In this lesson, we will focus on four common temptations that people hear and why these temptations are lies. To help equip everyone to better deal with the thoughts of temptation that come their way.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Shortly after the death of Solomon the kingdom of Israel was divided

1. Jeroboam … Israel

2. Rehoboam … Judah

a. Followed bad advice

b. Partly responsible for the division

B. Jeroboam institutes false worship

1. 1 Kings 12:25-30

2. He wanted the people to forget Jerusalem

Date written: July 3rd, 2002Scripture ref: Psalm 1:1-3 Bible Study as Worship (Listen) Subject: Worship Title: Bible Study as Worship Proposition: A study of worship in the Bible. In this lesson we will look at Bible Study as Worship. Bible Study is worshiping God because we are 1) Reciting God’s Will. 2) Respecting and Honoring […]

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Book of Life

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what the Bible has to say about the book of life. 1) What is this book? 2) Who does the writing? 3) Who are written in it? 4) Who are not written in it?

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should desire to have their name in the book of life and to do what it takes to keep it there.

Sermon on Complaining — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the sin of complaining. From 1 Corinthians 10:1-11.

Sermon outline by Tom Moore on all that the vicious nails of the Cross of Calvary accomplished. From John 20:24-29 INTRODUCTION: A. John 20:24-29 B. While nails are mentioned at least nine times in the Bible, John 20:25 is the only reference to them in the life of Christ 1. Growing up around a carpenter’s […]

Christ the King gives His kingdom 1) Knowledge, 2) Good Works, 3) Strength, 4) Family. Each person should understand that Christ the King is the source of Knowledge, Good Works, Strength, and Family. I want everyone to appreciate that Christ the King is the charter of His kingdom.

A thank you for our holiday dinner, Learning to Serve, and the love shown in our community. May your love abound more and more in knowledge (Philippians 1:9).

My identity in Christ (Galatians 2:20): 1) My Old Identity Is Crucified, 2) My New Identity Is in Christ, 3) Faith and His Love Keep It. Each person should grasp this.

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:4

A. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount

1. The greatest single collection of the thoughts and teachings of Jesus

2. Our Lord begins with what we know as the beatitudes, which shows us some important things about faith:

a. The beginning of faith

b. The growth or development of faith

c. The maturing of faith

d. The proving or testing of faith

Sermon on Forsaking the Assembly — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on why we should be careful not to forsake the assembly.

Introduction: Luke 1:5-25 1. Read Malachi 4:5-6 1) In the final words of God in the Old Testament we read a promise that there would be more to come.

INTRODUCTION: A. In our series of studies on church leadership, there is a very critical item that needs to be discussed and understood, and that is “How is the church to be governed?” 1. What role do the elders, deacons, and other leaders in the church play with regard to church government? 2. What are […]

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is God’s Greatest Treasure: 1) The soul is constant; the world is perishable. 2) The soul is a unique creation. 3) The soul cost the life of the Son of God.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone recognize that the soul is more valuable than anything and is worth sacrificing everything for its salvation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 8:36, 37 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

2. About the Text:

INTRODUCTION:

A. Galatians 5:19-23

1. Concerning the “works of the flesh” Paul:

a. Said they were “manifest,” i.e. they are very apparent, clear, well-known, clearly perceived to be works of a fleshly nature.

b. Provides us a list

c. Pointed out the significance of them — “they who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”

2. Concerning the “fruit of the Spirit” Paul also gives us a list

a. These touch three beautiful basics to Christianity:

1) Godly living — living right with God

2) Righteousness — living right with others

3) Being sober — living right with self

Reality of sin – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson describing sin’s reality, its entry, its definition, its destruction and its remedy.

INTRODUCTION: A. God has always honored those who were willing to go against all odds, or render an extraordinary service. 1. The name Moses is a household word for millions still today, but the name Pharaoh who opposed him is a matter of much speculation, even among scholars (Exodus 5:1-2) 2. We know well Elijah […]

EXERCISING GODLINESS

Date written: December 3rd, 2005

Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

SUBJECT: Perseverance, Steadfastness, Christian Growth

TITLE: Exercising Godliness

PROPOSITION: What do we need to properly exercise? The truths that apply to physical exercise apply to spiritual exercise as well. What are those truths? 1) Readiness, 2) Repetition, 3) Resistance, 4) Resolution.

Objectives: Each ought to understand what is involved in exercise so that we can exercise godliness.

Aim: To encourage everyone to apply themselves to the Christian life through spiritual exercise.

Introduction:

1. In our series, we have noted Jesus’ church: The promise to build (Matt. 16:18), and its reality (Acts 2:47).

2. The church is the Lord’s body (Col. 1:18). He is its Head, and the Head regulates the body. We set forth the idea that the New Testament contains a church pattern.

I.   The Scriptures Themselves Set Forth The Idea Of A Pattern.

A. All we know, authoritatively, of the church is found therein.

B. And, the Scriptures are inspired of God, to furnish us completely unto every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

1. Obeying the gospel is a good work — an essential one (2 Thess. 1:7-9).

2. In obeying, the Lord adds one to the church (Acts 2:47).

SUBJECT: Sin

TITLE: Marching To Destruction

PROPOSITION: To illustrate the destructive reality of our sin.

OBJECTIVE: To learn why we desperately need salvation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Imagine, if you will, the long line of humanity.

1) Adam is first in line; the last baby ever born is last.

a. You are in this line…

b. As is everyone you have ever known. Your fathers and grandfathers, your sons and your son’s sons.