Sermons by Charles Henderson
“Foundations of a Faithful Father”
– – Sunday June 8, 2025 – – Father’s Day Message Psalms 128:1-6 1. The PATTERN of a Faithful Father. (v.1-3) His HEART (v.1) His HANDS (v.2) His HOME (v.3) 2. The PROMISE to a Faithful Father. (v.4-6) The Effect on His CONFIDENCE. (v.4) The Effect on His CULTURE (v.5) The Effect on His CHILDREN (v.6a) The Effect on His CHURCH (v.6b)
The Birth of the Church
Putting Pentecost in Perspective Part One: The Birth of the Church Acts 2:1-21 We can Mark the Birth of the Church in Several Ways: The Miracle of Pentecost is Displayed. (v.1-4) The Manifestation of Pentecost is Demonstrated. (v.5-13) The Message of Pentecost is Described. (v.14-20) The Meaning of Pentecost is Declared. (v.21)
Attention to the Ascension
Acts 1:9-11 1. The MIRACLE to Begin. (v.9a; ref. v.4-8). 2. The SPECTACLE to Behold. (v.9b). 3. The OBSTACLE to Break-Up. (v.10a). 4. The ORACLE to Believe. (v.10b-11).
The Great Commission
Matt. 28:18-20 The Master’s Parting Plans for His People. His Authority is Declared. (v.18) His Authorization is Directed. (v.19-20a) His Assurance is Demonstrated (v.20b) His AMEN is Decisive. (v.20c)
What’s a Pastor to Do?”
1 Peter 5:1-4 “What’s a Pastor to Do?” A Pastor Needs to Know Several Key Concepts: The REQUEST that is Made. (v.1) The ROLE that is Meant. (v.2a) The REASON that it Matters. (v.2b-3) The RANK that it Measures. (v.4a) The REWARD that Motivates. (v.4b)
Hannah: A Woman of Her Word
1 Samuel 1:1-2:10; 1 Samuel 2:18-21 An Encouraging Example of a Mother’s Faith and Trust in the Lord. I. Her PROBLEM (1:1-8). II. Her PROMISE (1:9-11). III. Her PETITION (1:12-18). IV. Her PRIZE (1:19-23). V. Her PLEDGE (1:24-28). VI. Her PRAISE (2:1-10). VII. Her PROGENY (2:18-21).
Righting the Rock!
John 21:1-23 The Restoration of Peter to Serve as a Shepherd of the Sheep. 1. The APPEARANCE of the Savior while Fishing. (1-14) The Regression of the Disciples. (1-6) The Recognition of the Lord. (7-10) The Reservation to Dine with the Master. (11-14) 2. The APPEAL to Peter about Finishing. (15-23) The Painful INTERVIEW about Feeding Sheep. (15-17) The Poignant INSIGHT on Future Service. (18-19) The Powerful IMPERATIVE of Following the Shepherd. (20-23)
A Journey with Jesus: From Heartache to Heartburn!
– – Sunday April 27, 2025 – – Luke 24:13-35 Four Results of the Resurrection: 1. A New VERSION of the Story. (13-27) Man’s Observations (13-24) God’s Revelation (25-27) 2. A New VISION of the Savior. (28-31) 3. A New VIGOR for Souls. (32) 4. A New VOCATION for Service (33-35)
He Has Risen!
– -Easter Sunday April 20, 2025 – – Luke 24:1-12 I. The Absence of the Remains (vv.1-3). II. The Assurance of the Resurrection (vv.4-7). III. The Announcement to the Redeemed (vv.8-12).
A Taste of Triumph
Matthew 21:1-17 1. The Preparation for the Entry. (vv.1-5) 2. The Parade for the King. (vv.6-11) 3. The Purification for the Temple. (vv.12-17)
A Glimpse of Glory
Matthew 17:1-13 The Transfiguration of Jesus The Display of Glory. (vv.1-4) The Declaration by God. (vv.5-8) The Directions to the Faithful. (vv.9-10) The Discussion of the Future. (vv.11-13)
Dealing With Doubt
Matthew 11:1-15 1. The Investigation is Started (vv.1-3) 2. The Instruction is Stated (vv.4-6) 3. The Illustration is Shown (vv.7-10) 4. The Important Ideal is Shared (vv.11-15)