Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Without question, the church of Christ is the greatest institution on earth.

1. Granted, there are many man made organizations that do much good, yet none are comparable to the body of Christ — it has no rival.

2. The church did not come by chance, nor was it the invention of man.

3. The Almighty had it in His eternal mind to prepare, plan, and plant His church over which Christ would be the head and in which are all the saved

Ordaining Elders in the Church. Sermon outline by Tom Moore giving God’s counsel on ordaining elders in every city. INTRODUCTION: A. God has set forth a pattern for His church. 1. A pattern for: a. Worship b. Entrance into the Church c. Organization 2. Hebrews 8:5 3. I am pleased that the church here wants […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Jesus is correctly called the “Master Teacher”

1. Jesus was not like the religious leaders of His day (or any day), because He had the knowledge and authority needed to instruct others in the most effect way.

2. Matthew 7:28-29

B. There are many today who claim we cannot know truth, or that it is too difficult to obtain

1. Such false teaching leads many to become discouraged – not seeing the need for study

2. The Bible teaches that we can come to a knowledge of truth

3. Ephesians 3:3-4 – truth is knowable

a. John 8:30-32

1) Thus, through Christ we can know truth

2) A mark of a true disciple is one who continually seeks for truth

b. Acts 17:11

c. John 5:39

1) Seeking truth is vitally important

2) Let us now consider what seeking the truth from the Master Teacher is like …

INTRODUCTION: A. In the first six chapters the Solomon has shared with us: 1. His search for meaning to life (chs. 1-2). 2. His observations during this search (chs. 3-6). B. He has repeated his conclusions time and again… 1. Life “under the sun” is vanity. 2. Yet there is good that one can do, […]

Sermon on Judgment — Sermon outline by Tom Moore. He continues his exposition of the book of Jude giving us things worth remembering.

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 […]

INTRODUCTION

A. Judges 6:1-6

1. For seven years Israel was victimized by the Midianites.

2. Israel’s crops were destroyed, their livestock was confiscated, and the people were forced to seek refuge in the dens and caves of the mountains.

B. During this difficult period “the angel of the Lord” appeared unto Gideon ….. Judges 6:12-13

1. This very question is what many are asking today!

2. Many are asking, If God is with us:

a. Why did my child have to die from cancer?

b. Why was my wife killed in a car wreck?

c. Why was my child molested?

Sermon – THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD (Jeremiah 23:23) INTRODUCTION: A. In the thirteenth year of Josiah, Jeremiah was called to his prophetic office in about 627 BC 1. His preaching was done during early Babylonian period, through the fall of Jerusalem (586 BC), and into the captivity. 2. The work of this great prophet was […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. In Mark 12:30-31 we have a very pivotal command for every Christian, a command that is at the very heart of Christianity.

1. If these verses are not engrained in our daily living then we will never be spiritually what we ought to be

2. It is indeed the pivotal command

B. Mark 12:28-31

C. We know these verses, we have heard them often, and we understand that they mean we are to love God with our total being and our neighbor as our self

1. Many claim to love God

2. Many say they love God

3. Many say they love their neighbor

The Way of Cain — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from the book of Jude applying the sin of Cain.

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST #9

INTRODUCTION:

A. As has been pointed out in previous lessons, 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 one church – His church

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 Complaining — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the sin of complaining. From 1 Corinthians 10:1-11.

INTRODUCTION

A. Jesus is our perfect example

1. 1 Peter 2:21-22

2. Philippians 2:5

B. Jesus was one who had great concern for the lost

1. Luke 19:10

2. Jesus wept over a city in sin (Lk. 19:41)

3. There are many examples of our Lord’s concern for loss souls:

a. Nicodemus (Jn. 3)

b. The Samaritan Woman (Jn. 4)

4. Christ died that we might live … Romans 5:6-9

5. Matthew 28:18-20

C. We, like our Lord, need to have a deep concern for lost souls

1. “He that is wise winneth souls” (Pro. 11:30)

2. Daniel 12:3

DISCUSSION

A. THIS IS A DAY OF GOOD NEWS

INTRODUCTION:

1. The Background of the Parable

a. This parable finds its setting during the week leading up to the death of Jesus on the cross.

b. Matthew 23:37-39 … Jesus leaves the temple for the last time

c. As Jesus leaves this impressive structure and looks back, notice what is said … Matthew 24:2

d. Jesus and His disciples then go up to the mount of Olives, which had an impressive view of the temple, and the Lord’s disciples ask two questions:

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

Saved to Serve Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the Christian’s obligation to give attention to God’s service. A Christian must be willing to work.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)
Matthew 5:43-48

INTRODUCTION:

A. When Jesus spoke about “Responding To Evil”, He laid down two principles:

1. Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a)

2. Respond to evil by doing good (Mt. 5:39b-42)

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 […]

Sermon on the Pre-existence of Christ INTRODUCTION: A. Jesus Christ did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem, nor even when He was conceived within the virgin, Mary. B. Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ, unlike us, existed long before His conception and birth. 1. This is not just an intellectual point or […]