Rhyming Sermon Notes: BSF Week 1 “Genesis – Malachi”

We had the first regular study this week for People of the Promised Land 2, which will be studying from the time of Solomon through the prophets, until the end of the Hebrew (Old) testament. The study for this week was more of an introduction and overview study to get things going. The way BSFContinue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: BSF Week 1 “Genesis – Malachi””

Rhyming Sermon Notes: 2022 August

The following are my rhyming sermon notes from the month of August 2022 (scroll down just a bit). Our family has been using these as part of our weekly sermon review after church, and it has been a fun blessing. A few weeks ago, Pastor Dean asked me what I think is an excellent question,Continue reading “Rhyming Sermon Notes: 2022 August”

Highlights of Psalm 37 in light of today’s world

Have you noticed that the world seems to be changing at an increasing speed, where wrong is proudly celebrated as right, right is violently opposed, systems and powers are roaring for control while at the same time shaking and breaking?  Does all of this cause you to worry? Today is July 7th. In keeping withContinue reading “Highlights of Psalm 37 in light of today’s world”

Faith comes by HEARING

“So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” Romans 10:17 This past year our BSF study was going through the People of the Promised Land 1 (Joshua-Solomon). As part of that study, I was blessed with the opportunity to give the lecture on the book of Psalms. Before preparing the lecture,Continue reading “Faith comes by HEARING”

Homiletics Post 3 of 3: Examples, Tweaks & Additions

Previous related posts: Part 1 of 3: “My story”, Part 2 of 3: “What is Homiletics?” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.Continue reading “Homiletics Post 3 of 3: Examples, Tweaks & Additions”

Homiletics Post 2 of 3: What is homiletics?

Previous related post: Part 1 of 3: “My story” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11 So, what is homiletics? HomileticsContinue reading “Homiletics Post 2 of 3: What is homiletics?”

Homiletics Post 1 of 3: My Story

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11 Hi Elijah & Isaiah, This is for my “buddy buddies” :o) who are nowContinue reading “Homiletics Post 1 of 3: My Story”

Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (12)

Parental blessing (b) Let the Little Children Come! (Matthew 19:14) Okay, back to the times of house repair. I am grateful God has allowed me to see more of His preparations from years ago for the heart work for His eternal glory. The trip to China confirmed His unchanging love and perfect timing in everything andContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (12)”