The Virtual Preacher

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Second Coming of Jesus Sermon Series

Introduction

For my text, I have selected only one scripture that foretells the coming of Christ. There are scores of others. The Assemblies of God recognizes four teachings as the cornerstones of our doctrinal statement.

Salvation, Divine Healing, Holy Spirit Baptism, and the Second Coming of Christ are those four teachings. The erroneous date settings by a few misguided mystics have caused this doctrine to be pushed to the back burner in recent years, but I believe it is time for us to brush the dust from it and examine it again in the light of recent events. [A sermon by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Used with permission.]

Sermon: How to Win the Battle with Temptation?

By Yohan Perera

On July 3, 2009

In Sermon Outlines

Sermon: How to win the battle with temptation?

Introduction

From Eve to Jesus Christ to us, the temptation is a universal problem. It is an issue common to every man (1 Corinthians 10:13.) Basically, temptation falls into the three categories of the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, and the pride of life, (1 John 2:150 Both Eve and Jesus were exposed to all three temptations at once. But, the temptation is not sinning itself! It is the avenue to sin. You can win the battle over temptation by following several simple rules. Today’s message is about those rules. [A sermon by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Used with permission]

Sermon: Jesus heals Bartimaeus

By Yohan Perera

On July 1, 2009

In Sermon Outlines

Photo of a blind man in a black shirt and blue jeans holding a white cane.

Introduction

Blindness was prevalent through infection at birth in N.T. times. There must have been thousands throughout Judea. Why was Bartimaeus singled out to receive his healing? I believe there were four reasons. [A sermon by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Used with permission]

10 Qualities of an Effective Preacher

By Yohan Perera

On June 23, 2009

In Tips and Research

Graphic of a burning microphone session.

Pastors today are asking, what are the qualities of a ‘real preacher’? Actually, the question should be ‘what are the qualities of an effective preacher?’ So let me share with you today, the 10 qualities that transform an ordinary speaker into an effective preacher. BTW: I know I have stressed the importance of the ministry of preaching many times before but the ministry itself is so important I cannot stress it enough. [Image Credit: RAWKU5]

How to Prepare and Present Your Sermon Effectively?

By Yohan Perera

On June 21, 2009

In Tips and Research

Photo of a young man preaching in the street.

Preaching God’s Word may be, is the greatest privilege we have as men of God and sons and daughters of man. It’s one of the primary reasons why preparation is crucial if you are a preacher. I covered this in great length in a previous post. Today, I want to introduce another element important for the preaching ministry to balance the equate. That is none other than how to present your sermon effectively. It doesn’t matter how many hours you spent in preparation for your sermon unless the delivery of your sermon wasn’t effective. [Image Credit: Eli Cristman Used with permission from Dr. Arnold Lastinger’s Teaching Notes]

Sermon: Lessons from Jacob the Grabber

By Yohan Perera

On June 17, 2009

In Sermon Outlines

Sermon: Lessons from Jacon the Grabber and Esau the Fool

Introduction

The two boys in our story today came from a godly home, but a dysfunctional home nonetheless. It may seem strange that a godly home could be dysfunctional but Jacob and Esau had the deck stacked against them by their own parents. Isaac favored Esau, his rugged outdoorsman, while Rebekah preferred gentle Jacob, and neither hesitated to let their feelings show. [Image Credit: Govert Flinck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. A sermon preached by Dr. Arnold Lastinger. Used with permission.]

Sermon: A Contemporary Look at the Second Coming of Christ – Part 1

Introduction

Sermon: How to Win the Battle with Temptation?

Introduction

Sermon: Jesus heals Bartimaeus

Introduction

10 Qualities of an Effective Preacher

How to Prepare and Present Your Sermon Effectively?

Sermon: Lessons from Jacob the Grabber

Introduction

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