Sermons on Norman Cousins:

Pictures Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 6, 2015

Esther

Pictures of Jesus 1. Esther's life on the line for her people - 4:15-5:1, cp. Luke 23:33 2. Esther's intercession for her people - 7:3-4, 8:3-4, cp. I Timothy 2:5, Romans 8:34 3. Mordecai decreed victory and brought joy to his people - 8:10-16, cp. Colossians 2:14-15, John 15:11 When my story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Life

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 6, 2015

The Blessed Life

The Blessed Life Psalm 16:11 1. Blessed with faith - you will show me 2. Blessed with facetime - in your presence 3. Blessed with fulness - satisfied with joy 4. Blessed with favor - at your right hand 5. Blessed with a future - forevermore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

In Everything Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 17, 2015

Thankful

In Everything I Thessalonians 5:18 Key Reminders *Give thanks "in" not give thanks "for" everything *Give thanks is a choice not a feeling 1. Challenges what you believe about God - Romans 8:28 2. Challenges what you believe about eternity - II Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:18 3. Challenges what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015

thankful

Thank You Philippians 1:3-5 1. What do you value in others? A. Grace given to them - I Corinthians 1:4-6 B. Gospel influence through them - Romans 1:8; Philippians 1;5 C. Faith and love evident in them - I Thessalonians 1:2; II Thessalonians 1:3; Ephesians 1:16; Colossians 1:3, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Church Member Confused Or Lost?

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015

confused or lost

Is That Church Member Confused or Lost II Corinthians 13:5-6 !. My doctrine must be right for my decision to be right A. John 1:12-13 & John 6:43-44 - The new birth can only be accomplished by God B. John 3:5-7 - The new birth can only be achieved by the Word and the Spirit 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Minister Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 24, 2015

The minister

The Minister I Corinthians 4 1. His requirement - vs. 1-2 A. Minister = under rower B. Steward = manager C. Faithful = trustworthy 2. His Judgment - vs. 3-5 *judgment = exercising my right to be God A. Human judgment - Matthew 7:1 B. Self-judgment - Galatians 6:3-4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14; I Corinthians 1:2; I Corinthians 1:30; Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Side Effects Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 5, 2016

side effect of being born again

1. Being born again will cause a variety of good works in your life - vs. 1-4 2. Being born again will cause an urge to pray - vs. 5-13 3. Being born again will make it difficult to withhold forgiveness - vs. 14-15 4. Being born again may occasionally interrupt your appetite - vs. 16-18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

1. Man's participation in sanctification A. Right view of God - I Peter 3:15 B. Right view of teachers - II Timothy 2:15, 21 C. Right view of self - I Thessalonians 4:3-4 D. Right view of potential - Romans 8:13 2. God's process of sanctification A. The Word transforms my mind with truth - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification: My Goal Changed Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 27, 2016

What is Biblical Salvation

Sanctify = to be set apart as holy for a holy purpose. In its truest sense a synonym is Christlike. 1. The promise of sanctification - Hebrews 10:10, 14, I Corinthians 1:2, I Corinthians 1:30, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:19 2. The pursuit of sanctification A. Mysticism - a person strives for an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Before Restoration

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 3, 2016

Study in the book of Job

1. With friends like these... A. They had good intentions - 2:13 B. They hurt more than helped - 13:4 C. They had a day of reckoning - 42:7 2. You are your worst enemy A. Beware of self-pity - 29:2 B. Beware of self-justification - 31:37 3. Faith is messy A. ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10

Denomination: Baptist

Hell's Target Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 15, 2016

Hell's Target

1. The foundation of the church - a confession 2. The Founder of the church - Jesus 3. The future of the church - a guarantee 4. The fight of the church - a win ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 24, 2016

Church 101...basic church questions

1. A group of baptized disciples in a certain area.... 2. Who gather together under spiritual leadership... 3. To worship God.... 4. To edify each other.... 5. And carry out the Great Commission (Make Disciples) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why "Join A Church" Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 25, 2016

Church 101

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Join A Church? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 16, 2016

Why Join A Church

1. Connection: Join to identify with other disciples - Acts 9:26-28 2. Accountability - Join for protection with other disciples - I Corinthians 5:1-2 3. Togetherness - Join to grow together with other disciples - Acts 15 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

Denomination: Baptist