Sermon: The spirit of offense and the Antidote

An angry man wearing a white dress shirt and a necktie.

Introduction

Disappointments and frustrations are a part of daily life. After all, we are living on earth, not heaven. Focusing my attention on the ever-present negativity allows the spirit of offense to settle down within me, form my attitudes, take control of my reactions to situations and ultimately shape my character.

Example: The Israelites in the wilderness were frustrated and offended at God because God wouldn’t move the way they expected. Cain felt offended at God and murdered his own brother because God rejected his offer and entertained Abel.

Sermon: You can’t live in a Tent and a Mansion Too

Sermon: You can’t live in a tent and a mansion too

Introduction

I was just a preschooler, barely old enough to remember anything, so my memories of that old tent are like small snapshots in my mind. But a few of those snapshots stand out vividly. I particularly remember my fascination with the hole in the top of the tent and how the rain would drip through and puddle on the dirt floor.

Our old iron bed was strategically positioned so as to avoid the dripping rain. I remember too how the legs of that old bed bored their way into the ground of that dirt floor. The canvas flap that served as a door was tied back to allow entrance and exit from the tent. Though we were only yards away from a stagnant swamp, I don’t remember the mosquitoes which must have had a field day with us.

The importance of Vision in Christian Ministry

Photo of a woman sitting on top of a rock.

Vision is a very important word today. It’s a word frequently used by Statesmen, Businessmen, Religious Leaders, etc. Vision is so important it has become a word people abuse and throws around in vain. The bible says without vision the people perish, (Proverbs 29:18). Why is vision so important? In this blog post, I want to share with you 5 reasons why vision is important in Christian Ministry.

Sermon: The Message of the Cross

Photo of a cross on top of a Church Roof.

Introduction

A signboard on the road with a cross reminds us that a hospital is nearby. A van with a red cross on it is an ambulance. The “Red Cross” got its name because they use a red cross as their logo. Pharmacies carry a red cross on their signboards. All these signs remind us that help is nearby. Did you know there is a cross in the Bible too and this cross is special because behind it there’s a message from God? What is this message of the cross?

Sermon: Lessons from the Burning Bush

Photo of a man looking at a tree on fire.

Introduction

The God of Small Things (1997) the debut novel by Arundhati Roy the Indian author, is a prime example of how small things in life affect people’s behavior and lives. The book won the Booker Prize in 1997.

Likewise, the account of God’s appearance to Moses through a burning bush in the wilderness, proves that small and insignificant things we experience actually affect our Christian life and faith in ways unimaginable. This incident transformed the life of Moses and the destiny of God’s people forever. In today’s sermon, let’s consider three lessons we can learn from the burning bush.

Sermon: Biblical Perspectives of Water Baptism

Photo of a man being Baptised in Water.

Introduction

Some form of water baptism is almost universally practiced in all religions. It is not distinctively Christian, although Jesus adopted it as a way of His followers identifying with Christianity. Today it has come to be more commonly identified with Christianity, some even believing water baptism to be synonymous with salvation. But, just how important is water baptism? Let’s take a walk through scripture to see: [A sermon preached by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Published with permission]

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