April 2009 Theme: Life Changer Sermon Topics In life’s journey, all of us are exposed to certain persons and/or experiences that critically impact our daily lives, direction and destiny. They are “life-changers.” To some they serve as blessings; to others they become a curse. This month, we’ll look at what blesses us and why.
Apr 5 = JESUS: THE MAN YOU CANNOT IGNORE Text: John 1:1-18 Theme: The world promises us all sorts of secrets to authority, influence and power. Yet history shows that Jesus Christ, the most Influential Person of All Time, is not always popular with the world. What has made Jesus Christ the most outstanding person in all history? I. His Personal Relation to the Father II. His Perceived Mission in Life III. His Powerful Manner of Life Has he affected your life? What are you doing about it?
Apr 12 = EASTER CANTATA: “CHANGE US, LORD!”
Apr 19 = Life’s Crossroads Text: Luke 24:13-18 Theme: Along life’s pathway are crossroads which we often take for granted and ignore. Regardless of how insignificant they may seem, sometimes these usher us into the life-changing presence of the Sovereign God. (Example: Jacob in Genesis 28:10-22).
How could this be true when men have different aspirations & circumstances? I. A Man Shackled in Despair (Mark 5:1-20) II. A Timid Leader in Honest Search (John 3:1-8) III. A Die-hard Religionist in Aggression (Acts 7:57-8:3; 9:1-9) Have you been in crossroads of this sort? What effects have they had on you? What if you were at a crossroads today?
Apr 26 = Changed Life (by Pastor Steve) Text: John 20: 24-29 God can work through our doubts just as He did in the lives of Christ's early followers.