Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2009
A Preaching Planner
Michael A. Milton Senior Minister First Presbyterian Church Chattanooga, Tennessee
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season…”—2Timothy 4.2
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Contents General Planner for Preaching Seasonal Planner for Preaching Annual Sermon Planner 2005 Annual Sermon Planner 2006 Annual Sermon Planner 2007 3 5 15 17 23
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Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2009
General Planner for Preaching
“Preach the word; be ready in season and out of season…”—2Timothy 4.2
Some values from this passage in sermon planning
The Scriptures contain the God breathed truth that will set human beings free, bring healing, secure eternal life and cause people to realize their purposes in life. Preaching the Scripture is the God ordained way to evangelize, disciple and shape the lives of human beings. The primary work of the pastor is to preach the Word of God. The Scriptures are sufficient to realize all of the glorious goals of God. Preaching this ―Word from Another World‖ will build the Church. Sequential preaching through the Word of God, selecting the ―natural‖ preaching portions (pericopes) is the best way to deliver the truth of God’s Word to the human heart (not the only way). Breaking up sequential preaching with portions from other parts of God’s Word is helpful for preacher and people. Being alert to the times, to the work of the Holy Spirit, requires flexibility. Planning is ―Long Term‖ and Preparation is ―Short Term.‖ I have asked God to help me to spend time each morning in both of these pursuits and to spend time each year in deeper reflection about this glorious task. Man proposes and God disposes.
Some Goals for our Staff in Sermon Planning
You will know where I am going in preaching in order to do your own planning. You will know where I am going in preaching in order to compliment our ministries.
A Word About this Planner
The Planner begins with a Seasonal Planner that shows preaching approaches for the seasons of the Church Year
Preaching Planner, Michael A. Milton, Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2009
The Planner breaks out each season and seeks to show where I am going with that season over a given number of years
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Preaching Planner, Michael A. Milton, Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2009
Seasonal Planner for Preaching
Season Preaching Approach
Advent Sunday after Christmas Epiphany to Lent Lent to Holy Week Easter Sundays after Easter until Summer Break Sunday Evenings after Easter (about 4-6 each year) Fall Kick Off
Series on some aspect of the Incarnation Vacation Single New Years message, or begin Spiritual Theme series or back to sequential preaching from a book of the Bible Thematic based upon the Lenten Small Group Outreach Ministry Single Sermon or a series that would extend into the Sundays after Easter Return to Sequential Preaching from a Book of the Bible or Extended Easter Series Short series from a Book or chapters Doctrinal Preaching moving through doctrines of the WCF
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Special Recurring Single Sermons Occasional Sermon
Christmas Eve, Stewardship, Maundy Thursday, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Communion Sunday Evenings, Reformation Sunday, Thanksgiving Day Weddings, Funerals, Ordinations, Mission Conferences, Evangelistic Messages, Days of National Events, Days of Prayer
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Advent Sermon Planner 2004-08
Yr Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
―An Unexpected Christmas‖ Matthew Chapters 1,2 ―Longing for Christmas‖ ―A Cosmic Christmas‖ ―The Future of Christmas‖ ―The Voice of Christmas‖ Various Old Testament Texts on the Prophecy of Christ’s Coming John chapter 1 Texts on Christ’s Second Coming The Life of John the Baptist
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Fall Sermon Planner 2005Year Doctrine(s)/WCF/Title if known
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
―When Only the Word Will Do‖ (Messages from Psalm 119) The Doctrine of Scripture (WCF Chapter 1) The Doctrine of God (WCF Chapter 2) The Doctrine of God’s Eternal Decree (WCF Chapter 3,5) The Doctrine of Creation (WCF Chapter 4) The Doctrine of the Fall, Sin and Punishment (WCF Chapter 6) The Doctrine of God’s Covenant with Man (WCF Chapter 7) The Doctrine of Christ the Mediator (WCF Chapter 8) The Doctrines of Free Will, Calling, Justification (WCF Chapters 9-12)
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2014 2015 2016 2017
The Doctrine of Sanctification (WCF Chapter 13) The Doctrines of Saving Faith, Repentance, Good Works (WCF Chapters 14, 15, 16) The Doctrines of the Perseverance and Assurance of the Saints (WCF Chapters 17, 18) The Doctrine of the Law of God (WCF Chapter 19)
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Epiphany to Lent 2004-2008
YR Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
―The Servant King‖ ―Will You Pray with Me?‖ in Epiphany ―The Servant-King: Messages from Mark‖ in Pentecost ―The Servant King‖ Exposition of Mark ―A Word from Another World‖ ―A Word from Another World‖
Mark Selected Passages Mark The Book of Romans The Book of Romans
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Lent to Easter (based on Small Groups) 2004YR Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
―There Must Be a Reason for it All‖ ―O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus‖ ―The Power of Prayer for Everyday Living‖ ―Life on the Vine‖ ―Oh Love that Will not Let Me Go: Jesus the Good Shepherd‖ - Proposed
Ephesians John 17 The Lord’s Prayer John 15.1-11 John 10.1-30
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Easter (Single sermon or series) 2004-2008
YR Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
―Do You Believe in Easter?‖ TBA TBA
John 11.25 TBA TBA
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Sermons after Easter Until Summer Break
YR Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
The Servant King The Servant King ―A Word from Another World‖ ―A Word from Another World‖ ―A Word from Another World‖
Mark Mark Romans Romans Romans
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Sunday Evenings after Easter (4-6 Sunday Nights)
YR Sermon or Series Title Scripture
04 05 06 07 08
―Christ Unveiled‖ ―Great Prayers of the Old Testament‖ ―Great Prayers of the Old Testament‖ ―Great Lives of the Old Testament‖ ―Great Lives of the Old Testament‖
Revelation chapters 1-3 Various Old Testament Various Old Testament Various Old Testament Various Old Testament
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Annual Sermon Planner 2005
A.M. 4/3 4/10 4/17 4/24 5/1 5/8 5/15 5/22 5/29 6/5 6/12 6/19 6/26 7/3 7/10 7/17 7/24 8/7 8/14 Mark 8.22-26 Military Duty Mark 8.27-30 Mother's Day Mark 8.31-38 Pastor Bob Mark 9.1-13 Mark 9.14-29 Ligon Duncan Father's Day —"David's Testimony‖ Mark 9.30-32 Mark 9.33-37 Mark 9.38-41 Mark 9.42-50 Mark 10.1-12 Mark 10.13-16 Vacation Great Prayers Great Prayers Great Prayers Great Prayers Al Mohler Global Prayer/ Kings K Pastor Bob Stewardship Sunday P.M.
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8/21 8/28
Vacation Lessons I’m Learning: ―Let Me Trust in Your Sovereign Grace‖ (Sovereignty in the Storms of Life)
9/4 Lessons I’m Learning: ―I Want to Pray a Covenant Prayer‖ (Praying for God’s Glory in our Lives and for the future of our families, our church, our nation and our world) 9/11 9/18 India India Communion
9/25 Lessons I’m Learning: Let Me See Things Through Your Plan‖ (A Radical Christian Worldview); PM - Lessons I’m Learning: Help Me to Make You Lord of All‖ (The Biblical Case for the Cultural Mandate in the Great Commission) 10/2 Missions Conference 10/16 World Missions Sermon from Psalm 37 10/23 Mark 10.17-31: ―What’s in it for Me? The Cost and Rewards of Discipleship‖ 10/30 Ref. Day Sermon Mark 10.32-45; Mark 10.46-52 11/6 11/13 11/20 11/27 Advent Series: Longing for Christmas: The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled 12/4 Advent Series: Longing for Christmas: The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled 12/11 Advent Series: Longing for Christmas: The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled 12/18 Advent Series: Longing for Christmas: The Old Testament Prophecies Fulfilled 12/24 Christian Eve Communion (Sat) 12/25 Christmas Sunday Mark 11.1-11
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Annual Sermon Planner 2006
1/1 1/8 1/15 1/22 1/29 2/5 2/12 2/19 2/26 NEW YEARS DAY (Vacation) New Year’s Sermon—Joshua 3.4 Mark 11.12-26 Mark 11.27-12.12 Mark 12.13-17 Mark 12.18-27 Mark 12.28-34 Mark 12.35-37 Preach Missions Conference Dothan
3/5 ―The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 1-WSC Q. 100-101 (God as Fatherly and Near, God as full of Glory and Transcendent)1 3/12 3/19 Stewardship Sunday: ―One Holy Passion: Giving that God’s Grace may abound to God’s Glory‖ – 2 Cor. 4.15 ―The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 3- WSC Q. 102 (The Kingdom of God)2
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Q. 100. What doth the preface of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A. The preface of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, Our Father which art in heaven, teacheth us to draw near to God with all holy reverence[207] and confidence,[208] as children to a father,[209] able and ready to help us;[210] and that we should pray with and for others.[211] Q. 101. What do we pray for in the first petition?
A. In the first petition, which is, Hallowed be thy name, we pray that God would enable us, and others, to glorify him in all that whereby he maketh himself known;[212] and that he would dispose all things to his own glory.[213] Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second petition? 2 Q. 102. What do we pray for in the second petition?
A. In the second petition, which is, Thy kingdom come, we pray that Satan’s kingdom may be destroyed;[214] and that the kingdom of grace may be advanced,[215] ourselves and others brought into it, and kept in it;[216] and that the kingdom of glory may be hastened.[217]
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3/26 ―The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 4- WSC Q. 103-104 (―Submitted to God’s Will; Sustained by God’s Word‖)3 4/2 ―The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 5- WSC Q. 105 (Forgiveness)4 4/9 Palm Sunday ―The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 6-WSC Q. 106 (The power of Christ for deliverance from the powers of sin and darkness)5 4/16 Easter Sermon: 0700 Service—―Forever and Ever. Amen!‖ The Power of Prayer for Daily Living: Messages on the Lord’s Prayer‖ 7-WSC Q. 1076; ― 4/23 4/30 5/7 5/14 5/21 5/28 6/4
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―Overcoming the Obstacles of Life‖ (portions of Joshua 5 & 6 The Destruction of Jericho) ―Ever-growing—Evergreen‖ (Psalm 92.12-14 Special Sermon on Seniors Sunday) Mark 12.37 ―The Common People Heard Him Gladly‖ Proverbs 31 ―The Woman’s Guilt Free Guide to Proverbs 31‖ Sunday Off Mark 12.38-40 ―Respectable but Doomed!‖ Mark 12.41-44 ―The Widow’s Might‖
Q. 103. What do we pray for in the third petition?
A. In the third petition, which is, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven, we pray that God, by his grace, would make us able and willing to know, obey, and submit to his will in all things,[218] as the angels do in heaven.[219] Q. 104. What do we pray for in the fourth petition?
A. In the fourth petition, which is, Give us this day our daily bread, we pray that of God’s free gift we may receive a competent portion of the good things of this life, and enjoy his blessing with them.[220] 4 Q. 105. What do we pray for in the fifth petition?
A. In the fifth petition, which is, And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors, we pray that God, for Christ’s sake, would freely pardon all our sins;[221] which we are the rather encouraged to ask, because by his grace we are enabled from the heart to forgive others.[222] 5 Q. 106. What do we pray for in the sixth petition?
A. In the sixth petition, which is, And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, we pray that God would either keep us from being tempted to sin,[223] or support and deliver us when we are tempted.[224] 6 Q. 107. What doth the conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer teach us?
A. The conclusion of the Lord’s Prayer, which is, For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen, teacheth us to take our encouragement in prayer from God only,[225] and in our prayers to praise him, ascribing kingdom, power, and glory to him;[226] and, in testimony of our desire, and assurance to be heard, we say, Amen.[227]
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6/11 Mark 13.1-2 (CH Peterson speaks for five minutes) (PM Communion: Romans 8.16-17 Sermon - The Testimony of the Holy Spirit in the Believer's Life) 6/18 6/25 7/2 7/9 7/16 7/23 7/30 8/6 8/13 Mark 13.3-13 Pastor Bob Preaches Vacation Vacation John 12.1-7 ―Unexpected Guests at an Unforgettable Feast‖ (Communion) Mark 13.14-21 ―The Second Coming of Jesus Christ‖ Single Sermon on Joel 2.25 ―Reclaiming Lost Ground in Your Life‖ Single Sermon on ―Move Out! A Charge for Minister and People‖ Vacation
8/20 When Only the Word will Do (Psalm 119.1-8)—―How Does the Church Reach Seekers? A Case for the Bible as the Only Program We Really Need‖ (Psalm 119.1-8) Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 8/27 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―How Does the Church Reach Youth of Today? The Bible and Youth‖ (Psalm 119.9-10) Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖
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Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 9/3 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―How Can We Defend the Faith in a World of Skeptics? Biblical Apologetics‖ (Psalm 119.41-42) Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 9/10 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―Is it Really Wise to Believe? The Bible and True Wisdom‖ (Preach the PM Communion) Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 9/17 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―How Can I Get Guidance for My Life? How to Know God’s Will for Your Life‖ Call to Worship:
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Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 9/24 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―Confessions of a Joyful Believer: The Bible and Human Joy‖ Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 10/1 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―Saved: But Now What is There? The Bible and Christian Growth‖ Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖ Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 10/8 When Only the Word Will Do (Psalm 119 selected): ―Where is All of This Leading? The Bible and Eternal Life‖ Call to Worship: Hymn: ―How Firm a Foundation‖
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Affirmation of Faith: Closing Hymn: Benediction and Response: Reflections: 10/15 Missions Conference (Communion – Scotty Smith) 10/22 Vacation 10/29 Reformation Day Sermon: ―Mind the Gap!‖ (Romans 12.1-2) 11/5 Mark 13.32-37 (AM Communion) ―Communion and the Second Coming‖ (Emphasize how the command of Jesus to watch brings holiness, how Communion is used of the Lord to work that virtue) 11/12 1 Peter 3.15 ―Cooperation without Compromise: How We Must Be Faithful to Jesus in a Pluralistic Age‖ 11/19 Study Leave Sunday Off 11/23 Thanksgiving Message 11/26 Mark 14.3-9 ―A Broken Vessel for Jesus‖ (how Mary’s broken vessel is used to worship Jesus and how God uses broken vessels today to bring honor and worship to Christ) 12/3 Advent Series:7 (Why God Gave Us Christmas—Advent Messages from John Chapter One): Sermon One: God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Word we Need to Hear (John 1.1-3)
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The Series is as follows: Why God Gave Us Christmas Advent Messages from John Chapter One First Sunday in Advent (Dec. 3) - God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Word we Need to Hear (John 1.1-3) Second Sunday in Advent (Dec. 10) - God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Light we Need to See (John 1.4-9) Third Sunday in Advent (Dec. 17) - God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Gift We Must Receive (John 1.10-13) Fourth Sunday in Advent (Dec. 24) - God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Way We Need to Go (John 1.14-17) Christmas Eve Communion Meditation (Dec. 24 PM) - God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the God We Long to Know (John 1.18)
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12/10 Sermon Two—God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Light we Need to See (John 1.4-9) 1217 Sermon Three—God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Gift We Must Receive (John 1.10-13) 12/24 Sermon Four—God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the Way We Need to Go (John 1.14-17) and PM – (Christmas Eve Service Communion) Sermon Five—God Gave us Christmas Because: Jesus is the God We Long to Know (John 1.18) 12/31 Christmas Break-Off
Annual Sermon Planner 2007
1/7 New Years single sermon: ―A Christ for Crippled Lambs and Lame Priests‖ (Leviticus 21.16-18; 22.21; Col. 1.18-22) 1/14 Mark 14.10-21 ―Is it I?‖ Betrayal and Blessing in the Body of Christ 1/21 AM – Acts 8.1-8 ―Joy in the City‖; PM - Mark 14.22-25 ―What Jesus Really Meant in the Last Supper‖ 1/28 Mark 14.26-30; 66-72 ―Why Cocky Christians Always End up Crying‖ 2/4 Mark 14.32-42 ―Why Prayer Makes us Sleepy‖ 2/11 Mark 14.43-52; John 18.10 ―Why Malchus’ Ear is Important to You‖ 2/18 Lenten Sermon Series based on small group series: ―Life on the Vine: Being Connected to the Source of True Life‖ (John 15.1-22)8—Surrender to the True Vine (15.1) 2/25 ―Life on the Vine: ―Shaped by Pruning‖ (15.2) 3/4 ―Life on the Vine: ―Sustained by the Word (15.3) 3/11 ―Life on the Vine: ―Showing Forth Fruit (15.4-6)
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Lenten Sermon and Small Group Series Life on the Vine: Being Connected to the Source of True Life John 15.1-11 ―The Garden of God: Surrendered to the True Vine, Jesus Christ” (John 15.1) ―A Severe Grace: Shaped by the Compassionate Pruning of the Father‖ (John 15.2) ―A Healthy Plant: Sustained in the Personal Word of Jesus Christ‖ (John 15.3) The Fruitful Life: Showing Signs of True Life in Jesus Christ‖ (John 15.4-6) ―The Open Invitation: Seeing Answered Prayer through Jesus Christ‖ (John 15.7-8) ―The Gardener’s Goal: Submitted to and Enjoying Jesus Christ‖ (John 15.9-11)
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3/18 ―Life on the Vine ―Seeing Answers through Prayer (15.7-8) 3/25 ―Life on the Vine: ―Submitted in Joy‖ (15.9-11) 4/1 Palm (Passion) Sunday; Mark 15 ―Is His Passion Yours‖ PM – King’s Kids 4/5 Maundy Thursday: Mark 14.53-65 ―How Jesus’ Trial has Become Your Trial‖ 4/8 Easter; Mark 16 ―The Shocking Truth about the Resurrection of Jesus Christ‖ 4/15 Single Sermon 4/22 Off (Preaching Conference) 4/29 Begin new Series—A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—Romans 1.1—―The Key to Understanding the Book of Romans‖ (1.1) 5/6 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—―The Passionate Longing of a Loving Believer‖ (1.8-15) 5/13 Mother’s Day sermon 5/20 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—―The Verse that Changed the World‖ (1.16-17) 5/27 Pentecost Sunday—―What I am a Pentecostal Presbyterian‖ (Acts 2.1-13) 6/3 Off (Preaching in Rome on World Missions trip) 6/10 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—―No Excuse‖ (1.18-25) 6/17 Father’s Day sermon 6/24 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—―When Your Creed Cracks, Your Code Crumbles!‖ (1.26-32) 7/1 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—―The Two Things Every Person Needs to Know about God‖ (2.1-11) 7/8 Off 7/15 Off 7/22 Off 7/29 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— 8/5 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— 8/12 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— 8/19 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— 8/26 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— 9/2 A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—
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9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/22 11/18 11/25
Fall Sermon Series: Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God in our Wilderness‖ (Ex. 3.1)9 Archbishop of Uganda to preach at FPCC Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God who Speaks (Ex. 3.2-5) Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God through our Families (Ex. 3.6) Off to preach the dedication of the new sanctuary of Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Overland Park, KS World Missions Conference Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God who Cares (Ex. 3.7-9) Reformation Day—Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God who Calls (Ex. 3.10-12) Trusting God: Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus 3: ―Trusting God who Sends (Ex. 3.13-17) A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— THANKSGIVING THURSDAY SERVICE A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans— A Word from Another World: Expositions from the Epistle to the Romans—
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Trusting God Sermons on the Doctrine of God from Exodus Chapter Three Sermon One: Trusting God in our Wilderness (Exodus 3.1) Theme: The Sovereignty of God (God as free, God as watching over us when we are away from Him, Jesus who is there in our wilderness experiences) Sermon Two: Trusting God through Revelation (Exodus 3.2-5) - Theme: The God Who is Known (also the Trinity, the Bible) Sermon Three: Trusting God through our Family (3.6) - Theme: The God of the Covenant (faith for our fathers, God revealing Himself through generations, God in history) Sermon Four: Trusting God who Cares (3.7-9) - Theme: The God of Love (God's compassion and love in sending Jesus to save us from the bondage of our sins) Sermon Five: Trusting God who Calls (3.10-12) - Theme: The God who uses humans to accomplish His purposes (God's universal call to repent and believe in Jesus Christ) Sermon Six: Trusting God who Sends (3.13-17) - Theme: Romans 10 and the matter of "How shall they hear unless one is sent..." (missions, evangelism, love of the lost)
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12/2 First Sunday in Advent—Begin new series: (selected Scriptures) The Once and Future Christmas: Messages on the Second Advent of Jesus Christ: ―The Gift that Keeps on Giving‖ (The rule and reign of Jesus Christ) 12/9 Second Sunday in Advent— The Once and Future Christmas: Messages on the Second Advent of Jesus Christ: ―The Gift of His Appearing‖ 12/16 Third Sunday in Advent— The Once and Future Christmas: Messages on the Second Advent of Jesus Christ: ―The Gift that He will Bring‖ 12/23 Fourth Sunday in Advent— The Once and Future Christmas: Messages on the Second Advent of Jesus Christ: ―The Gift of a New Heaven and a New Earth‖ 12/24 Christmas Eve Service at 5 PM 12/30 Off
Annual Sermon Planner 2008
1/6 1.13 1/20 1/27 Lenten Small Groups begin: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Entering the Right Gate‖ (1-2, 7-10) 2/3 Lenten Small Groups: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Listening to the Right Voice‖ (3-6, 16) 2/10 Lenten Small Groups: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Discerning the Right Leader‖ (1, 8, 12-13) 2/17 Lenten Small Groups: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Seeking the Rest of the Flock‖ (16) 2/24 Lenten Small Groups: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Understanding the Death of the Shepherd‖ (17-21) 3/9 Lenten Small Groups: Learning to Follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd (John 10.1-30)—― Trusting in the Shepherd who will Never Let You Go‖ (22-30) 3/16 – Palm Sunday 3.23 – Easter Sunday 3/30 - Off
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