SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]
THESIS: To teach the wonderful characteristics of the Messiah as described in Isaiah 9:6-7.
TEXT: Isa. 9:6-7
INTRODUCTION: Read Isa. 9:6-7
1. Queen Elizabeth II holds the following titles, “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith”
2. In similar style Isaiah gives the wonder characteristics of a king to be born far in the future. He sees a king born.
1) He is a child born, an heir. “For unto us a child is born.”
2) He will be a male heir, a son. “Unto us a son is given.”
3) He is born heir apparent. “The government shall be upon his shoulder.”
3. Much as we have spoken of the current monarch of Great Britain His expanded name will include these attributes: Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Introduction: Read Matt. 4:4.
1. Jesus refers Satan to God’s Word. To be preferred over physical bread.
2. What is it about God’s Word that makes it more sufficient than bread?
Discussion
Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I. Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]
Introduction:
1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”
1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.
2) Merciless win elections, power.
3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”
INTRODUCTION: 2 Cor. 7:9-10
1. Sometimes our translations are not helpful enough.
2. We read a word like “repentance” and wonder if we have a clear conception of the meaning.
1) We don’t use it much in conversation.
2) We are acutely aware that the modern meaning of a word may not convey the meaning of the original.
3. This is a word that is essential to understand. Paul associates it with salvation in our text.
INTRODUCTION: Numbers 6:1-21
1. God anticipated that there would be those in Israel who would want to go beyond the average.
2. God provided a way for them to do so.
3. They were to make a voluntary vow to God.
4. Not just any vow but one that God would specify.
5. I believe this to be a fore-shadowing of the Christian walk which is closer to God than the walk of any previous dispensation.
DISCUSSION: The Nazarite vow was…
Sermon on Church Attendance – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on attendance and the Bible principle stated as “Every man according to his ability.” Introduction: Read Acts 11:29 (Begin sermon on church attendance.) 1. When preaching on attendance in worship I stress the obligation we have to gather when the congregation is called.
Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]
Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22
1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?
1) Above personal comfort?
2) Above even family?
2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.
Sermon on True Greatness Introduction: 1. Devotion to God often calls us to serve in “thankless” tasks. No one likes to do the lowly tasks. But someone has to: 1) Clean up after the pot luck. 2) Care for the grounds. 3) Clean the restrooms. 4) Wash the baptistery towels. 5) Take out the trash. […]
INTRODUCTION: Acts 9
1. The conversion of Saul is given a great deal of space in the New Testament. This speaks to its importance.
1) It shows us what conversion really means. How far do I go?
2) It shows us that God is no respecter of persons in conversion. An apostle had to trust and obey just like you.
3) It shows us that the proper response when one had sinned gravely is submission and not bemoaning that one has sinned too greatly to be saved.
4) It introduces us to the man through whom we would be given so much of the New Testament.
2. This cannot be a study of the life of Paul but must be limited to a study of the conversion of Saul.
Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]
This sermon is about the value of the old paths. These are the ways that have been laid down by God. Being old they are not obsolete. We should be seeking the old paths because they are timeless. PROPOSITION: To set forth the commandment of God to “seek the old paths.” INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah 6:16-21 […]
Introduction: Mark 1:12-13
1. Jesus is driven into the wilderness by the Spirit of God.
2. He is to undergo a period of testing.
3. This testing reveals the character of our Lord
1) like concrete is tested.
2) like automobiles are tested.
3) like soldiers are tested.
SUBJECT: Worship, Service
TITLE: We’re Looking For A Few Good Men
PROPOSITION: To teach the biblical expectations for men who lead in worship.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might ask himself if he meets those standards and if not to reform his life.
INTRODUCTION:
1. This sermon is done by request from the men who meet in our business meeting.
2. The concern is that there are some that we should not be scheduling to lead in worship because it may be that:
1) they don’t seem to take their obligations to attend worship seriously.
INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 4:12-17
1. Jesus begins His ministry.
1) Returns to Nazareth (family concerns?)
2) Moves to Capernaum to begin.
2. At the beginning of His ministry He again fulfills prophecy.
3. He is the LIGHT that is to come to the region.
Introduction: Read Rom. 6:23. 1. No harsher reminder in scripture of the effects of sin. Two things to think about… 1) We are owed death. 2) It is our own sin for which we will receive these hideous wages. 2. In contrast Paul reveals another reality, an additional factor. 1) God has a gift for […]
Sermon on Mothers Introduction: 1. From before the creation God designed a position for the populating of the planet and for the care of youth. 2. He entrusted this pivotal position to woman, to mothers. 3. Because of the obvious importance of the position we direct our attention to it. 1) It is a position […]
PROPOSITION: To answer the question “Why do we sing?”
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might learn the reasons for our singing in worship.
INTRODUCTION: Concerning Exodus 15:1-19
1. Why was Moses singing to the Lord?
1) He hath triumphed gloriously, v. 1
2) He is my strength and song, v. 2
3) He is my salvation, v. 2