Tom Moore Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Previously in Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 Solomon provided counsel for a better life showing that:

1. Honor is better than luxury

2. Death is better than your birth

3. A funeral is better than a party

4. The end is better than the beginning

5. The present is better than the past

6. This counsel is designed to make the best of life, especially since life “under the sun”is vanity

B. Now in Ecclesiastes 7:11-29 Solomon provides us with even more counsel to help us in life “under the sun”

INTRODUCTION: A. One of the latest fads making the rounds in some churches of Christ is the practice of holding up one’s arms and swaying in worship assembly B. This practice is surely symptomatic of the restless dissatisfaction with the status quo and the contemporary push to brand previous interpretations of Scripture as “tradition” in […]

Sermon on Noah – Biographical sermon outline on the godly life of Noah with emphasis on living righteously in an evil world. By Tom Moore.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Another way that many are trying to make changes in the Lord’s church is pertaining to its music

1. Instrumental music always seems to loom in the background

2. No doubt a survey of the younger generation among churches of Christ would reveal that they do not consider the instrument in church worship to be objectionable

3. Prominent voices among the change agents have certainly declared their conviction that instrumental music should not be treated as an issue of fellowship

INTRODUCTION:

A. Probably one of the most familiar stories in the Bible is the one of David and Goliath.

1. It is a story of a shepherd’s bravery and trust in God

2. It is a story about a young man being prepared

B. The Battle Scene (1 Sam. 17:1-3)

1. Envision in your mind two mountains with a large valley running between them

2. On the one mountain you have the Israelites and on the other you have the Philistines — both come to battle

Sermon on Abraham – Sermon outline from the book of Genesis. Tom Moore points out the great spiritual lessons from a great spiritual man.

Sermon on Memorials – What Mean These Stones? — Sermon outline by Tom Moore applying the lessons of an Old Testament memorial to today.

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.

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

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. Keeping the church pure and true to the Book is taught often in the New Testament 1. Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1

Ordaining Elders in the Church. Sermon outline by Tom Moore giving God’s counsel on ordaining elders in every city. INTRODUCTION: A. God has set forth a pattern for His church. 1. A pattern for: a. Worship b. Entrance into the Church c. Organization 2. Hebrews 8:5 3. I am pleased that the church here wants […]

INTRODUCTION: Read Gen. 3:1-24

A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her reputation?

1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?

2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?

3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions

B. The Bible is a book about sin.

1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.

2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.

3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.

Sermon on Abraham INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 12:1-9 A. The Lord called Abram to leave his homeland for the promise of a new land. B. Abram was to begin a new nation which would result in blessing for the world. C. The Gentile people, though, were steadfastly working to get as far away from God as […]

Sermon on Matthew 7:24-27 — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the wise and the foolish builders.

INTRODUCTION:

A. We have been discussing the idea of the Church Moving Forward.

1. The church needs to be thinking about the future

a. Looking forward, thinking forward, planning forward, and moving forward

b. This is critical! The church’s future depends on it!

2. Philippians 3:12-14

B. In our past lessons we discussed:

1. Challenges to accept

a. Making a difference in the world

b. Evangelizing our local community

c. Developing leadership

d. Abiding in God’s word

2. Enemies to defeat

a. Ignorance

b. Apathy

c. Unbelief

d. Sin

C. In this lesson we are going to discuss DANGERS TO AVOID

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 3:1-24

A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her marriage or reputation?

1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?

2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?

3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions.

B. The Bible is a book about sin.

1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.

2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.

3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.

INTRODUCTION

A. There are numerous problems that need to be corrected in the Lord’s church today, but perhaps none more than the problem of procrastination.

1. So often, the resources are available, the fields are white unto harvest, and the opportunities abound – but the laborers are few (Mat. 9:37-38)

2. WHY?

a. Is it because so many are unaware of their responsibility to serve

b. Or is it because those who are aware of their responsibility, lack the ability to serve?

c. Or could it be that the majority of folks know their responsibility, have the necessary abilities to render effective service unto God, but just never get around to using those talents?

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

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)