INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.
1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.
2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?
INTRODUCTION: 1. Modern-day revelations are rampant in the religious world. Angels, Holy Spirit, nudgings, still small voice. 2. These “revelations” are trusted by those who “received” them but rejected by most others. Divisive, contradicting, often confusing or vague. 3. Shall we believe modern-day revelations? Can we remove the division, contradictions, and know precisely what the […]
Introduction:
1. The religious world around us has arranged itself into denominations (distinct parts of the whole).
2. Originally there were a few (Lutheran, Church of England, Presbyterian, Catholic, etc.). Now there are more than a thousand.
3. We must comment on this situation because this idea is nowhere found in the doctrine of Christ. Denominations have no right to exist because they are not found in scripture.
4. The will of Christ is ONE CHURCH, BODY, KINGDOM. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; John 3:5)
5. The denominations argue that the totality of the denominations is the one church.
1) The New Testament, however, fails to use the word “church” in that sense.
2) There is the “church universal” (Matthew 16:18) and “church local” (Romans 16:16).
Let brotherly love continue sermon — Sermon outline on the brotherly love of Abraham and Lot and Jonathan and David. By G. E. Watkins.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Many wonder, “How can we be happy in Heaven knowing that loved ones are being punished in Hell?”
2. It drives some to Universalism.
3. It drives some to Atheism.
4. It drives some to believe we won’t know each other in Heaven.
5. What’s the answer? Is it possible to be in heaven and be happy knowing that one or more loved ones are languishing in Hell?
SUBJECT: Obedience
TITLE: YE HAVE OBEYED FROM THE HEART
PROPOSITION: To teach what in means to obey from the heart by means of biblical examples.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might understand what it means to obey from the heart.
INTRODUCTION: READ Rom. 6:17
I. God shows how He will be with you by showing how He was with others, v. 5.
1. Heb. 13:5; Matt. 28:20.
2. As He was with the apostles He will be with you. 2 Tim. 4:6-8
Repent or Perish – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the definition of, the requirement of and the motives for Bible repentance. INTRODUCTION: Luke 13:3 1. Matthew 3:2. John–“Repent ye for…” 2. Matthew 4:17. Jesus–“Repent ye for…” 3. Luke 24:46. “Thus it is written and…” 4. Acts 3:19. “Repent ye therefore and turn again…” […]
Subject: Lord’s Supper – Mental Aspect Title: Keeping Your Mind On The Lord During His Supper. Introduction: 1. What do you think about during the Lord’s Supper? 1) Your child’s behavior? 2) Problems at work? 3) The prospects of your favorite football team? 4) The pot roast at Luby’s? 5) Are you thinking about the […]
INTRODUCTION: 1. Based on a question I received online. 2. Was Paul an apostle? 3. Did He have the authority of Heaven in his teaching? 4. Let’s consider his case. DISCUSSION: I. HE WAS CHOSEN BY CHRIST. 1. The Lord explains his choosing to Ananias. Acts 9:15. 2. By the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:2. Not […]
INTRODUCTION: [ Beginning of this sermon on honesty. ]
1. Honesty is is the divinely appointed standard for men.
1) Pray that we might live a life of honesty. 1 Tim. 2:2
2) Walk honestly toward them that are without. 1 Thessalonians 4:12
3) Provide things honest. Romans 12:17; 2 Corinthians 8:21
INTRODUCTION: Read Gal. 6:10 1. Many in the world and in the church are confused by how the Bible authorizes actions. 2. Because of this confusion many: 1) loose where God has not loosed. 2) bind where God has not bound. 3. God is not pleased by either of these options. Deuteronomy 4:2 is representative […]
PROPOSITION: To teach on the certainty of death and judgment and to remind the hearer of how men ought to live with this in view.
OBJECTIVE:That the hearer might be informed of the certainty of death and judgment and prepare for them by means of obedience to God, forgiveness of sins, and patience in tribulation.
INTRODUCTION: Read Hebrews 9:27
1. Concerning the text.
1) The Hebrews writer is in the midst of a discussion about the tabernacle being a shadow of things to come.
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: Read Psa. 69:7-12; John 2:13-25. 1. We understand in action what we cannot in abstract. 2. What was His level of dedication to His cause? Jesus began to answer that question here. 3. What does this say of His zeal for the house of God today?
SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]
SUBJECT: Worship, Service
TITLE: We’re Looking For A Few Good Men
PROPOSITION: To teach the biblical expectations for men who lead in worship.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might ask himself if he meets those standards and if not to reform his life.
INTRODUCTION:
1. This sermon is done by request from the men who meet in our business meeting.
2. The concern is that there are some that we should not be scheduling to lead in worship because it may be that:
1) they don’t seem to take their obligations to attend worship seriously.
INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Cor. 2:4-5.
1. The world is full of smart men:
1) with higher degrees,
2) with proven track records,
3) that present their ideas well.
2. Men of proven qualities are sought out, desired for leadership positions.
3. The same was true in Corinth. There were:
1) men who spoke words of wisdom,
2) men that communicated,
3) men that “made sense.”
INTRODUCTION: Numbers 13:26 – Numbers 14:10
1. A short time after they had received the Law at Mt. Sinai the children of Israel were commanded to go into the land of Canaan and possess it.
2. Twelve spies were sent in to view the land and report.
3. Ten of the men balked at going in and led most of Israel with them.
4. Two believed that Israel was ready and able.
1. A situation arose at a joyful event that could have totally ruined it. (Reputations destroyed, scandal, tears, headlines.)
2. The bridegroom and the ruler of the feast had no solution. The concern and knowledge of Mary turned a disaster into a legendary event.
3. There are principles in this story that need to be noted and taken to heart.