| Title: Click on the title below to go to blog | Brief description of each blog |
| Off-The-Church-Walls | Humor blog |
| Real Life Quotes | Growing Quote collection. |
| Real Life Enrichment | Practical information for everyday life. |
| Parable | Inspiring devotional illustrations |
| Preacher Points | Place for sermon outlines and resources |
| Kevin Rayner's Ministry to God @ The Edmond Church of Christ | Many current resources currently being used at the Edmond Church of Christ |
| Edmond Oklahoma SAM's | Information for helping Seniors |
| Rayner Resources | Hub for my information online |
| Magnify Jesus | A look at the Christ's life and teachings |
| Christ's Church | Reflecting on the followers of Christ |
| Real Life Conversion | How lives are changed by Christ |
| Oaks of Righteousness | Where to focus on becoming more fully devoted followers of Christ |
| "Overtime Church" | More challenging thoughts for the disciple that is most serious about Jesus. Theology for the night owl, weekend worker, or Bible student who wants to learn more. |
| Kevin's Komment | Online commentary and resources to better understand scripture. |
| Real Life Servant Maker | For the Christian growing with a Christ-like servant attitude toward others. |
| Becoming Great Neighbors | Encouragement to love and serve your neighbor |
| Edmond Church of ChristHospitality | Helping each Christian become more hospitable. |
Friday, October 23, 2015
Links to my other blogs
I continue to work on and add to each one of these to keep them active and
up to date. Constantly adding my old material and adding fresh content.
Monday, September 07, 2015
Sermons I Wish I Had Heard When I Was 16
The Value of Now
by Jim Baird
Sex, Love and Marriage
by Jim Baird
Mothers
by Jeremie Beller
Money And Stuff
by Jim Baird
Jesus
by Jim Baird
Guilt And Grace
by Jim Baird
God And Science
by Jim Baird
Friendship and Popularity
by Jim Baird
by Jim Baird
Sex, Love and Marriage
by Jim Baird
Mothers
by Jeremie Beller
Money And Stuff
by Jim Baird
Jesus
by Jim Baird
Guilt And Grace
by Jim Baird
God And Science
by Jim Baird
Friendship and Popularity
by Jim Baird
Sunday, September 06, 2015
Hard Questions
How Could a Loving God Command?
by Jim Baird
Is The Bible Reliable?
Jeremie Beller
Why Is There a Hell?
by Jim Baird
Why Would God Allow Slavery?
Jeremie Beller
Does The Bible Really Condemn Homosexuality?
by Jim Baird
Did Jesus Really Have to Die on a Cross?
by Jeremie Beller
by Jim Baird
Is The Bible Reliable?
Jeremie Beller
Why Is There a Hell?
by Jim Baird
Why Would God Allow Slavery?
Jeremie Beller
Does The Bible Really Condemn Homosexuality?
by Jim Baird
Did Jesus Really Have to Die on a Cross?
by Jeremie Beller
Saturday, September 05, 2015
Friday, September 04, 2015
Saturday, August 29, 2015
Learn the Formula to a Funny Story for Your Next Presentation
How to share a funny story in a presentation.
Unless you're a natural comedian, it's hard to come up with our own comedic material. This three step formula helps anyone come up with an easily scripted joke.
Inc interviewed David Nihill and asked him how inexperienced presenters can add humor to a speech. He says it's easy to find a personal story that related to the topic you're presenting and using it to connect to the audience. Once you find that story, you'll need to:
If you've watched Seinfeld, you'll see that they often follow this formula in some way. You may not get your own TV show by following this, but you'll be able to use humor to get the audience to chuckle a few times and stay engaged.
For more on this, go to
How to Be Truly Funny in Your Next Presentation | Inc.com
For humor, go to my blog at
http://off-the-church-walls.blogspot.com/
Unless you're a natural comedian, it's hard to come up with our own comedic material. This three step formula helps anyone come up with an easily scripted joke.
Inc interviewed David Nihill and asked him how inexperienced presenters can add humor to a speech. He says it's easy to find a personal story that related to the topic you're presenting and using it to connect to the audience. Once you find that story, you'll need to:
- Set up the story in a relatable way. "You ideally want everyone in the room to be like, 'yeah, that happened to me,'" Nihill said.
- Get specific and make it about it you. Start telling them about your own crazy experience.
- Deliver the unexpected. At this point, the audience assumes that they know where you're going with this. But you're most likely to get a laugh if you can surprise them.
If you've watched Seinfeld, you'll see that they often follow this formula in some way. You may not get your own TV show by following this, but you'll be able to use humor to get the audience to chuckle a few times and stay engaged.
For more on this, go to
How to Be Truly Funny in Your Next Presentation | Inc.com
For humor, go to my blog at
http://off-the-church-walls.blogspot.com/
The Five-to-Fold Decision-Making Model
I recently came across a decision-making model. Check it out and tell me what you think.
For the details, go over to http://leadershipfreak.wordpress.com/2014/10/04/the-five-to-fold-decision-making-model/
Great Leaders and Great Questions
Parting Ways and Multiplying Effectiveness - Acts 15:36-41
Seven Skills for Pastoral Leadership. That We Learn from Solomon, the Leader
How to Start Your Own Podcast for Sermons
Step One: Narrow Your Topic and Find Your Niche
Step Two: Download, Install, and Set Up Audacity
Step Three: Record and Edit Your Podcast In Audacity
Step Four: Tag and Export Your MP3 File In Audacity
Step Five: Pick a Strong Name and Create a Cover Art Image
Step Six: Find a Place to Host Your Podcast
Step Seven: Get Your Podcast on iTunes
For details, head over to LifeHacker.
Friday, August 28, 2015
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 1) –
David Young
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 2) –
David Young
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 3) –
David Young
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 4) –
David Young
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 5) –
David Young
Made Whole Together: God’s Good Gifts of Sex and Gender (Part 6) –
David Young
Thursday, August 27, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
As A Follower of Christ, What Does God Want From Me?
Summer 2012
My Devotion
My Attitude
Humility Must Rule
To Overcome Sin
Jimmy Allen - Danger in Delay
https://youtu.be/1OIo8ZCLnJQ
When AI Summarized My Sermon
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Saturday, August 22, 2015
Insights Serminar
Insights Seminar at MacArthur Park Church of Christ
| PLAY | Insights Seminar (Dr Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| A Passionate Journey | ||
| PLAY | Insight Seminar (Dr. Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| Journey To Greatness | ||
| PLAY | Insights Seminar (Dr. Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| Journey To Proclaim The King | ||
| PLAY | Insights Seminar (Dr. Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| Journey To See The King | ||
| PLAY | Insights Seminar (Dr. Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| Journey To Righteousness | ||
| PLAY | Insights Seminar (Dr. Jim Baird) | January 29, 2012 |
| A Journey to Peace |
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Churches in the Shape of Scripture
Churches in the Shape of Scripture
Series by Robert Prater
Spring of 2015
Part 1
We in churches of Christ are a very unique group of people. Our beliefs and practices seem very strange to some. This sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series entitled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” It is our hope that these lessons will help us have a renewed conviction that being a New Testament-shaped church is a goal worth pursing, and that doing things God’s way really does matter. These lessons will be a great opportunity to invite others who might have questions surrounding what churches of Christ teach.
Part 2
Last week we began a new sermon series titled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” We introduced the principle that churches of Christ are all about restoration. We looked at this notion from the Old Testament. In this second sermon in the series, we’ll take this idea of restoration over to the New Testament and focus our attention on the church.
Part 3
This is the third sermon in the series titled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” We’re talking about who we are in churches of Christ. We’ve introduced the series talking about how we are a people concerned about restoring the beliefs and practices of the New Testament church. This sermon will be on “Salvation in the Shape of the New Testament” This is one of the most important differences you’ll find between churches of Christ and most other religious groups.
Part 4
Last week we started looking at “Salvation in the Shape of the New Testament.” This sermon continues looking at this issue by noting how our belief that baptism is necessary for salvation was actually the unanimous belief of Christianity for its first 1,500 years. We’ll also see the connection in the New Testament between salvation and baptism.
Click here for the Francis Chan video that Robert showed in his sermon.
Part 5
This is a continuation of our special sermon series titled “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” This sermon discusses some of our beliefs and practices that distinguish us in churches of Christ from most other churches, particularly at our belief that baptism is a necessary condition for receiving salvation.
Part 6
This sermon is about “The Lord’s Day and the Lord’s Supper in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another distinction we have in churches of Christ: we believe eating the Lord’s Supper every Sunday is an important part of God’s plan for the church.
Part 7
This is the second part of last week’s sermon about “The Lord’s Day and the Lord’s Supper in the Shape of the New Testament.” In this lesson, we’ll explore and contemplate what this weekly activity is all about. We’ll look at some of the terms which are associated with it in the New Testament.
Part 8
In this sermon, we’ll begin looking at “Church Organization & Leadership in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another difference between churches of Christ and most other church groups. That difference is how the church is organized and governed. And we believe this is an important part of God’s plan for His church.
Part 9
This sermon is the second part of the previous sermon in our “Churches in the Shape of Scripture” series. We’ll continue to look at “Church Organization & Leadership in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another difference between churches of Christ and most other church groups. That difference is how the church is organized and governed. And we believe this is an important part of God’s plan for His church.
Part 10
This sermon titled “Musical Praise in the Assembly” looks at what is probably the most obvious difference between us and many of our Bible believing friends. We’re talking about why we in churches of Christ in our worship assemblies practice vocal only praise. We’ll begin by walking through the Bible to see how we and most Christians throughout history, came to the conclusion that Christian worship was instrument-free for most of its history.
Part 11
This is the second part of last week’s sermon called “Musical Praise in the Assembly”, which looks at what is probably the most obvious difference between us and many of our Bible believing friends. We’re talking about why we in churches of Christ in our worship assemblies practice vocal only praise. We’ll begin by walking through the Bible to see how we and most Christians throughout history, came to the conclusion that Christian worship was instrument-free for most of its history.
Part 12
This sermon is a continuation of our special sermon series titled “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” Is our practice of male leadership in our assemblies an out-of-date, sexist, chauvinistic mindset? Does the New Testament really teach what we practice? In this lesson we’ll look at the bigger picture of what the Bible says about men and women.
Part 13
This is the final sermon in the “Churches in the Shape of Scripture” series. In the last lesson we left off stating that we believe God has called men to lead in the worship assembly to serve as a visual expression of His will for male spiritual leadership in the church. This lesson focuses on Paul’s instructions regarding the roles in the assembly found in 1 Timothy 2:8-15.
Series by Robert Prater
Spring of 2015
Part 1
We in churches of Christ are a very unique group of people. Our beliefs and practices seem very strange to some. This sermon is the beginning of a new sermon series entitled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” It is our hope that these lessons will help us have a renewed conviction that being a New Testament-shaped church is a goal worth pursing, and that doing things God’s way really does matter. These lessons will be a great opportunity to invite others who might have questions surrounding what churches of Christ teach.
Part 2
Last week we began a new sermon series titled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” We introduced the principle that churches of Christ are all about restoration. We looked at this notion from the Old Testament. In this second sermon in the series, we’ll take this idea of restoration over to the New Testament and focus our attention on the church.
Part 3
This is the third sermon in the series titled, “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” We’re talking about who we are in churches of Christ. We’ve introduced the series talking about how we are a people concerned about restoring the beliefs and practices of the New Testament church. This sermon will be on “Salvation in the Shape of the New Testament” This is one of the most important differences you’ll find between churches of Christ and most other religious groups.
Part 4
Last week we started looking at “Salvation in the Shape of the New Testament.” This sermon continues looking at this issue by noting how our belief that baptism is necessary for salvation was actually the unanimous belief of Christianity for its first 1,500 years. We’ll also see the connection in the New Testament between salvation and baptism.
Click here for the Francis Chan video that Robert showed in his sermon.
Part 5
This is a continuation of our special sermon series titled “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” This sermon discusses some of our beliefs and practices that distinguish us in churches of Christ from most other churches, particularly at our belief that baptism is a necessary condition for receiving salvation.
Part 6
This sermon is about “The Lord’s Day and the Lord’s Supper in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another distinction we have in churches of Christ: we believe eating the Lord’s Supper every Sunday is an important part of God’s plan for the church.
Part 7
This is the second part of last week’s sermon about “The Lord’s Day and the Lord’s Supper in the Shape of the New Testament.” In this lesson, we’ll explore and contemplate what this weekly activity is all about. We’ll look at some of the terms which are associated with it in the New Testament.
Part 8
In this sermon, we’ll begin looking at “Church Organization & Leadership in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another difference between churches of Christ and most other church groups. That difference is how the church is organized and governed. And we believe this is an important part of God’s plan for His church.
Part 9
This sermon is the second part of the previous sermon in our “Churches in the Shape of Scripture” series. We’ll continue to look at “Church Organization & Leadership in the Shape of the New Testament.” This is another difference between churches of Christ and most other church groups. That difference is how the church is organized and governed. And we believe this is an important part of God’s plan for His church.
Part 10
This sermon titled “Musical Praise in the Assembly” looks at what is probably the most obvious difference between us and many of our Bible believing friends. We’re talking about why we in churches of Christ in our worship assemblies practice vocal only praise. We’ll begin by walking through the Bible to see how we and most Christians throughout history, came to the conclusion that Christian worship was instrument-free for most of its history.
Part 11
This is the second part of last week’s sermon called “Musical Praise in the Assembly”, which looks at what is probably the most obvious difference between us and many of our Bible believing friends. We’re talking about why we in churches of Christ in our worship assemblies practice vocal only praise. We’ll begin by walking through the Bible to see how we and most Christians throughout history, came to the conclusion that Christian worship was instrument-free for most of its history.
Part 12
This sermon is a continuation of our special sermon series titled “Churches in the Shape of Scripture.” Is our practice of male leadership in our assemblies an out-of-date, sexist, chauvinistic mindset? Does the New Testament really teach what we practice? In this lesson we’ll look at the bigger picture of what the Bible says about men and women.
Part 13
This is the final sermon in the “Churches in the Shape of Scripture” series. In the last lesson we left off stating that we believe God has called men to lead in the worship assembly to serve as a visual expression of His will for male spiritual leadership in the church. This lesson focuses on Paul’s instructions regarding the roles in the assembly found in 1 Timothy 2:8-15.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
When His Time Had Come
Lesson 1
He Stepped into the Spotlight
Michael Lewis
Lesson 2
Time to Challenge Servanthood
Michael Lewis
Lesson 3
Time to Remember
Michael Lewis
Lesson 4
Time to Comfort
Michael Lewis
Lesson 5
Time to Suffer Injustice
Michael Lewis
Lesson 6
Time to Pay
Michael Lewis
Lesson 7
Time to Grieve
Michael Lewis
Lesson 8
Time to Rejoice in Victory
Michael Lewis
He Stepped into the Spotlight
Michael Lewis
Lesson 2
Time to Challenge Servanthood
Michael Lewis
Lesson 3
Time to Remember
Michael Lewis
Lesson 4
Time to Comfort
Michael Lewis
Lesson 5
Time to Suffer Injustice
Michael Lewis
Lesson 6
Time to Pay
Michael Lewis
Lesson 7
Time to Grieve
Michael Lewis
Lesson 8
Time to Rejoice in Victory
Michael Lewis
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Make Better Presentations by Putting the Key Info in the First Minute
Put your presentation’s important information in the first minute to grab your audience’s attention. You’ll engage people more by showing them why they should listen—and make for a better presentation in the process.
If you’re short on time, this method is even more important. You have to pack everything you can into the time you have. You may feel like everything in your presentation is key, so think about the one take-away you want the audience to have when your talk is over. Then, make that your leading point during the first minute. For more tips on how to have a successful presentation, check out the full post linked below.
For more, go to
GuyKawasaki.com
or
LifeHacker.com
Monday, August 17, 2015
Myth Busters
Mythbusters: Financial Edition
Brian Mashburn
July 5, 2015
Mythbusters: I Can Do This Alone
Brad Thompson
July 12, 2015
Mythbusters: If I Can Get My Kids To Church, They Will Grow Up Just Fine
Brian Mashburn
July 19, 2015
"I Should Put My Children's Needs Before Mine"
Brian Mashburn
July 26, 2015
"I Must Protect My Children And Grandchildren"
Jerry Morgan
August 2, 2015
"God Will Not Give You More Than You Can Bear"
Brian Mashburn
August 9, 2015
"God Just Wants Me To Be Happy"
Brian Mashburn
August 16, 2015
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