Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Again, let me ask you this morning why you are a member of the church of Christ? – Or, Why are you a member of the religious group that you are?

1. Is it because it is the one you were raised in?

2. Is it because it is the one where your friends go?

3. Is it because they have a lot of young people?

B. Many today believe that one church is a good as another.

1. Is one doctor as good as another? … No!

2. Is one auto mechanic as good as another? … No!

Blessed Assurance Sermon — One of the greatest things that the child of God enjoys is confidence. It can help him endure the turmoils of this life

INTRODUCTION: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 A. Where are you right now? 1. Look around – what do you see? Touch something with your hand. 2. This is the world that we experience with our five senses – this is the world with which we are familiar 3. This is the world that holds the attention […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. It can be positively asserted and then sustained that only divine wisdom could have produced the qualifications of an elder necessary for one to function acceptably in the eldership in the Lord’s church.

1. Human wisdom would have added … or taken away.

2. God’s qualifications are perfect for the job.

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. In our series on “sin” we have so far discussed: The Origin of Sin – What Sin Is – Kinds of Sin – What Sin Will Do To You

B. In the lesson of this hour we will be discussing “Improper Attitudes Toward Sin”

1. This is an important study because attitudes determine our actions

2. Proverbs 4:23

a. The “heart” (the mind) is from where all our actions originate

b. If we obey God, it is because we have a mind of obedience, by way of illustration … “a mind to work” (Neh. 4:6)

c. The attitude that we hold toward sin will greatly influence us in regard to how we react to the sin in our lives and in the lives of others

INTRODUCTION:

A. Most people believe they will go to heaven when they die…

1. Their hope is fostered by the comforting words of many preachers, priests, and rabbis

2. Their hope is based upon the idea that heaven is for all believers, or for those whose good works outweigh the bad

B. But are such hopes well-founded?

1. Will most people go to heaven when they die?

Sermon on Self-Esteem – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on spiritual growth as it is affected by self-esteem.

TITLE: Sermon on Christian Influence | What Have They Seen In Thy House?

INTRODUCTION:

A. In 2 Kings 18:1, a man by the name of Hezekiah became the 13th king of Judah.

1. Of his reign we are told – 2 Kings 18:3

2. Hezekiah was a great king, but he displayed weakness of character when the king of Babylon sent messengers…

a. These messengers came to congratulate Hezekiah upon his recovery from a very serious illness.

b. Hezekiah seems to have the idea that he must convince the king of Babylon, through his messengers, that he was indeed a mighty king.

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. Patriots are people who passionately love their country and are willing to support and defend it with their very live

1. The word “patriot” awakens memories of great heroes from America’s military history

2. “Give me liberty, or give me death” (Patrick Henry)

3. “I only regret that I have only one life to lose for my country” (Nathan Hale)

B. The same kind of devotion can be seen in the lives of the first century Christians

1. Peter and John were beaten for preaching Jesus — but never shied away from their responsibilities

INTRODUCTION:

1. We have all had the experience of missing something.

1) When we miss something we feel frustrated and/or mad

2) But, usually, we handle it pretty well…

a. If we miss the bus, we catch another one.

b. If we miss an appointment, we make another one.

c. If we miss a visitor, we go see him.

d. If we miss a phone call, they’ll probably call back.

Ye Are The Light Of The World

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:14-16

A. When we moved past the beatitudes, we immediately saw that Jesus began to challenge people’s concept of themselves

1. “Ye are the salt of earth”

a. Salt is a preservative, an antiseptic, and seasoning

b. It is important to see that Jesus implies a tremendous contrast between God’s people as salt and the world which is sick, decaying and bland

2. Salt works because it is different from that to which it is applied

INTRODUCTION:

1. In discussing “the fruit of the Spirit” – the nine graces listed in Galatians 5:22-23 are often divided into three groups:

1) The first group contains those graces which turns one’s thought toward God…

a. Love (for love is of God)

b. Joy (for we rejoice in the Lord)

c. Peace (for from God comes the peace that surpasses understanding)

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore from Jude 12-13 on the problem of sin in the church.

INTRODUCTION: 2 Peter 2

A. Many passages speak of the existence of false teachers, but none is any more specific than that of 2 Peter 2.

B. This chapter provides positive proof that there has always been those who would pervert Bible truth

C. Five major ideas emerge from a study of this great chapter

DISCUSSION:

A. THE REALITY OF FALSE TEACHERS

1. 2 Peter 2:1

a. Notice the word “but” – draws a contrast

Sermon on the New Birth THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN #1 “A PERSON REBORN” INTRODUCTION: A. When it comes right down to it, what does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. There are many different views in our world today 2. But, of course, the Bible view is the only correct view

INTRODUCTION:

A. The Song – “God’s Family”
We’re part of a family that’s been born again;
Part of a family whose love knows no end;
For Jesus has saved us, and made us His own,
Now we’re part of a family that’s on its way home
When a brother meets sorrow we all feel his grief;
When he’s passed thru the valley we all feel relief;
Together in sunshine, together in rain,

INTRODUCTION:

A. Churches of Christ are experiencing shock and heartache all over America as they are being torn asunder by those who wish to restructure the church

1. The church is under siege from within

2. Many, if not most, of our Christian colleges are promoting this restructuring

3. Many of our liberal brethren insist that change is absolutely necessary if the church is to remain “relevant” to society & “appealing” to human culture

B. Jude 3

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?”