Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

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: 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 the Betrayal of Jesus

INTRODUCTION: John 18:1-11

A. Think how it would hurt to be betrayed by a friend and arrested on false charges.

1. I’ve never been arrested, but I’ve been betrayed by people I care about.

2. It is painful and discouraging.

3. It has been said that those who hurt us the most are those closest to us.

B. My experience doesn’t even compare, however, to the betrayal and arrest of Jesus.

1. We often concentrate on His death, burial, and resurrection – and rightly so

2. But from His betrayal and arrest there is a wealth of information about the knowledge and wisdom of God, the utter sinfulness of man, and the sacrificial love of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Our theme for this series is “The Church Moving Forward”

1. Philippians 3:12-14

2. Paul believed in moving ahead – not falling back

B. A few weeks ago we began talking about the church moving forward into the future, and things we must consider so we can effectively do God’s will.

1. We have considered:

a. Challenges to accept

b. Enemies to defeat

c. Dangers to avoid

2. Today I want us to realize that if the Church is going to mover forward there are OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE

Sermon on Forsaking the Assembly — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on why we should be careful not to forsake the assembly.

Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining what the Bible says about overcoming worry.

INTRODUCTION:

A. In previous lessons we have noted:

1. As a new person (2 Cor. 5:17), the Christian enjoys a new identity, a new sense of who he is: he is one who has been born again.

2. He thus has a new relationship to God, a new status: he belongs to God

3. As a result, he has adopted a new mind, a new way of thinking: he thinks on the basis of faith

B. But in addition to these things, the Christian lives in “newness of life”

1. Romans 6:4

Sermon on Sanctification — Sermon outline by Tom Moore countering some of the current digressions regarding the Holy Spirit and conversion.

Sermon Outline by Tom Moore on growing old as a Christian; a process of responsibility and usefulness and not of degeneration and despair.

INTRODUCTION: A. J. W. McGarvey once said, “I would esteem above every other gift that could be bestowed upon me as a preacher the power to adequately conceive what sin is and to adequately set it before the people.” B. Why was this ability so important to brother McGarvey? 1. Because of the consequences of […]

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Responding To Evil
(Matthew 5:38-42)

INTRODUCTION:

A. When someone treats you wrong, how do you respond?

1. Do you react in kind – treating evil with evil?

2. Do you just stand there and take whatever abuse is given?

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 […]

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

INTRODUCTION: A. In our series of studies on church leadership, there is a very critical item that needs to be discussed and understood, and that is “How is the church to be governed?” 1. What role do the elders, deacons, and other leaders in the church play with regard to church government? 2. What are […]

Sermon on Discipleship — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the signs in the lives of Christians that show the world who we really are.

INTRODUCTION: A. Matthew 7:24-27 1. This passage begins with “therefore” — thus, these statements are rooted in the previous passages. 2. In fact, they are a fitting conclusion to the entire “Sermon on the Mount.” 3. If we do not put these sayings of Christ to practice, i.e. the teachings of the Sermon on the […]

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

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