Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Galatians 5:19-23

1. Concerning the “works of the flesh” Paul:

a. Said they were “manifest,” i.e. they are very apparent, clear, well-known, clearly perceived to be works of a fleshly nature.

b. Provides us a list

c. Pointed out the significance of them — “they who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”

2. Concerning the “fruit of the Spirit” Paul also gives us a list

a. These touch three beautiful basics to Christianity:

1) Godly living — living right with God

2) Righteousness — living right with others

3) Being sober — living right with self

INTRODUCTION: A. God has always honored those who were willing to go against all odds, or render an extraordinary service. 1. The name Moses is a household word for millions still today, but the name Pharaoh who opposed him is a matter of much speculation, even among scholars (Exodus 5:1-2) 2. We know well Elijah […]

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jude 8-10 on false teachers and false teaching.

INTRODUCTION:

1. We have all had the experience of missing something.

1) When we miss something we feel frustrated and/or mad

2) But, usually, we handle it pretty well…

a. If we miss the bus, we catch another one.

b. If we miss an appointment, we make another one.

c. If we miss a visitor, we go see him.

d. If we miss a phone call, they’ll probably call back.

Sermon on Lot — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the effect of Lot’s choice to live in Sodom.

INTRODUCTION

1. Those who are influenced and directed by the sword of the Spirit will produce “the fruit of the Spirit” in their lives … Galatians 5:22-23

1) We noted in our previous study that there is not a plurality of fruits, but one fruit

2) Yes, only one fruit that is made up of several interrelated graces or virtues, all of which will be manifested if one is truly walking in the Spirit

INTRODUCTION:

A. As mentioned in the previous lessons, there are things in life that we cannot avoid

1. Death

2. Governments/taxation

3. These contribute much to the “vanity” of “life under the sun”

Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore listing goals for continued sustained spiritual growth.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Patriots are people who passionately love their country and are willing to support and defend it with their very live

1. The word “patriot” awakens memories of great heroes from America’s military history

2. “Give me liberty, or give me death” (Patrick Henry)

3. “I only regret that I have only one life to lose for my country” (Nathan Hale)

B. The same kind of devotion can be seen in the lives of the first century Christians

1. Peter and John were beaten for preaching Jesus — but never shied away from their responsibilities

(Matthew 21:28-32)

INTRODUCTION:

A. The Background of the Parable

1. The background to this parable is to be found in Matthew 21:23-27

2. Jesus had previously in this chapter entered triumphantly into Jerusalem – with great joy of the crowd, He had run the moneychangers out of the temple, and He had denounced the fig tree so that it withered.

3. The chief priests and the elders of the people wanted to know by what authority He was doing these things.

Way of Cain Sermon — Sermon outline on the sins of Cain by Tom Moore.

Judge not, that ye be not judged – Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1-6. Sermon from the sermon on the mount.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Again, let me ask you this morning why you are a member of the church of Christ? – Or, Why are you a member of the religious group that you are?

1. Is it because it is the one you were raised in?

2. Is it because it is the one where your friends go?

3. Is it because they have a lot of young people?

B. Many today believe that one church is a good as another.

1. Is one doctor as good as another? … No!

2. Is one auto mechanic as good as another? … No!

Sermon on the Plumbline – Tom Moore stresses God’s standard (His plumbline) as our rule or standard for our every word and action today.

Sermon on Life in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Someone once said that “those born once must die twice, while those born twice must die but once.” B. The statement that “those born once must die twice” is made in view of the fact that 1. One born physically must die physically 2. And, one […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. If I were to tell you that I had no human biological father, would you believe me?

1. The Bible makes exactly that claim for Jesus of Nazareth.

2. Some people respond with disbelief, even as they do with other Bible miracles.

B. We need to be ready (prepared & willing) to offer a good defense, because this is not merely an academic question.

1. It goes to the heart of who Jesus is […]

INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

A. In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse.

1. 1 Samuel 8:1-7

a. They rejected God as their King and wanted to be like the nations around them.

b. They were warned of the results of this kind of rebellion… 1 Samuel 8:18-19

2. Saul was the people’s choice to be their first king

a. Saul’s reign was filled with one indiscretion after another

Luke 15:11-24

INTRODUCTION:

1. To any student of the Bible the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most familiar.

1) Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.

2) The Theme: God’s Attitude Toward the Lost.

3) The Main Lesson: God not only accepts penitent sinners, He earnestly seeks their salvation.

2. The Background to the Parable.

1) There are many precious words in our English language – “home” is one of them. Many this very hour are thinking of home:

Blessed are the Merciful Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes, Sermon on the Mount.

Sermon on King David – This sermon considers the background leading up to the reign of King David. From Eli through both Samuel and Saul