Bible Text: Matthew 7:7-11

INTRODUCTION:

A. Why do some people…

1. Succeed in having their prayers answered?

2. Have a greater understanding of the Bible?

3. Reach more souls for Christ?

4. Is it skill, genius, or luck?

INTRODUCTION: Read Gen. 3:1-24

A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her reputation?

1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?

2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?

3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions

B. The Bible is a book about sin.

1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.

2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.

3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.

Introduction: Read Rom. 15:1 1. There can be things we do or say that would destroy a weaker brother or sister. 2. The things I’m talking about aren’t sin, necessarily, but appear so to the uninformed, Rom. 14:14-23. 3. We can destroy the weak with our liberty. DISCUSSION: I.   The Weak May Be a New Christian […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Why are you a member of the church of Christ?

1. If you are not a member of the church of Christ, why are you a member of the religious organization that you are?

2. Is it because that was the one your Dad and Mom were members of?

3. Is it because that is the one closest to your home?

4. Is it because it has the nicest building in town?

B. Illustration: The husband asks his wife who asks the mom, who asks the grandmother, why the end of the ham is cut off…

Sermon on obedience. Sermon outline by Tom Moore. Gives Bible examples of those who obeyed even though obedience was not the easy thing to do.

Listen Date written: July 1st, 2006 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 6:1-5 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Greatest Command PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what Jesus calls God’s greatest command looking at its 1) Imperative nature, 2) Intention and Instruction for living, 3) Intensity of application, and 4) Impression on our lives. OBJECTIVE: That each […]

SUBJECT: Friendship (with God)

TITLE: Who is a Friend of God?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, “Who is a Friend of God?” One is God’s friend when he 1) Loves God with all his heart, soul, and mind, 2) Does what God wants him to do simply because God has asked us to do it, 3) Tells others about what a great friend God is.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand what it takes to be a friend of God.

AIM: I want everyone to be motivated to make God their friend.

SUBJECT: Jesus Christ

TITLE: Who is the Son of Man?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will ask and answer the question “Who is the Son of Man” according to the gospel of Luke chapters 1-12. We will learn that the Son of Man is 1) The one who has power to forgive sins (Luke 5:24). 2) Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6:5). 3) The one delivered into the hands of men (Luke 9:44). 4) Not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them (Luke 9:56). 5) Hath not where to lay his head (Luke 9:58). 6) Was a sign to His generation (Luke 11:30). 7) Comes at an unexpected hour (Luke 12:40).

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should understand that Jesus was not only divine, but human and that the expression “son of man” while not unique to Jesus, emphasizes His humanity.

Aim: To reinforce in the minds of the hearer the identity of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 1:1-4

1. If a man came to town claiming to be God and therefore great in authority how could he convince others? 2. Anyone coming to this cynical world with those kinds of claims had better be able to prove it or be thrown into an institution. 3. Jesus made claims of deity, John 8:58. 4. […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Turn in your Bible to Colossians 1:11.

1) Colossians 1:11 is a continuation of the prayer that Paul begins in verses nine and ten.

2) In verses 9&10 Paul mentions eight things that Christians should pray about.

3) In verse eleven Paul mentions additional things that Christians should pray about.

2. The things that Paul prayed for those of Colossae are things that every generation of Christians should pray for.

3. In this lesson we will discuss the things, from verse eleven, that Paul prayed for on behalf of the Christians at Colossae.

Scripture ref: Luke 24:25-27

SUBJECT: Prophecy

TITLE: Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled. We will look at prophecies regarding the Messiah’s 1) Origins, 2) Ministry and Teaching, 3) Persecution and Death, 4) Triumph, 5) and eternal role in heaven.

Objectives: Each should understand the Messianic prophecies as fulfilled by Jesus and as quoted in the New Testament.

Aim: To show that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies that we may have renewed confidence that Jesus is the Messiah.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 24:25-27

INTRODUCTION: 1 Pet. 2:11-3:7. 1. The purpose of our lesson this evening is to show the importance and power of Christian influence. 2. There is great power in influence for good or for bad. 1) There is power for evil in the wrong kind of influence. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality […]

Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 16:7

SUBJECT:Attitudes

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at two kinds of hearts, 1) The hard heart, and 2) The Soft heart.

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the two hearts, their relationship to God and his word, and which kind everyone should desire to have.

AIM: To encourage everyone to have the kind of heart that God wants us to have.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

Life is in the Blood – Sermon outline comparing the physical characteristics of blood to the spiritual blood of Christ which was shed for us for our sins. Date written: May 20th, 2006 Scripture ref: Leviticus 17:11 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: The Life Is In The Blood PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will learn that the […]

(Matthew 21:28-32)

INTRODUCTION:

A. The Background of the Parable

1. The background to this parable is to be found in Matthew 21:23-27

2. Jesus had previously in this chapter entered triumphantly into Jerusalem – with great joy of the crowd, He had run the moneychangers out of the temple, and He had denounced the fig tree so that it withered.

3. The chief priests and the elders of the people wanted to know by what authority He was doing these things.

Proposition: To teach how “all these things” shall be added.

Introduction: Matt. 6:24-33

1. In our day, as it was in the ancient world, a great deal of anxiety is felt about the physical things of life.

2. Untold millions of dollars are spent learning how to prosper (College education, self help books, investment journals).

3. Then there is the pile of money spent on treating the anxiety caused by wealth.

4. Jesus teaches the eradication of such anxiety by means of service to God.

1) He says you cannot serve God AND money, v. 24.

2) He teaches the great value of the individual to God, vv. 25-26.

3) He then teaches the utter (…)

INTRODUCTION: A. The Bible is very clear as it speaks to the importance of faith 1. Hebrews 11:6 2. Ephesians 2:8 3. Galatians 3:26 4. Romans 5:1 B. There are many kinds of faith mentioned in the Bible. 1. There is a faith that is simply belief, but this is not a saving, nor is […]

SUBJECT: Sermon Outline about Evangelism

TITLE: Evangelism

PROPOSITION: To set forth three prerequisites that all Christians should understand before beginning to evangelize namely that before we can evangelize we must 1) Recognize that there are souls that are lost, 2) Be willing to make a lasting commitment and 3) Truly believe that the gospel is the “good news.”

OBJECTIVE: That each Christian would examine their life and ensure that they are prepared to begin evangelizing.

AIM: To help all of the brethren want to be evangelists and work toward more evangelism in their life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 8:1-4

INTRODUCTION:

A. We have been discussing the idea of the Church Moving Forward.

1. The church needs to be thinking about the future

a. Looking forward, thinking forward, planning forward, and moving forward

b. This is critical! The church’s future depends on it!

2. Philippians 3:12-14

B. In our past lessons we discussed:

1. Challenges to accept

a. Making a difference in the world

b. Evangelizing our local community

c. Developing leadership

d. Abiding in God’s word

2. Enemies to defeat

a. Ignorance

b. Apathy

c. Unbelief

d. Sin

C. In this lesson we are going to discuss DANGERS TO AVOID

Sermon on Abraham INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 12:1-9 A. The Lord called Abram to leave his homeland for the promise of a new land. B. Abram was to begin a new nation which would result in blessing for the world. C. The Gentile people, though, were steadfastly working to get as far away from God as […]