Believing the Lies Our Fathers Believed
Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon OutlinesPROPOSITION: To teach the folly of walking in the lies our fathers believed.
OBJECTIVE: To motivate the hearer to reject the lies our fathers believed and to walk in truth.
INTRODUCTION: Read Amos 2:4
1. One of Satan’s many devices is to cause his lies to become traditions of men.
2. At the time Amos wrote Judah had been in their errors for generations.
3. There was a barrier to Judah’s repentance, namely, tradition.
4. NRS “but they have been led astray by the same lies after which their ancestors walked.”
5. Upon hearing God’s prophets many in Judah would have said, “Our fathers worshipped in the high places. You can’t convince me my father is going to hell. Therefore, I will continue to worship in the high places.”
6. God says that punishment is due to those that walk in the lies the fathers walked in.
7. Why should we reject the lies our fathers believed and obeyed?
DISCUSSION: The lies our fathers believed should be rejected because:
I. OUR FATHERS DESIRE IT.
1. Because they have been confronted with the truth.
1) John 12:48 Judgment is by the word of Christ, not the think-sos of the fathers.
2) The rich man was confronted with the truth. Luke 16:19ff, esp. v.28.
2. Because they love their children. Matthew 7:9-11
3. Face the fact. If your father believed and lived a lie He is in torments, his sins unforgiven. His only comforting thought is that perhaps you won’t make the same mistake.
4. A Good Father…
1) sees the pit and steers you away.
2) knows fire burns and protects you.
3) Knows the folly of stealing and lying and applies the rod of correction.
4) wants to keep you from the shame of collectors calls and teaches you to pay your bills.
5) who is now fully aware of his own folly NOW desires that you avoid it completely.
5. TO REJECT THIS IS TO REJECT THE LOVE OF A FATHER AND TO DISHONOR HIM.
II. JUDGMENT IS COMING. Amos 2:4; Rev. 22:14-15. Because judgment is coming…
1. Repent, believe and obey the truth. Acts 17:30-31
2. Continue in the truth. Romans 11:22
3. Persuade others of the truth. 2 Corinthians 5:11
4. Love the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:10. “They refused to love the truth and so be saved.” ESV
III. BECAUSE OF EXCEEDING GREAT REWARD. Rev. 21:1-7. When we cast off the lies that our fathers believed we gain…
1. Freedom from sin. John 8:32; Romans 6:17,18,22
2. A pure soul. 1 Peter 1:22.
3. Sanctification. John 17:17
4. Salvation. James 1:21. (Remember John 17:17 “thy word is truth.”)
CONCLUSION: Why should we reject the lies our fathers believed?
1. Our fathers desire it.
2. Judgment is coming.
3. The reward is great.