Sermons on Norman Cousins:

Food And Spirits Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

a word to the wise

Food and Spirits Proverbs 23:20-21 1. The disturbing acknowledgement we cannot escape A. Food was involved in the fall of the human race - Genesis 3:6 B. Food is involved in the fellowship of God and people - Acts 2:42, 46; Matthew 26:216 C. Food is involved in the test of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is Any Sick? Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

Is Any Sick?

Is Any Sick? James 5:14-15 The Reminders of Sickness? 1. All life and healing is in the Lord's hands 2. The Lord cares about you when you are sick 3. There is one Source of healing but many methods 4. Miracles in healing are still for today 5. God can choose not to heal ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

Proverbs 4:7

The Quest Proverbs 4:7 1. The priority of wisdom A. Supreme in its virtue B. Supreme in its value 2. The path to wisdom A. Knowledge - the explanation of truth B. Understanding - the comprehension of truth C. Wisdom - the application of truth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Spotting A Fool Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

A Word to the Wise

Spotting a Fool Proverbs 1. By his/her instruction A. Hates instruction and wisdom - 15:5, 17:16, 18:2 B. Convinced his way is right - 12:15 2. By his/her correction A. Does not respond to discipline - 17:10 B. Never learns - 26:11 3. By his/her conversation A. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sickness Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

Sickness

Sickness James 5:13-15 1. The cause of sickness A. The physical realm 1) genetics 2) lifestyle B. The emotional realm 1) destructive emotions control 2) distrust God consistently C. The spiritual realm 2. The purpose of sickness ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015

7 constant reminders

The Simplicity of Faith II Corinthians 1:20 I. Assurance of the promise - yes A. Consider the graciousness of the promise B. Consider the guarantee of the promise C. Consider the glory of the promise II. Agreement of the promise - Amen A. The promise declared - Amen [II ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015

a word to the wise

The Way Proverbs 12:28 The word "way" occurs 75 times in Proverbs and denotes "road, journey" 1. The way is a serious decision 2. The way give obvious direction 3. The way includes precarious danger 4. The way has a mysterious dimension ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Powerful Sin Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015

word to the wise

The Most Powerful Sin Proverbs 16:5 I. There is a undeniable problem that destroys - pride [Proverbs 6:17, 8:13, 15:25, 21:4] A. Pride affirms our sinfulness [Proverbs 13:10, 21:24, 28:25, 29:23] B. Pride attacks God's character [Isaiah 14:12-14, Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:5

Denomination: Baptist

Control Your Temper Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 4, 2015

a word to the wise

Control Your Temper Proverbs 19:11 I. The unjustified side of anger A. Our temper may be defensive (about my wrongs) B. Our temper may be defiant (about my rights) II. The unhealthy side of anger A. It is destructive [Proverbs 15:1,18, 22:24] B. It is deceptive III. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Not So Virtuous Woman Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 5, 2015

a word to the wise

The Not So Virtuous Woman Proverbs 31:10 1. Feeling unappreciated? Jesus is gracious [Luke 10:40-42] 2. Feeling unforgiven? Jesus is for you [John 8:11] 3. Feeling uncertain? Jesus still cares [John 19:26-27] 4. Feeling unclean? Jesus knows everything [John 14:13-14] 5. Feeling unworthy? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Faith

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 18, 2015

7 constant reminders

The Simplicity of Faith II Corinthians 1:20 1. Assurance of the promise - yes A. Consider the graciousness of the promise B. Consider the guarantee of the promise C. Consider the glory of the promise 2. Agreement to the promise - amen A. The promise declared - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jun 18, 2015

7 constant reminders

The Sufficiency of Christ Genesis 6:13-18 1. The ark was sufficient for the storm A. The dimensions were sufficient (6:15, cp. Romans 10:13) B. The door was sufficient (6:16, cp. John 10:9) 2. The ark was security from the storm A. God said "come" through the door (7:1; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Crossing Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jul 2, 2015

7 Constant Reminders

The Second Crossing Joshua 1:10-11 1. Egypt - a place of darkness 2. Red Sea - a place of deliverance 3. Wilderness - a place of defeat 4. Jordan - a place of death 5. Canaan - a place of dependence ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Most Important Asset

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015

important asset

Our Most Important Asset Romans 12:3 I. The only way to please God - Hebrews 11:6 2. The only way to be saved - Galatians 3:26 3. The only way to receive things from God - Matthew 21:22 4. The only way to live the Christian life - Galatians 2:20 5. The only way to endure - II Thessalonians 1:4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Do What We Can't

Contributed by Archie Norman on Jan 22, 2015

let's do what we can't

Let's Do What We Can't II Corinthians 8:1-5 1. It stars with a God encounter - v. 5 a. Some are ready b. Some are reluctant c. Some are rebellious 2. It produces grace enablement - v. 1 a. God will ask you to do something you are not capable of doing b. God will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist