In Mark 16:16, Jesus said that it is those who believe and are baptized that are saved. So, baptism is connected with salvation. Does baptism happen before a person is saved or after? Mark 16:16 says baptism happens before salvation.
Many will preach the parts of the Bible that they like, but they will not preach all of it. Paul said, “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house” (Acts 20:20), and “For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Not only must we preach God’s word, we must preach all of it.
Some have the idea that this is how God has left us: groping around in this world without knowledge of what He wants. This is not the case! God has given us His Light to shine in the darkness, to illumine our path, to guide us home, and to lead others to Him (Ps. 119:110; Jn. 1:4-5; 8:12; II Tim. 3:16-17).
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Blessed Promises of God
PROPOSITION: The character of the promises of God is such that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, and 3) Conditional.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should understand that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, 3) Conditional.
Date written: November 13th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:3-10 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes-Poor In Spirit PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the beatitude, poor in spirit. We will note what it means to be poor in spirit. We will note what their relationship is to the kingdom of heaven. We will note some […]
Sermon on Selfishness Date written: November 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: James 4:1-10 SUBJECT: Selfishness TITLE: A “Gimme” Society PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to look the reason why we live in a “gimme” society: 1) Worldliness, 2) Covetousness, 3) Selfishness. Objectives: That each one would be able to explain why our society is so […]
Sermon on Restoration – When the church has been destroyed by the deeds of men the righteous must take steps to restore what has been lost.
The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness because it helps us 1) Personally, 2) Socially, 3) Spiritually. Each person should understand that gentleness/meekness helps us in our personal, social, and spiritual life.
Tobacco, alcohol, and drug addictions need serious attention. These addictions can create tremendous problems in the family such as crushing debt, poverty, loss of work, and even death. These are dangerous addictive substances that need to be eliminated from use altogether because of the great risk associated with them. When one is addicted to such things, professional counseling is needed. Get the help that is necessary to stop using the substance and resolve to never go back to it again.
Identify problems early. Addicts may not see what is happening to them as addiction creates blindness to one’s state. It is easy for others, however, to see the behavior for what it is. It is important that families have a relationship where members can talk about these issues. Discussing the behavior is the first step to remedying it.
There are other things, however, to which a person may be addicted. One may be addicted to his job. We call these people workaholics. A person may be addicted to talking or anger. Pornography is a great addiction for many. In his book, Removing Emotional Pain, Ron Wilkins lists the top ten addictions of his time. They are in order: 1) anger, 2) talking, 3) sex, 4) food, 5) tobacco, 6) alcohol, 7) drugs, 8) stealing, 9) gambling, and 10) work. We could probably add “electronics” to this list today.
Sermon on Psalm 119 – This sermon outline by Kevin Cauley shows us how to delight in God’s Word from the psalmist in Psalm 119:33-40.
One could also say that while God allows misfortune and is present when it occurs, that He never abandons His child, that misfortune brings people back to Him, and that ultimately God works to redeem them from the idols in their life (Romans 8:28).
He’s inconsistent and petulant, but he’s likable because he’s identifiable, and like all of us, there are some things that Tevya loves more than God, and he should not (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 22:37).
One must wear the king’s garments. We must put on Christ in baptism. “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). His righteousness must be our righteousness or we will not enter (Matthew 5:20). Paul said that he wanted to “be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ” (Philippians 3:9).
Regardless of how many new technologies we obtain, the focus of the gospel is still the same: people. Jesus was about people; the church is about people; we need to be about people. What does that mean? It means continuing to worship and take care of the saints in the local body, reaching out to others in the community with the gospel and growing the body of Christ. Taking the message of the gospel to the rest of the world as we have opportunity (Matthew 28:18-20).
Sermon on Jezebel – Sermon outline from 1 Kings 16:29-31 on the wicked life and sins of Jezebel, one of history’s most loathed women. Date written: May 13th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-31 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Jezebel – Lessons from the Wicked Life of Jezebel PROPOSITION: In the life of Jezebel we […]
SUBJECT: Attitude/Faith TITLE: Taking Risks as Christians PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at different kinds of risks that Christians must take to be Christians. There is the risk of 1) Leaving the ones we love, 2) financial loss, 3) our life and health, 4) public rejection and failure. OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should know […]
SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation, Love
TITLE: Does Jesus Care?
PROPOSITION: Jesus cares about our necessities, our loved ones, but most importantly, about our personal salvation.
Objectives: Each should understand that Jesus cares about our life, but more about our soul.
Aim: To motivate all to think about their souls and salvation in relationship to the concern God has given for our physical lives.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 8:23-27
SUBJECT: Gratitude
TITLE: For This, I’m Thankful
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note a few things for which to be thankful.
Objectives: That each hearer would consider how they need to be thankful in their lives.
Aim: To reinforce the necessity of thankfulness.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 13:10-15