Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our present day, faith is widely misunderstood.

1. The nature and crucial importance of faith has eluded many in the religious world.

2. Most of the world limit faith to being mere belief, but the Bible has a much deeper meaning placed on this important biblical term

B. As we begin to delve into the doctrine of faith, by way of introduction notice that:

1. The gospel is “the faith” – Jude 3, and those who have obeyed it have been “faithful to the Lord” (Acts 16:15)

INTRODUCTION:

A. As we continue our study in Nehemiah, I again want to remind you of two passages:

1. Romans 15:4

2. 1 Corinthians 10:11

B. In our last lesson on the life and times of Nehemiah we showed how he was a man of concern by being a man of sacrifice, sorrow, and supplication

C. In this lesson we will set forth Nehemiah’s strength by showing how he confronted fear, enemies, reproach, and opposition. This enabled him to survey the work and get the people “fired up” and ready to build the walls around Jerusalem.

DISCUSSION:

INTRODUCTION: A. “In the beginning was matter, which begat the ameba, which begat the worm, which begat the fish, which begat the amphibian, which begat the reptile, which begat the lower mammals, which begat the lemur, which begat the monkey, which begat man, who imagined God. This is the genealogy of man.” 1. This was […]

INTRODUCTION:Acts 9:31

A. The growth of the first century church was both spectacular and constant

1. Acts 2:41, 47

2. Acts 4:4

3. Acts 5:14

4. Acts 6:1, 7

B. What caused this tremendous growth?

1. I am sure there were many factors, probably some that we have no way of knowing of today.

INTRODUCTION: A. In our last lesson on the Holy Spirit, we considered this third person of the Godhead from an Old Testament perspective 1. In the New Testament the Holy Spirit becomes more prominent 2. Here we have a richer, deeper, and a much fuller account of Him in personality and performance, in motive and […]

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.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Have you ever made a promise?

1. One you didn’t keep?

2. Has anyone made a promise to you they didn’t keep?

B. A promise is a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified – it is a declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect

C. The word “promise” appears 100 times in the Bible

1. But there are many, many more promises than these in the Bible

2. The Bible contains many different kind of promises:

a. Made to one’s self

b. Man to Man

c. Man to God

d. God to Man

D. The promises of God are certain

1. When we make promises we do not always keep them:

a. Un-purpose

b. Purposely

INTRODUCTION:

A. Illustration: WORKING TOGETHER

Two boys were riding a bicycle built for two and they came to a big steep hill. It took a great deal of struggle for the boys to complete what proved to be a very stiff climb. When they got to the top the boy in front turned to the other and said, “Man, that sure was a hard climb.” The boy in back replied, “Yes, and if I hadn’t kept the brakes on all the way we would certainly have rolled down backwards.”

1. I wonder how many of us have the brakes on with God?

2. I wonder how many of us are working against one another?

B. There are many things that keeps us from working together as we should, but what ever they are – they need to be resolved and/or worked through

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 5:1-14

A. Proper attitudes are very important when it comes to dealing with God’s word

1. Many are rejecting and misunderstanding God’s word because their attitude is not right

2. To many have an attitude of wanting to please self instead of pleasing God

3. The account of Naaman the Syrian will give us insight into the importance of a proper attitude

B. “Naaman” was the commander-in-chief of the Syrian king, who held a high place in the service of the king, and was afflicted with leprosy.

1. Leprosy was a very horrible disease

INTRODUCTION:

A. This morning I would like to give another reason why I am a member of the church of Christ – I am a member of the Church of Christ because it teaches the kingdom has now been established and Christ is now reigning.

B. The future kingdom theory together with the literal reign of Christ upon the earth for a literal 1,000 years has invaded the denominational world, it is publicly being advocated by their preachers, and it has even invaded the decision making of our government.

1. I could never cast my lot with a religious group which is lending its support to such a wild theory.

2. This wild theory is called “Premillennialism”

SERMON ON CONTENTMENT

INTRODUCTION:

A. “Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whosoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and happy purchase” (John Balguy).

1. Contentment is a very precious commodity to possess in this life of disappointments and heartaches.

2. All Christians should join with King David and say, “He maketh me to lie in green pastures” (Psa. 23:2) – That’s a great picture of contentment

B. Many today are like the two little teardrops floating down the river of life. One tear drop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first tear drop replied, “I am a tear drop from the girl who got him.”

1. Life is like as is seen in these teardrops.

2. We all too often cry over the things we can’t have, but we might cry twice as hard if we had received them.

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 […]

INTRODUCTION: A. The Bible is very clear as it speaks to the importance of faith 1. Hebrews 11:6 2. Ephesians 2:8 3. Galatians 3:26 4. Romans 5:1 B. There are many kinds of faith mentioned in the Bible. 1. There is a faith that is simply belief, but this is not a saving, nor is […]

Sermon on the Bride of Christ. The bride must remember her wedding day and ever be faithful to it. The church is the beautiful bride of Christ.

The Golden Rule

Bible Verse: Matthew 7:12

INTRODUCTION:

A. Have you ever found yourself in a situation…

1. Faced with the need to make a decision on the spur of the moment?

2. Wondering what is the right way to act?

3. Unable to recall whether the Bible specifically addresses the moral dilemma in which you find yourself?

INTRODUCTION: Philippians 4:1-3

A. I hope I will not shock you when I tell you that Christians – even good Christians – do not always get along.

1. Where is light there will be bugs. Where there are dogs there will be fleas.

2. Where there are humans, there will be misunderstandings and differences of opinion – even if those humans are Christians, even if they are good Christians

3. Acts 15:36-40

INTRODUCTION: A. It was mentioned last week that there are two things we can count on for sure in this life ““ and that is death and taxes. 1. In our last lesson we discussed the government and it is God ordained, and how that giving honor to government is giving honor to God 2. […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. For several Sundays we have been discussing sin. We have studied:

1. The origin of sin

2. What sin is

3. Kinds of sin

4. What sin will do to you

5. Improper attitudes toward sin

6. Proper attitudes toward sin

7. Helps in overcoming sin

B. In our lesson of this hour we will be discussing the “The Beauty of the Forgiveness of Sin,” notice first that …

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.