In this lesson, we will answer the question, What is the Church? We must understand God’s original design in the creation. When we understand this, we will understand what the church is in relationship to God’s great plan to restore unity between God and man, and between man and man that each member understand God’s desire for unity in the church as the restoration of His purposes in creation.
Date written: May 1st, 2005Scripture ref: Revelation 2:18-29 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches – Thyatira PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the church, 2) Those who are unfaithful, 3) Those who are faithful. Objectives: Each should be able […]
Date written: May 14th, 2003
Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33
SUBJECT: Priorities
TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 1)
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.
Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.
Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 6:33
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SUBJECT: Repentance
PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.
OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will look at the necessity for us not to be moved away from the hope of the gospel. We should not be moved because 1) God is immovable, 2) The Lord, Jesus, is immovable, 3) The gospel is immovable, 4) The kingdom is immovable, and 5) The souls of men depend upon our being immovable.
OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should be able to demonstrate from the scriptures the need to be immovable in the faith.
AIM: I want to exhort everyone present to hold fast to the gospel that they received.
Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]
SUBJECT: Holiness
PROPOSITION: More holiness give me because 1) I want to be like God, 2) I want to be pure, 3) I want to go to heaven.
Objectives: To motivate us to desire to live holy lives.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Isaiah 35:1-10
What can I do to evangelize? What can I do to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ? This week, you can invite your friends and neighbors to our gospel meeting. Brother Jeff Whatley will be preaching on the topic “Living by Faith.” Jeff is a wonderful person and gospel preacher. We will do well to invite our friends and family to come hear him.
The LORD is our strength because 1) He Hears, 2) He Protects, 3) He is Trustworthy, 4) He Saves. Each person should be able to understand how to gain strength from the LORD and to encourage each person to get their strength from the LORD.
SUBJECT: Origins
TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram
PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land, 5) A Faith, 6) A Concern, 7) An Enrichment, 8) A Disagreement, 9) A Resolution, 10) A Reaffirmation.
Objectives: Each should be able to tell the story of Abram’s call and how it relates to God’s plan for man’s salvation.
Aim: To study and learn from Genesis 12-13 the story of Abram’s call and the promises that God made to him.
Scripture ref: Luke 15:10
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Prodigal Son
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the parable of the prodigal son, his 1) Ascending, 2) Descending, and 3) Rescinding.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to discuss the parable with those who are lost.
AIM: The focus of this lesson will be upon the younger son, not the elder. It is my purpose to discuss his case alone in this lesson.
Date written: October 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 25:19-30 SUBJECT: Christian Duty, Christian Living TITLE: Can He Depend on You? PROPOSITION: Can Jesus depend upon us as his servants? Can he depend upon us to 1) Help the needy? 2) Live for Him? 3) Teach the Gospel? Objectives: Each should know their responsibilities as Christians […]
Date written: May 14th, 2003
Bible Text: Matthew 6:33
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 2)
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.
Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.
Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
At the old rugged cross 1) the dearest and best was slain for a world of lost sinners, 2) some were repelled, but others were attracted, 3) a Savior calls the saved to faithfulness and eternal life. That we would cherish that old rugged cross for what our Savior did for us there.
Running the Race Sermon – Why should we run the race? We have a great cloud of witness, the standard of greatness and the perfect trainer. SUBJECT: Passage TITLE: Why Run the Race? PROPOSITION: To discuss the three reasons the Hebrew writer gives for running the Christian race. AIM: To encourage to brethren to run […]
Answered prayer brings the blessing of 1) Healing 2) Joy 3) Humility 4) Meaning, 5) Worship. Each person will learn the many ways God blesses us in answering prayer.
Date written: August 6th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Christian Olympics – Preparing to Run the Race PROPOSITION: What do we need in order to prepare to run the race that is set before us? 1) The proper attitude, 2) The proper nutrition, 3) The proper training, 4) The proper attire. […]
Date written: September 11th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things That Unite – One Hope PROPOSITION: The Christian has one hope for 1) justification, 2) motivation, and 3) salvation. OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to state how hope unites. AIM: To teach about hope and encourage toward unity. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Ephesians […]
Sermon on Communication — Unity within the body depends upon communication. In this sermon we will look at some Bible principles related to communication.
Date written: September 19th, 2003
Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Lessons from the Death of Aaron
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Bible account of the death of Aaron. Aaron’s death has a message for us today. We must learn these lessons. 1) God takes sin seriously. 2) We have a better high priest. 3) It is appointed to men once to die. 4) We should weep with those who weep. 5) God shows no partiality to men.
OBJECTIVES:To learn more about God and how he relates to man through the example that he provides for us in the death of Aaron.