INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:6

A. People will do some strange things if they are hungry enough

1. It is not uncommon one to steal in order to eat

2. In a military survival course you are taught to eat bugs, worms, all kinds of plants, things that you would never eat if well fed

3. Stranded, starving survivors have even been known to eat each other in order to live

4. I once read of an elderly woman who choked to death trying to eat a piece of cardboard, since it was the only thing she had

5. 2 Kings 6:24-29

INTRODUCTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 1. We all have to start somewhere when we want to learn about someone. 2. We can learn about Jesus the same way we’d learn about anyone else. 3. We will answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ” by asking his friends and family, by inquiring of competent authority, and […]

Introduction: 1 Cor. 10:13

1. What do we say to those who cry, “I don’t know if I can live the Christian life.”

1) They’ve seen others fold under temptations.

2) They’ve not been able to conquer certain habits.

2. Here the apostle Paul gives a promise from a faithful God. You can trust Him.

1) No uncommon temptations.

2) No temptation beyond your ability.

3) No temptation without a way of escape.

Sermon on Discipleship — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the signs in the lives of Christians that show the world who we really are.

INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 4:10-14.

A. “I’ve got a secret”

1. There is something fascinating about those words

a. Ears perk up, and people lean in as they whisper, “What is it? I won’t tell anyone”

b. Religiously speaking, there are many who claim to have the “secrets” to spiritual life – but they are frauds

2. In sharp contrast to these frauds, notice Philippians 4:12

a. Here Paul speaks of a genuine and important “secret”

b. One has called this “the only secret that we need”

B. We are nearing the end of Paul’s letter to the Philippians

1. He has one final task: to express his appreciation for the gift that was sent him by Epaphroditus

INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.

1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.

2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?

SUBJECT: Prayer

TITLE: Why does the Psalmist cry?

PROPOSITION: The Psalmist cries because of 1) Sickness and Suffering, 2) The Persecution of Evil Men, 3) His Sins and For His Forgiveness, 4) His Desire to Worship God.

OBJECTIVE: That we would each be like the Psalmist in deeply desiring God to hear our requests and answer them.

Blessed Assurance — Sermon Outline by Steven Haguewood on the assurance we have of salvation.

SUBJECT: Unity, Church

TITLE: Why Have Unity?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why we ought to have unity. 1) Jesus prayed for it. 2) Paul pleaded for it. 3) The Holy Spirit prescribed it.

Objectives: That each would desire to have unity within the body of Christ.

Aim: To teach God’s plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Philippians 2:1,2

Sermon on Presumption PROPOSITION: To set forth the sin of presumption. OBJECTIVE: To help us avoid presumptuous sin. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Deuteronomy 17:12-13; Deut. 18:20-22. 2. Regarding the text: 1) The Old Testament was written for our learning, 1 Corinthians 10:11. 2) Many Old Testament passages set forth the vile sin of presuming. 3) One […]

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: The Crucifixion of Jesus

Type: Topical

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how to view the crucifixion of Jesus, that it was 1) Real, 2) Personal, and 3) Sacrificial.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to discuss how one should view the crucifixion of Jesus with others.

AIM: To impress upon each person the reality, personal nature, and sacrifice in the crucifixion of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 27:33-36

TITLE: Sermon on the Church | Why Was the Church Established?

SUBJECT: The Church

PROPOSITION: To set forth God’s reason for the church of Christ.

OBJECTIVE: That we be members of God’s church of Christ.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 3:8-11.

2. Regarding the text:

1) God is:

a. All powerful [omnipotent];

b. All loving [omnibenevolent]; and

c. All knowing [omniscient],

SUBJECT: Love

TITLE: Love Lessons from the Life of Ruth

PROPOSITION: We see in Ruth’s love 1) Dedication, 2) Devotion, 3) Determination.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to tell the story of Ruth and understand what it means to be dedicated, devoted, and determined.

AIM: To exemplify the concept of love in action.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ruth 1:15-18

Date written: November 4th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 5:1-9 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Daniel Chapter Five – God’s Punishments PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at Daniel chapter five. We’ll notice from this chapter 1) The Folly of Feasting, 2) The Fault of Fouling Holy Things, 3) The Foolishness of False Idols, 4) The Failure […]

Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]

Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore describing the habits necessary for developing spiritual growth.

Date written: February 26th, 2006 Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Priorities, Devotion TITLE: Who do you love? PROPOSITION: To discuss the things that Paul says people will and will not love from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, namely, 1) Lovers of Self, 2) Lovers of Money, 3) No lovers of good, 4) Lovers of pleasure, […]

PROPOSITION: To set forth four characteristics of the froward mouth–that it is 1) a lying mouth, 2) a backbiting mouth, 3) a cursing mouth, and 4) a proud mouth.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone realize the awesome responsibility we have in keeping our language pure.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Proverbs 4:24 “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”

INTRODUCTION:

A. Illustration: WORKING TOGETHER

Two boys were riding a bicycle built for two and they came to a big steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the boys to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top the boy in front turned to the other and said, “Man, that sure was a hard climb.” The boy in back replied, “Yes, and if I hadn’t kept the brakes on all the way we would certainly have rolled down backwards.”

1. I wonder how many of us have the brakes on with God?

2. I wonder how many of us are working against one another?

B. There are many things that keeps us from working together as we should, but what ever they are – they need to be resolved and/or worked through

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:5

A. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount

1. We have learned that the Beatitudes are all about faith

a. How faith begins (vs. 3-5)

b. How faith develops (v. 6)

c. How faith matures (vs. 7-9)

d. How faith is tested (vs. 10-12)