Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13

A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record

1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times.

2. Once in the context of strife.

3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from Abram

4. Once in the context of separation from Abram alone.

5. Once when he was captured by evil kings.

6. Once when he was rescued by Abram.

7. Once when he was doing […]

Sermon on the Mind of Christ –. Sermon outline on having a mind of sacrifice, humility and obedience. By Tom Moore

INTRODUCTION:

A. The power of influence is staggering.

1. Astronomers, watching the peculiar behavior of the planet Uranus, deducted that it must be under the influence of another planet.

2. Thus convinced, they pointed their great telescope in the correct direction and discovered the planet Neptune.

B. What is influence?

1. Influence is that moral or spiritual force, power or capacity by which we have an EFFECT upon a person, condition, or development.

Authority of the Bible — Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining the authority of the word of God and the folly of refusing to obey it. I.   Introduction A. We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority. 1. Our jails are full of those who […]

INTRODUCTION

A. There are few in the religious world today who fail to realize the need for involvement in good works.

1. Jesus who is our example in all things (1 Peter 2:21), was declared to be one “who went about doing good” (Acts
10:38).

2. We know that we are to be involved in good works for this is a sign of Christian maturity.

3. Paul says that the man of God needs to be “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17).

B. It is important that we not only understand the need to be involved in good works, but that they are to also be done by
the authority of Christ.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – JESUS’ MISSION AND THE OLD TESTAMENT (Matthew 5:17-20)

INTRODUCTION:

A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.

1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.

2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.

B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.

INTRODUCTION: A. In previous lessons we have that noticed that I am a member of the church of Christ because: 1. It was founded by the scriptural builder – Christ 2. It was founded on THE scriptural foundation 3. It was founded at the scriptural place – Jerusalem 4. Christ is the founder of only […]

INTRODUCTION: Read John 4:24

A. The worship of God in Spirit and in truth is a matter of great importance and great significance, as is clearly seen in God’s word.

1. Jesus taught on worship (John 4:19-26)

2. Paul, on Mars Hill, preached on worship (Acts 17:22-31)

3. The second recorded controversy between God and man was over worship (Gen. 4)

4. The word “worship” is found 119 times in the Bible

TITLE: The Christian Soldier

INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 6:10-20

A. A Christian’s efforts to live faithfully in this life is described in various terms throughout the New Testament:

1. As a walk and as running a race

2. But the one use most often is that of “warfare.”

B. One of the greatest texts on Spiritual warfare is found in Ephesians 6:10-20.

DISCUSSION:

A. THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER’S CHARGE

Sermon on Ascension of Jesus– Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the purpose and meaning of the ascension of Christ.

INTRODUCTION: A. Nehemiah bravely, as a wise and faithful governor, stood upon his guard against the attacks of enemies as we noted in the previous lesson. 1. Here we have Nehemiah no less bold and active to deal grievances at home, and, having kept them from being destroyed by their enemies, now to keep them […]

(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.

INTRODUCTION: A. Philippians 2:3-4 B. Self-centeredness is a very, very old problem 1. The first sin in the world was committed when Satan talked Eve into thinking that her own will was self-sufficient 2. Genesis 3:1-6 C. Yet, self-centeredness is a peculiarly modern way of thinking, too. 1. Humanism, the prevailing philosophy of the modern […]

I.   Introduction

A. There is a great need in our day for fathers to live up to their God-given tasks.

1. One of the reasons that the church is as weak as it is in many places is because fathers are not fulfilling their spiritual duties

2. One of the reasons that some many of the youth of our day are involved in drugs, premarital sex, gangs activity, and a host of other sinful things is because fathers are not fulfilling their responsibilities

B. It is time that we as fathers and grandfathers realize the awesome responsibility we have in molding our children’s spiritual lives

1. It is time that fathers do more with their children that just play ball or paper dolls with them.

2. It is time for fathers to act like spiritual giants in the family

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
The Swearing Of Oaths
Matthew 5:33-37)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a man or woman of your word?

1. When you say “yes” or “no” to something, do people take it as “gospel” (i.e., truth)?

2. Are you someone whose word is questioned, unless confirmed with an oath?

INTRODUCTION

A. Death, by definition, is a separation.

1. Physical death is the separation of the spirit from the body

a. Genesis 2:7

b. Thus when the spirit leaves this body of clay, so does life

2. Spiritual death, which is the second death (Rev. 20:6), is a separation of the soul from God

a. Isaiah 59:1-2

b. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

Sermon on Sin — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the seriousness of the sin problem. Sin is divisive, deceptive, destructive and deadly.

INTRODUCTION

A. Hate is a sin that has caused many atrocities in our world in the past, and in our present time.

B. Hate is a heart ailment forbidden by the Lord in the Old and New Testament

1. “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine hear …” (Leviticus 19:17)

2. Matthew 5:43-44

DISCUSSION:

A. WE ARE TO HATE SIN; BUT WE ARE TO LOVE THE SINNER

1. God hates sin

a. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).

b. Hebrews 1:9

INTRODUCTION:

1. I have found very little written about this subject

1) Yet this is a very important subject.

2) The well-being of the church depends on this relationship

3) If elders and deacons are unable to work well together:

a. The church suffers

b. Stunted in growth

c. Splits …. divisions

d. Remember ….. Hebrews 13:17

INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 4:10-14.

A. “I’ve got a secret”

1. There is something fascinating about those words

a. Ears perk up, and people lean in as they whisper, “What is it? I won’t tell anyone”

b. Religiously speaking, there are many who claim to have the “secrets” to spiritual life – but they are frauds

2. In sharp contrast to these frauds, notice Philippians 4:12

a. Here Paul speaks of a genuine and important “secret”

b. One has called this “the only secret that we need”

B. We are nearing the end of Paul’s letter to the Philippians

1. He has one final task: to express his appreciation for the gift that was sent him by Epaphroditus