Sermon on Idols INTRODUCTION: A. Ezekiel 14:3-4, 7 1. These God’s people had committed a great evil — they had set up idols in the heart 2. The picture on the screen is suggestive of the golden calf worshiped by Israel.

SUBJECT: Passage

TITLE: Four Paradoxes of the Christian Life

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will study Galatians 2:20 and notice the four paradoxes it contains for the Christian life: 1) Perpetuation–The dead are alive; 2) Identification–I am not myself; 3) Location–I am in two places at the same time; 4) Distribution–Life is given by life being taken away.

OBJECTIVE: To teach the sacrifices involved in the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION:

Date written: August 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:8-11 SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: “Remember the Sabbath” PROPOSITION: As we study the fourth commandment let us consider 1) The Rule, 2) The Rationale, 3) The Relevance. Objectives: That we will become more familiar with the ten commandments and that we will understand the meaning of the […]

Date written: May 13th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:20 The Beauty of the Word “Mother” SUBJECT: Mother’s Day TITLE: The Beauty of the Word “Mother” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at the spiritual beauty of motherhood in an acronym: 1) Maturity, 2) Obligation, 3) Tears, 4) Home, 5) Empathy, and 6) Reward / Regret. […]

Date written: March 11th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Peace, Beatitudes TITLE: Beatitudes — Blessed Are the Peacemakers PROPOSITION: Christians ought to be peacemakers because 1) God is the God of peace. 2) Jesus was and is a peacemaker. 3) Christians are instructed to be peaceful. Objectives: That each would understand what it means […]

Date written: November 21st, 2003

Scripture ref: 1 John 3:14

SUBJECT: Love

TITLE: Impediments to Loving Your Brother

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss things that the Bible says impedes loving our brother. We impede ourselves from loving our brother when 1) We put a stumbling block before our brother; 2) We serve self instead of our brother; 3) We bite and devour our brothers, 4) We speak falsehoods to our brothers.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand what kind of behavior God says impedes loving our brothers.

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: Things That Unite – One Faith

PROPOSITION: How can we have unity in the one faith? 1) By being steadfast within it. 2) By not falling away from it. 3) By contending for it. 4) By being encouraged by it.

OBJECTIVES: Each one should understand the things that he may do to maintain unity in the one faith.

AIM: To give scriptural reasons how we can have unity in the one faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

Blessed are the poor in spirit — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from the beatitudes defining what it means to be poor in spirit and an heir of the kingdom of Heaven.

SUBJECT: Miracles

TITLE: Bible Miracles

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the subject of Bible miracles looking at their definition, distribution, and domain.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to understand what a Bible miracle was and explain their distribution and circumstances.

AIM: To help all have a better understanding of the purpose of Bible miracles.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Hebrews 2:3, 4

Date written: February 19th, 2005
Scripture ref: Isaiah 21:11, 12

SUBJECT: Evangelism

TITLE: “Watchman, What of the Night?”

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Isaiah 21:11, 12 and the question “Watchman, what of the night?” We will note: 1) The watchman, 2) The night, and 3) The message.

Objectives: Each should understand their responsibility to God in reference to teaching and preaching the whole truth during the course of evangelism.

Aim: To help everyone understand that we must preach the whole counsel of God to be God’s watchman.

SERMON ON DISCIPLINE

INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6

1. This passage deals with a specific problem in the Thessalonian church.

2. There were brethren who refused to work for their own living, 2 Thessalonians 3:11

3. These were called “disorderly.” They were without discipline.

4. These did not walk after the tradition received from the apostles. Therefore, they were in sin.

5. We have, in this apostolic injunction, a principle that must be learned by the people of God in every generation. If it is not learned the church withers.

6. WE MUST WITHDRAW OURSELVES FROM THE DISORDERLY.

7. Withdraw means to keep away, stand aloof (Gingrich, Shorter Lexicon).

8. This is not something to be taken lightly but with fear and trembling.

SUBJECT: Passage Study, Miracles, Faith, Correct Standards

TITLE: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5000

PROPOSITION: From the story of the feeding of the 5000 we learn about 1) The Ministry of Jesus, 2) The Methods of Man, 3) The Miracle of Feeding.

Objectives: That each would understand the feeding of the 5000 and the lesson that it teaches.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 6:35-44

Date written: December 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:8-11 SUBJECT: Church History TITLE: Asian Churches — Smyrna PROPOSITION: In the letter to the church at Symrna, we have Jesus’: 1) Description 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. OBJECTIVES: AIM: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Revelation 2:8-11 2. About the city of Smyrna 1) It is located about […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Sometimes people will stop at nothing to prevent the work of the Lord from being accomplished.

2. What we see unfolding in Nehemiah 6 is Sanballat and company’s conspiracy to stop Nehemiah’s efforts in doing the work of the Lord. Nehemiah 6:1-2

3. The work of Nehemiah was nearly complete, and in a last-ditch effort to stop the work – Sanballat and company resort to conspiracy.

4. Let us now consider the various acts of conspiracy that Nehemiah had to overcome in doing the work of the Lord.

PROPOSITION: To teach the things God is trying to tell us in tragedy.

OBJECTIVE:To inform the hearer of God’s message to be found in tragedy.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many things about this world make it a place in which tragedy can happen.

1) Human selfishness. Freedom of choice.

INTRODUCTION

A. There are numerous problems that need to be corrected in the Lord’s church today, but perhaps none more than the problem of procrastination.

1. So often, the resources are available, the fields are white unto harvest, and the opportunities abound – but the laborers are few (Mat. 9:37-38)

2. WHY?

a. Is it because so many are unaware of their responsibility to serve

b. Or is it because those who are aware of their responsibility, lack the ability to serve?

c. Or could it be that the majority of folks know their responsibility, have the necessary abilities to render effective service unto God, but just never get around to using those talents?

SUBJECT: Jesus, Lord’s Supper, Worship

TITLE: Why Remember Jesus?

PROPOSITION: We ought to remember Jesus because 1) It is part of Jesus’ and the apostles’ doctrine, 2) A grateful heart will remember sacrifice, 3) God the Father wants us to remember His Son, Jesus.

Objectives: To set forth three convincing reasons as to why we should remember Jesus upon the first day of every week.

Aim: That each would be able to tell others why they ought to remember Jesus every week.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 22:14-20

Date written: December 30th, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 20:17-38 SUBJECT: Last Sermon TITLE: Parting Words PROPOSITION: The Bible addresses situations where brethren part company on an amiable basis. We learn from such passages that parting with brethren can bring 1) Sorrow, 2) Comfort, and 3) Joy. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand that while parting with […]

Date written: December 10, 1994
Scripture ref: John 16:33

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Sermon on Salvation | How To Overcome The World

PROPOSITION: We can overcome the world because 1) God has given us the power; 2) Faith gives us the victory 3) The world shows us the alternative; 4) The results of overcoming give us the motivation.

OBJECTIVES: In this lesson, the hearer should 1) recognize that God’s power is through his word 2) understand the necessity of baptism for salvation 3) realize the power of faith in Christ 4) shun the desire to be like the world 5) and desire to obtain the blessings that occur as a result of overcoming the world.

AIM: With this lesson I hope to encourage the brethren to faithful living by showing them that they can overcome the world; that the rewards of doing so are great; and that the failure to do so is perilous.

Introduction: Read Hebrews 9:15 1. This volume, the Bible, is the STANDARD by which we will be judged (John 12:48). 2. It is a handbook on salvation, and all things connected with it. 3. As with any tool, it must be handled properly (2 Tim. 2:15).