Sermons by Charles Henderson

Sermons by Charles Henderson

The First of the First

Acts 13:4-12 The First Missionary Journey’s First Stop-Cyprus. The ROUTE (v.4) The ROUTINE (v.5) The REACH (v.6-7) The RESISTANCE (v.8-11) The RESULT (v.12)

The Challenge to Serve

Isaiah 6:1-8; Acts 12:25-13:3 Following a Progression of Purpose for Believers: They were Saved (Isaiah 6:1-8) They had Served (Acts 12:25) They were Selected (Acts 13:1) They were Separated (Acts 13:2) They were Sent (Acts 13:3)

In Service of the Saints

Romans 12:3-8 Serving God & Others with Our Gifts We need to: 1. Understand Humility. (v.3) 2. Unite in Harmony. (v.4-5) 3. Utilize in Helping. (v.6-8)

The Great Aftermath

Acts 12:12-19 The Results of the Escape 1. There was Confusion (v.12-15) 2. There was Confession (v.16-17) 3. There was Consequences (v.18-19)

The Great Escape

Acts 12:5-11 Pattern for How to Deal with Difficulty as a Disciple: Dependence on Prayer (v.5) Demeanor of Peace (v.6) Deliverance by the Power of God (v.7-8) Direction by the Plan of God (v.9-10) Deliberation of the Providence of God (v.11)

Five Features of a Faithful Father

1 Cor. 4:14-21 Five Features of a Faithful Father 1. The INTEREST of a Faithful Father (v.14) [They Meddle] 2. The INVOLVEMENT of a Faithful Father (v.15) [They Manage] 3. The INVITATION of a Faithful Father (v.16) [They Model] 4. The INSTRUCTION of a Faithful Father (v.17) [They Minister] 5. The INTERVENTION of a Faithful Father (v.18-21) [They Move]

What A Lovely Name

Acts 11:19-26  The EXPANSION (vv.19-21) The ENCOURAGEMENT (vv.22-24) The EDUCATION (vv.25-26a) The EXPRESSION (vv.26b) “And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.”

What’s the Deal with Deacon’s?

Acts 6:1-7 1Timothy 3:8-13 I. The Concept of Deacons (Acts 6:1-7) A. Interpretation B. Issue (Acts 6:1-2) C. Instruction (Acts 6:3-6) D. Impact (Acts 6:7) II. The Characteristics of Deacons (1 Tim. 3:8-12) A. Hallmarks (1 Tim. 3:8-9) B. History (1 Tim. 3:10) C. Home (1 Tim. 3:11-12) III. The Commendation for Deacons (1 Tim. 3:13) A. Respect (13a) B. Resources (13b)

Home Is Where the Hate Is

Luke 4:16-30 Jesus’ Homecoming Sermon Turns Hostile. I.   The Setting: The Return of the Son. (v.16) II.  The Sermon: The Revelation of the Son. (v.17-27) A. Text (v.18-19) B. Teaching (v.20-27) III. The Scandal: The Rejection of the Son. (v.28-30)