Abel had a pattern from God and he followed it. Cain did not. Cain offered worship that he invented. It was an offering of his own righteousness. It was not what God wanted. It was not pleasing to God. Mankind needs a pattern to avoid presenting his own righteousness to God. However, when we follow God’s pattern, God counts it as righteousness (Romans 4:3, James 2:23).
The plea of churches of Christ today is to restore New Testament Christianity into the lives of as many as will receive the gospel. It is not sufficient to preach the gospel without expecting those who believe it to change their lives. To this end, the churches of Christ preach, and the Bible teaches, that the gospel contains all the information that we need to do this (2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:17).
At the time of Paul’s writings, I believe the NT was not yet written, incomplete. The “imperfect” I believe is the miraculous spiritual gifts which ceased. What do you think the “perfect” is in 1 Corinthians 13:10? “The perfect” in this passage is the coming completion of the revelation of God to man in what […]
Where does our heart stand? Are we at absolute zero because we are covetous, stubborn, or selfish? I hope not. Instead, we need to be pliable and plastic so that the Lord may mold and shape us to His will. You can’t bend something that is at absolute zero, only break it.
Putting on Christ means we adopt His 1) Character, 2) Words, 3) Life. Each person will understand that to put on Christ means changing to be like Christ. To help everyone understand that putting on Christ is a full-time endeavor that encompasses everything the Christian does.
Jesus is precious because His blood is precious.1 Peter 1:19 says that we were not redeemed with corruptible things “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” This blood paid the price for my sins and bought me back from perdition (1 Cor.6:20). This blood purchased the church (Acts 20:28). This blood speaks greater things than that of Abel (Heb.12:24). The blood of Jesus is precious.
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Esther
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note several lessons from the book of Esther.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to tell the story of Esther and explain how God cares for His people.
AIM: To help all understand that God cares for His people and provides for them in His own way.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Esther 2:5-9
SUBJECT: Unity in the Church
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Ephesians 4:1-4 as this passage teaches the following: 1) The Prerequisites of unity. 2) The Principles of Unity 3) The Plan of Unity 4) The Purpose of Unity.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state what the basics of unity are from these verses.
AIM: To help each individual understand the importance of maintaining unity in the church.
SUBJECT: Prayer
TITLE: Why does the Psalmist cry?
PROPOSITION: The Psalmist cries because of 1) Sickness and Suffering, 2) The Persecution of Evil Men, 3) His Sins and For His Forgiveness, 4) His Desire to Worship God.
OBJECTIVE: That we would each be like the Psalmist in deeply desiring God to hear our requests and answer them.
The Holy Spirit has a unique role in the godhead. Each listener should be able to describe the role of the Holy Spirit in scripture.
The Bible says that Jesus is precious to us who are born again to righteousness, edification, and sanctification. In 1 Peter 2:7 we have this statement, “Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious.” Is Jesus precious to you? Do you value Him like you would value your most prized possession?
SUBJECT: Jesus
TITLE: “I am the Good Shepherd”
PROPOSITION: The Good Shepherd cares for the sheep by 1) Warning them concerning dangers to the flock, 2) Guarding the entrance and exit to the fold, and 3) Laying down His life for the sheep.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to state how the Good Shepherd warns concerning dangers to the flock, guards the entrance and exit to the fold, and lays down His life for the sheep.
AIM: To emphasize our constant need to be vigilant against the enemy by following the Good Shepherd.
Sermon on Adoption SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Adoption Into The Family PROPOSITION: Adoption into God’s family involves 1) acceptance into the family, 2) responsibilities as a family member, and 3) blessings of being a member of the family. OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state what adoption into God’s family involves, outlining briefly what has […]
SUBJECT: Covenants
TITLE: Uses for the Old Covenant
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to focus upon some uses of the Old Covenant, namely: 1) It is for our learning, 2) It provides wisdom, 3) It warns us regarding sin, 4) It helps us understand the New Covenant.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand why we study the Old Covenant.
AIM: To help all understand that as Christians, we must study the Old Covenant.
Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Ezekiel 43:10-11 SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting Theme Introduction TITLE: Back to the Bible Pattern PROPOSITION: In this gospel meeting we will look at going back to the Bible Pattern. We must understand that God’s word is a pattern for our lives today. That it provides a pattern for Authority, […]
SUBJECT: Daily Living
TITLE: Christian Righteousness
PROPOSITION: To teach the Christians attitude toward other people.
OBJECTIVE: That the people will begin living righteously.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Titus 2:11-12
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Sermon on Elijah – Sermon outline on 3 lessons from Elijah the prophet from the Old Testament. From 1 Kings 17:1-7 Date written: October 24th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 17:1-7 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Elijah – 3 Unforgettable Lessons from Elijah PROPOSITION: We will note three lessons from Elijah’s life: 1) God provides […]
SUBJECT: Jesus
TITLE: I am the Lord and Master
TYPE: Expository
PROPOSITION: Jesus is the our Lord and Master. He says that as Lord and Master he became a servant of all.
OBJECTIVES: We should all think about how Jesus is our Lord and Master and how since he called himself a servant, that we should much more see ourselves as servants.
AIM: I want to impress upon each one the distinctive, yet complimentary roles as Lord, Master, and Servant within the person of Jesus.
Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 16:7
SUBJECT:Attitudes
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at two kinds of hearts, 1) The hard heart, and 2) The Soft heart.
OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the two hearts, their relationship to God and his word, and which kind everyone should desire to have.
AIM: To encourage everyone to have the kind of heart that God wants us to have.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”
Date written: August 13th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes, Mercy TITLE: Blessed Are the Merciful PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the meaning of mercy, the actions of those who practice it and the blessing that we receive from being merciful. Objectives: That each would know what mercy is and how […]