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)
Pride Unto Death
Acts 12:20-24 I. The Problem (v.20) II. The Pride (v.21-22) III. The Punishment (v.23) IV. The Product (v.24)
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)
Proud to be an American, but Prouder to be a Christian
Acts 12:1-4 The PERSECUTION of Christians (v.1) The EXECUTION of James (v.2-3a) The INCARCERATION of Peter (v.3b-4a) The INTENTION of Herrod (v.4b)
What A Relief!-Christian Charity
Acts 11:27-30 1. Christian Cooperation (v.27) 2. Christian Concern (v.28) 3. Christian Charity (v.29) 4. Christian Commitment (v.30)
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)