Sermons on Sowering:

Heaven's Just A Stone's Throw Away Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

The story of the first Christian martyr

The story of the first Christian martyr The kingdom of Heaven is at Hand - it is always a stone’s throw away Life is short - to live like Stephen you must: Decide before you go through tough times how you will act and what you will say AC 6:8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Follow Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

God uses Philip to reach into new territory

New testament evangelists were not the sAC 8:26 Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, "Go south to the road-- the desert road --that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." 27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Is Coming

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Palm Sunday celebration

Open with Video Clip - 1 min. The Lamb of God from Ray VanderLaan Something is happening on two levels - very different things They didn’t understand then, most Christians don’t understand today. So let’s unpack it a bit before we watch the story unfold. Background - Jerusalem is a Powder keg. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extend Blessing Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Bringing the gospel outside our comfort zones

Ethnocentricity - my nationality is superior to yours (A) Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (B) The French eat a lot of fat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans. (C) Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Priorities Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

Acts 1 - Jesus tells us the priority of sharing the gospel

1. I will eat more chocolate. Sorry, Dr. Atkins, It’s un-American to go on a diet that forbids M&M’s. 2. I will see more children’s movies, even though I don’t have kids at home anymore. Kids films rock! 3. I will not vote for another President for four years or refer to states by color. 4. I will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Always Winter - Never Christmas Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 29, 2005

We were created to hunger for another world Jesus meets us in our dark world That intersection is called Christmas

Today we begin a 3 week series based on C.S. Lewis’ best selling book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Narnia stories have sold over 85 million copies in 29 languages over last ½ century. Summarize the book briefly Fantasy is a huge part of Christmas - Songs - Over the river and thru the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life - The Way It Was Meant To Be Lived

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sorting out what matters in life

Apr. 21 Life - the way it was meant to be lived Stand up - close your eyes, point north - Check w/ compass Today we will explore true north - life the way it was meant to be lived Acts 2:42-47 Christians living the life Jesus lived, not knowing all the rules , Jesus was the truth Important vs. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Luke 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Faithful In Suffering

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Dealing with hard times

Why does God let bad things happen to good people? - What do you do when the bottom falls out in your life? Do you remain faithful in your suffering? Do you blame God or bless Him? What do you do when God is silent? These questions were addressed by the earliest book to be written down in all of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Esther - Unlikely Heroine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The book of Esther in one sermon

Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope - Don't Leave Home Without It

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Hope is vital to our life

What things do you hope in? We are animated by hope. But things that don’t always go as planned - Sunrise, seed, toy, child, marriage Let go of the branch Proverbs 13:12 Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life. Things that go against God’s plans - maybe ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:12, John 21:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take A Stand For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Share your faith

Average Christian is about as likely to join the Mafia as seriously live like Jesus. Paraphrase Acts 6:1-7 - read vs.. 5 & 8 Stephen a spiritual redwood Read vs.. 8-15 Opposition from former slaves, not slaves to Temple rituals Charged with speaking blasphemy against Moses and God and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mission

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Change

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

You haven’t repented until you change

The glory of the gospel is not that it grants forgivness to those who repent, but that it offers repentance for those who sin. You haven’t repented until you change Neh. 1:1-2:9 people who stray from God have hope and can return. Repentance. Neh. 1:4 when he heard the news he sat down and cried ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsty

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Creating people who are thirsty for God

An Arab diplomat visiting the US for the first time was being wined and dined by the State Department. The Grand Emir was unused to the salty American foods Constantly sending his manservant Abdul to fetch him a glass of water. Often, Abdul would scamper off and return with a glass of water, but ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Sharing your life and witness

Matt. 5:13-16 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational