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Marvin,
How are you? The reason I am writing is because I have been asked to fill the pulpit this Sunday morning and give the sermon (I am currently the summer youth intern at a church of Christ near Beaumont, TX). I have decided on a title for my sermon. It is going to be "This Little Light of Mine." I am going to focus on the verses in Matt. Ch. 5 that talk about the salt of the earth and letting our light shine before others.
I have come up with an introduction, 3 main points, and a conclusion.
I would like your comments on my 3 points to see if they fit the title of the sermon. If so, could you point me to some specific verses in the Bible that relate to my 3 points? I am having a tough time. I've only preached a couple sermons in the past (I am 22 years old) and so I am a bit nervous as you can probably tell.
I just want this to be good when I present it on Sunday. If you could help me with some verses it will really help me out. Also, if you have any special illustrations that could go along, I would welcome that too. I just need some help getting started and tying it all together. I appreciate your time and help in serving others and the Lord. May God bless.
In His Service,
Chad Savage
Hi!
Brother Chad, I think this will be a wonderful experience for you. I will answer your question on the post where you list the points. I just have to do something here to appease the host site.
In His Service,
Marvin Howard
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Marvin Howard
Expertise
I consider myself to be a "doctrine specialist" if there is such a thing. I offer scripture to support or refute (as needed) any doctrine practiced within what is commonly termed "Christianity" today. I am willing to try questions on prophecy and history, though they are weak points. I have learned a little, however. Also, as I am disabled, I have time to research many things. For example, I can find a congregation of the church within twenty miles of your ZIP Code if one exists. If traveling, I can locate a congregation for your visit. I am accountable in this ministry to a group of Christians. I will share my answers with them for review. If a question is private, I will redact the names for privacy.
Experience
I became a Christian on April 7, 1969. I have been a substitute, spur-of-the-moment preacher for thirty years. My last pulpit was with the congregation in Braswell, GA. My sermons have always contained at least fifty percent scripture. On occasion, I have preached in seven states, and four foreign nations. This is beside my online ministry. I am now, officially retired.
I hope to never mislead anyone saying I'm a member of one group, when I'm really in another as one here does. By his own admission, he isn't a member of the church, but of the "Christian Church" (sic) denomination. If I can be honest, I don't know why others would want to lie.
Education/Credentials
Having already acquired significant Bible education from self-study, I attended 1.5 years of Bible college through the church at Dyersburg, TN (before my health waned) in an attempt to get paper to say I know what I know.
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