REAL SERMONS

REAL SERMONS are SERMON SERIES that have been used successfully in congregations like yours. Sermon Series give you opportunity to address various aspects of a theme -- and generally are enjoyed by congregations as a break from continually preaching on one of the pericopes. These are real sermons that were preached by real pastors to real congregations -- not sermons written just for publication.

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Sundays in Advent, Christmas

The King is Coming

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. HIS CHARIOT IS HUMILITY -- Rich to poor, poor to rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9

2. HIS KINGLY CROWN IS HOLINESS -- Set apart for God's will. 2 Peter 3:3-4, 8-14

3. HIS SCEPTER IS PITY IN DISTRESS -- Life under a sympathetic King. Luke 19:35-42

4. HIS PALACE IS THE HEARTS OF HIS OWN -- God With Us. John 14:18-21, 23

Sample King is Coming

The Child with Four Names -- Isaiah 9:6-7

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. WONDERFUL COUNSELOR -- Teacher of God's Truth

2. MIGHTY GOD -- The Power behind All that Exists

3. EVERLASTING FATHER -- Our Unchanging Companion

4. PRINCE OF PEACE -- Peace with God, with Ourselves, with Others

Sample Child with Four Names

The Word of Life -- seeing all of life in Jesus

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. THE EXPRESSIVE WORD -- Source and Sustainer of Life. John 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:1-3

2. THE INVITING WORD -- God's Acceptance Assured. Matthew 11:28-30

3. THE RENEWING WORD -- Opening Up New Life to Us. John 5:24, 7:37-39

4. THE SEARCHING WORD -- Calling Us to Fruitful Discipleship. Luke 13:1-9

5. THE VISIBLE WORD -- God in Our Frame of Reference (Christmas Day). John 1:14-18

6. THE ASSURING WORD -- Our Friend and Coworker. John 15:12-16, Matthew 28:18-20

7. THE RULING WORD -- Lord of All / Our Lord. Ephesians 1:17-23

8. THE RULING WORD -- Lord of All / Our Lord (New Year's Eve). Ephesians 1:17-23

Sample Word of Life

The Coming of the Lord -- Luke, chapters one and two

-- by Rev. Silas Krueger, Pastor of Beautiful Savior, Carlsbad, CA

1. REMEMBER, THE LORD IS COMING! -- Luke 1:5-17

2. REALIZE WHAT THE LORD'S COMING MEANS! -- Luke 1:26-33

3. REJOICE THAT THE LORD IS COMING! -- Luke 1:38-56

4. RESPOND TO THE LORD'S COMING! -- Luke 1:57-75

5. IS IT CHRISTMAS YET? (Christmas Day) -- Luke 2:15-20

6. RECONSIDER GOD'S CHRISTMAS GIFT (Sunday after Christmas ) -- Luke 2:22-32

Sample Coming of the Lord

The Way It Was -- First Person Sermon

-- by Rev. Carl Berner, Jr., as Pastor of St. Mark, Anaheim, CA

1. ISAIAH -- the Old Testament's evangelist

2. ZECHARIAH -- speechless at God's promise

3. JOHN THE BAPTIST -- the Voice of repentance and renewal

4. MARY -- the humble handmaiden of the Lord

5. JOSEPH -- the silent saint (Christmas Day)

6. SIMEON -- patience rewarded (Sunday after Christmas)

Sample The Way it Was

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Midweek Advent Devotions

**** Bitterness and Beauty at Bethlehem -- Old Testament prototypes

-- by Rev. Barry Stueve, Pastor of Grace, Longview, WA

1. THE NAME THAT DIDN'T STICK -- Genesis 31:11, 16-18

2. THE BITTERNESS THAT BLOOMED -- Ruth 1:15-22, 4:13-17

3. THE TOWN THAT HELD INFINITY -- Matthew 2:1-6

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Bitterness and Beauty in Bethlehem

**** Christmas -- in a World that Sings Its Own Carols -- world's frantic pursuits

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. HARK, THE HERALD AD-MEN SING -- Materialism -- James 1:16-18

2. EAT, DRINK, BE MERRY, ONE AND ALL -- Hedonism -- Philippians 3:17-21

3. O LITTLE TOWN OF WORN-OUT MEN -- Busyness -- Philippians 4:6-

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Christmas in a World that Sings Its Own Carols

**** The Making of a Disciple -- God Forms Christian Character in Us

-- by Rev. Chip Winter, Pastor of Peace with Christ, Fort Collins, CO

1. MEDITATIO (Study) -- John 8:58

2. ORATIO (Prayer) -- Matthew 6:10

3. TENTATIO (Trial) -- Luke 18:10-14

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of The Making of a Disciple

**** Popular Notions about Christmas -- Half-truths

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. CHRISTMAS IS FOR KIDS -- Matthew 18:3

2. CHRISTMAS IS FOR GIVING -- Titus 3:4-7

3. CHRISTMAS IS FOR GETTING -- 2 Corinthians 8:1-11

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Popular Notions about Christmas

**** Carols for the Newborn King -- Backgrounds and Messages

-- by Rev. Silas Krueger, Pastor of Beautiful Savior, Carlsbad, CA

1. FROM HEAVEN ABOVE TO EARTH I COME! -- Luke 2:10-11

2. HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING! -- Luke 2:13-14

3. COME, YOUR HEARTS AND VOICES RAISING! -- Luke 2:15, 20

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Carols for the Newborn King

**** Psalms for Advent Prayer and Praise -- Jesus as Creator, Redeemer, Sanctifier

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. THE CREATOR'S REPRESENTATIVE -- Psalm 8

2. THE BASIS OF SPIRITUAL HEALTH -- Psalm 32

3. CLEAN HEARTS AND LIVES -- Psalm 51

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Psalms for Advent Prayer and Praise

**** A Seed, A Site, A Scepter -- The Covenant of Grace and Blessing. Genesis 12:1-3

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. A SEED -- Israel / the True Israelite / the Church

2. A SITE -- the Promised Land / Bethlehem / our "Bethlehem"

3. A SCEPTER -- the Tribe of Judah / King David / Christ, our Lord and King

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of A Seed ... A Site ... A Scepter

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Sundays in Lent

Obstacles to Faith -- Sermons on the Series C Holy Gospels

-- by Rev. Ken Frese, Pastor of First, Venice, CA

1. A BUSY LIFESTYLE -- Luke 4:1-13

2. A VIOLENT WORLD -- Luke 13:31-35

3. PAIN AND SUFFERING -- Luke 13:1-9

4. WEALTH AND MONEY -- Luke 15:1-3, 11-32

5. AN 'ANGRY' GOD -- Luke 20:9-19

6. AN 'ABSENT' GOD -- Luke 22:1-23:56

(See companion series Vehicles of Faith for Sundays of Easter)

Sample Obstacles to Faith

Questions God Asks -- Sermons for Sundays in Lent and Easter Day

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. ADAM, WHERE ARE YOU? -- God's Searching Question. Genesis 3:8-9

2. WHERE IS ABEL, YOUR BROTHER? -- An Unavoidable Dimension. Genesis 4:9

3. COULD YOU NOT WATCH WITH ME? -- A Call to Vigilance. Matthew 26:40

4. WOULD YOU BETRAY THE SON OF MAN WITH A KISS? -- Pretense Exposed. Luke 22:47-48

5. IF MEN DO THESE THINGS WHEN THE TREE IS GREEN, WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN IT IS

DRY? -- The Urgency of Renewal. Luke 23:27-31

6. WILL YOU ALSO GO AWAY? -- A Palm Sunday Call to Faithfulness. John 6:66-67

7. WHY DO YOU LOOK FOR THE LIVING AMONG THE DEAD? -- An Easter Call to Resurrection

Rededication. Luke 24:1-4

Sample Questions God Asks

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Midweek Lenten Devotions

**** Deadly Sin / Life-Giving Grace -- Seven Deadly Sins -- Plus One

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Atonement, Seattle, WA

        Sermons based on the Seven Deadly Sins – Plus One. Romans 6:23 supplies the basic text for every sermon, which is then expanded on through the use of many texts that relate to the deadly sin.   Each sermon describes the deadly nature of the sin, our Lord's life-giving confronting and atoning for the sin, and the resultant antidote to the deadly sin along the Way of Christian discipleship.

1. PRIDE (Ash Wednesday);

2. ENVY

3. GLUTTONY

4. SLOTHFULNESS

5. AVARICE

6. IMPURITY

7. ANGER (Maundy Thursday) . . . .and . . . .

8. INDIFFERENCE (Good Friday).

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both:   Sample of Deadly Sin / Life-Giving Grace

**** Following Jesus . . .

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. . . . ON THE WAY OF SACRIFICE -- Matthew 26:36-39, Matthew 16:24

2. . . . ON THE WAY OF ASSURANCE -- Mark 1:14-15, Luke 23:33-34, 46 and 11:9-10, 13

3. . . . ON THE WAY OF EMPOWERMENT -- Luke 4:16, John 11:41-44, Colossians 2:6, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

4. . . . ON THE WAY OF PERSEVERANCE -- Luke 9:51, Matthew 27:11-14, 1 Corinthians 9:25

5. . . . ON THE WAY OF FREEDOM -- John 6:38 and 8:31-32

6. . . . ON THE WAY OF JOY -- Hebrews 10:5, 7, 1 Peter 1:8-9, John 15:9-12

7. . . . ON THE WAY OF REMEMBRANCE (Maundy Thursday) -- Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

8. . . . ON THE WAY OF FULFILLMENT (Good Friday) -- Matthew 20:28, John 19:30, Mark 8:35

9. . . . ON THE WAY OF VICTORY (Easter) -- Matthew 28:1, 5-10, Ephesians 1:17-19

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Following Jesus

**** Thoughts at the Cross -- Familiar Images in the Story of the Cross

-- by Rev. Chip Winter, Pastor of Peace with Christ, Fort Collins, CO, and Rev. Ken Behnken

1. A LENTEN WHIP -- 1 Corinthians 20:21

2.   MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD -- John 18:10-11, Luke 22:47-53

3. A ROOSTER'S CALL -- Mark 14:66-72

4. I N R I -- John 19:19-20

5. A LITTLE GAMBLING -- John 19:23-24

6. AN UNEXPECTED TESTIMONY -- Mark 15:33-39

7. DECISIVE SPEAR THRUSTS (Maundy Thursday) -- John 19:33-34, Psalm 46:9

8. THE LAMB OF CROSS AND CROWN (Good Friday) -- John 1:29-34

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both:   Sample of Thoughts at the Cross

**** Wounds that Heal Us . . .

-- by Dr. Roy Schoppa, as Pastor of Faith, Riverside, CA

1. . . . BY FILLING OUR NEED OF LIFE WITH GOD -- Matthew 3:36, 11:28-30

2. . . . BY LEADING US TO ACCEPT WHAT WE CANNOT CHANGE -- John 20:25

3. . . . BY STRENGTHENING US TO ACT RESPONSIBLY -- 2 Timothy 1:7

4. . . . BY FREEING US FROM SELF-PITY -- Romans 8:28-30

5. . . . BY SOOTHING OUR EMOTIONAL WOUNDS -- Ephesians 4:26

6. . . . BY GIVING US A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE -- Ephesians 2:8-10

7. . . . BY PROVIDING A CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (Maundy Thursday) -- 1 Corinthians 12:12, 27

8. . . . BY EMPOWERING US TO TURN TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH -- Luke 23:46

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Wounds that Heal Us

So What Do You Do . . . First Person Testimonies

-- by Dr. Roy Schoppa, Pastor of Faith, Riverside, CA. They include option of dialogues as introductions and conclusions.

1. . . . WHEN YOU'RE BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE? (Peter) -- Matthew 26:69-75

2. . . . WHEN YOU WANT THINGS TO GO YOUR WAY? (Judas) -- Matthew 26:14-16, 27:1-5

3. . . . WHEN THEY'RE PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON? (Pilate) -- Matthew 27:24

4. . . . WHEN YOU KNOW YOU'RE GUILTY AS CHARGED? (Barabbas) -- Matthew 27:15-18, 20

5. . . . WHEN ASKED TO CARRY HIS CROSS? (Simon of Cyrene) -- Mark 15:21

6. . . . WHEN YOU'RE ASKED TO BE AN ANGEL? (Angel at Tomb) -- Mark 17:1-7, 15-16

Sample So What Do You Do

**** Watchwords for Lent

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. WEEP! -- The Watchword of Repentance -- Luke 22:54-62

2. WORSHIP! -- The Watchword of Response -- John 6:66-69

3. WALK! -- The Watchword of Discipleship -- Galatians 5:13-25

4. WORK! -- The Watchword of Commitment -- 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

5. WITNESS! -- The Watchword of Lifestyle -- Acts 1:8, Matthew 5:13-16

6. WATCH! -- The Watchword of Vigilance -- Matthew 26:41

7. WASH! -- The Watchword of Christian Love -- 1 Corinthians 6:11, John 13:14

8. WONDER! -- The Watchword of Life under Grace -- Romans 5:6-11

9. WIN! -- The Watchword of Easter Victory -- 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of Watchwords for Lent

**** God's Prescriptions for Life

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. CONFESSION -- Stating the Whole Truth -- 1 John 1:8-9

2. REPENTANCE -- A Continuing Turn-around -- 1 John 3:4-6

3. FAITH -- The Hand that Receives the Gift -- 1 John 2:1-2

4. HOPE -- The Spark that Brightens the Future -- 1 John 3:2-3

5. LOVE -- The Imitation of Christ -- 1 John 4:7-12

6. SUFFERING -- Redirection through Discipline -- 1 John 2:15-17

7. FELLOWSHIP (Maundy Thursday) -- The Gift of Self-giving -- 1 John 1:1-7

8. CONFIDENCE (Good Friday) -- Meeting Life as God's Child -- 1 John 2:28-3:1

9. MISSION (Easter) -- A Needed New Sense of Purpose -- John 20:19-22

**** Complete Services and Sermons.

See Samples of Both: Sample of God's Prescription for Life

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Sundays of Easter

Vehicles of Faith -- Series C Holy Gospels

-- by Rev. Ken Frese, Pastor of First, Venice, CA

1. DOUBT -- John 20:19-31

2. EVERYDAY LIFE -- John 21:1-14

3. JESUS -- John 10:22-30

4. THE NEW COMMANDMENT -- John 13:31-35

5. GOD'S FAITHFULNESS -- John 14:23-29

6. THE CHURCH -- John 17:20-26

(See the Companion Series, Obstacles to Faith, for Sundays in Lent)

Sample Vehicles of Faith

Dear Christian . . . Sermons on the Letters of our Lord in Revelation for Easter 2 - Holy Trinity

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Peace, Mill Valley, CA

1. . . . VISUALIZE THE LETTER WRITER! -- Revelation 1:12-20

2. . . . REGAIN THE LOVE YOU LOST! -- Revelation 2:1-7

3. . . . TEST THE SPIRITS! -- Revelation 2:18-29

4. . . . WAKE UP AND LIVE! -- Revelation 3:1-6

5. . . . WATCH YOUR LIFESTYLE! -- Revelation 2:12-17

6. . . . BE FAITHFUL EVEN TO THE POINT OF DEATH! -- Revelation 2:8-11

7. . . . BE ON FIRE FOR ME! (Day of Pentecost) -- Revelation 3:14-22

8. . . . SEIZE THE MOMENT! (Holy Trinity) -- Revelation 3:7-13

Sample Dear Christian

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Topical Sermons

The Good Shepherd -- Sermons on The Shepherd Psalm

by Rev. Ken Behnken -- featuring input by Fernando D'Alfonso, a Basque shepherd, and Rev. Max Lucado' book Safe in the Shepherd's Care

1. THE SHEPHERD -- Psalm 23:1

2. THE SHEPHERD'S CARE -- Psalm 23:1-3

3. THE SHEPHERD'S GUIDANCE -- Psalm 23:3

4. THE SHEPHERD'S PROTECTION -- Psalm 23:4

5. THE SHEPHERD'S BLESSING -- Psalm 23:5

6. THE SHEPHERD'S FOLD -- Psalm 23:6

Sample The Good Shepherd

Lord, Teach Us to Pray -- Sermons on The Lord's Prayer

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. SAY 'OUR FATHER' -- Luke 11:1-4 (Introduction)

2. PRAY WITH DEEP RESPECT -- Exodus 3:1-6

3. PRAY WITH A SURRENDERED SPIRIT -- Colossians 1:12-13

4. PRAY TRUSTING GOD'S WILL -- John 5:30

5. PRAY IN DAILY DEPENDENCE -- 1 Corinthians 4:7

6. PRAY WITH A FORGIVING HEART -- Colossians 3:13-15

7. PRAY WITH DECISIVENESS -- Luke 11:23

8. PRAY WITH DETERMINATION -- Revelation 2:10

9. PRAY WITH CONFIDENCE -- Matthew 21:22 (Doxology)

Sample Teach Us to Pray

When Christ Lives with Your Family -- Sermons on Marriage and Family Life

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. NO LONGER TWO, BUT ONE -- Genesis 2:18-24

2. . . . LET MAN NOT SEPARATE -- Matthew 19:1-9

3. A GIFT FROM THE LORD -- Psalm 127:3

4. THE HEART OF THE HOME -- Proverbs 31:10-12, 28-30

5. THE HEAD OF THE HOME -- Ephesians 5:23, 25, 6:4

6. HONOR YOUR FATHER AND MOTHER -- Ephesians 6:1-3

7. A DEATH IN THE FAMILY -- John 11:25-27

Sample When Christ Lives with Your Family

Ten Words for a Happy Christian Life -- Sermons on Ten Commandments

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. NO GOD? DON'T BE FOOLISH! -- Psalm 14:1 (Introduction)

2. LET GOD BE GOD! LET JESUS BE LORD! -- John 5:22-24

3. THE NAME ABOVE EVERY NAME -- Philippians 2:9-11

4. THE DAY THE LORD MADE -- 1 Corinthians 15:3-5

5. GOD'S REPRESENTATIVES -- Hebrews 13:17

6. THE SANCTITY OF LIFE -- Genesis 2:7

7. GOD'S WILL AND PURPOSE IN SEX -- 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

8. HONEST AND BEYOND -- Philippians 2:4

9. TONGUES THAT BLESS -- James 3:9-10

10. CHRISTIAN CONTENTMENT -- 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Sample Ten Words for a Happy Christian Life

Credo ... Sermons on The Apostles Creed

-- by Dr. Loren Kramer, as Pastor of Good Shepherd, Goleta, CA

1. 'I BELIEVE' -- DOES IT MAKE A DIFFERENCE? -- Psalm 14

2. OUR GREAT GOD AND FATHER -- Psalm 139:1-18

3. JESUS IS LORD! -- Hebrews 1:1-6

4. THE WORD BECAME FLESH -- Matthew 1:18-25

5. RESPONSIBILITY / RESPONSE-ABILITY --Acts 3:11-26

6. THE KEYSTONE OF FAITH -- 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

7. LOOK UP AND LIVE! -- 2 Peter 3:3-14

8. POWER FOR FAITH AND LIFE -- John 14:15-18, 25-26, 15:26-27, 16:7-11

9. SINNERS / SAINTS -- Ephesians 2:17-22

10. FORGIVEN / FORGIVING -- Matthew 18:21-35

11. THE LAST WORD: LIFE! -- 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Sample Credo

Holy Hyperboles

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. CHEERING STONES -- Luke 19:37-40

2. NUMBERED HAIRS -- Matthew 10:30

3. UNLIMITED FORGIVENESS -- Matthew 18:21-22

4. DRASTIC SURGERY -- Matthew 18:8-9

5. MINUTE ACCOUNTING -- Matthew 12:36-37

6. MIGHTY FAITH -- Matthew 17:20

7. GNATS AND CAMELS -- Matthew 23:24

8. SELECTIVE VISION -- Matthew 7:31

9. HINDERING RICHES -- Matthew 19:2

Sample Holy Hyperboles

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Expository Sermons

Expository preaching works through a Bible book and helps people make that book part of 'their own Bible'. Providing a highlighted text and a simple outline helps your listeners study with you – and encourages 'homework' reading of the book being studied. All are by Rev. Ken Behnken as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA.

The Church -- We're in This Together (Ephesians)

1. GOD'S PLAN -- YOUR PLACE IN IT -- 1:1-14

2. A PASTOR'S PRAYER FOR HIS PEOPLE -- 1:15-23

3. REGENERATIVE POWER FOR A NEW YOU -- 2:1-10

4. HOMOGENIZED IN CHRIST -- 2:11-22

5. THE MYSTERY AND THE MEANING OF FAITH -- 3:1-21

6. THE CHURCH -- WE'RE IN THIS TOGETHER -- 4:1-16

7. PUT OFF AND PUT ON -- 4:17-32

8. LIVING AS CHILDREN OF LIGHT -- 5:1-20

9. RELATIONSHIPS UNDER CHRIST'S INFLUENCE -- 5:20-6:10

10. STRONG IN THE LORD -- 6:10-24

Sample The Church

Rejoice in the Lord (Philippians)

1. PARTNERSHIP IN THE LORD -- 1:1-14

2. TO LIVE IS CHRIST -- 1 12-30

3. BEING LIKE JESUS -- 2:1-13

4. SHINE LIKE STARS -- 2:14-30

5. A SOLID BASIS FOR CONFIDENCE -- 3:1-11

6. PRESSING TOWARD THE FUTURE -- 3:12-4:1

7. REJOICE IN THE LORD! -- 4:2-9

8. THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT -- 4:10-23

Sample Rejoice in the Lord

Living Stones (First Peter)

1. FILLING THE EMPTY SPOT -- 1:1-13

2. THEREFORE . . . -- 1:13-2:3

3. LIVING STONES -- 2:4-10

4. A COMPELLING WITNESS -- 2:11-25

5. IT'S WHAT'S INSIDE THAT COUNTS -- 3:1-22

6. LIVING FOR GOD'S WILL -- 4:1-11

7. WILLING HUMILITY -- 4:12-5:14

Sample Living Stones

The Gospel of the Holy Spirit (Major themes in Acts)

1. GONE AWAY -- TO BE WITH US ALWAYS -- 1:8-11

2. POWER FOR PROCLAMATION -- 2:1-4, 6, 22-24, 32, 37-39, 41

3. FIND A NEED AND FILL IT -- 3:1-10; 4:32-35

4. NO HYPOCRITES ALLOWED! -- 5:1-11

5. FAITHFUL TO OUR CALLING -- NO MATTER WHAT -- 5:27-33, 40-42

6. EACH ONE REACH ONE -- 6:1-6, 8-12; 7:51 - 8:1

7. WHEREVER YOU GO -- 8:1-4

8. GOD'S KEY PEOPLE -- 9:1-22; 1 Corinthians 15:8-10

9. GOD'S ALL-INCLUSIVE LOVE -- 10:9-22, 25-29, 34-38

10. A MISSION-MINDED CONGREGATION -- 13:1-5

11. GUIDED BY THE SPIRIT -- 16:6-10

12. CLEANING OUT THE CORNERS -- 19:11-20

13. GOD CARES FOR HIS WORKERS -- 28:1-10, 13-16, 30-31

Sample The Gospel of the Holy Spirit

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Funeral Sermons / Graveside Services

Funeral services bring their own opportunities and challenges to every pastor. These sermons and services were prepared with an eye to those opportunities and challenges and used by Rev. Ken Behnken in various circumstances during his ministry.

SOME GENERAL THOUGHTS FROM THE AUTHOR

1. A SAMPLE OBITUARY -- the life, personality, faith, discipleship, of the deceased.

2. NOW THE GOOD NEWS -- A Male Pillar of the Church -- John 3:16

3. SAVED BY GRACE -- FOR GOOD WORKS -- A Female Pillar of the Church -- Ephesians 2:8-10

4. A SERVANT OF THE SERVANT -- A Retired Pastor -- 2 Corinthians 4:5

5. CONFIDENCE REWARDED -- A Man with Strong Conviction & Opinions -- 2 Timothy 1:12, 9-10

6. THE VOICE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD -- A Willing Christian Worker -- John 10:27

7. INSTRUCTION FOR LIVING AND DYING -- Sudden Death of a Wife and Mother -- Eph. 5:15-17

8. ASLEEP IN JESUS -- Young Girl, Dead from Encephalitis -- Luke 8:40-42, 49-56

9. GOD'S LOVE, EVER PRESENT -- Active Member Who Died Suddenly -- Romans 8:38-39

10. MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS -- Active Member after Long Illness -- Psalm 31:14-16

11. OUR FAITHFUL GOD -- Nominal Member Served in Final Illness -- 2 Timothy 2:11-13

12. WE NEED EACH OTHER -- A Death by Suicide -- Psalm 68:6

13. GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR FAMILY OF A NON-MEMBER

14. GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR FAMILY AT DEATH OF A BAPTIZED NEWBORN

15. GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOR FAMILY OF A STILLBORN BABY

16. COMMITTAL OF CREMATED REMAINS BY FAMILY IN A PRIVATE DEVOTION

Sample Funeral Sermon

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Sermons for Holy Days and Other Occasions

-- by Rev. Ken Behnken, as Pastor of Faith, Capistrano Beach, CA

1. MERRY MYSTERIUM TREMENDUM -- Christmas Eve -- 1 Corinthians 4:1; 1 Timothy 3:16

2. DIC CUR HIC -- Christmas Day -- John 18:37

3. SUPERSTAR -- The Epiphany of our Lord -- Matthew 2:9-10

4. LEARNING HUMILITY FROM OUR HUMBLE KING -- Palm Sunday -- John 13:3-5

5. THE LAST WORD -- Easter Day -- Hebrews 1:1-3

6. COME AND SEE -- GO AND TELL -- Easter Day -- Mark 16:6-7

7. FOUR PICTURES IN A PARABLE -- Good Shepherd Sunday -- Selections from John 10

8. THEOLOGY'S HANDMAIDEN -- Celebration of Music / Easter 5 -- Psalm 92:1-5, Colossians 3:16

9. A LIFE FOCUSED ON CHRIST -- Ascension Day or Easter 7 -- Colossians 3:1-14

10. STAY UNDER THE TAP -- The Day of Pentecost -- John 7:37-38

11 THE SINE QUA NON -- The Holy Trinity -- John 3:16-18

12. THE FREEDOM RUN -- Reformation -- John 8:31-36

13. MIRACLES IN EVERYDAY LIFE -- All Saints -- Mark 7:31-37

14. THE GRACE OF RECEIVING -- Thanksgiving Day -- 1 Corinthians 4:7

15. RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES -- Christian Education Sunday -- 2 Timothy 3:14-17

16. LIFESTYLE EVANGELISM -- Christian Outreach Sunday -- Matthew 5:13-20

17. IT'S ALL IN HOW YOU LOOK AT IT -- Stewardship -- Luke 2:16-19, John 21:20-22, 1 John 4:10,15-16,19, 21

18. THE WORLD ON A STRING -- Earth Day -- Selected texts from Genesis, Psalms, Romans, Revelation

19. A FORMULA FOR BEING THE CHURCH -- Initial Sermon -- 2 Corinthians 4:5-7

20. GOD'S CONTINUING BENEDICTION -- Farewell Sermon -- 2 Corinthians 13:14

21. THE FOCUS OF CHRISTIAN CELEBRATION -- Church Anniversary -- Luke 4:16-21

22. NO COMMA, PLEASE -- Installation of a Pastor -- Ephesians 4:11-16

Sample Holy Days Sermon

Children's Sermons

52 messages by Rev. Ken Behnken. They are not based on the Lessons for the Day, but do underscore the emphases of the seasons and holy days. They employ visuals or stories to which children will relate, are crafted in terms children understand, but do not "talk down" to them.

Included are messages for Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, nine Lessons on Fruits of the Spirit, eleven Lessons on The Ten Commandments, and six Lessons on Christian Prayer.

Sample Children's Sermon

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