by David Allen | Jan 29, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
I. The Master’s Expectations – No time off, no extra help, no thanks deserved. (7-9) Work for Jesus as if you were His only servant! Sometimes we think we are the only ones working for Jesus! It does not matter what other Christians are doing for Jesus. It does not...
by David Allen | Jan 23, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
PREACHING OUTLINE I. The Master’s Expectations for Service (7-9) VERSE 7: Jesus addresses this parable to his disciples: “Which of you having a slave….” “Slave” – not Diakonos – usually translated as “servant” – (focus on work) but Doulos – which in...
by David Allen | Jan 21, 2015 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
Tucked away in Luke’s Gospel is the Parable of the Unworthy Slave. It is one of the most enigmatic in all the Gospels. In the Middle East in the first century, the traditional roles of masters and slaves were well-defined. Dependency and inequality were assumed....
by David Allen | Dec 31, 2014 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References
III. EXPOSITION 5:3 – “poor in spirit” – keenly aware of being spiritually destitute and totally dependent on God. No self-sufficiency or self-righteousness. Not socio-economic category. Spiritual paupers who recognize their spiritual bankruptcy. “Kingdom of heaven” –...
by David Allen | Dec 29, 2014 | Bible, Preaching, Scripture References, Sermons
I. OVERVIEW 1. The Sermon on the Mount is not laws to be kept to achieve salvation. Rather it defines the character and conduct of Christians. 2. Beatitudes (Latin – “happy”) introduce the Sermon on the Mount. The Greek term indicates deep inner joy. 3. Eight...
by David Allen | Dec 8, 2014 | Featured, General, Scripture References
Today marks the three-year anniversary my wife, Sherri, was diagnosed with stage four colon cancer. Like the proverbial ton of bricks, those words fell on us that afternoon with stunning force. Life changed. “You will need to begin chemotherapy treatment immediately,”...
