In order to have self-control in our lives we must realize 1) Humans are Out of Control, 2) God is in control, 3) We Can Regain Control with Jesus and the Spirit, and 4) The Purpose of Self-Control..
OBJECTIVE: God wants us to practice self-control in our lives so that we will not be dominated by our own sinful desires and so that we will fulfill His great purposes for our lives.
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Music in the Church — Why It Must Be Vocal
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the arguments for the exclusive use of a cappella singing within the worship of the church.
John 8:32 Sermon — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on true freedom taught by Jesus in John 8:31-32.
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Epithets of King David
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David: 1) A mighty man of war, 2) the sweet psalmist of Israel, 3) Thou art the man, 4) A man after God’s own heart.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able learn and explain about David and his life.
AIM: To study some of the attributes of David and learn from the positive and negative examples he gives us in the scriptures.
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.
Introduction:
1. Acts 7:38, oracles are what Moses received.
2. Rom. 3:2, oracles of God are what was committed to the Jews.
3. Heb. 5:12, oracles contain 1st principles.
4. 1 Pet. 4:11 contains a limitation prescribed by God.
1) Direction must be direction of oracles.
2) Example must be example of oracles.
3) Speaking must be lined up with the oracles of God.
5. If we need a motto or rallying cry let this be it.
Discussion:
God Speaks Through His Son – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson explaining how God instructs mankind – through His Son, through the Word.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Illustration
In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold metal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But this injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the rings. His routine was excellent, but he astounded everyone by squarely dismounting with a triple somersault twist on a broken right knee. When asked concerning his feat, he said, “Yes, the pain shot through me like a knife. It brought tears to my eyes. But now I have the gold metal and the pain is gone.”
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study three choices that need to be made in our lives. We must: 1) choose the right way 2) choose the right attitudes 3) choose the right company.
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to 1) list these three choices that need to be made in each of our lives 2) cite at least one appropriate scriptures for each choice that needs to be made and 3) discuss the significance of Deuteronomy 30:15-20
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Singing as Worship
PROPOSITION: Worshiping God in song involves understanding the role of: 1) Aesthetics; 2) Doctrine; 3) Comprehension; 4) Attitude.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand what constitutes proper worship to God in singing.
AIM: To emphasize that singing must be done in God’s way, not ours to worship Him.
Sermon on Judgment — Sermon outline by Tom Moore. He continues his exposition of the book of Jude giving us things worth remembering.
Judge not, that ye be not judged – Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1-6. Sermon from the sermon on the mount.
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Elders
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to study the qualifications and responsibilities of elders. We will look at
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the elder.
AIM: In light of the appointment of new elders, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office in preparation of the appointment process.
Relationship With God Sermon – Sermon outline by David Hersey on having a right relationship with God.
INTRODUCTION:
1. In discussing “the fruit of the Spirit” – the nine graces listed in Galatians 5:22-23 are often divided into three groups:
1) The first group contains those graces which turns one’s thought toward God…
a. Love (for love is of God)
b. Joy (for we rejoice in the Lord)
c. Peace (for from God comes the peace that surpasses understanding)
Date written: January 7th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 9:20-22 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: “Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” PROPOSITION: To study the woman who’s faith made her whole considering her: 1) Condition, 2) Cure, 3) Closure. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it means to have a living and active faith from this woman’s example. […]
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 […]
Way of Cain Sermon — Sermon outline on the sins of Cain by Tom Moore.
PROPOSITION: To set forth the assurance of salvation. OBJECTIVE: That we have assurance of salvation. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Colossians 2:2-3. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Calvinism is one of the most destructive doctrines in the entire world. 2) TULIP. 3) “All sins, past, present and future are forgiven.” 4) “Once saved, always saved.” 5) Calvinism, […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician
PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.
INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.
1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22