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.
Heaven is beautiful because 1) The Pure Live There, 2) God’s Light is There, 3) The River of Life is There, 4) Rest for the Weary is There. Each listener should be able to explain how and why heaven is beautiful.
Date written: December 9th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 7:1-14 SUBJECT: God’s Kingdom TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Predictions PROPOSITION: To study and understand the vision of Daniel in Daniel 7. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the historical underpinnings to the vision and the meaning of the coming of the kingdom of the Messiah. INTRODUCTION: […]
SUBJECT: Peace
TITLE: “It Is Well With My Soul”
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, “Why is it well with my soul?” It is well with my soul because 1) God is in control, 2) All things work together for good, 3) Troubles are temporary, 4) Salvation is available for all, and 5) The end result is victory.
Objectives: Each should be able to explain why things are well with their soul and if not, how to get things well with their soul.
Aim: To encourage the faithful Christian to recognize the peace that he has in his life and to exhort the sinner to gain peace through God’s plan for man’s salvation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 3 John 1:1-4
Date written: May 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 6:1-8 SUBJECT: Origins, Genesis, Flood TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Flood PROPOSITION: To present and account and analysis of what the Bible teaches regarding the worldwide flood. Objectives: That each would be familiar with the account of the flood and the lessons we learn from it. […]
Date written: October 1st, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite – One Lord PROPOSITION: To acknowledge Jesus as Lord we must acknowledge his 1) Authority, 2) Leadership, 3) Sovreignty. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the relationship between Christian unity and the Lordship of Christ. AIM: To help all recognize what we […]
To have authentic Christianity, we must not change the gospel. Each person will understand that while some want to change the gospel, if we want to please God, we must not change the gospel.
SUBJECT: Family
TITLE: God’s Law Regarding Marriage and Divorce
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at God’s law regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage; we will then examine some popular questions in regard to the subject.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state who is eligible for marriage and who may get a divorce and who may marry after divorce.
AIM:I hope to teach each listener what God’s word says regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage.
INTRODUCTION:
SUBJECT: Righteousness
TITLE: The Biblical Doctrine of Righteousness
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the biblical doctrine of righteousness.
OBJECTIVES: Each should understand that while man cannot be righteous on his own, under God’s plan, man can be accounted as righteous.
AIM: To reinforce the idea that works of faith, trust, and obedience is God are things that we can and must do to be righteous.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Romans 4:3-6
The Treasure of the King is 1) Wisdom and Knowledge, 2) Christ Jesus the Lord, 3) Nothing the World Has to Offer. Each person may understand that Jesus is the true treasure that we all need. To help the listener understand that we do not need anything outside of Christ.
Date written: July 8th, 2007
Scripture ref: Lamentations 3:21-24
SUBJECT: Renewal
TITLE: “New Every Morning”
PROPOSITION: God’s mercies are new every morning because 1) God is present, 2) God’s blessings continue, 3) The Old Things are passed away, and 4) God’s promises are sure.
OBJECTIVE: That we can wake up each morning knowing that the mercy of the Lord is available.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Lamentations 3:21-24
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Our Attitude in Worship
PROPOSITION: To look at some principles in scripture that will help us examine our attitude in worship.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should examine their own hearts to see if their attitude is proper during worship.
AIM: To teach what the proper attitude in worship is and avoid the stereotypical behavior of improper worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 4:24
SUBJECT: Marriage and Divorce TITLE: Jesus Teaching on Marriage and Divorce PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will do a textual study of Matthew 19:3-12. We will note: 1) A Personal Problem, 2) A Posed Question, 3) A Primal Principle, 4) A Perpetual Principle, 5) A Petrified Heart, 6) The Proper Perspective, 7) Pondered Repercussions. OBJECTIVES: […]
Jesus’ directive to make disciples entails 1) A Command, 2) An Expectation, 3) A Purpose. Each hearer should understand what Jesus wants from us as we seek to make disciples. Making disciples is not an easy or quick task, but a lifetime commitment.
Our spring gospel meeting at the New Boston Church of Christ is one month away! It begins on February 23rd and continues through the 26th. The theme of this meeting is “Living By Faith.” Brother Jeff Whatley, one of the preachers at the North Jefferson church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant, will be speaking. We […]
SUBJECT: Family
TITLE: GOD AND THE FAMILY
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss God’s ideal of the family. We will discuss God’s ideal 1) Father and Husband, 2) Mother and Wife, 3) Children, 4) Grandparents.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state what their role is in the family as God would have it and cite supporting scripture to back this up.
AIM: To support and encourage each person as they fulfill their role in the family.