G. E. Watkins Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

Let Brotherly Love Continue – Sermon Outline by G. E. Watkins

Let brotherly love continue sermon — Sermon outline on the brotherly love of Abraham and Lot and Jonathan and David. By G. E. Watkins.

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Unto Us A Child Is Born

THESIS: To teach the wonderful characteristics of the Messiah as described in Isaiah 9:6-7.

TEXT: Isa. 9:6-7

INTRODUCTION: Read Isa. 9:6-7

1. Queen Elizabeth II holds the following titles, “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith”

2. In similar style Isaiah gives the wonder characteristics of a king to be born far in the future. He sees a king born.

1) He is a child born, an heir. “For unto us a child is born.”

2) He will be a male heir, a son. “Unto us a son is given.”

3) He is born heir apparent. “The government shall be upon his shoulder.”

3. Much as we have spoken of the current monarch of Great Britain His expanded name will include these attributes: Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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Hindrances to Zeal

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.

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Anatomy of a Command

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 […]

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What Is Repentance? See the Truth in Bible Examples

INTRODUCTION: 2 Cor. 7:9-10

1. Sometimes our translations are not helpful enough.

2. We read a word like “repentance” and wonder if we have a clear conception of the meaning.

1) We don’t use it much in conversation.

2) We are acutely aware that the modern meaning of a word may not convey the meaning of the original.

3. This is a word that is essential to understand. Paul associates it with salvation in our text.

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Sermon on the Temptation of Jesus – The Tested and Certified Christ

Introduction: Mark 1:12-13

1. Jesus is driven into the wilderness by the Spirit of God.

2. He is to undergo a period of testing.

3. This testing reveals the character of our Lord

1) like concrete is tested.

2) like automobiles are tested.

3) like soldiers are tested.

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Sermon on the Authority of the Bible | Do Not Go Beyond What Is Written!

INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Corinthians 4:6

1. In dealing with the Corinthian brethren’s tendency to render judgment upon one another based on the wisdom of men Paul gives a basic principle that needs to be heeded today as much as ever.

2. The need for this principle is seen in the great division in the religious world today.

3. The principle implies this:

1) God’s written word is FINAL on any matter it teaches. John 17:17

2) The wisdom of man is insufficient. Jeremiah 10:23

4. To understand why we must not go beyond what is written we must understand:

1) The nature of what is written.

2) The effects of going beyond what is written.

3) The rewards of not going beyond what is written.

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Biblical Submission, The Example of a Submissive Wife

Submissive Wife Bible INTRODUCTION: Read Eph. 5:22 1. Many in the world scorn the notion of a Patriarchal society, along with the idea of a wife submitting to her husband. 2. There is no doubt, though, that the Lord teaches that a Christian wife is to be in submission to her husband. 3. The Bible […]

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Sermon on Temptation – A Way of Escape

Introduction: 1 Cor. 10:13

1. What do we say to those who cry, “I don’t know if I can live the Christian life.”

1) They’ve seen others fold under temptations.

2) They’ve not been able to conquer certain habits.

2. Here the apostle Paul gives a promise from a faithful God. You can trust Him.

1) No uncommon temptations.

2) No temptation beyond your ability.

3) No temptation without a way of escape.

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See That None Render Evil…

Introduction: Read 1 Thess. 5:15

1. Paul gives instructive commands to the new Christians in Thessalonica.

2. What shall the Christian reaction to persecution be? (…)

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Sermon on Encouragement | How To Encourage One Another

INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.

1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.

2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?

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Seeking the Old Paths

This sermon is about the value of the old paths. These are the ways that have been laid down by God. Being old they are not obsolete. We should be seeking the old paths because they are timeless. PROPOSITION: To set forth the commandment of God to “seek the old paths.” INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah 6:16-21 […]

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The Facts of Life

INTRODUCTION:

1. Sometimes it’s necessary to put things in a very basic, plain way.

2. Some won’t understand the importance of eternal matters without some plainness.

3. Once a famous football coach was upset with the performance of his team and decided to explain things from the very simplest matters. He began his speech, “This is a football.”

4. So, with this idea in mind let’s note some basic facts of life that we must know.

DISCUSSION:

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Sermon on Light | When Jesus Arrives Light Arrives

INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 4:12-17

1. Jesus begins His ministry.

1) Returns to Nazareth (family concerns?)

2) Moves to Capernaum to begin.

2. At the beginning of His ministry He again fulfills prophecy.

3. He is the LIGHT that is to come to the region.

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Why Do We Sing?

PROPOSITION: To answer the question “Why do we sing?”

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might learn the reasons for our singing in worship.

INTRODUCTION: Concerning Exodus 15:1-19

1. Why was Moses singing to the Lord?

1) He hath triumphed gloriously, v. 1

2) He is my strength and song, v. 2

3) He is my salvation, v. 2

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Answering the Call

Introduction: 1. Throughout Bible history God has chosen individuals to do His work. To perform His tasks. 2. When He does this He doesn’t ask for resumes. He doesn’t ask how prepared you think you are. He doesn’t care about perceived obstacles. 3. He just says to get it done. 4. If God has called […]

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“Hold Fast the Form of Sound Words”

Introduction: Read 2 Tim. 1:13

ASV Hold the pattern of sound words

ESV Follow the pattern of the sound words

NAS Retain the standard of sound words

NKJ Hold fast the pattern of sound words

NRS Hold to the standard of sound teaching

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Sermon | “Do It Heartily”

Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]

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Sermon on Church Attendance – Ability as it Relates to Our Attendance

Sermon on Church Attendance – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on attendance and the Bible principle stated as “Every man according to his ability.” Introduction: Read Acts 11:29 (Begin sermon on church attendance.) 1. When preaching on attendance in worship I stress the obligation we have to gather when the congregation is called.

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Sermon, “I Will Never Leave Thee, Nor Forsake Thee”

Sermon on Never Leave Nor Forsake You. Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on God’s Providence.

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