#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