SUBJECT: Heaven
TITLE: How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study some Bible truths about heaven as illustrated by truths regarding the Grand Canyon.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it takes to get to heaven.
INTRODUCTION:
Faithful Christians are 1) Called to a Holy Calling, 2) Not According to Our Works, 3) According to God’s Own Purpose and Grace. Each person should understand that being a Christian involves more than just living a moral life and that we need to participate in God’s purposes.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Again, let me ask you this morning why you are a member of the church of Christ? – Or, Why are you a member of the religious group that you are?
1. Is it because it is the one you were raised in?
2. Is it because it is the one where your friends go?
3. Is it because they have a lot of young people?
B. Many today believe that one church is a good as another.
1. Is one doctor as good as another? … No!
2. Is one auto mechanic as good as another? … No!
Introduction:
1. Often, people are “shocked” when we state, “We’re not under the old Testament law.”
2. Some, in misunderstand, have said: “You folks don’t believe the Old Testament?”
3. The shock and the misunderstanding rests in a failure of men to understand what it is to rightly divide the Word of God (2 Tim. 2:15).
Sermon on Samuel – Sermon outline on the life of Samuel, taking lessons from his life.
This lesson will discuss the purpose of the Bible: 1) The Old Testament, 2) The New Testament, and 3) Application. Each person will understand the purpose of the Bible and how it applies to us today.
Introduction:
1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”
1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.
2) Merciless win elections, power.
3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: “For You”
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will discuss four things that are specifically mentioned “for you.” These four things are: 1) The Blessings of the Earth, 2) The power of the Lord, 3) The Death of the Christ, and 4) The Rewards of Heaven.
OBJECTIVE: This sermon is designed to strengthen the faith of those who need encouragement to do what is right during the week.
Sermon on the Plumbline – Tom Moore stresses God’s standard (His plumbline) as our rule or standard for our every word and action today.
1. Worship God (& fellowship Christians). Acts 2:42; 24:14; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16
2. Abstain From Fleshly Lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11; James 1:27; Rom. 8:13
Sermon on Life in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Someone once said that “those born once must die twice, while those born twice must die but once.” B. The statement that “those born once must die twice” is made in view of the fact that 1. One born physically must die physically 2. And, one […]
SUBJECT: Biography
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study the book of Jonah and glean some general lessons from the book.
Objectives: To further familiarize all with the book of Jonah and the lessons it teaches.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jonah 1:1-3
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, 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 True Greatness Introduction: 1. Devotion to God often calls us to serve in “thankless” tasks. No one likes to do the lowly tasks. But someone has to: 1) Clean up after the pot luck. 2) Care for the grounds. 3) Clean the restrooms. 4) Wash the baptistery towels. 5) Take out the trash. […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. If I were to tell you that I had no human biological father, would you believe me?
1. The Bible makes exactly that claim for Jesus of Nazareth.
2. Some people respond with disbelief, even as they do with other Bible miracles.
B. We need to be ready (prepared & willing) to offer a good defense, because this is not merely an academic question.
1. It goes to the heart of who Jesus is […]
INTRODUCTION: Numbers 6:1-21
1. God anticipated that there would be those in Israel who would want to go beyond the average.
2. God provided a way for them to do so.
3. They were to make a voluntary vow to God.
4. Not just any vow but one that God would specify.
5. I believe this to be a fore-shadowing of the Christian walk which is closer to God than the walk of any previous dispensation.
DISCUSSION: The Nazarite vow was…
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD
PROPOSITION: To set forth a study of 2 Corinthians 5:21, the righteousness of God and “in him,” as it relates to us.
OBJECTIVE:That we be located in Christ and be righteous.
INTRODUCTION;
1. Read: 2 Corinthians 5:21.
INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31
A. In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse.
1. 1 Samuel 8:1-7
a. They rejected God as their King and wanted to be like the nations around them.
b. They were warned of the results of this kind of rebellion… 1 Samuel 8:18-19
2. Saul was the people’s choice to be their first king
a. Saul’s reign was filled with one indiscretion after another
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: Asian Churches — Laodicea
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly look at the asian church of Laodicea. We will note: 1) Some facts regarding the city, 2) Some facts regarding the church at Laodicea, 3) Jesus’ message to the church at Laodicea.
OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to discuss Revelation 3:14-22 in its historical and spiritual context.
AIM: To increase awareness of the church at Laodicea and the lessons we can learn from her mistakes.