Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

Seeking the Truth from the Master Teacher

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 …

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Sermon on Judgment – Things Worth Remembering

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

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The Life and Times of Nehemiah #4. Tribute to the Faithful

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 […]

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The Problem of Evil

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?

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Sermon – The Omnipresence of God

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 […]

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Sermon on Loving God – The Pivotal Command

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

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Sermon – The Way of Cain

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

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Sermon on Complaining – Complaints in the Camp

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

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Saved To Serve Sermon – The Christian Must Be Willing To Work

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.

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Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)

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)

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The Pre-existence of Christ

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 […]

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The Golden Rule

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?

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Qualities of a True Worshipper – In Spirit and in Truth

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…

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Sermon on Prayer | Fervent, Sincere, Persistent Prayer

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

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Sermon on Loving God – Thou Shalt Love The Lord Thy God

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

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Sermon on King David – David the Shepherd King #1

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

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Sermon on Brotherly Love | Brotherly Love

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 […]

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Sermon on the Occult and the Paranormal

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

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The Virgin Birth of Jesus – The Honest Truth of Jesus’ Birth

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 […]

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Sermon on Balaam – Spiritual Patriots #6 – In Hot Pursuit

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

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