#771 - UPCOMING WRITING PROJECTS

A few writing projects I have in mind for the near future and their accompanying outlines that will go a long way in helping me to actually complete these projects!

  • Only God…Again - An Unexpected Ending to My Supernatural Church Planting Story

    • 3 More Marital Reconciliation Miracles

    • Home Ownership Miracle

    • $100,000 Miracle

    • Surviving Suffering Miracle

    • Church Multiplication Miracle

    • Unexpected Ending Miracle

    • Succession - One Final Miracle

  • Preaching that Provokes Worship - A Seminary Dropout’s Guide to Impactful Preaching

    • My Pre-Sermon Prep Philosophy

    • The Goal of the Introduction

    • The One Key to a Compelling Outline

    • A Time-Saving Approach to Effective Exegesis

    • Sermon Summaries that Stick

    • Application Questions that Prick the Heart

    • Gospel Closes that Lead to Worship

    • My Post-Sermon Posture

    • Five Closing Thoughts on Preaching

  • On Humility - A Prideful Pastor’s Reflections from the Proverbs

    • Proverbs 3:34 - Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.

    • Proverbs 6:16-19 - There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

    • Proverbs 8:13 - The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

    • Proverbs 11:2 - When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.

    • Proverbs 15:33 - The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

    • Proverbs 16:5 - Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished.

    • Proverbs 16:18 -Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

    • Proverbs 18:12 - Before destruction a man's heart is haughty, but humility comes before honor.

    • Proverbs 21:4 - Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin.

    • Proverbs 21:24 - “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.

    • Proverbs 22:4 - The reward for humility and fear of the Lord is riches and honor and life.

    • Proverbs 29:23 - One's pride will bring him low, but he who is lowly in spirit will obtain honor.

  • 8 Years Church-Planting. 8 Unique Reflections.

    • 5 Priorities I Wish I Knew Prior to Church-Planting

      • Son first. Servant second.

      • Worshipper first. Worker second.

      • Pastor first. Preacher second.

      • Sufferer first. Sympathizer second.

      • Investor first. Influencer second.

    • 3 Biggest Church-Planting Regrets

      • Under-emphasizing Evangelism

      • Under-resourcing Multimedia Ministry

      • Under-utilizing My Wife’s Speaking/Teaching Ability

    • 3 Greatest Church-Planting Accomplishments

      • Creating a Culture Guided by Values

      • Establishing Corporate Prayer as a Priority

      • Fulfilling Commitment to Serve Oakland Public Schools

    • 3 Most Memorable Church-Planting Moments

      • Launch Sunday

      • First-Annual All-Church Memorial Day Retreat

      • Send-Off Sunday

    • 10 Must-Remember Church-Planting Lessons

      • Church Partnership is Necessary

      • Engaging Preaching is Paramount

      • Relational Disappointment is Inevitable

      • Missional Engagement is Unifying

      • Resolute Gratitude is Required

      • Leadership Development is Key

      • Physical Presence is Powerful

      • Strategic Absence is Beneficial

      • God’s Sovereignty is Supreme

      • Your Season is Temporary

    • 3 Must Memorize Church-Planting Proverbs

      • Proverbs 9:8 - Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man, and he will love you.

      • Proverbs 14:4 - Where there are no oxen, the manger is clean, but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

      • Proverbs 19:11 - Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

    • 5 Relfections on 5 Times I Preached About a Controversial Topic in a Controversial Way

      • #BlackLivesMatter

      • #MeToo

      • When the Church and the LGBTQ Community Collide

      • What Does the Bible Really Teach us about Tithing?

      • Our Imperceptible Problem (Addressing the 2020 Election)

    • 5 Reflections on 5 Unforgettable Testimonies of Life Change