Sermons Change Lives
Forming of a Fool notes. Fools are not born. Fools are fashioned and formed. It may surprise you the King James’ version uses the word fool sixty-six times. God has much to say about the fool. The definition of a fool is a person who acts rashly by making decisions without reflection or thought. However, …
The Prodigal Son’s Decision: Choosing to Become Lost audio video notes. Though we know these parables speak of sinners (Luk 15:1-2), they also speak of people who were found but became lost. The Prodigal decided he would become lost. He consciously made the decision. There was nothing anyone could say or do to stop the …
Religious Person and the Sinner notes. The Lord said a religious person who thinks they are holier than thou gag me. They stink and make me cough. I want to get away from them. This parable is about a person with a religious attitude. We all know such people. My prayer is we are not …
The Good Shepherd: Jesus’ Ultimate Sacrifice for His Flock explores Christ’s role as the true shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep. This lesson emphasizes Jesus’ commitment to protecting his flock from dangers, even at the cost of his own life. The passage highlights how Jesus, as the good shepherd, stands between his …
Door to the Sheepfold notes. In some situations, the sheepfold was a large area used by more than one shepherd. A porter (guard) was placed at the door (gate). When the shepherd came, the porter would open the door. The shepherd would walk in and call his own sheep by name. The sheep would respond …
Blind Leading the Blind: How to Find True Guidance. Jesus’ parable warns against following spiritually blind leaders or hearts, which can lead to falling into life’s “ditches” or crises. To find true guidance, one must avoid judging others, ensure teachers are spiritually enlightened, address personal shortcomings before criticizing others, and evaluate the “fruit” or results …
Understanding the Symbolism of New Wineskins and New Cloth audio video notes. Jesus explained when a garment is old, worn out, and has a horrible hole in it, a person does not tear a piece from a new garment to patch the old garment. This would not be very intelligent. Fermenting wine needed to be …
The Hidden Growth: Understanding Seed Growing in Secret audio video notes. It all begins with a seed. There must be a seed. It does not matter how fertile the ground is or how well it is prepared. If I want to grow corn, I must plant a seed. The power is in the seed. If …
The Lost Coin: A Tale of Value and Redemption audio video notes In my life there was a day I was this lost coin. I was valuable but lost. I was fallen. Yes, I was down in the cracks in the floor. I was among the dust and dirt of life. I was unfulfilled. Though …
The Lost Sheep Adventure notes. In response to the Pharisees’ murmuring, Jesus told a parable. He used common objects to teach how his kingdom works. A man had one hundred sheep. He discerned one of them was missing. This one lost sheep became his focus. This one lost sheep was on his mind. He wanted …