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Random Sermon Notes I

I thought I'd share some sermon outlines every so often. Here is the first one... VESSELS… 05/25/07 1 John 3:1-3 1 Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called children of God; and such we are. For this cause the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not. 2 Beloved, now are we children of God, and it is not yet made manifest what we shall be. We know that, if he shall be manifested, we shall be like him; for we shall see him even as he is. 3 And every one that hath this hope set on him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Matthew 28:19 -20 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. 2 Corinthians 4:1-7 Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 2 But hav

Confronting my fears using poetry...

Today I met my phobia, Today I saw my fears, For today I saw a brother, With an afro in his ears… At first it prompted wonder But then it caused me tears ‘cause I NEVER want to be a man With an afro in his ears… Not grey and sparce like the others This hair grew black and strong, Not thinning like the top of his head This hair was thick and long… It stood out proudly as he walked A sight for all to see, But while it clearly lifted him It nearly paralyzed me. For I desire not ‘nary a one From my own ears to sprout And as soon as I catch sight of one I’m quick to pull it out Not so this brother, not this man His happiness is clear To have it bushy, black and long That afro in his ears… © CT Jermin 2012