Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

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

Sermon outline by Tom Moore. We are warned by the negative example of Cain that we have a responsibility toward those around us. We are indeed our brothers’ keeper.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Illustration: “I heard a story of a man who would give his son a nickel if he would go to bed without supper. Then, in the middle of the night, he would sneak in and steal the nickel from his son. The next morning he would scold his son for losing the nickel and make him go to school without any breakfast. — I thought he must have been the meanest dad in the world”

1. We hear a lot about mean people these days, from serial killers to parents who actually kill their own children.

2. But what about in the Lord’s church? If you were asked to cast your vote for the meanest member in the church, for whom would you cast your vote? (ok. ok… besides the preacher)!

INTRODUCTION:

A. Why are you a member of the church of Christ?

1. If you are not a member of the church of Christ, why are you a member of the religious organization that you are?

2. Is it because that was the one your Dad and Mom were members of?

3. Is it because that is the one closest to your home, or has the nicest building in town?

4. Is it because it because you think that one church is as good as another?

INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 3:4-11

A. Many businesses issue periodic profit-and-loss statements

1. Profit and losses are listed to show whether or not a company made money

2. Jewish rabbis used this kind of accountant terminology to compare what was important and what was not

3. Jesus used a similar approach, Matthew 16:26

B. In our text of study Paul included his own profit-and-loss statement, Philippians 3:7-8

C. As we investigate the text before us, we will see what mattered to Paul and what did not.

D. Each of need to ask, “What is truly important to me?”

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: Hebrews 4:12-13 A. Hebrews 4:11 1. Here is a succinct summary of all that has been said in Hebrews 3:7 – Hebrews 4:10 2. We need to be diligent to enter our heavenly rest 3. Or we may fall short of our rest, just as many Israelites fell short of their Canaan rest. B. […]

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 […]

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, […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our last lesson we noticed how we as God people are to be active in Christian service

1. We are obligated – it is our duty – Luke 17:10

2. We will be lost if we are not involved in good works – Matthew 7:21

B. Among the activities we are to be involved in is “together work” with other Christians

1. Our working together as a collective body is essential to the well-being of the church as a whole – and individually

2. We all need to understand the importance of this collective work

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:

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 […]

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. 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 #19

Charity That Pleases God

(Matthew 6:1-4)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a charitable person?

1. If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God?

Sermon on obedience. Sermon outline by Tom Moore. Gives Bible examples of those who obeyed even though obedience was not the easy thing to do.

Beware of False Prophets

Bible Verse: Matthew 7:15-20

INTRODUCTION:

A. Many people like to think that you can trust religious leaders

1. Ministers normally rank high in polls concerning people you can trust

2. People will often accept whatever a preacher, priest, or rabbi says as the truth

Introduction: A. The Scriptures Clearly Teach This: 1. Rom 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (KJV) 2. Romans 12:5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (NASB) B. Paul makes over 30 references to the […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. If your friend were to ask you why you are a member of the church of Christ, would you:

1. Know how to answer them? … Paul said:

a. Be “prepared for every good work” (2 Tim 2:21)

b. “Be ready to every good work” (Tit. 3:1)

c. And, Peter said … 1 Peter 3:15

2. Or, Would we be ashamed or afraid to answer them?

a. Romans 1:16

INTRODUCTION:

A. It has been said, “Happiness is neither within us only, or without us; it is the union of ourselves with God.”

B. “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”

C. These are some of the things that Solomon will be addressing in Ecclesiastes 6.