Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:8

A. We continue our study of the beatitudes which serve to introduce the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus

1. Together, the beatitudes teach us about faith – how to have faith and how to be a person of faith

a. The beginning of faith – poor in spirit / mourners / the meek

b. The growth of faith – hunger & thirst after righteousness

c. The maturing of faith begins with being merciful

2. Today we will have more on the maturing of faith

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:

1. Worship is the response of all that man is to all that God is and does.

1) We do not worship for what we can get out of it, but because God is worthy of it.

2) However, true worship to God does lead to personal enrichment and enablement – the kind of strength that helps the Christian bear the burdens and fight the battles of life.

2. In our study of “True Worship” we have defined it, described it, and have shown what false worship is.

3. We will now begin to discover what true worship to God is by noticing three of its characteristics found in John 4:20-24…

Sermon on Prayer. We must pray with sincerity, humility, fervency, persistence, watchfulness, thoughtfulness, godly living, etc.

Sermon on Loving God – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the matter of loving God according to Mark 12 28-31.

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

Sermon on Brotherly Love INTRODUCTION: A. The changing power of the gospel is very evident when you look at the lives of the first century Christians 1. Justin Martyr wrote, “We used to value above all else money and possessions. Now we bring together all that we have and share it with those who are […]

Sermon on the Occult — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the occult and paranormal and those things that are like them.

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:

A. I think the saying is basically true: we are either going forward, standing still, or falling behind.

1. Sadly, this is also true in the Lord’s church

2. The problem is that many congregations have become complacent and comfortable (the prelude to standing still)

3. And once we are standing still, everyone passes us by and we begin to fall behind

B. To introduce our theme… Philippians 3:12-14

Sermon on Balaam — Sermon outline by Tom Moore continuing his series on the epistle of Jude. In this installment he covers verse 11.

INTRODUCTION: A. Many different things have been invented by man to harness great destructive power. 1. TNT is one of the most powerful man-made explosives. 2. It has been a great labor saving device, enabling men to literally move the mountains aside for railways and roads. 3. Regretfully, man has also used his knowledge of […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Genesis 1:1

1. Today the Bible’s account of the origin of all things is being called into question.

2. Many are saying that the first eleven chapters of Genesis are merely a myth.

3. Many are excepting the evolutionist’s explanation of origins and are rejecting the Bible’s explanation.

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: Read Matthew 5:9

A. Our study of the Sermon on the Mount has focused so far upon the beatitudes

1. The beatitudes serve as an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount – it is a basic primer on the content to follow

2. The beatitudes are also a description of basic characteristics that the man or woman of God must possess to have a saving faith

a. Remember Hebrews 11:6

b. But remember also Matthew 7:21

c. James 2:24

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: Read Matthew 12:43-45

A. In Matthew 12:43-45 we will find Jesus describing the spiritual condition of the generation of His day

1. He had just described them as “evil and adulterous” (Matt. 12:38-39)

2. He also described how they would be condemned by the Ninevites and the Queen of Sheba in the Day of Judgment (Matt. 12:41-42)

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.

(Matthew 6:5-15)

INTRODUCTION:

A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer…

1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – Hebrews 4:14-16

2. Through prayer we can find peace that guards our hearts and mind – Philippians 4:6-7

B. But the privilege of prayer assumes God will heed our prayers…

INTRODUCTION:

A. If a visitor from Mars were to visit an average congregation of Christians, having read the Sermon on the Mount on the way, he would perhaps be shocked by the contrast!

1. Our Lord has just called His first disciples, first showing them the nature of true discipleship (Matt. 5:3-16)

2. Now in Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus is teaching His disciples what true discipleship means