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: Matt. 5:8
1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.
1) “self-righteous”
2) “old fashioned”
3) “repressed”
4) “impossible”
2. The world says:
1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”
2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.
3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.
3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”
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 […]
Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I. Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]
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: 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…
Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]
Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22
1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?
1) Above personal comfort?
2) Above even family?
2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.
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 Rom. 6:23. 1. No harsher reminder in scripture of the effects of sin. Two things to think about… 1) We are owed death. 2) It is our own sin for which we will receive these hideous wages. 2. In contrast Paul reveals another reality, an additional factor. 1) God has a gift for […]
Sermon on Mothers Introduction: 1. From before the creation God designed a position for the populating of the planet and for the care of youth. 2. He entrusted this pivotal position to woman, to mothers. 3. Because of the obvious importance of the position we direct our attention to it. 1) It is a position […]
1. At this moment, around the world, people have stopped to remember a babe in a manger. 2. This is the most popular aspect of Jesus. People love the BITM. The babe that people love issues no commands, makes no judgments, calls for no repentance, causes no controversy, This one aspect has been ripped from […]
Introduction:
1. Recently I received a note in the suggestion box that reads: “A sermon on Are We Doing God’s Will? Or Are We Lukewarm or Have We Left Our First Love? We should find a work no matter how small or great and do it with all our might. Yes we hear this over and over and over but do we think the Lord is not talking to each and every one of us? It seems that we think and act as if we think someone else will do that task hence it usually doesn’t get done.”
2. My apologies to the author if you didn’t want the note read. However:
1) It reveals this concern in a way that I cannot.
2) It is a powerful call to Christian service.
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?
INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy 4:12
1. Someone is watching you.
2. Ancient orators taught that, to be heard, the speaker had to apply PATHOS, LOGOS and ETHOS. People watch to see if what you do matches with what you say.
3. Timothy was being watched. So Paul could teach others how to live through Timothy.
4. He instructs, commands: Be an example!.
Introduction: Romans 8:37
1. Paul wrote to a congregation that knew, beyond all others, what a conqueror was.
1) They saw the triumphs.
2) They saw the captives.
3) They saw the treasure.
4) They saw foreign kings in chains.
5) They saw generals receiving adoration.
6) In the wake of the army was a broken, subjugated people.
2. To those who knew conquerors he invited to be more than conquerors!
Sermon on Crucifying the Flesh – Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Paul’s command in Galatians 5:4 to crucify the flesh.
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
Sermon on Jesus’ Baptism INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 3:13-17, The Baptism of Jesus 1. The arrival of Jesus had been heralded by angels, an astronomical phenomenon, visiting dignitaries and a prophet of God. 2. Now it is time for God to make the announcement. 1) God had spoken audibly before, Exo. 20. 2) The announcement occurs […]
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 […]