ROGER'S SERMONS

THE SIGN OF THE PROPHET JONAH MATTHEW 12:38-42 JESUS GAVE ALL SORTS OF SIGNS (Matthew 11:2-6; 12:13-15,22) GOD LOVES TO GIVE SIGNS TO PEOPLE. To encourage His leaders and to validate their call from God (Exodus 4:2-9; 16:38) To encourage God’s leaders when they need to test His will (Judges 6:17) To lead people to God (Deut. 4:34; 1 Kings 18:16-23; Isa. 7:14; Luke 2:12; 2:34; Gen. 1:14) To remind of God’s provision (Genesis 9:12-17; Joshua 4:6) T

HOME FOR cHRISTMAS sHELTER AND REFUGE IN JESUS Psalm 121 R3-1803 What does it do to your heart to realize that Mary didn’t make it home for Christmas? (Repeat) If anybody needed to be home for Christmas, it was Mary. ●Slide #: Luke 2:1-7: In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.) 3 And everyone went to his own town to register. ●Slide

TOUGH CHOICES MATTHEW 1:16, 18-25 1519 VIDEO FROM MATTHEW 1:18-25 Vertical Limit Illustration: Father, Son and Daughter climbing in Monument Valley. Daughter has laid in three anchors. Suddenly, two amateur climbers above them fall. Ropes entangled. Two amateurs swinging and wiggling. Dad calls for them to settle down, going to pull out anchors. Wiggling in panic. First anchor pulls free. Dad pleads for son to cut the rope holding dad and the two amateurs. Only way to sa

After considering all God has done for us, surrendering ourselves completely to Him is the only logical thing to do. THE ONLY LOGICAL THING TO DO Romans 12:1-2 S-1714 As we study the Bible we see three interlocking elements of truth. Beliefs: Romans 1-11 Behaviors: Romans 12-13: Relationships: Romans 14-16 Beliefs + Behaviors = Great relationships If beliefs and behaviors do not lead to deeper relationships, some thing is wrong with our beliefs or behaviors. We have finished

THE ANOINTED AND THE ANTI-ANOINTED 1John 2:18-27 S2-1489 Open your Bibles to 1 John 2. John is dealing with antichrists in the church—probably somewhere in Asia Minor, probably in Ephesus. Nothing has changed much in this arena since the first century. ·SLIDE #1: Let me introduce you to Kim and Bethany identical Twins play flutes in our orchestra. Can you tell them apart? Not hardly. Could you imagine that one evening Beth scheduled a date with two different guys for the s

THE CHEAP COPY AND THE REAL THING S-1255 I ran into one of the women of our church in the checkout line at Costco the other day. “I can hardly wait until Sunday. When is all this going to happen? Who is the AntiChrist?” Of course the Bible does not answer either of those questions specifically. However, it does give all sorts of clues and promises that those who are wise will be able to read the signs and figure out what is happening near the end of the age. Today we come

Hebrews 11:31 S-859 READ HEBREWS 11:31 It is inevitable that we find our attention sharply arrested by this text. We have seen faith illustrated in remarkable ways by great personalities – Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, the national of Israel leaving Egypt and entering Canaan. Now quite suddenly, quite definitely, with almost startling brutality, “Rahab, the harlot.” Such an amazing statement demands consideration. Those who are most exalted are of n

OVERCOMING HANDICAPS 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 S-1648 WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? •SLIDE: Daisy? •SLIDE: Hibiscus? •SLIDE: Orchid? •SLIDE: Tulip? •SLIDE: How about a Rose? 7 in 10 Americans choose the Rose as their favorite. •SLIDE: Perhaps we like the rose because it is so beautiful. Perhaps we love it because deep down we recognize that life is more like the rose than any other flower. It is exquisitely beautiful; but when you pick it up, •SLIDE: You have to look out for the

Preach It Teach It Preach It Teach It Type and hit enter... Search Ask Roger Resources Who We Are GIVE SUBSCRIBE Copyright 2021 - All Right Reserved Sermon Starters Death and Our Eternal Dwellings by Roger Barrier September 6, 2025 Share 0 DEATH AND OUR ETERNAL DWELLINGS 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-8 S-1299 Turn to 2 Corinthians 5. The last two weeks we saw in 2 Corinthians 4 how God delights to put Himself on display in our lives. In Paragraphs 1 and 3 by the words we speak. In para

GOD’S WILL AND GRACE Romans 1:24-32 S-1699 ●SLIDE: Will and Grace is a television sitcom glorifying the homosexual lifestyle. According to Romans 1, God is not nearly so impressed with gay love as is our society. God’s will is for holiness—His grace is for when we fail. ●SLIDE:In Romans 1:18-23 we saw last week how God has revealed Himself to all mankind: (1) Conscience; (2) Nature. But all men take that knowledge and suppress it. As a result no one has an excuse for not beli

Roger and Scott GO sermon #2 Matthew 28:19-20 S-1752 SLIDE #1: background passport slide ROGER SLIDE #2: Introduce video #1 of Roger and Julie teaching in Mongolia We have the highest-rated program on Eagle TV. VIDEO #1: Roger and Julie teaching in Mongolia SCOTT SLIDE #3: Matthew 28:19, 20: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Jesus’ perplexing story of the dishonest manager teaches us that non-Christians are often more diligent and wise in preparing for their futures than Christians. We must use earthly wealth to build earthly relationships that make spiritual impact. YOU’RE BETTER THAN THAT! Luke 16:1-13 S-1734 Man comes to his Lutheran pastor and asks if he will do a funeral for his favorite dog. “No,” said the pastor. “We Lutherans don’t do funerals for animals. Why don’t you try the Baptist ch

We don’t have to be confused about signs of the times. The prophet Daniel outlines the kingdoms of the world in his vision of the multi-metallic man and the seventy “sevens” prophecy. Christ teaches that all human governments stand on delicate foundations. Holy living is the best preparation for Christ’s return. Daniel 12:4: “But you, Daniel, roll up and seal the words of the scroll until the time of the end. Many will go here and there to increase knowledge.” The prophecies

I really believe prayer works.  I have here some of my prayer notebooks from 1982, the year Bronwyn was born. DID YOU EVER NOTICE THAT JESUS PRAYED A LOT. He prayed early in the morning.      Mark 1:35: “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the   house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Jesus sometimes prayed all night      Luke 6:12: “Jesus went out into the hills to pray, and the spent the night praying.” Jesus prayed befor

AND LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION, BUT DELIVER US FROM THE EVIL ONE MATTHEW 6:13 S-1540 What tempts you? The Seven Deadly Sins Perhaps? SLIDE #1: Ice Cream Sundae? Timed--Drugs and Alcohol (gluttony) SLIDE #2: Speeding (pride) SLIDE #3: Watching tv (laziness) SLIDE #4: Offering plate (greed) SLIDE #5: Hooters and Hot guy (lust) SLIDE #6: Two people fighting (anger) SLIDE #7: New car; house (envy) Things I put on screen are pretty innocuous. Some of you have things in mind that

God is longing for an intimate relationship with us: We know we receive from Him—and He longs to receive from us. Jesus is looking for people whose hearts feel what He is feeling. Asking the Right Question: The Parable of the Ten Lepers Luke 17:11-19 S-1553 ·SLIDE #1: Do you know how the Narcissus Flower got its name? Narcissus saw himself reflected in pool of water. Ovid’s version: Echo talked to him; in love with himself: Fell in the pool and drowned. Not just fanciful stor

Hebrews 12:1-3 S-1685 The book of Hebrews was written to some Christians who were suffering for their faith. They had not yet shed blood—but it was getting close. Don’t know who wrote the book. SLIDE #: KJV: The letter of Paul to the Hebrews… written by Timothy to the saints in Rome SLIDE #: Living Bible: “Love Paul” Comes to book of Hebrews, just says, “Good-Bye” Many think it was written by a woman named Priscilla of Aquila and Priscilla fame in the Book of Acts. She and he

Broken relationships are painful. Is there any chance God might change His mind and break up with you? Is there any chance you might do something that would cause God to want to break up with you? Romans 8:31-39 Have you ever received a “Dear John” letter? I have. Dear John letter: Dear John, By the time you read this I’ll be ______. I am sorry for doing this, but ______. I know this might come as a bit of a _____, because I think you are a bit of a _____, and I don’t think w

God makes it clear that we cannot have the glory without the groan. The hardships are worth the wait when we are secure in Christ. The indwelling Holy Spirit is our internal guarantee that all will come out well. THE AGONY AND THE ECSTASY, or, ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN (?) Romans 8:17-30 1710 “Do dogs go to Heaven?” Ricky: “All dogs go to heaven but cats go to Hell.” That is not right. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat Most people either dog lovers or cat lovers: Hands of all you dog lover

Jesus healed in many ways, but in the case of the leper, Jesus reached out and touched him. The very essence of Christianity is to touch the untouchable, love the unlovable and forgive the unforgivable. TOUCHING THE UNTOUCHABLES THE LEPER Mark 1:40-45 S-1700 ●SLIDE: Mark 1:40: A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” ●SLIDE: Mark 1:41: Filled with compassion, Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am