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.
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:
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.
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
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?”
INTRODUCTION:
A. The trial and crucifixion of Jesus the Christ are the greatest miscarriages of justice in all the annals of history
1. In less than twelve hours, just before His crucifixion, Jesus the Christ was put through a series of proceedings that give the term “railroad” a whole new meaning.
2. First before Jewish officials, then before Roman authorities, Jesus was hauled before illegal assemblies, falsely accused, subjected to verbal and physical abuse, and finally sentenced to death by a spineless politician who had pronounced Him not guilty at least three (probably four) times and repeatedly stated his intentions to release Him.
B. Not only did these trials violate the […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. We now leave the Beatitudes altogether and move into the next section of the Sermon on the Mount
1. Remember, however, that the beatitudes have to do with two things
a. Faith – beginning, growth, maturity and testing
b. Character of people who would be disciples of Jesus
2. It is essential to remember the beatitudes because they set up a foundation upon which the rest of the sermon is built
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.
Philippians 1:3-11
INTRODUCTION:
A. As Paul wrote Philippians he was imprisoned in chains in Rome (1:13)
1. He could have spent his time in self-pity and complaint – but he didn’t
2. Instead, he spent his time encouraging others: “Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice” (Phil. 4:4)
B. You and I may not be physically bound, but most of us wear “chain” of varying sizes and lengths:
1. Failing health or a serious medical problem
2. An unhappy marriage or children who break our hearts