Sermons on Norman Cousins:

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

Faith In Speech Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

study in the book of James

Faith in Speech James 3:1-12 I. Your tongue requires control A. Provides tremendous opportunity B. Provides tremendous offense II. Your tongue renders destruction A. A fire B. A beast C. A poison III. Your tongue reflects the heart A. No room for double talk B. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare To Pray

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

prayer

Prepare to Pray Habakkuk 2:20-3:1 I. Our connection with God - II Chronicles 20:6-7, 12: John 17:23 2. Our confession of sin - Jonah 3:5-10; I John 1:9 3. Our commitment to obey - II Chronicles 14:3-4; John 14:15 4. Our confidence before God - Ezra 10:1-2; I John 5:14 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Life Becomes A Soap Opera Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

Esther

When Your Life Becomes a Soap Opera Esther 2:15-17 1. Esther tested by her covenant - v. 8 *Reexamining "God can't bless that" 2. Esther transgressing against her convictions - v. 9 *When your virtue does not match your values 3. Ester trapped by her circumstances - v. 14 *What I ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Fresh Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

I Corinthians

A Fresh Look at the Church I Corinthians 1:4-9 1. Examining my attitude towards the church A. V. 4 - Are you grateful for what God is doing? B. V. 4 - Can you see God's grace at work? C. V. 5 - Do you communicate positive things about your church? 2. Examining the realities about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Doomsayer Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

Esther

Doomsayer Esther 3:4-6 1.The power of doing right *Take a stand and you may be rewarded later or create havoc in the present 2. The power of influence *Placed without reason (v. 1), only to perform evil (v. 9) 3. The power of hate A. Self-consuming and you do not understand it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Corinthians Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 3, 2015

I Corinthians

I Corinthians 1:10-31 1. Identify the division in the church - vs. 10 - 17 A. Identify the objective - v. 10 B. Identify the obstacle - v. 11 *Christians gravitate to personalities - v. 12 *Christians grapple with pride - v. 12 2. Clarify the doctrine of the cross A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Doomsayer Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

study of Esther

Doomsayer Esther 3:4-6 1. The power of doing right *Take a stand and you may be rewarded later or create havoc in the present 2. The power of influence *Placed without reason (vs. 1), only to perform evil (v. 9) 3. The power of hate A. Self-consuming and you do not understand ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Obituary Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

Esther

A Spiritual Obituary Esther 4:13-17 1. The moment of desperation - my resistance - vs. 11 2. The moment of decision - my resolve - vs. 16 3. The moment of death - my resurrection - vs. 16 ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Presence Of The King Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

Esther

The Presence of the King Esther 4:16 1. She found favor in the presence of the king - 5:2 2. She found generosity in the presence of the king - 5:3, 6; 7:2 3. She found life in the presence of the king - 7:3 4. She found deliverance for others in the presence of the king - 7:4 5. She found ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Sep 29, 2015

I Corinthians

The Mystery I Corinthians 2:1-5 1. The mystery of the workman A. He was simple - vs. 1 B. He was single-minded - vs. 2 C. He was shakey - vs. 3 D. He was spirit-filled - vs. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist