Category Archives: Sermon Notes

That’s a pretty provocative title, isn’t it? Too bad I can’t take credit for it. John Prince used it for the title of his knockout sermon on Daniel 2:12-23 on September 12.

On February 26 at Harambee, Caleb’s message was from Daniel 1:17-21. The sermon was entitled, “Unusual Ability.” The basic outline, according to my notes, was: 1.) It’s not the ability, it’s the gift; 2.) It’s not the gift, it’s the … Continue reading →

The following thoughts were prompted by an August 4, 2013 sermon by Caleb Mayberry on James 2:14-26 in which he used the metaphor of “mannequin” faith: one which has all the right outward appearances, but actually does nothing. Pardon me … Continue reading →

An undated sermon note… probably sometime around 2003 or 2004. Sinfulness, if you are Christ’s, is due to who you were, not what you did. If you are not Christ’s, it’s due to what you are. If we continue in … Continue reading →

An undated sermon note: Spiritual warfare: Best seen in Matthew 6: 25-34 — the lie that the present is more than it is, that God is not really in control? This item is a great example of why I’m thrilled … Continue reading →

An undated sermon note: We can’t be Christlike until we, like Christ, learn what it means to suffer unjustly, not just suffer. That’s what allows us to have compassion. Heb. 4:8 Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, I can … Continue reading →

I had the pleasure of hearing Conley Silsby preach now and then for thirty-some years. He had done some pulpit supply at West Seattle Christian Church in the late 1960s prior to Russ Galbreath’s arrival, and made an immense impression … Continue reading →

An undated sermon note, probably from a sermon by Mike Gunn at Harambee. When God puts us on a leash, He’s saying, “Let’s go for a walk!” You want to walk with God? Get comfortable wearing a leash. There’s something … Continue reading →