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Introduction: Matt. 11:28-30
1. An invitation from the Son of God, the Messiah, should certainly capture our attention.
1) One whose word is true.
2) Whose intent is pure.
2. This invitation compels us to make a choice.
1) We can reject it but where will we go for blessing?
2) We can accept it and receive the promised rest.
3. Jesus is specific in His invitation. His call is for those who labor under a heavy load.
SUBJECT: Passages
TITLE: The Book of Jude
PROPOSITION: To set forth an expository study of the book of Jude.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be familiar with the book.
AIM: To help each one have a better understanding of the books of the Bible.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jude 1-3
INTRODUCTION: A. If ever there was a present-day subject that needs, in the worse way, to be salvaged by and for the Savior, it is this one: “The Folly of Living for Self.” 1. All to many are living “Me-Deep In Self” 2. Too many are plagues with the disease of “Me-ism” B. It is […]
INTRODUCTION
A. Matthew 7:24-29
1. As this passage begins with “therefore” it is certain these statements of the Lord are rooted in the preceding passage.
2. In fact, they are a fitting conclusion to the entire “Sermon on the Mount.”
3. If we do not put these sayings of Christ to practice, i.e. the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, our spiritual house will fall in this life and come to utter ruin in the world to come.
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Singing to God
PROPOSITION: To talk about the need to sing, the nature of New Testament singing, and to impart some helpful notations concerning singing to God.
OBJECTIVE: To teach the scriptural way to sing and to enhance our song service.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Psalm 100
2. About the Text:
1) We sing to praise God.
2) God is worthy of our praise.
Introduction: Read Acts 8:12
1. Pentecost (Acts 2) gives us a great example as to what to preach.
1) Every word designed to awaken faith in Jesus.
2) Then to motivate the audience to faithful obedience.
2. But did the next evangelists follow the same pattern? It is good to notice what the next evangelists preached because THAT’S what WE need to preach.
3. About the text:
1) Christians were scattered because of the persecution in Jerusalem (Stephen, Acts 7).
2) They didn’t scatter and hide, they scattered and preached (Acts 8:4), and so we find Philip in Samaria.
3) The Lord worked miracles through him so that the people would believe, John 20:30-31, Mark 16:20; Heb. 2:3-4.
4. The content of his preaching is critical
1) The things concerning the Kingdom of God.
2) The name of Jesus Christ.
5. When they heard these things they believed and obeyed.
6. Because we have been given the job of world evangelism (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47), just like Philip we ought to examine what the New testament has to say about the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ.
Introduction: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Genesis 22:1-14 is the high-water mark in the book of Genesis, in the life of Abraham, and in the life of Isaac.
B. The offering of Isaac is discussed three times in the Bible (Genesis 22:1-14; James 2:2:21-22; Hebrews 11:17-19)
1. In James 2:21-22 and Hebrews 11:17-19, this event is discussed in the context of genuine faith.
2. Abraham is the Faith’s Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, along with many other great servants of faith.
C. God had made a promise to Abraham
1. Genesis 12:1-3
2. This promise was given six times to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-18; 15:17; 18:16-19; 22:17-19)
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: 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 […]
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.
Date written: February 19th, 2005
Scripture ref: Isaiah 21:11, 12
SUBJECT: Evangelism
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.
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
(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.
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.
SUBJECT: Unity, God the Father
TITLE: Things That Unite – One God and Father
PROPOSITION: The God of unity is 1) a Particular God, 2) a Paternal God, 3) a Present God.
Objectives: That everyone understand how having One God and Father who is ever present compels unity in the body.
Aim: To teach that unity may be achieved because we have one God.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
Sermon on Never Leave Nor Forsake You. Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on God’s Providence.
Date written: 10/8/08
Scripture ref: Matthew 27:45-50
SUBJECT: Death of Jesus
TITLE: The Ninth Hour
PROPOSITION: The ninth hour is the hour of endurance, darkness, and death.
Objectives: To learn that Jesus endured these things so that we could overcome.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 27:[…]
INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 4:12-13 A. Hebrews 4:11 1. Here is a succinct summary of all that has been said in Hebrews 3:7 – Hebrews 4:10 2. We need to be diligent to enter our heavenly rest 3. Or we may fall short of our rest, just as many Israelites fell short of their Canaan rest. B. […]