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On Fathers and Gifts
Sermon Outline By Terry Siverd Cortland Church of Christ / June 21, 2015 Have you noticed that Father’s Day is a bit more laid back than Mother’s Day. Perhaps one child encapsulated the difference when he or she…
The Songs of My Father
My father grew up in the beautiful rolling hills of western Pennsylvania near Clymer, due east of Pittsburgh. He graduated from a small school as a tall (6’4”) and skinny-legged young man who was quite shy. Those of…
Joined Together In Prayer
Pt.#1 – A Constant Sense Sermon Outline By Terry Siverd Cortland Church of Christ / June 14, 2015 Last Sunday’s Friends & Family Day was a really good thing – – worship…fellowship…luncheon…attendance. Thanks to all who helped in…
The Danger in Delay
Someone has written, “procrastinators have a WAIT problem”. While we might find these words somewhat amusing, they can be quite serious – – especially when it comes to failing to make a decision that can impact where we…
R.S.V.P. – – – A.S.A.P.
Sermon Outline By Terry Siverd Cortland Church of Christ / June 07, 2015 Welcome to our Friends & Family Day – – we’re grateful for your attendance! On an occasion similar to this one, in a sanctuary much…
All Things Are Ready
Every time we have an all-church picnic, I reflect on that old song, (it’s not in our current hymnal): All things are ready, come to the feast, come for the table now is spread; Ye famishing, ye weary…
Come to the Table
Surely we’ve all heard the story about three children at their school’s show-and-tell, designed to convey a summary of their faith. One child (Jewish) brought “the star of David”; a second child (Catholic) brought “a crucifix”; and the…
A SINNER’S PRAYER REVISED
Sermon Outline By Terry Siverd Cortland Church of Christ / May 24, 2015 If I were to speak of “the sinner’s prayer”, do you know what I would be referencing? If you google “sinner’s prayer” you will likely…
Kicking Against The Goads
Have you ever found yourself “kicking against the goads”? A goad was a sharply-pointed stick used by farmers to prod their work animals (to capture their attention and to encourage their cooperation). In the period of time prior…
A LIGHT FROM HEAVEN
Pt.15 – “The Glory Of Christ” Sermon Outline By Terry Siverd Cortland Church of Christ / May 17, 2015 One of most astonishing aspects of the wisdom of Jehovah God is His PROVIDENCE. When I speak of “providence”…