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  • The Rock That Broke

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024
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     | 614 views

    I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

    Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

  • John 3:16-17

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,371 views

    Last week, I had three people tell me that they did not feel Saved. They wanted to know how to be sure. If three people asked me that, I have to imagine that there are others in our mists who have the same question. So how do you know for sure?

    Scripture: John 3:16-17 Central idea: Jesus Saves. Specific purpose: to reach the unsaved. Introduction: Last week, I had three people tell me that they did not feel Saved. They wanted to know how to be sure. If three people asked me that, I have to imagine that there are others ...read more

  • America’s Problems Are Deeper Than Politics

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,676 views

    I see America’s problems as deeper than politics: We need Jesus back in America. I see our problems, our decline as a society, as linked directly to the decline of America’s churches.

    Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires In the just passed election, each candidate told us what our problems were and how they would fix them. While I wish the winner’s success, I see America’s problems as deeper than politics: We need Jesus back in America. I see our problems and decline as a ...read more

  • Santification

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,328 views

    A boy prayed, “God it is alright if you do not make me a better boy; I am having a good time just as I am. Amen.” That is how many Christians act today.

    Sanctification A boy had cerebrated his tenth birthday that day, therefore, at bedtime, his mother thought it was time for him to move on from the prayer she had taught him when he first learned to speak. That night as the boy’s mother sat beside his bed, she told him that he was old enough ...read more

  • Chose Hell Or Salvation

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,323 views

    Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid detail.

    Chose Hell or Salvation Scripture: Luke 17:1-2, Psalm 139:1-3 Jesus spent much time convincing us that He cherishes and wants us to be with Him eternally. That is why He warned us of eternal hell. Indeed, Jesus taught about hell more than He taught about heaven describing hell in vivid ...read more

  • The Great Commission

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,934 views

    Today, many in America live with anxiety.

    The Great Commission Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Purpose: to persuade the congregation to respond to the Great Commission Central Idea: Living the Great Commission is the answer to all societal problems national, local and personal. Purposely written in second person This sermon ...read more

  • What Would John Wesley Say?

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 1, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,891 views

    Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last two-and-a-half decades, church membership has declined from 69% to 48%. This schism, this people leaving Protestant denominations, has a direct correlation with politics issues.

    Title: What would John Wesley say? Specific purpose: to tackle the schism in major Protestant denominations Scriptures: Galatians 3:28, Romans 1:26-28, Acts 26:17-18, Matthew 5:18 Through the Twentieth Century, church membership in America stayed at roughly 70% of adults. In the last ...read more

  • Observations: What Grows A Church?

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 7, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,104 views

    What are the characteristics of a growing church?

    Observations: What Grows A Church? Scripture: Romans 7:7, Matthew 5:18 Summary: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I was puzzled: What are the characteristics of a growing church? I have a master’s degree, a research degree that taught me how to conduct qualitative studies and ...read more

  • "They Shall Know That I Am The Lord.”

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Aug 29, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,203 views

    In my years in the pulpit, never a month went by that someone in my flock did not ask some question concerning Biblical prophecy. I am no prophet. However, there are words in Ezekiel words are worthy of consideration.

    Title: "They shall know that I am the LORD." Specific purpose: to draw attention to a miracle the world will see Scriptures: Ezekiel 36&37, followed by Ezekiel 38&39 In my years in the pulpit, never a month passed that someone in my flock did not ask a question concerning ...read more

  • The Purpose Of The Law

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 911 views

    How important is the Law: Jesus said, Matthew 5:18, “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”

    The Title: The Purpose of the Law Scripture: Matthew 5:18, Romans: 7-12 Reason for this sermon: Twice I have led Bible studies through the 613 laws in the Pentateuch. It was amazing. The people “ate the studies up” for much of what Jesus said came directly from the Law. I hope this sermon ...read more

  • A Very Important Question To Ask, What Is Truth?

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Jul 28, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,352 views

    Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." This is an often-quoted scripture; so, what did Jesus mean by the word "truth”?

    Title: It is Important to Ask, What is Truth? Central idea: contrast Jesus' truth with truth in American culture today Specific purpose: define the culture in which we must live Christ Jesus said, John 8:31b-32, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples. Then you will know ...read more

  • America Today: Calling Evil Good And Good Evil Updated

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,531 views

    Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. As a pastor, I see our basic problems as religious.

    America Today: Calling Evil Good and Good Evil Being an old man, I have lived through many changes, changes that caused Americans to disagree, but never have I seen anything like the division and outright hatred we see today. Here are a few of the things that are causing the division: ...read more

  • Speak Out With Boldness

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 11, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, faith and we are to proclaim the Gospel boldly.

    Speak Out With Boldness Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20, Luke 4:1-13 Central idea: We are to fight against the evils of our time with truth, righteousness, and faith proclaiming the Gospel boldly. Delivery style: Speak forcefully Paul was in chains in prison when He wrote this letter to the ...read more

  • Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses

    Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,066 views

    As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus.

    Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5 Summary: As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus. Central idea: God ...read more

  • God Had Much To Teach Abraham About Worship

    Contributed by Lee Houston on May 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,250 views

    God started where Abraham was and took him to where God wanted Abraham to be. He does that with people of faith.

    God Had Much To Teach Abraham About Worship Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 22:32 Central idea: God started where Abraham was and took him to where God wanted Abraham to be. He does that with people of faith. When we attend church, do we always worship God? We sing songs and listen to ...read more