Jesus Speaks Truth–PowerPoint

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Jan 15, 2012 in PowerPoints, Sermons | 0 comments

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."  (John 8.31-32;ESV)

Jesus came to set us free. Are we living in freedom or are we hiding our freedom behind the walls of a church building?

To download the PowerPoint, the outline PDF and the outline Word  document, you may do so below. Right-click on the link and choose “Save As…” then save the documents to your hard drive.

• PowerPoint – Jesus Speaks Truth (31 Days with Jesus)
• PDF Outline – Jesus Speaks Truth (31 Days with Jesus)
• Word Outline – Jesus Speaks Truth (31 Days with Jesus)

Just some thoughts,

Free QuoteBook

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Nov 3, 2011 in Quotes | 0 comments

If you have followed me on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or through this website, you know I am a quote junkie. After compiling lists of quotes and posting them to the various forms of social media, I decided to arrange a small eBook to give to others.

You can download the small eBook of “Some of My Favorite Quotes” below. These quotes are from people who are living and dead. Each quote provides you with a powerful idea on which to build.

You may open the eBook by clicking the image below and it will open to your computer as a PDF file. If you would like to download and open the eBook later, right click the image below and go to “Save As…”

Just some thoughts,

July 4th and Christian Freedom

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Jul 4, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

The freedom Christ provides will be discussed today in the majority of pulpits across the nation. Without the freedom in Christ, not one of us is truly free. Sin is a trap that ensnares us for a lifetime of physical punishment bearing the wrath of eternal consequences, but the blood of the Lamb of God (John 1.29) is that which gives us the opportunity to achieve freedom. The opportunity is ever present, but each individual mush clothed himself/herself with the Savior (Galatians 3.27).

Today the question for Christians may not be “do we have freedom” but a greater question of “what do we do with our freedom?” Each person can recognize freedom, but the actions one takes as a result of freedom truly makes the freedom appreciated. Without actions as a result of freedom, we are still spinning our wheels searching for the answer that only resides in God’s words to mankind, “You will know the truth and the truth will make you free” (John 8.32). The truth of the Savior is the truth of the Father. The Son seeking to glorify the Father while on earth (and be glorified Himself) pray the powerful words of John 17. In the text of that beautiful prayer Jesus said, “Sanctify them in truth; your word is truth” (John 17.17)

The Savior asked His Father (God) to sanctify them or set them apart by the truth. As a result of truth, freedom is found in the words of truth, the words of God. As a Christian, you have found freedom and truth, but what are you doing with that freedom and truth today? Are you sharing the message of breaking free from the bondage of sin to glorify your Father? Are you sharing the message with those still ensnared by sins dreadful hold?

While we recognize freedom, let us take action on that freedom and share it with the world!

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” (1 Peter 2.16; ESV) 

Just some thoughts,

Chris

Starter Sermon Outlines

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Feb 5, 2010 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Each week, preachers face a daunting task of speaking to people of every age and every background seeking to assist each one of them in following Jesus better during the current week than they had the previous week. Upon the responsibility, tack on the other factors of visiting, outreach, hospital visits, church errands and the like and the week for a preacher might draw to a close faster than he wishes.

Below are some “starter outlines” to assist you in developing lessons and classes. Some will be able to take these outlines and preach them as they are, but I ask you to develop these outlines yourself. The greatest number of visits hits my sermon outline and PowerPoint page on Friday and Saturday. This concerns me because I do not want to enable people instead of seeing them grow as individuals.

Anyway, here you go…

Outline #1 – Attitude Determines Altitude

• Why is Attitude Important?
  • Attitudes are always forming
  • Attitudes are formed when we are young
  • Attitude problems are the result of heart problems
• What must My Attitude be?
  • Not as the rich young ruler.
  • The Attitude of Christ
  • We need an attitude of “Yes! We can!”
• How is your attitude?
  • Is it Christ-like?
  • Since attitude problems are heart problems, where is your heart?
  • Have you learned to be content?

Outline #2 – Do Not Mumble or Grumble

• The Dangerous Attitude of Complaining
  • How can we be blameless and shining as lights in the world, if we complain?
  • Complainers bring others down.
• The Dangerous Attitude of Disputing
  • Some people try to dispute, stir up anger and arguments
  • “All that is needed to make a mountain out of a molehill is a little dirt.”
• Our Attitudes and Words
  • Words affect people?
  • Replace complaining and disputing with good things (i.e. – thankfulness, faith, kindness, etc)
  • What will your words do today

Outline #3 – Taking it all in and letting none of it out

• The Most Followed command?
  • Matthew 8:4 – “See that you tell no one…”
  • Why did Jesus say that phrase?
  • Do many people follow it today?
• Why do many follow those words today?
  • Fear
  • Specifically, fear of rejection
  • Some are afraid they will be wrong
• What is the solution?
  • We need to get off our “buts.” (ex. – I really know I should but…)
  • Isaiah 6:8 – “Here am I, send me”

Outline #4 – Simply Trusting God

• Simply trusting God means you are like Joseph
  • Remember Joseph’s words to his brothers? (Genesis 45:5)
  • Joseph kept confidence by relying on God’s providence
• Simply trusting in God means you are like Daniel
  • Daniel was a man of principles
    • He refused the kings food.
    • He refused not to pray.
  • God admires principles. (Psalm 15:1-5)

Outline #5 – Christian Repentance

• Why would a Christian need to repent?
  • Sin
  • Isaiah 1:18
• Christians can stray away
  • Demas (2 Timothy 4:10)
  • Simon the Sorcerer (Acts 8:13; 18-23)
• What is your reaction to sin?
  • Do you deny it?
  • Do you try to cover it up?
  • Do you justify it?
  • Do you take responsibility?
• You must live a life of action
  • “Faith without works is dead.”
  • You are salt and light
• Christian’s Change
  • They change as they grow
  • Psalm 51

Outline #6 – “Lord I believe. Help my unbelief.” (Mark 9:34)

• The situation: the disciples were not able to cast out a spirit of a boy, so the Father appealed to Jesus.
• “Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief.”
  • Note the verse is not a contradiction.
  • It may be better rendered, “Lord, I believe. Help my unfaithfulness.”
• Do you believe but lack faith?
  • Are you in need of an increase of faith?
  • The father had belief, but he needed more faith.
• How can you increase your faith?
  • Romans 10:17
  • Start now. (Matthew 4:18-20)
  • Attend uplifting events. (Hebrews 10:24-25)
  • Find contentment and joy in God. (Philippians 4)
  • When in doubt, pray. (1 Thessalonians 5:17)

Just some helps and thoughts for the day,

Chris

Sunday’s Lessons

Posted by Chris Gallagher on Dec 14, 2009 in Uncategorized | 0 comments

Below is a copy of the PowerPoint for Sunday morning’s lesson. Yesterday, I concluded the series, “Five Views of the Cross.” I based this series on the different views of the cross; through the eyes of Mary, John, Pilate, the Crowd and finally, the Father. Each view holds a different perspective, and each holds an eternal truth. Take a moment and give the lesson a look.

Below is the PowerPoint from the afternoon Bible class I am teaching on Paul’s letter to the Colossians church. Yesterday, we looked at Colossians 2.6 – 3.17 and discussed what it means to be a Christian. Take a moment and let me know what you think.

Just some thoughts,

Chris