keep up a holy talk with each other. Charles Spurgeon
Sermon Application:
1. Has the Holy Spirit led you to places or situations that were challenging?
2. What did you learn about temptation?
3. What did you learn about fasting? What did you learn how God prepares us in advance for the temptation/test that we will face?
4. How often are you guilty of feasting on junk food rather than on spiritual food?
Ministry Opportunities:
10th – Corporate Prayer- 7-7:40pm
10th - Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm-Titus 2:2-5
13th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am
13th- Back To High School-Off To College – ( all high school and college students)-noon
"Please Hold for A Very Important Message, " Text: John 3:16
Outline- July 10, 2022
Title: Please Hold for A Very Important Message
Text: John 3:16
Quote: We can never know the costliness of Calvary to God nor can we ever measure the love that lay behind it.
Points:
I. Love- v.16a
II. Gave- v. 16b
III. Believe- v. 16c
IV. Have- v. 16d
Application:
1. What did you learn from our discussion on the “Scriptures of the Great Divide”?
2. What did you learn from our discussion on “For God so Loved the World”?
3. What did you learn from our discussion on “Gave”?
4. What did you learn from our discussion on “Believe”?
5. What did you learn from our discussion on “Have”? ( i.e eternal life/ salvation)
Ministry Opportunities:
There will be no Corporate Prayer or Bible Study on July 20th or 27th. Corporate Prayer and Bible Study will resume on August 3rd.
16th- Ladies’ Small Group-10-11:30am
Pastor will be on vacation from 7/15-8/2
"Facing Crises During Our Voyage," Acts 27:14-20
Outline- May 22, 2022
Title: Facing Crises During Our Voyage
Text: Acts 27:14-20
Quote: Some people will damage when they see the light; Others change only when they feel the heat!
Application:
1. What did you learn from today’s discussion on “drifting”? ( i.e. currents, consequences, stop)
2. What did you learn from today’s discussion on “crises”? What did you think of Sir Isaac Newton’s quote?
3. What have you discarded in the past when facing a crisis?
Ministry Opportunities:
25th – Corporate Praise
25th – Corporate Bible Study – Titus 1:7-9
"Thank God For Mothers, " Luke 1:26-45
Outline-May 8, 2022
Title: Thank God For Mothers
Text: Luke 1:26-45
Quote: Motherhood is truly a gift from God.
Points:
I. Difficulties Faced By Mothers ( vv. 26-27, 31)
II. Resources Available to Mothers ( vv. 39-40)
III. Response Expected of Mothers ( v.38)
Application:
1. What were some of the difficulties that you or your mother faced?
2. As a mother, or how well did your mother teach you about the importance of spiritual possessions?
3. In what ways is Satan attacking children today?
4. Do you or did your mother struggle with doubting whether you/she was a good mother?
5. What resources do you have or did your mother have to raise your children/ or you?
6. Do you- or did your mother have a servant mindset?
Ministry Opportunities:
11th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7-7:45pm
11th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm – Titus 1:4-6
14th – Men’s Small Group- 7:30am
21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am
"The Ship, " Ephesians 2:19
Outline- May 1, 2022
Title: "The Ship"
Text: Ephesians 2:19
Quote: Membership has its privileges!
Points:
I. Benefits of Universal Church Membership
II. Benefits of Local Church Membership
III. Responsibilities of Local Church Membership
Application:
1. What did you learn about your benefits of Universal Church Membership?
2. What do you think of the statement: Membership in the local church is not something we have it’s something we do?
3. What did you learn about your benefits of Local Church Membership?
4. What did you learn about your responsibilities of Local Church Membership?
5. Are you a unifying believer or a divisive believer?
6. Are you a “floating believer”?
Ministry Opportunities:
4th – Corporate Praise and Prayer- 7:00-7:45pm
4th -Corporate Bible Study- 8:00-9:00pm- Titus 1:4-6
7th – Couples’ Small Group- 10:30-noon- “Does This Parenting Ever End”- ( Please invite guests and RSVP by May 5th)
21st- Ladies’ Gathering- 10am
Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention! Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Outline- April 24, 2022
Title: Wake Up, You Better Pay Attention!
Text: 1 Peter 5:8-11
Quote: God wants His children to be carefree but He doesn’t want us to be careless.
Points:
I. Watch Out For The Devil (v.8)
II. Resist The Devil (v.9)
Application:
1. How well are you casting your cares unto the Lord? What’s preventing you from casting “all” your cares?
2. How are you doing as it relates to the “Genuine Relief Equation”?
3. Which camp do you reside in the most- Over-Estimation Camp or the Under-Estimation Camp?
4. Are you attentive to the tactics of the devil?
5. Wat do you think of the statement: If the devil can get us to listen to his roar, he can keep us from hearing God’s voice?
6. How well are you developing your “roar resistance”?
Ministry Opportunities:
27th- Corporate Praise and Prayer ( 7-7:45pm)
27th – Corporate Bible Study- 8-9pm- Titus 1:3-4
May 1st- Testimonies and Right Hand of Fellowship- New Members- following Morning Worship