Tag Archives: preaching

August 16, 2015

Posted on August 18, 2015 by jgarrott

Jeremiah 23:16 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Do not listen to what the prophets are prophesying to you; they fill you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the Lord. … Continue reading →

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January 31, 2015

Posted on February 1, 2015 by jgarrott

Proverbs 29:19 A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond. I think I can say with confidence that I’ve never written on this verse before, or even underlined it! I daresay that in … Continue reading →

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January 24, 2014

Posted on January 25, 2014 by jgarrott

Acts 10:33 “So I sent for you immediately, and it was good of you to come. Now we are all here in the presence of God to listen to everything the Lord has commanded you to tell us.” What an … Continue reading →

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January 5, 2014

Posted on January 11, 2014 by jgarrott

Mark 13:11 “Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.” This is not … Continue reading →

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July 1, 2013

Posted on July 2, 2013 by jgarrott

Matthew 10:7-8 “As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’ Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” Many sermons have been preached on … Continue reading →

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May 18, 2013

Posted on May 22, 2013 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 4:2 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage – with great patience and careful instruction. This is yet another concise description of pastoral ministry. They are scattered through Paul’s letters, … Continue reading →

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April 22, 2013

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jgarrott

Romans 6:19 I put this in human terms because you are weak in your natural selves. Paul was an experienced debater as well as evangelist. He knew how to tailor his message to fit his audience. He didn’t mince words … Continue reading →

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April 2, 2013

Posted on April 3, 2013 by jgarrott

Luke 24:46-47 He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at … Continue reading →

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September 18, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by jgarrott

2 Timothy 2:14 Keep reminding them of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen. I had not previously underlined this verse in the Bible I’m using … Continue reading →

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September 15, 2011

Posted on September 20, 2011 by jgarrott

1 Timothy 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. These are pertinent words for any minister of the Gospel! There is a tendency for anyone … Continue reading →

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