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SERMON OUTLINE (29/08/21) Joy complete P2: 1 John 1: 1-4 1. The Introduction: Is our joy complete in God or the world? 1.1 Big Idea: To look at two truths from 1 John ch1 vv1-4 that opens up our pathway to joy complete (1-4) 2. The first truth is our eternal life with God (1-2) 3. The second truth is our fellowship with God and His people (3-4) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two truths that we have looked at in 1 John ch1 vv1-4 have we allowed them to open up our pathway to joy (1-4) Reflection: Is your joy complete in God or the world? Has eternal life in God opened up your pathway to joy complete? Are you coming to church to have fellowship with God and His people; to make your joy complete? (Gen. 1: 26; Heh. 8: 10; Hab. 3: 17-18; Matt. 5: 13-16; Jn. 1: 4, 18; 14: 6; 20: 31; Rom. 14: 17; Eph. 1: 19-23; Phil. 4: 4; 1 Thess. 1: 6; Heb. 10: 24-25; 1 Pet. 1: 8; 1 Jn. 1: 1-4; 5: 31)
SERMON OUTLINE (22/08/21) Joy complete P1: 1 John 1: 1-4 1. The Introduction: Is our joy complete in God or the world? 1.1 Big Idea: To look at two truths from 1 John ch1 vv1-4 that opens up our pathway to joy complete (1-4) 2. The first truth is our eternal life with God (1-2) 3. The second truth is our fellowship with God and His people (3-4) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two truths that we have looked at in 1 John ch1 vv1-4 have we allowed them to open up our pathway to joy (1-4) Reflection: Is your joy complete in God or the world? Has eternal life in God opened up your pathway to joy complete? Are you coming to church to have fellowship with God and His people; to make your joy complete? (Gen. 1: 26; Heh. 8: 10; Hab. 3: 17-18; Matt. 5: 13-16; Jn. 1: 4, 18; 14: 6; 20: 31; Rom. 14: 17; Eph. 1: 19-23; Phil. 4: 4; 1 Thess. 1: 6; Heb. 10: 24-25; 1 Pet. 1: 8; 1 Jn. 1: 1-4; 5: 31)
Revelation 19:17-21 April 11, 2021 Lord’s Day Worship Sean Higgins The sermon starts around 21:05 in the audio file. Series: Just Conquer #53 Introduction Is living by faith the easiest thing to do, or the most difficult? We are saved
TOPICAL SERMON OUTLINE (14/02/21) Fellowship with believers: Acts 2: 42-47 1. The Introduction: Is it important for Christians to fellowship with one another? 1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us, to stir us up, to true fellowship with each other – here are two true facts. 2. The first true fact is; to have fellowship with Jesus Christ. 3. The second true fact is; to have fellowship with one another 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: Now that we have looked at these two true facts to have true fellowship – will we allow them to stir us up to true fellowship with one another. Reflection: Do you know that it is important for you to have fellowship with other Christians? Do you have true fellowship with Jesus Christ? Are you having true fellowship with other Christians? If you take fellowship lightly what will you do about it? (Gen. 1: 26-28; 2: 18-25; Lk. 6: 12-13; Jn. 13: 34; 15: 5; 17: 11; Acts 2: 42-47; Rom. 12: 1; 2 Cor. 5: 15; Eph. 2: 1-6; 5: 11, 25; Col. 3: 16; 1 Tim. 2: 5; Philem. 1: 13; Heb. 10: 24-25; 1 Pet. 2: 24; 3: 18; 2 Pet. 1: 4; 1 Jn 1: 7; 3: 16)
Introduction: - Is your heart chained down by worries, or is your heart free? Are you joyful as a Christian? 1. The Joy of Serving Christ (v-2). 2. Thankfulness: The Joy of Grace Received (v3-8). 3. Prayerfulness: The Joy of Grace Requested (v9-11). - Love - Knowledge - Discernment - Purity - Fruitfulness. Conclusion: - To be joyful in the Lord is to be a spiritually healthy Christian. - Be a joy-giver by being personally holy, hospitable, hard-working, and humble in service. - Be a joy-multiplier by being thankful and prayerful as you see God’s grace at work in other people’s lives.
SERMON OUTLINE (15/11/20) Confidence in God P2: Acts 16: 25-34 1. The Introduction: Is our confidence in God during suffering? 1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us as we look at two essentials in Acts ch16 vv25-34 that showed Paul had confidence in God during suffering (25-34) 2. The first essential is joy (25-26) 3. The second essential is contentment (27-34) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two essentials that we have looked at from Acts ch16 vv25-34 that showed Paul had confidence in God during suffering – do we experience them during suffering (25-34) Reflection: Is your confidence in God during suffering? If you experience joy during suffering; it shows you have confidence in God. If you experience contentment during suffering; it shows you have confidence in God. (Gen. 1: 26-27; 1 Sam. 17: 32-37, 43-47; 2 Chron. 20: 1-23, 27; Neh. 8: 10; Ps. 121: 1-2; 142: 1-7; Prov. 3: 26; 14: 26; Matt. 5: 11-12, 16; Jn. 14: 6; 20: 31; Acts 4: 12, 29-31; ; 16: 16-24; 25-34; Rom. 8: 28; 10: 9-10; 1 Cor 15: 3-4; Gal. 5: 22; Phil. 4: 11, 13, 19; Col. 3: 1-3; Heb. 4: 14-26; 12: 1-3; 1 Pet. 5: 10)
SERMON OUTLINE (08/11/20) Confidence in God P1: Acts 16: 25-34 1. The Introduction: Is our confidence in God during suffering? 1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us as we look at two essentials in Acts ch16 vv25-34 that showed Paul had confidence in God during suffering (25-34) 2. The first essential is joy (25-26) 3. The second essential is contentment (27-34) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two essentials that we have looked at from Acts ch16 vv25-34 that showed Paul had confidence in God during suffering – do we experience them during suffering (25-34) Reflection: Is your confidence in God during suffering? If you experience joy during suffering; it shows you have confidence in God. If you experience contentment during suffering; it shows you have confidence in God. (Gen. 1: 26-27; 1 Sam. 17: 32-37, 43-47; 2 Chron. 20: 1-23, 27; Neh. 8: 10; Ps. 121: 1-2; 142: 1-7; Prov. 3: 26; 14: 26; Matt. 5: 11-12, 16; Jn. 14: 6; 20: 31; Acts 4: 12, 29-31; ; 16: 16-24; 25-34; Rom. 8: 28; 10: 9-10; 1 Cor 15: 3-4; Gal. 5: 22; Phil. 4: 11, 13, 19; Col. 3: 1-3; Heb. 4: 14-26; 12: 1-3; 1 Pet. 5: 10)
SERMON OUTLINE (16/08/20) Is our safety in God P2: Psalm 91: 1-16 1 The Introduction: Is our safety in God? 1.1 Big Idea: To look at two reasons from Psalm 91: 1-16; why we can find safety in God (1-16) 2 Firstly, because God is our security (1-10) 3 Secondly, because God is our protection (11-16) 4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Now that we have looks at these two reasons from Psalm 91 vv1-16; why we can find safety in God – will we be challenged to find safety in God (1-16) Reflection: Is your safety in God? Do you trust God for security? Do you trust God for protection? In times of trouble do you find yourself seeking safety in God and His Word? (Exod. 14: 10, 13, 14-31; 15: 2; Deut. 6: 16; 2 Chron. 32: 1-22; Ezra 8: 21-23; Ps. 5: 11-12; 8: 5; 18: 1-3; 91: 1-16; Prov. 14: 26; 18: 10; 29: 25; Dan. 2: 1-18, 19-23; 3: 16-18; Matt. 4: 1-11; 5: 8; 23: 37; Rom. 8: 1, 28, 39; Gal. 1: 3-5; Phil. 2: 12-13; Heb. 1: 14; Jas. 1: 2; 1 Jn. 5: 18; Rev. 12: 9-10)
1 The Introduction: Is our safety in God? 1.1 Big Idea: To look at two reasons from Psalm 91: 1-16; why we can find safety in God (1-16) 2 Firstly, because God is our security (1-10) 3 Secondly, because God is our protection (11-16) 4 Conclusion: the exhortation: Now that we have looked at these two reasons from Psalm 91 vv1-16; why we can find safety in God – will we be challenged to find safety in God (1-16) Reflection: Is your safety in God? Do you trust God for security? Do you trust God for protection? In times of trouble do you find yourself seeking safety in God and His Word? (Exod. 14: 10, 13, 14-31; 15: 2; 2 Chron. 32: 1-22; Ezra 8: 21-23; Ps. 8: 5; 91: 1-16; Prov. 14: 26; 18: 10; 29: 25; Dan. 3: 16-18; Matt. 4: 1-11; 23: 37; Rom. 8: 1, 28, 39; Gal. 1: 3-5; Phil. 2: 12-13; Heb. 1: 14; Jas. 1: 2; 1 Jn. 5: 18; Rev. 12: 9-10)
SERMON OUTLINE (21/06/20) Hope in God P2: Psalm 131: 1-3 1. The Introduction: Is our hope in God? 1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us as we look at two things from Psalm 131: 1-3 to hope in God (1-3) 2. The first thing to look at is; we must turn off the noise in our hearts (1) 3. The second thing to look at is; we must draw near to God (2) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things that we have looked at from Psalm 131 vv1-3 to help us to hope in God – will we hope in God and do them (1-3) Reflection: Do you hope in God? Have you turned off the noise in your heart to help you to hope in God? Do you draw near to God to help you to hope in Him? (1 Sam. 13: 14; Ps. 42: 5; 131: 1-3; Jer. 29: 11; Matt. 11: 28-30; Lk. 10: 38-42; Rom. 8: 28, 39; 13: 14; 15: 4; Eph. 2: 12; Phil. 4: 6-7; 2 Thess. 2: 16; 1 Tim. 6: 17; Heb. 4: 16; 13: 5-6)
SERMON OUTLINE (14/06/20) Hope in God: Psalm 131: 1-3 1. The Introduction: Is our hope in God? 1.1 Big Idea: To encourage us as we look at two things from Psalm 131: 1-3 to hope in God (1-3) 2. The first thing to look at is; we must turn off the noise in our hearts (1) 3. The second thing to look at is; we must draw near to God (2) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: These two things that we have looked at from Psalm 131 vv1-3 to help us to hope in God – will we hope in God and do them (1-3) Reflection: Do you hope in God? Have you turned off the noise in your heart to help you to hope in God? Do you draw near to God to help you to hope in Him? (1 Sam. 13: 14; Ps. 42: 5; 131: 1-3; Jer. 29: 11; Matt. 11: 28-30; Lk. 10: 38-42; Rom. 8: 28, 39; 13: 14; 15: 4; Eph. 2: 12; Phil. 4: 6-7; 2 Thess. 2: 16; 1 Tim. 6: 17; Heb. 4: 16; 13: 5-6)
SERMON OUTLINE (07/06/20) Behaviour in the church P2: 1 Timothy 3: 15 1. The Introduction: Is it important for Christians to know how to behave in the church? 1.1 Big Idea: Here are two factors from 1 Timothy 3: 15 to challenge us to see why it is so important to behave in the church God's way: behaviour that God approves (15) 2. The first factor to challenge us is: the church is the place of the living God (15) 3. The second factor to challenge us is: the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth (15) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: Are we challenged by these two factors from 1 Timothy ch3 v15 to see why it is important to behave in the church God's way (15) Reflection: Is it important for you to know how to behave in the church? Do you believe that the church is the place of the living God? Do you believe the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth? (Lev. 10: 1-3; 1 Sam. 15: 1-35; 2 Sam. 6: 5-15; 1 Kin. 8: 59-61; Acts 20: 28; 1 Cor. 1: 30; 6: 19-20; 2 Cor. 5: 15, 17-21; 6: 16 – 7: 1; Eph. 2: 20; 3: 20-21; 5: 25; 1 Timothy 3: 14-16; 2 Tim. 2: 15; 1 Pet. 1:3; 2: 10; 3: 18; 2 Jn, v4; 3 Jn. v4)
SERMON OUTLINE (31/05/20) Behaviour in the church: 1 Timothy 3: 15 1. The Introduction: Is it important for Christians to know how to behave in the church? 1.1 Big Idea: Here are two factors from 1 Timothy 3: 15 to challenge us to see why it is so important to behave in the church God's way: behaviour that God approves (15) 2. The first factor to challenge us is: the church is the place of the living God (15) 3. The second factor to challenge us is: the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth (15) 4. Conclusion: the exhortation: Are we challenged by these two factors from 1 Timothy ch3 v15 to see why it is important to behave in the church God's way (15) Reflection: Is it important for you to know how to behave in the church? Do you believe that the church is the place of the living God? Do you believe the church is the pillar and foundation of the truth? (Lev. 10: 1-3; 2 Sam. 6: 5-15; 1 Kin. 8: 59-61; Acts 20: 28; 1 Cor. 1: 30; 6: 19-20; 2 Cor. 5: 15, 17-21; 6: 16 – 7: 1; Eph. 2: 20; 3: 20-21; 5: 25; 1 Timothy 3: 14-16; 2 Tim. 2: 15; 1 Pet. 1:3; 2: 10; 3: 18; 2 Jn, v4; 3 Jn. v4)
Introduction: Is it a bit of a special episode in the sense that I've been interviewed on the FoundAstory LinkedIn live show by Natasha Margaritis and I got to share a very special moment of my life at the moment that gave me my purpose my new purpose and I wanted to give you please share that with you so let me know what you think Join the Future Proof You tribe: Sign up to the newsletter where I go deep in tips for working dads: https://www.julienmarchand.co/ Continue the conversation on this podcast episode in the Future Proof You Tribe, the Facebook Group. Connect with the Natasha Margaritis: LinkedIn Profile URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natashamargaritis/ Inspiring soundtrack: My 10-year old Taiyo is the one in charge of the soundtrack. In his own words, he is a 'musical entrepreneur'. Every week he plays covers and his own compositions for the pleasure of the tourists in Manly, Sydney Australia. Check out his YouTube channel and share it with your kids to inspire them: http://www.TaiyoMarchand.com/
Link: https://slatestarcodex.com/2019/12/12/acc-does-calorie-restriction-slow-aging/ [This is an entry to the 2019 Adversarial Collaboration Contest by the delightfully-pseudonymous Adrian Liberman and Calvin Reese.] About the Authors: Adrian Liberman is currently a PhD student in biology at a university in the mid-Atlantic. He previously worked at the National Institute of Aging and remains actively interested in gerontology and the biological study of aging. Calvin Reese is an author with a BS in Biology. He has always been interested in the possibility of life extension by calorie restriction. Recently, he has reexamined the subject after undertaking a series of intermittent fasts for weight loss reasons. Calvin believes CR extends life; Adrian has long been skeptical. Introduction: Is food making us old? We all agree that food is delicious, and we also all agree that too much food is bad for us, but exactly how bad is it? Various academics have proposed that too much food actually accelerates the aging process, and reducing our food intake via calorie restriction (CR) is one of the most accessible and available methods of extending human life. While billionaires pump vast fortunes into increasingly far-fetched stem cell treatments and consciousness transfers, CR advocates contend that they can get a 10-20% increase in their natural lifespans simply by eating a little less. If true, CR raises a question of enormous significance to gerontology and the science of aging: are our diets aging us one calorie at a time? And if so, can we stop it?
Acts 17:1-9 Introduction Is it a good thing or a bad thing to argue? That depends on what you mean by an argument. If you define an argument as an angry exchange that produces more heat than light, then arguments can be bad. As a parent, I will say that I have observed many arguments… Read more
Synopsis Creating a huge platform with many thousands of followers might seem like the most obvious way to achieve success. But there's more to it than that. A huge email list, and huge Twitter and Facebook following, are all great, and are always an accomplishment to strive for. But the quality of those followers is what's really important. What You Will Learn In This Post 1. You will learn why a large author platform isn't always the best or most practical for most self-published authors. 2. You will learn why high-quality email addresses are more important than a large number of email addresses. 3. You will learn what you need to do to start building your author platform. Share This Image On Your SitePlease include attribution to https://kunzonpublishing.com/ with this graphic. Introduction Is a large platform critical for an author's success? The quick answer is “no.” But, it's imperative that the platform be well-established. In today's “new media” world, it's not necessarily about the numbers anymore. It's now about “engagement” with the readers. Whether it's for a large niche audience or a micro-niche audience, it doesn't matter anymore. Is the author seen as the “go-to person” to that audience? Is the author making an emotional connection with them? Is the author getting his audience rallied around a particular niche? Is the author selling books and ebooks to that audience? Is that audience commenting on the author's blog posts? Are they re-posting or re-tweeting those blog posts? All of these questions will help you start to understand what it means to have a strong and well-established platform. More Is Not Always Better Because Not All Traffic Is Created Equal Creating a huge platform with many thousands of followers might seem like the most obvious way to achieve success. But there's more to it than that. A huge email list, and huge Twitter and Facebook following, are all great, and are always an accomplishment to strive for. But the quality of those followers is what's really important. Especially for those of us (99% of all authors) who don't have the market power and name recognition of really big money authors and mass-media celebrities. Thank you to Joel Friedlander of TheBookDesigner.com for linking to this article from his blog Carnival Of The Indies #90 The Active Niche Vs. The Passive Mass For example, if your email list is mostly composed of those who simply downloaded your ebook because it was free if they gave you their email address, and then they never open your emails again, the quality of your email list will be very low. You need to know how to engage with those downloading your free ebook and try to convert them into true followers who are willing to visit your blog again and again. Give Them A Reason Not To Cut And Run The high-quality followers are the ones that won't “unsubscribe” after your first email to them. Those who remain on your list and continue to open your emails, will stay with you for the long-term, and be much more willing to share your blog posts and buy books from you. Your blog posts, and your emails, must give them a reason to keep reading and coming back for more. “A huge author platform might seem like the obvious way to achieve success. And a huge social media following is great and is always an accomplishment to strive for. But the quality of those followers is what's really important." (Tweet) It's Not About The Numbers Anymore You must never forget that in today's social-media-savvy world, it is more about how the author is interacting with the audience, AND how the audience is interacting with the author. It's not so much about the numbers anymore, but about the quality of the engagement between the author and his audience. Reach Out And Touch Someone Even if an author has a huge following, but doesn't know how to sell, or how to talk to his audience, or doesn't know how to really get that audience rallied around som...
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Introduction: “Is that a fact?” Well, it's a delight to be with you today as we continue our series in Romans Chapter 9. We come to some incredible verses that you've now heard and read twice. One of them in Indonesian and one in English...