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.
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 […]
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.
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:
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 […]
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.
SERMON ON HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 3:20, 21 1. Paul proclaims to the Philippians that they are not citizens of earth but of heaven. 2. They will be equipped to be citizens of that city. 3. The Savior is coming with the power to transform. 4. Words such as these have excited us for 2000 […]
Bearing the Infirmities of the Weak Introduction: Read Rom. 15:1 1. There can be things we do or say that would destroy a weaker brother or sister. 2. The things I’m talking about aren’t sin, necessarily, but appear so to the uninformed, Rom. 14:14-23. 3. We can destroy the weak with our liberty. DISCUSSION: Bearing […]
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.”
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.
Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]