Sermon Title: Pentecost

Key Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Big Idea: The Gospel Goes Forward By the Power of the Holy Spirit

Sermon Outline:

I. The gospel goes forward by prayer and the Spirit’s power (1-11)

II. The gospel goes forward by witness, in spite of opposition (12-15)

III. The gospel goes forward by calling on the name of the Lord (16-21)

Sermon Title: Easter Unity

Key Scripture: Psalm 133

Big Idea: The blessing of unity comes from the risen Jesus Christ!

Sermon Outline:

I. Unity is centered around the risen Christ (1-2)

II. Unity is refreshing to our thirsty souls (3a)

III. Unity is a forevermore kind of blessing (3b)

Sermon Title: Jesus is Worth it

Key Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Sermon Outline:

I. An extravagant gift offered (1-3)

II. A sharp criticism answered (4-7)

III. A beautiful symbol recognized (8-11)

Sermon Title: Lord over Sickness and Death

Key Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Big Idea: Jesus is Lord over sickness and death.

Sermon Outline:

I. Jesus is Lord over sickness (21-33)

II. Jesus is Lord even over death (34-43)

Sermon Title: Count it Joy

Key Scripture: James 1:2-12

Big Idea: God gives us wisdom to persevere through trials.

Sermon Outline:

I. Count it a joy to face trials (2-4)

II. Ask God for wisdom to face trials (5-8)

III. Let trials remind us of our hope (9-12)

Sermon Title: Live Life Well

Big Idea: Use the precious time you have well, with eternal hope.

Sermon Outline:

I. Use the time to enjoy your life (7-8)

II. Use the time to love the family (9)

III. Use the time to work with excellence (10)

Sermon Title: Wisdom & Humility

Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8 (Entire Chapter)

Big Idea: Humility is Wisdom

Sermon Outline:

I. Show humility towards God-ordained authority (1-9)

II. Show humility with the problem of evil (10-15)

III. Show humility when it comes to mystery (16-17)

Sermon Title: Wisdom under the Sun

Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7

Big Idea: What wisdom teaches us about life under the sun.

Sermon Outline:

I. Being mindful of our mortality is wise (1-8)

II. Wisdom is an advantage under the sun (9-19)

III. Being aware of the doctrine of sin is wise (20-29)

Sermon Title: Money Problems

Key Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12

Big Idea: Wealth under the sun if vanity, so enjoy it (and use it for the Kingdom)

Sermon Outline:

I. The love of money will never satisfy (5:10-17; 6:1-6)

II. Enjoy money (and work) under the sun (5:8-9; 18-20)

III. Use money to further God’s Eternal Kingdom (6:7-12)

Sermon Title: Bless the Kids

Key Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Big Idea: The Christian faith blesses children.

Sermon Outline:

I. Don’t hinder kids, let them come! (13-14)

II. Children are an example to all of us (15)

III. We should bless children, as Jesus did (16)