In order to have self-control in our lives we must realize 1) Humans are Out of Control, 2) God is in control, 3) We Can Regain Control with Jesus and the Spirit, and 4) The Purpose of Self-Control..
OBJECTIVE: God wants us to practice self-control in our lives so that we will not be dominated by our own sinful desires and so that we will fulfill His great purposes for our lives.
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Music in the Church — Why It Must Be Vocal
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the arguments for the exclusive use of a cappella singing within the worship of the church.
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Epithets of King David
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David: 1) A mighty man of war, 2) the sweet psalmist of Israel, 3) Thou art the man, 4) A man after God’s own heart.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able learn and explain about David and his life.
AIM: To study some of the attributes of David and learn from the positive and negative examples he gives us in the scriptures.
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.
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study three choices that need to be made in our lives. We must: 1) choose the right way 2) choose the right attitudes 3) choose the right company.
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to 1) list these three choices that need to be made in each of our lives 2) cite at least one appropriate scriptures for each choice that needs to be made and 3) discuss the significance of Deuteronomy 30:15-20
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Singing as Worship
PROPOSITION: Worshiping God in song involves understanding the role of: 1) Aesthetics; 2) Doctrine; 3) Comprehension; 4) Attitude.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand what constitutes proper worship to God in singing.
AIM: To emphasize that singing must be done in God’s way, not ours to worship Him.
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Elders
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to study the qualifications and responsibilities of elders. We will look at
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the elder.
AIM: In light of the appointment of new elders, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office in preparation of the appointment process.
Date written: January 7th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 9:20-22 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: “Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole” PROPOSITION: To study the woman who’s faith made her whole considering her: 1) Condition, 2) Cure, 3) Closure. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it means to have a living and active faith from this woman’s example. […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician
PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.
INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.
1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22
SUBJECT: Miracles
TITLE: Bible Miracles
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the subject of Bible miracles looking at their definition, distribution, and domain.
OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to understand what a Bible miracle was and explain their distribution and circumstances.
AIM: To help all have a better understanding of the purpose of Bible miracles.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 2:3, 4
In this lesson we will focus on the king and his 1) Priorities, 2) Person, and 3) Promises as we study through Colossians 3:1-4. Each hearer should understand what Colossians 3:1-4 teaches and how it relates to focusing on Christ the King
Date written: September 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 8:26-40 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Accounts of Conversion – The Ethiopian Eunuch PROPOSITION: From this account of conversion we learn the following great truths 1) God wants people, 2) God uses preachers, 3) God’s proposal is Jesus, 4) God’s plan includes baptism, 5) God’s plan produces joy. OBJECTIVE: […]
SUBJECT: False Religion
TITLE: When Religion Has No Authority
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Judges 17-19 and draw appropriate lessons.
Objectives: Each ought to be able to explain how a lack of respect for God’s authority leads to false religious practices.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Judges 2:10-19
Date written: December 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:8-11 SUBJECT: Church History TITLE: Asian Churches – Smyrna PROPOSITION: In the letter to the church at Symrna, we have Jesus’: 1) Description 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. OBJECTIVES: AIM: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Revelation 2:8-11 2. About the city of Smyrna 1) It is located about […]
SUBJECT: Father’s Day
TITLE: The Good Father
PROPOSITION: To understand a good father through the example of Abraham. Abraham was a good father because he was 1) Present, 2) Protective, 3) Providing and 4) Faithful.
Objectives: By following the example of Abraham as a father we can be good fathers also.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Genesis 18:17-19
TITLE: The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
SUBJECT: Godhead
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Bible teaching regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 1) That the Spirit indwells the Christian. 2) That the Indwelling Spirit produces the Fruits of the Spirit. 3) That the Spirit dwells in the Christian through the word of God.
OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to know that the Spirit indwells the Christian.
AIM: To help everyone understand the nature of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
SUBJECT: Church: Organization
TITLE: Deacons-God’s Servants
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study deacons duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to know from the scriptures deacons duties, responsibilities and qualification.
AIM: I hope to be able to help the congregation work toward appointing deacons and to encourage prospective deacons.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 1:1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons”
Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley showing the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man. We should reject the natural man.
Date written: April 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Luke 9:23-27 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: To Be A Disciple PROPOSITION:In order to be a disciple, we must display the characteristics of discipleship. In this lesson we will look at some of those characteristics. OBJECTIVE: That each would have a better understanding of what it means to be a […]
Date written: March 14th, 2004
Scripture ref: Hebrews 13:4
SUBJECT: Family
TITLE: Honorable Marriage
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at things that define an honorable marriage. Marriage is honorable when 1) God says it is honorable. 2) It respects God’s pattern for marriage. 3) Its not being used to legitimize adultery.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should know what God has defined as an honorable marriage.
AIM: To teach the truth regarding honorable marriage and to embolden the listener to teach that message to others.