Sermons from May 2025

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)

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)

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).

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)