Read this scripture passage: 1 Peter 3:8-18, 22

INTRODUCTION:

The original recipients of the Apostle Peter’s letter were facing difficult and dangerous times. The apostle Peter is writing in the 60s AD to Christians scattered in various regions of the ancient world. He speaks of fiery trials and suffering, and it is evident that persecution was taking place or was right at hand. So, Peter writes a pastoral and passionate letter encouraging believers to stand firm in the true grace...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:42; Corinthians 11:1,2,23-32, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

NOTE: This sermon outline (and the previously shared sermon outlines) may also be downloaded in PDF format by subscribers to this website's free Stephen Olford Collection.

If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that you are...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring 2 Timothy 2:1-10, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

NOTE: This sermon outline (and the previously shared sermon outlines) may also be downloaded in PDF format by subscribers to this website's free Stephen Olford Collection.

If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that you are using or...

Dear Friend of Olford Ministries International and the Institute for Biblical Preaching,

Greetings in Jesus’ Name!

Thank you for your continued interest in this ministry. 

On January 31st I am traveling back to Japan. I say, “back,” because we have had many ministry trips to Japan over the years. This trip involves visiting four different areas of Japan and preaching at conventions for the deepening of spiritual life. Lord willing, I will be returning again to Japan...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Matthew 21:1-11, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

NOTE: This sermon outline (and the previously shared sermon outlines) may also be downloaded in PDF format by subscribers to this website's free Stephen Olford Collection.

If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that you are using or...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:41-47 and 1 Corinthians 14:26-39, as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

NOTE: This sermon outline (and the previously shared sermon outlines) may also be downloaded in PDF format by subscribers to this website's free Stephen Olford Collection.

If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that...

The servant of the Lord is involved in a sacred ministry. This sacred ministry is to be done in the power of the Holy Spirit. Also, this ministry is a specific ministry that demands our focus and our work.

As we think about the months ahead in 2024, Lord willing, I think it is helpful to remember the Apostle Paul's encouraging and challenging words to his son in the ministry, Timothy.

The second book of Timothy is filled with exhortations and encouragements for this son in the ministry, who...

The Problem of Wrong Priorities Is Resolved by Putting God’s Will First

Read Haggai 1:1-15

“My life will be determined by pressures or priorities.” - Richard G. Lee

All of us face pressures and problems in life. This will be true in 2024 as well. We need to live according to God’s priorities for us rather than “caving in” to pressures, problems, or wrong desires.

We can find ourselves having the wrong priorities for many different reasons. In...

Here is the sermon outline by Dr. Stephen Olford featuring Acts 2:42; 2 John 7-11 , as mentioned in this week's Wednesday eBroadcast.

NOTE: This sermon outline (and the previously shared sermon outlines) may also be downloaded in PDF format by subscribers to this website's free Stephen Olford Collection.

If an outline is to be used in full, then it would be appropriate and honest to “give credit” and to say in the simplest of ways that you are...

Introduction to Philippians 3:12-21:

I think it is safe to say that many people are concerned about the future. These concerns may be on their personal level, their health, their relationships, or their finances. These concerns may be on the local community level, the national level, or as we look at the various crises on our world scene.

Genuine concern is not a bad thing, especially if these concerns are brought before the Lord in prayer. But such concerns can easily move into despair and...