Sermons on Norman Cousins:

Identity Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 21, 2015

A Bible study in the book of I Corinthians

Identity I Corinthians 1:1-3 1. Who you are A. Individual B. Important (Satan says you are insignificant) C. Identified 2. Where you are A. In a physical location - Corinth B. In a spiritual location - in Christ - cp. Ephesians 2:1 3. What you are A. Called to be saints B. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

Esther

Celebrate Esther 9:20-22 There is a time to fast (4:16) and a time to feast (9:17, 18, 19, 22) 1. Celebrated their rest from the enemies A. Have you heard of the power of Jesus? - Revelation 5:5, Matthew 28:18 B. Have you heard of the promised of Jesus? - I John 4:4, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Three Kinds Of People Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

I Corinthians

Three Kinds of People I Corinthians 2:14-3:4 1. Natural Person - cp. Jude 19 A. Will not receive from the Spirit B. Cannot know because he will not receive 2. Spiritual Person A. Considers the Scripture B. confused the natural person 3. Carnal Person A. Reason for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Holy War Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 30, 2015

Esther

Our Holy War Esther 8:11-13 1. The Jews intent was to conquer the enemy...we convert the enemy - 8:11, cp. Galatians 1:23-24 2. The Jews benefit from the enemy...we bless the enemy - 8:11, cp. Romans 12:19-21 3. The Jews avenged the enemy....we advocate for the enemy - 8:13, cp. Luke 6:28 4. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

Struggling In Marriage Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

ties that bind

Struggling in Marriage I Corinthians 7:10-16 1. Honest Inquiry - are you a believer or unbeliever? 2. Heavenly Instruction - are you fulfilling your responsibility? 3. Holy Influence - are you considering the other person? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic Relationships Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

ties that bind

Toxic Relationships I Chronicles 10:13-14 1. Marks of a toxic person A. A life that refuses to submit to God B. A life dysfunctional in all relationships C. A life controlled by anger and fear D. A life emotionally unstable 2. Maneuvering through a toxic relationship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

study in James

Faith that Works James 2:14-26 1. The evidence of faith - vs. 14-16 *Profession is not faith 2. The element of faith - v. 17 *life and works 3. The explanation of faith - vs. 18-19 A. Faith is not mental assent B. Faith is not emotional assent C. Faith is not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Go To Church Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Oct 27, 2014

relationships

Why Do You Go To Church Hebrews 10:24-25 1. I am here for observation - consider A. Discover weakness B. Discover struggles C. Discover needs 2. I am here for confrontation - provoke A. To motivate someone to love B. To motivate someone to good works 3. I am ...read more

Scripture: James 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

spiritual renewal

Renewal Revelation 2:1-5 I. The church needed to recognize the need A. God had praise for them B. God had a problem with them II. The church needed to renew first love A. The priority of relationship B. The presence in relationship III. The church needed to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist