Sermons on Louis Armstrong:

Arrows Of Truth # 25 - What Does The Local Church Need To Do To Connect Believers? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Arrows Of Truth # 26 - How Can I Help Spread The Word About Hunters Of The Harvest? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 26 - How can I help spread the word about Hunters of the Harvest? We have come to the final Arrow of our 26 week series. It’s sad but true that since 2016, out of all adults in the U.S., only 3 of 10 are currently in church. And, of the other 7 adults not in church now – 4 used ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 16:16

Part I: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 1 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

There are three distinct levels of unity in the Spirit that are evident in the early church. Most of the western church in the 21st century is only familiar with the first or lowest level of unity that Jesus referred to in John 17.

Introduction to Part I What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? Is it an ethereal sixth sense based on feelings or intuition? Is it an intellectual or symbolic type or anthropomorphic construct used to create a theological distinction between Christians and “other” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-45

Part Ii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 2 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 2 unity is not generally seen in the western church.

Introduction to Part II What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Part I we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We answer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43, Acts 5:5-12

Part Iii: Unity Of The Spirit - Level 3 Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 26, 2022

What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & 2 we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. Level 3 unity is far from the western church.

Introduction to Part III What does the term “Unity of the Spirit” really mean for Christians? In Parts I & II we presented insights into this uniquely Christian concept: unity of the Spirit. We are endeavoring to arrive at a practical understanding which is meaningful to our daily walk. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-45, Acts 4:32, Ephesians 4:3-6

Lead

Contributed by Louis Mare on Sep 10, 2023

In a rapidly shifting world, the constant call for leadership remains ever-present. But leadership isn't just about positions and titles; it's about influence, integrity, and service.

Introduction In a rapidly shifting world, the constant call for leadership remains ever-present. But leadership isn't just about positions and titles; it's about influence, integrity, and service. I. Moses – Reluctant but Faithful Leader In-Depth Look: Moses wasn’t born into leadership. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-12, Hebrews 11:24-26, 1 Samuel 18:3-4, Daniel 1:8, Esther 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Plot Twist : Failure Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Oct 5, 2023

I remember at the beginning of the year feeling that, feeling that so intently. I want to show you what I shared at the beginning of this year, and then maybe you will see the topic in our series I am going to talk about today:

Let us be honest: this year was also a challenging year for some if not all of us. We lost loved ones, and businesses changed. Loadshedding and the ripple effect it has. Fires destroying homes and family members not speaking to each other. Job losses, to mention a few. I remember at the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-7, Ezra 9:14-15, Hosea 1:2, Hosea 3:1, Hosea 3:2-3, Romans 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Masculine Man: How Does A Godly Man Look Like. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 20, 2024

Over the years I have seen and learned a lot. What we currently seeing and happening in the world in how men see themselves, how women see men has had a huge cultural and societal shift.

Well, it is good to be with you all today. As we said last week we are starting a new series on biblical relationships. Now for those who know me, I really love to look at the Old Testament stories and how they still shape and show how relevant they are today. So, I want to kick of the series doing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rebuild The Wall - The Story Of Nehemiah

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 15, 2024

So, I want to look at Nehemiah and the wall rebuilding. I want to look at a different aspect. I wish to talk about the wall and how it still applies to us today. Let me first give you some context and background for those who do not know the story.

Rebuild the wall – Men's Breakfast April 2024 Well, good morning, men. Some of you are wondering if this was the big announcement. No, it does not come at the end of this message. It is excellent for us at newlife to have over 100 men at our breakfasts. It has been good to see that we men, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Your Master Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jun 4, 2024

The same happens to us Especially when it comes to our finances. We face times when our resources are running low, and we wonder if we will have enough to make it through.

I want you to Imagine for a moment that you're on a long road trip. You are driving through unfamiliar territory, and you know we are 2 distinct types of people when it comes to our petrol tank. With a show of hands when your petrol tank is half you already filling up. And who are those that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 John 2:15, Proverbs 19:17, John 6:5-7, Malachi 3:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: God The Father And Abraham: Sons Becoming A Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Apr 10, 2023

Just as Abraham was about to carry out the sacrifice, an angel of the Lord stopped him and provided a ram for the sacrifice instead. This act of obedience demonstrated Abraham's great faith and trust in God's goodness and faithfulness, even in the face of a seemingly impossible request.

Well, good morning, and it is amazing to be with you all this morning. Can we just celebrate an empty tomb today? Can we just take a moment and celebrate? Man for me, it is really awesome to be sharing with you this early morning. And as we saw in the series this morning, I also want to reveal an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

1 The Nature Of Man In The Image Of God Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 4, 2022

God has one nature represented in three persons. Man has a nature that is represented in the second person of the trinity. The nature of the triune God is represented in three distinct persons in the Godhead: Father (Spirit) Son (Incarnated with Body,Soul,Spirit) Holy Spirit (Spirit)

Genesis 1:26-27 Then God said, “Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness; and let them rule over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the sky and over the livestock and over all the earth, and over every crawling thing that crawls on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:12

2 What It Means To Be Conformed To The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 4, 2022

The preeminent directive for Christian maturity is: Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48

The preeminent directive for Christian maturity is: Therefore you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. Matthew 5:48 SC 5046 (telios) mature; complete. Living totally in obedience and conformity to all known scriptural commands and precepts and all conscience directives. This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48, Romans 8:29, Philippians 3:10-11

3 Nature Of Man – Body: Hindrance Is Lust Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 4, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the body are summarized as the lusts of the flesh. The hindrances to being conformed to the image of Christ which infect the body.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the body are summarized as the lusts of the flesh. Lusts of the flesh: >SEXUAL lust: All desire for sexual satisfaction outside of marriage includes: • Self-satisfaction(masturbation) • Fornication ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, 1 John 2:16

4 Nature Of Man – Body- Aid Is Crucify The Flesh Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Jul 14, 2022

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the body are summarized as the lusts of the flesh.

Sin (and iniquity) is the disease all men experience. The symptoms of that disease in the body are summarized as the lusts of the flesh. We discussed these in Study 3 -Lusts of the body are: >SEXUAL lust: All desire for sexual satisfaction outside of marriage >GLUTTONY: 1: excess in eating ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:16, Galatians 5:23