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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page

Summary of Book Relevant to the Art of Preaching 2

2 Week Series Based on Fall WOP outline 5
2 Weeks Evangelistic Series Outline 10
With Sermon Outlines 14
Possible 21st Century Approaches of reaching 34
This Post- Modern Generation with the Gospel
Reflection on the Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching 35
Chart Illustrating Bible Doctrines & 28 Fundamental Beliefs 38
Of the Church

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Book Review of a book on the Art of Preaching

Communicating for A Change(Andy Stanley and Lane Jones)

The book that I read was Part 1 of Communicating For a Change by Andy Stanley and
Lane Jones. Though the title may be suggestive as a general communications book, the
content is brought across is done in regards to the preaching environment rightly so see-
ing Andy Stanley is a preacher.

In Part 1 of the book much is not said as it relates to the delivery of a sermon or presen-
tation (this may not be so in part 2) or presentation but more is said as it relates to the
preparation of a sermon. The writing style of Part 1 is narrative in nature but at the same
time informative, this is helped by the teacher and student dialogue used throughout
where the preacher learns from several persons one at time as to how he can become a
better preacher.

Chapter 1 speaks about the preacher recognizing the deficiency in his preaching. He ac-
tively goes out though albeit reluctantly at first but with a little prodding from his wife to
seek help. Other principles we see brought out in this chapter is to continuously work on
developing yourself(.(this includes reviewing/listening the sermons you have done)

Chapter 2 doesn’t give much as it relates to preaching but rather serves as a filler chapter
to develop the narrative. Chapter 3 we see it being conveyed that before preaching one
must determine his goal, in simple terms what it is that you hope to accomplish. Know-
ing this the preacher or any communicator for that matter is much more able to convey
his message to others easier. It makes it easier for him, to convey only the most essential
information that is necessary. Within the same chapter we see that preaching carries a lot
of weight as folks eternal destinies are at stake

Chapter 4 speaks about picking a point. A good sermon is not haphazard speaking about
any and every interesting thing. The preacher should know what truth he intends to con-
vey, how we will start out and how he will end. Just as how driving the driver knows
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where his destination ,so should the preacher. It is also promulgated in the chapter that
there should be a single sentence that encapsulates the message in essence to achieve
this “you’ve got to narrow the focus of your message to one point. Then everything else
in the message supports, illustrates , and helps to make it memorable.” The reason for
this single point is that the congregants are more able to remember a single important
versus many important points. With this single one point message in mind the preacher
will know where he is going or where he intends to take his congregation.

Chapter 5 speaks to the fact that both the human and divine has to work together as it re-
lates to the message. As such the preacher needs to do his part in preparing a structured
message before preaching but the. The traditional view of a sermon outline is challenged
to be more of a map ,so instead of using different unrelated points everything leads to
one single main point as discussed in Chapter 4 .The latter outline also being different in
a sense that there is a focus to be relational/engaging the audience versus simply inform-
ing them in essence “we’re not teaching the Bible to people; we’re teaching people the
Bible.”. The mnemonic of the map/outline which is discussed is “ME-WE-GOD-YOU-
WE” . ‘Me’ being where you start and tell people a bit about yourself, so they can trust
you.’ ‘We’ being where “an emotional common ground” is found with the congregation
about the message. ‘God’ is where you build upon the emotional connection formed and
introduce biblical truths. ‘You’ is where an application is made to the congregation at a
personal level. ‘We’ is where a common vision is casted, the inspirational aspect of the
message, what would happen if God’s truths were applied.

Chapter 6 conveys the importance of internalizing the message. The message that the
preacher is about to preach he should be so apart of Him that he does not need notes or
directly to be reading from a manuscript. Chapter 7 speaks to engaging the audience . It
is said in the chapter that it does not make sense if you know where you are going but
yet you have left the audience behind, as such you need to engage the audience and one
of the most crucial ways to do that is by showing them “how the truth impacts their
lives” .”Another way is to look at scripture from the various viewpoints and then answer
those questions that different segments of the congregation may be asking to keep them
connected.
Chapter 6 also speaks to the importance of transitions in the message so that persons lis-

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tening don’t become victims to an abrupt shift. Non verbal cues can also serve as transi-
tions such as moving to a specific spot to represent a new ideas.

Chapter 7 we the importance of finding your voice. Allowing your personality to blend
through in your speaking, being your authentic self. It is also conveyed that we should
attempt to talk to people and not at them. A method which is suggested to have a conver-
sation with your audience but not having them speak is by asking your audience ques-
tions and then answering them, the important thing being that you are acknowledging
that they are present. It is also brought across once more the importance of reviewing
yourself after speaking , a video if possible.

Chapter 9 speaks to the importance of prayer before ,during and after preparation and as
to whether your preparation is on track by asking yourself the questions “What do they
need to know? Why do they need to know it? What do they need to do? Why do they
need to do it

Chapter 10 didn’t present much new information but it rather reiterated the previous
chapters and that no matter how long one has been in ministry change can be made as it
relates to his preaching

Overall, I found this book to be a very informative and worthwhile reading. The method
presented would apparently yield better results at reaching our postmodern generation.
Sermons will most need to become more engaging and interactive with the onslaught of
modern media without sacrificing principles or truths.

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Two Week Evangelistic Series Outline based on 2017 Fall Week of Prayer

Overview

While this session will be centered around the Week of Prayer especially the first week.
It will be a deliberate and focused evangelistic effort, as such members will be mobilized
to be active in evangelism. Presentations will be done in such a way that both members
and visitors can receive a blessing. Prayer sessions of a usual week of prayer session will
not be detracted from. The first week will be centered around grace and the second week
primarily around the law. A venue will be used in the community in the hopes that
community members will feel more at ease coming to the meetings. There will be
special presentations some nights on varied topics such as health and practical matters so
as to draw out persons to the meetings with interest in these areas. On nights where there
are no special presentations there will be Q&A sessions likewise to build interest and
give individuals clarity to previously discussed topics. There will be workshops, skills
training as well as youth rap sessions on the Saturday night. There will also be a stipend
Bible Worker. An activity will be done each night relevant to the topic to be presented on
to give members a more hands on understanding.

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Theme – Grace & Law, Can they coexist?

Week 1 – By Grace Alone

Week 2 – The Law Reconciled

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Schedule of Nightly Topics

Week
Saturday Sunday Monda Tuesd Wednesd Thursday Friday
y ay ay
1 Title Grace Learning The Right God’s Justificatio The Summer that
Alone the Ground eousn Comman n by faith will Never End
Gospel of Our ess A dments a today
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on cal n of
Matte God’s
r Characte
r

Prese Haniffe Haniffe Haniffe Hanif Haniffe Haniffe Haniffe Morrison

nter Morrison Morrison Morris fe of Morisson
on Morri Morisson
son

2 Title The Grace The The The The The Day of

Assuranc Meets Sabbat Secon Judgmen Assurance Atonement
e of the h d t In of
Salvatio Law(The Comi Focus Salvation
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Sanctuary

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Notes

Week 1 Topics (Both Saturdays Included) are from the Fall Week of Prayer Series.

Possible Feature Topics & Presentations

1.Prostate Cancer
2.Breast & Ovarian Cancer
3.Starting a Business
4.Purchasing a Home
5.Healthy Cooking
6. Job Searching & Application
7.Retirement
8.Study Tips
9. Other Nights – Question and Answer

Nightly Outline

6:30 – 6:45 Song Service

6:45 - 6:47 Opening Hymn
6:47 – 6:49 Opening Prayer
6:49 - 6:53 Welcome
6:53 – 6:58 Special Song
6:58 - 7:03 Offering
7:03 – 7:08 Relevant Activity & or Give-Away
7:08- 7 :20 Feature Topic/Presentation/Q&A
7:20 – 7 :25 Prayer Session
7: 25 – 7:32 Introduction of Speaker and Meditation
Song
7:32- 8: 15 Message
8:15 – 8:20 Prayer Session
8:20 – 8 :35 Departure

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Budget

Budget for the

Grace & Law Two
Week Evangelistic
Effort
Venue $10,000.00

Transportation/Ga $10,000.00
s
Bible Worker $12,000.00

Gifts $5,000.00

Platform $5,000.00
Construction
Literature(Tracts) $4,000.00

Decoration $3,000.00

Total $49,000.00

Notes on Budget

1.Such Costs as PA and rental of chairs are not necessary as the church has its own.
2.The Transportation cost is for the transportation of chairs, PA ,musical Instruments etc
to the venue. A truck could be rented, or a carpool from members.

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Two Week General Evangelistic Series Outline

Overview

This will be a deliberate and focused evangelistic effort, as such members will be
mobilized to be active in evangelism. Presentations will be done in such a way that both
members and visitors can receive a blessing. A venue will be used in the community in
the hopes that community members will feel more at ease coming to the meetings. There
will be special presentations some nights on varied topics such as health and practical
matters so as to draw out persons to the meetings with interest in these areas. On nights
where there are no special presentations there will be Q&A sessions likewise to build
interest and give individuals clarity to previously discussed topics. There will be
workshops, skills training as well as youth rap sessions on the Saturday night. There will
also be a stipend Bible Worker.

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Theme – The Final Stretch ,On Heaven's borders

Week
Sunday Monday Wednesday Thursday Saturday

1 God's Good God,Bad Sale World King God's

Love World,Why?(Origin Sale,Soap Returns Roadmap
Letter(The of Evil) on Sale to living
Bible) (The Second (The Law)
(Salvation)
Coming)

2 The Does Duppy Flimm Sage Life After Earth Judgment

Forgotten Has a Duppy? Counsel (Minellium,New Hour-The
Delight (State of the Dead) Earth and Close of
(Christian
(The Heaven) Probation
Living)
Sabbath)

Notes

Possible Feature Topics & Presentations

1.Cancers and Health

2.Job Searching & Entrepreneurship
3.Retirement
4.Family Life
5. Other Nights – Question and Answer

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Nightly Outline
6:30 – 6:45 Song Service
6:45 - 6:47 Opening Hymn
6:47 – 6:49 Opening Prayer
6:49 - 6:53 Welcome
6:53 – 6:58 Special Song
6:58 - 7:03 Offering
7:03 – 7:08 Relevant Activity & or Give-Away
7:08- 7 :20 Feature Topic/Presentation/Q&A
7:20 – 7 :25 Prayer Session
7: 25 – 7:30 Introduction of Speaker and Meditation
Song
7:30- 8: 20 Message & Appeal
8:20 – 8:25 Departure

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Budget

Budget for the

Grace & Law Two
Week Evangelistic
Effort
Venue $10,000.00

Transportation/Ga $10,000.00
s
Bible Worker $12,000.00

Gifts $5,000.00

Platform $5,000.00
Construction
Literature(Tracts) $4,000.00

Decoration $3,000.00

Total $49,000.00

Notes on Budget

1.Such Costs as PA and rental of chairs are not necessary as the church has its own.
2.The Transportation cost is for the transportation of Chairs, PA ,Musical Instruments
etc. to the Venue. A truck could be rented, or a carpool from members.

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Sermon Outlines

Topic : The Bible

Title : God’s Love Letter

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16

Introduction – The Bible is said to be one of the oldest books on earth, spanning about
1000 years and Inspired of God. Can we really believe that this book is from God? Is it
accurate or true?

Point 1 – Prophecy proves the bible is true and accurate

Illustration- Persons may be referred to as promise kings, that is they have a history of
making promises but not fulfilling them as such persons may view them as not
trustworthy. God and His Word are filled with promises but they have been proven time
and time.

Joh_13:19 Now I tell you before it come, that, when it is come to pass, ye may believe
that I am he.

2Pe_1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye
take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day
star arise in your hearts:

Examples Daniel 2 ,7 8 which all predicted the history of nations before they happened
is one of the greatest evidences that the history falls exactly in line with biblical proph-
ecy is a case for its validity. There also other prophecies about the coming of Messiah,
When he would come and where he was born that was fulfilled.

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Point 2 – Scripture is inspired
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Man did not write the bible, but rather God used different men through inspiration to
convey what He wanted in His Holy Scriptures.

Likewise the accounts of scripture are inspired

2Pe_1:21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of
God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Point 3 - God Expects us to Read and Obey His Word

2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Illustration- Recommended Textbooks in a college syllabus are placed there for a rea-
son. In order to do well on the test you have to read the mentioned textbook. Likewise to
do well in the tests of life we need to study our Bibles,there we find hope comfort and
joy

Summary- The Scriptures are God’s Love letters. They send forth His messages of love
to us. They are true, accurate and inspired of Him, and as such should be followed.

Appeal- Will you make a covenant with God to study His word daily ? If so please stand
with me.

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Topic- Origin of Evil
Title- Good God, Bad World , Why?

Introduction- If God is all good and powerful ,why is their violence, why is their suffer-
ing?
Text: Revelation 21:4

Point 1-God loves us all

Illustration- Story of Mother who gave Eye that her son could see.Likewise the bible
tells us that God has a love for us that surpasses even our mothers
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Zec_2:8 For thus saith the LORD of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the
nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.
God loves us all. He is there in the crisis, even when we apparently cant see Him.
Believe that He is there. The death of Jesus is evidence to this fact.

Point 2-Sin & its Consequences

Sin started in heaven, by Lucifer Himself

Ezekiel 28:15,17
Isaiah 14:12,13

The Devil tempted our fore parents to sin and with its consequences when they yielded
Genesis 3
From then the world and its environs have become more and more degenerated( Genesis
6:5,2 Timothy 3)
Rom_6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sin has also resulted not only in mans spiritual demise but also his physical

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Death,Sickness

Hatred, Grief, Revenge the reasons why people kill among others are all symptoms of
sin and Satan
God does not delight in the suffering of His children but so that the magnitude of sin and
the devil can be exposed, He allows sin to plays out.
If he had destroyed Satan from the very first time he sinned the angels and us may have
served him out of fear as their would be sympathy for Satan.

Point 3-Sin Rectified

In this world of sin and hurt. Christ promise to be with us and give us nothing we cannot
bear

Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of
our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.
Heb_2:18 For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them
that are tempted.
1Co_10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God
is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the
temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Isa 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the
rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be
burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Even Greater than this

God Promises a New Heaven and Earth where there will be no more sin and suffering
Nah_1:9 What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction
shall not rise up the second time.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former
things are passed away.
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Summary

God loves us ,He sent His son to die for us. Sin is the reason for the suffering that we
face on earth, but God promises us a new earth and heaven to come that will not have
any pain or suffering.

Appeal

My Friends, In all your pain and suffering by faith Know that God Loves you. Will you
live for Him today? Do you want to be apart that world where there will be no more sin
and suffering? If that is your desire please stand with me.

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Topic Salvation
Title: Sale Sale: Premium Stain Remover Bleach on Sale

Text: John 3:16

Introduction: God has a bleach on sale. No matter how your white clothes may be filled
with stains. His bleach is powerful enough to remove them. God has a process by which
he can change the darkest darks to the whitest whites

Point 1

We all have sinned. The Good works that we do not can in no wise atone for our sins or
merit us salvation

Rom_3:23 For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Rom 3:28 Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of
the law.
Isa_64:6 But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy
rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

Illustration- A muddy sponge can not make a dirty glass clean

Point 2
Christ died so that we might be released from the penalty of sin.
Rom_5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners,
Christ died for us.
Joh_3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that
whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Rom 5:18 Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to
condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto
justification of life.
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Point 3
God’s bleach washes us of sin completely and covers us with Christ righteousness

Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as
scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as
wool.
Rev 7:13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are
arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
Rev 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they
which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white
in the blood of the Lamb. Zec 3:3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and
stood before the angel.
Zec 3:4 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take
away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine
iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.

Summary

We all have sinned and come short of the glory God. Nothing we do of ourselves can
attain to righteousness but Christ came and died for us so that we might have the for-
giveness and washing away of sins.

Appeal

Heaven is offering this bleach free of cost. My friends will you allow the Lord Jesus to
wash away your sins. Will you accept the sacrifice he has offered?

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Topic : Second Coming

Title World King Returns

Text: Revelation 1:7

Introduction – Is Christ Really Returning? How do we know if we is coming if his com-

ing is near? Can we predict His coming? My friends pay a keen ear as we search for the
answers in scripture.

Point 1
Christ Came and Ascended

Isa_9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty
God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Rev_12:5 And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of
iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
Act 1:9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and
a cloud received him out of their sight.

Illustration- Just as how smoke can be seen when ascending likewise was with Christ as-
cension

Point 2
Christ will come Again
Act 1:11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this
same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye
have seen him go into heaven.
Heb_10:37 For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
Christ coming will be audible and loud

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1Th 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice
of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Every eye will see him

Rev 1:7 Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also
which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so,
Amen.
Wicked will ask for rocks to fall on them
Rev 6:16 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of
him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb:
All of these scripture indicate and show to us that Christ coming is Literal and will be
witnessed by everyone alive. His coming will not be ,hidden quiet or a secret rapture

Point 3
His coming is near
2Pe 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after
their own lusts,
2Pe 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell
asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation
2Ti 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
2Ti 3:2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud,
blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy……

Mat 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive
many.
Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled:
for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
Mat 24:7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there
shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

From Scriptures it is clear to see that what was prophesied to happen close to the coming
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of Christ is occurring in the world now. Hence we can safely say that the coming of
Christ is nigh.

Summary- Christ came to this world. He ascended to the heavens. But He has made a
promise to return. We understand that His coming is not a quiet or invisible one and will
be witnessed by everyone. The events happening all in the world today signify that His
coming is near.

Appeal – My friends, Christ coming draws near, will you make yourself ready for His
return?

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Topic – The Law

Title : God's Roadmap to living

Text : John 14:15

Introduction :With all the messages floating aound that we only need Jesus .Does not
God has any guide or rules as to how we should live? Does God has a roadmap to liv-
ing? Yes he has.

Body

Point 1- The law’s existence

Illustration – Imagine a country that has no road laws.There would be chaos

You need laws for to have order in a society. God too has laws

Exodus 16:28 tells us that God has commandments(law)

In Exodus 20 we see ten commandments being given at Mount Sinai.

The law is everlasting

Illustration- A nation has laws that will change from time to time but God’s laws does
not change.

God’s law is everlasting

Pls 111:7,8

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James 2:10-12 -The scriptures say that we will be judged by the royal law which is fu-
ture which therefore suggests that the law is still binding.

Point 2 – God want us to keep the law

Transgression of the law is sin – 1 John #:4

Deciding to break the law we show that we do not love God

John 14: 15 If you love me keep my commandments. The commandments are given to
us out of love

Illustration- Fence/Guardrails around house on a cliff to prevent child from falling over
cliff

Point 3
Christ saves us from the consequence of the law

Rom 6:23 – Wages of Sin is death

Rom 5:2 - Christ died for the ungodly, he took our place
Heb 2:8 - Christ is able to offer help in the time of need

Conclusion – God has a everlasting love which is still binding, but He gives us the grace
we need to keep it

Appeal: Will you make a decision to live by God’s law, His guide for living

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Topic: The Sabbath
Title - The Forgotten Delight

Text: Exodus 28

Introduction: There is a blessing from God, A delight that we all have forgotten,that id
the fourth commandment. The commandment that starts ouy ironically as “Remember”

Point 1
The Sabbath Commandment in the Old Testament
The commandment for sabbath keeping can be clearly identified in the Old Testament.
Exo 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy
Exo 16:23 And he said unto them, This is that which the LORD hath said, To morrow
is the rest of the holy sabbath unto the LORD: bake that which ye will bake to day, and
seethe that ye will seethe; and that which remaineth over lay up for you to be kept until
the morning.
Jer_17:22 Neither carry forth a burden out of your houses on the sabbath day, neither do
ye any work, but hallow ye the sabbath day, as I commanded your fathers.

Point 2
The Sabbath Commandment in the New Testament
Act_13:44 And the next sabbath day came almost the whole city together to hear the
word of God.
Act_17:2 And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days
reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
Act_18:4 And he reasoned in the synagogue every sabbath, and persuaded the Jews and
the Greek
Rev 1:10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of
a trumpet, (Mar 2:28 Therefore the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath. )
Some say that sabbath was only for the Old Testament Period, but the scriptures in the

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New Testament clearly shows that the sabbath was being kept after Christ’s death

In fact Matthew 24 Christ speaks of his followers praying that their flight not
Being on the sabbath .Christ making reference to the sabbath to the future after his death
should be quite impeccable evidence that the sabbath is still to be kept.

Point 3
Blessings in the Commandments

Isa 58:13 If thou turn away thy foot from the sabbath, from doing thy pleasure on my
holy day; and call the sabbath a delight, the holy of the LORD, honourable; and shalt
honour him, not doing thine own ways, nor finding thine own pleasure, nor speaking
thine own words:
Isa 58:14 Then shalt thou delight thyself in the LORD; and I will cause thee to ride
upon the high places of the earth, and feed thee with the heritage of Jacob thy father: for
the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
Isa 56:2 Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it;
that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil
3Jn 1:2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even
as thy soul prospereth.

Keeping the sabbath the way God intended we get one full day of the week to rest ,reju-
venate ,spend time with family and most of all God, a sure fire way to improve health.

https://www.inc.com/rhett-power/a-day-of-rest-12-scientific-reasons-it-works.html

Summary – Both the OT and NT show instances of sabbath keeping and its relevance.
There is both spiritual and physical blessings in keeping the sabbath.

Appeal- My friends will you not receive of the benefits and blessings of God’s holy sab-
bath day? John 14: 15 tells us that if we love Jesus we will keep His commandments.
Will you not obey Him and keep the sabbath?

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Topic : State of the Dead

Title : Does Duppy Flimm has a duppy?

Text : Ecclesiastics 9:5

Introduction-

Start with story of a lady who was allegedly boxed by a duppy

Does Duppy Flimm has a duppy? As a matter of fact are duppies real? Are dead folks
really still alive? Where do they go when they die?

Point 1
Death is sure
Jas_4:14 Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is
even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away.
Heb_9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

Point 2 How are the Dead

There is no consciousness in death
Ecc 9:4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better
than a dead lion.
Ecc 9:5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither
have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecc 9:6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have
they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.

Illustration- Story of Lady who’s husband died kept visiting her

The dead are not in heaven
Act 2:29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he
is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
Act 2:34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The LORD

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said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Point 3
Future of the dead

While the dead may not be in heaven now, at Christ Second coming the righteous dead
will be resurrected and ascend to heaven with Him

1Th 4:14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which
sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
1Th 4:15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and
remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
1Th 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice
of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

1Co 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet
shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.
1Co 15:54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall
have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is
swallowed up in victory.

Summary- Scripture teaches that we all must die, death is sure. The dead have no con-
sciousness and they rest in the graves until the resurrection.

Appeal- Let us live our lives to the fullest for God before we die. My friends let us strive
to die in Christ. If its your desire to live for Christ please stand with me.

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Topic : Christian Living
Title : Heavens Guide for living
Text : Philippians 3:8

Introduction – We have been washed, we have been clean , but how are we expected to
live from day to day in our Christian walk.

Point 1
Be sincere and God will give us wisdom
2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for
reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
2Ti 3:17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good
works.
Joh_16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all
truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak:
and he will shew you things to come.

Point 2- Shun evil and ungodliness

Pro 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way,
and the froward mouth, do I hate.

Eph_5:11 And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather
reprove them.
Psa_101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn
aside; it shall not cleave to me.
Psa_141:4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men
that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

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Rom 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness,
maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
Rom 1:30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil
things, disobedient to parents,
Rom 1:31 Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection,
implacable, unmerciful:
Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are
worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Point 3- Meditate on godly things

Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise,
think on these things.
Php 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
1Co_15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus
Christ.

Summary
God gives us wisdom through His Holy Spirit and word as to how we should live. Scrip-
ture admonishes us to not have pleasure in ungodliness or wickedness rather we should
meditate on things that are pure and noble. God will give us the strength we need to
make the decisions for Him.

Appeal-
Let us feed ourselves with wholesome spiritual material that will nourish us in our spir-
itual walk

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Topic : Millennium & New Earth
Title : Life after Death
Text: Revelation 21:3

Introduction: What happens after the Second Coming? Is hell real? Is it an event or place
? Lets find out what scripture has to say.

Point 1:
The earth will be destroyed

2Pe_3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the
heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent
heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
Rev 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the
saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and
devoured them.
Luk_21:33 Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

Point 2:
Hell/ Judgment
The judgment of the wicked happens during the millennium

1Co_6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to
this life?
Rev 20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto
them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for
the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had
received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned
with Christ a thousand years.

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After the 1000 years have passed, we see the event called hell

Rev 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the
saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and
devoured them.
Rev 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone,
where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever
and ever.
Rev 20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the
lake of fire.

Point 3 – There will be a new heaven and earth

John 14:2 - In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have
told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first
earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
Rev 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more
death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former
things are passed away.

2Pe_3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new
earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Summary- The earth will be destroyed starting from the second coming and recreated at
third coming.Hell is real ,its not a place but more of a event. After hell and death are
done away with, we see a new heaven and new earth where the former things are passed
away.

Appeal – My friends will you make the effort to be a citizen of that coming new heaven
and new earth? If so, choose Jesus today.

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Possible 21st Century Strategies and Methodologies to reach
Post Modern generation with the gospel

1. All times being true to the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy, God’s truth and Holy
Spirit are able to work with this post modern generation

2. Have more of a conversation when presenting truth vs hammering truth

3. Present opportunities for the young people to have their questions answered so
they will not feel as if they are blindly following something

4. Having targeted social media campaigns to present the gospel across these plat-
forms.

5. Employing the use of graphics and coulors and publications of truth

6. Tying informative presentations with issues that affect youth at occasions where
truth is presented eg a presentation on entrepreneurship in a evangelistic campaign

7. Having structured evangelistic campaigns/lecture series that address controversial

science and evolutionary issues from both a biblical and scientific standpoint

8. Inviting community youth to Youth Fellowship Programs/ Sessions

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Reflection on the Role of the Holy Spirit in Preaching ( Acts 1:8)

The Holy Spirit the third person in the godhead has been active in the work of redemp-
tion and in a similar sense He has been involved in Preaching done by Christ followers.
It is hard to point at to any point or stage in the preaching process where the Holy Spirit
has not been closely involved. Before the preacher is called the Holy Spirit is their call-
ing Him to preach, He is their with the preacher in the preparation of the sermon, deliv-
ery of the sermon and working on the hearts and minds of the listeners before, during
and after the sermon.

It is a clear teaching in scripture that preachers are needed.

Rom_10:14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how
shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without
a preacher?

The Holy Spirit is said to distribute varied gifts to the members of the church of which
preaching is an attribute of some of those listed. In sum we can conclude that it is the
Holy Spirit that gives one the ability to preach. The Holy Spirit not only bestows this
gift upon varied persons but He also calls them to ministry. Many a preacher may be
able to trace his conviction to preach before he started to preach, a conviction that comes
from the Holy Spirit.

When the preacher has been called , once he remains connected and surrendered to God
the Holy Spirit will guide him in His study and preparation
Joh_16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all
truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he
speak: and he will shew you things to come.
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

The preacher must open his preparation with prayer and free himself from bias and

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physical distractions so that he may be open to the voice of the spirit.

Whilst working on the preacher and his sermon preparation the holy spirit is so organiz-
ing the circumstances and situation that those who needs to hear the message he will de-
liver will be in attendance. The spirit too may give persons a conviction to be in attend-
ance to hear the message.

In delivering the message the Holy Spirit illuminates the preacher and gives him power,
authority and utterance as he delivers the message. A man who may have a stutter, may
find clarity being given to his speech or other physical manifestations as vocal strength.
The experience can be such a dynamic one that what the preacher prepared beforehand
the Holy Spirit will give him to present at the moment in a different light or manner than
he himself expected but for the best results, he may find thoughts he never had before
are now flashing through his mind under the impression of the Spirit and, where before
he may have had difficulty conveying his thoughts and constructing sentences he now
does such with relative ease. While this may not be true for all preachers what is true is
for all preachers is that in the moment there is boldness granted to them to declare the
truth with power and authority.
Eph_6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth
boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
Act_4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that
with all boldness they may speak thy word,
Act_4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled
together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God
with boldness.
At the same time the preacher is speaking the Holy Spirit is working upon the hearts of
the listeners that words they hear may bear fruit. This process also occurs after the mes-
sage. The spirit is convicting persons to make life changes and commit to God based on
the truths and appeals which they are hearing. Without the spirits promptings and ap-
peals to the heart the message by the preacher is powerless to create life changes and
bring persons to the foot of the cross.
Joh_16:8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness,
and of judgment:

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When once responds to the spirit beckoning assurance is given of salvation and the
peace that passeth all understanding in like manner after doing God’s bidding the
preacher receieves the assurance that He has done as God commanded Him

The Holy Spirits place a very active and essential role in that of preaching. He is their in
both the preparation and presentation of the gospel. He works on hearts that they might
accept the message of mercy and grace.

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 The Six Doctrines of the
Church

Doctrine of
the Church

Doctrine of Doctrine of
Doctrine of Doctrine of Doctrine of
The Church Christian the Last
God Man Salvation
(Gen. 12:1- Living Things
3; Exod.
19:3-7;

The Holy The Christ’s

Creation The Great The Law of
Scriptures Remnant and Ministry in
Gen. 1-2; 5; Controversy God
Ps. 119:105; Its Mission the Heavenly
11; Exod. Gen. 3; 6-8; Exod. 20:1-
Prov. 30:5, 6; Dan. 7:9-14; Sanctuary
20:8-11; Job 1:6-12; 17, John
Isa. 1:9; 14:15 Lev. 16;
Num. 14:34;
The Life, Unity in the
The Trinity The Nature Body of Christ
Death, and The Sabbath The Second
Gen. 1:26; of Humanity Ps. 133:1;
Resurrection Gen. 2:1-3; Coming of
Deut. 6:4 Gen. 1:26- Matt. 28:19,
of Christ Exod. 20:8- Christ
Isa. 6:8, 28; 2:7, 15; 20
Gen. 3:15; 11; 1 Cor. 15:51-
3; Ps. 22:1; Isa. 54; 1 Thess.
53; Baptism 4:13-18
Matt. 28:19,
The Father The 20; Acts Stewardship
Gen. 1:1; Experience 2:38; Gen. 1:26- Death and
Deut. 4:35; of Salvation 28; 2:15; 1 Resurrection
Ps. 110:1 Gen. 3:15; Chron. Col. 3:4; 1
The Lord’s
Isa. 45:22; 29:14; Thess. 4:13-
Supper
53; 17;
Matt. 26:17-
30; Christian
Growing in The
Behavior
The Son Christ Millennium
Spiritual Gifts Rom. 12:1,
John 1:1-3, 1 Chron. and the End
and Ministries 2; 1 Cor.
14; 5:22; 29:11; Ps. of Sin
Acts 6:1-7; 6:19, 20
1:1, 2; (Jer. 4:23-26;
Rom. 12:4-8; Ezek. 28:18
The Holy Marriage and
Spirit The Gift of the Family The New
Gen. 1:1, Prophecy Mal. 4:5, 6; Earth
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2 Sam. 23:2; Num. 12:6; 2 Isa. 35;
Chron. 20:20 32 65:17-25;
Matt. 5:5;