Seven Habits of a Healthy and Holy Christian

Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: Kevin Miller is a pastor from Wheaton, Illinois. A little while ago he posted a question to his “friends” on Facebook. He asked, “What makes it hard for you to minister to and serve other people?” Here are some of the answers that were given: (1) “Ministry is hard when it doesn’t fit into my schedule or plan. Like when I…

Text:Genesis 45:1-15 Introduction: An elderly man was walking along a beach one day when he found a magic lamp. He picked it up, wiped some of the mud and grime away, and as he did, lo and behold, a genie appeared. Astonished the man stood staring at the scene in disbelief. “Because you have freed me,” the genie said, “I will grant you one wish.”…

Text:John 12:1-8 — Six days before the Passover, Jesus therefore came to Bethany, where Lazarus was, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 So they gave a dinner for him there. Martha served, and Lazarus was one of those reclining with him at the table. 3 Mary therefore took a pound of expensive ointment made from pure nard, and anointed the feet of Jesus and wiped…

Ephesians 5:15-21 Text: Ephesians 5:15-21 – (15) Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, (16) making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. (17) Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. (18) And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, (19) addressing one another…

Text: Psalm 1:1-6 Introduction:In an article called, People of the Book, author and preacher John Ortbergwrote these words about the Bible: “It’s a strange thing: THE BOOK HAS NEVER BEEN SO ACCESSIBLE. According to the Guinness Book of Records, L. Ron Hubbard’s writings of scientologyhave been translated into 65 languages; the Koranis supposed to be read in Arabic…

Text: Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: At the end of a worship service, an old preacher announced that he was going to teach on Noah and the Ark the following Sunday. He then gave everyone the scripture reference so they could read it ahead of time. As a couple of young boys looked it over they noticed something about the placement of the story on the pages of the Bible.…

Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 — …if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. Introduction: Martin Luther once said, “The less I pray, the harder it gets; the more I pray, the better it goes.” That’s not only true for…