Archive for August, 2010

August 29th, 2010

Dinner with Jesus

by Pastor Bob

Sermon outline for the message preached Sunday, August 29 at the Marbury Church of God

Luke 14:1, 7-14

At Dinner with Jesus

Watching him closely

(v. 1-6)

What does Jesus notice?

(Luke 14:7)

Some friendly advice

(Luke 14:8-10; see also Proverbs 27:2)

The Principle

(Luke 14:11)

Advice for the host

(Luke 14:12-14)

How would our church, our homes, our holidays be different?

August 27th, 2010

Join Us Sunday Evening

by Pastor Bob

Come spend some quality time with us on Sunday evening.

On Sunday, August 29 at 6:00 p.m. we’ll be hosting members from several churches for a 5th Sunday celebration with a cross-section of music, testimony and a message from the heart of Temple Hills pastor Victor Coleman. All are welcome!

Of course, if Sunday morning is more to your liking, we’re here at 10:00 am (9:00 for Sunday School) every Sunday including this one.  This week we’ll look at the advice Jesus gave on how to behave at a dinner party (and the best way to host one).  Would love to see you early and late!

August 22nd, 2010

The Real Sabbath

by Pastor Bob

Sermon outline for Sunday, August 22, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God

Luke 13:10-17
God’s Rest

The Sabbath: A Review
(Genesis 2:2-3; Exodus 20:8-11; Deuteronomy 5:12-15)

Jesus Heals!
(Luke 13:12-13)

An Indignant Response
(Luke 13:14)

Jesus, Lord of the Sabbath
(Hebrews 4:1-11)

A prophet explains: Rest in God! A delight
(Isaiah 58)

August 15th, 2010

Faith Journey, Part 2

by Pastor Bob

Sermon Outline for Sunday morning, August 15 at the Marbury Church of God


The Faith Journey, Part 2

Hebrews 11:29-40, Hebrews 12:1-2

Faith’s Victories

(Hebrews 11:29-34)

Victory in Adversity

(Hebrews 11:35-39)

Our Part

(Hebrews 11:40, Hebrews 12:1)

Looking to Jesus!

(Hebrews 12:2)


August 9th, 2010

Looking unto Jesus

by Pastor Bob

More from Hebrews 11, the “Faith Hall of Fame,” coming next Sunday, August 15th at the Marbury Church of God.

Sneak preview: It’s not about prosperity, and it’s not about suffering (though both are part of the story); it’s about accomplishing God’s purpose for the benefit of the world.

August 8th, 2010

The Faith Journey

by Pastor Bob

Sermon notes for Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God

The Faith Journey

Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16

Faith is Substance and Evidence!

(Hebrews 11:1, KJV)

Abraham’s Faith

didn’t settle for what he could see

He considered him faithful who had promised!

Looking for a better country


August 1st, 2010

Aim High!

by Pastor Bob

Sermon notes for Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the Marbury Church of God.


Aim high!

The Higher Things:   Colossians 3:1-17

Raised With Christ (Colossians 3:1-4)

(See Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 6:4-11)

Live Above Your Circumstances (Colossians 3:5-9)

Put to death what leads to death == Put off the old clothes (v. 5, 8, 9: “the old self with its deeds”)

Wear Christ! (Colossians 3:10-15)

Don’t just negate the negatives!

(Nine adornments to wear)

1.  Compassion (tenderhearted mercy)

2.  Kindness

3.  Humility

4.  Meekness (gentleness)

5.  Patience

6.  Forgiveness (==bear with one another; make allowance for each other’s faults)

7.  Love (above all:  this is your overcoat!)

8.  Peace [make it the rule, not the exception:  after all it comes from Christ].

9.  Be Thankful!

Live the Word of Christ! (Colossians 3:13-17) — Let it dwell in you richly!

Teach, sing, work: compare James 1:22  ”Whatever you do or say”

August 1st, 2010

Verse of the month — August 2010

by Pastor Bob

The Law

Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

Romans 13:10