Biographical Sermon Outlines

Sermon on Samuel – Sermon outline on the life of Samuel, taking lessons from his life.

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Jonah Sermon – Lessons from the Life of Jonah

PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study the book of Jonah and glean some general lessons from the book.

Objectives: To further familiarize all with the book of Jonah and the lessons it teaches.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Jonah 1:1-3

INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

A. In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse.

1. 1 Samuel 8:1-7

a. They rejected God as their King and wanted to be like the nations around them.

b. They were warned of the results of this kind of rebellion… 1 Samuel 8:18-19

2. Saul was the people’s choice to be their first king

a. Saul’s reign was filled with one indiscretion after another

Date written: September 19th, 2003

Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Death of Aaron

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Bible account of the death of Aaron. Aaron’s death has a message for us today. We must learn these lessons. 1) God takes sin seriously. 2) We have a better high priest. 3) It is appointed to men once to die. 4) We should weep with those who weep. 5) God shows no partiality to men.

OBJECTIVES:To learn more about God and how he relates to man through the example that he provides for us in the death of Aaron.

SUBJECT: God, God’s People

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Protection

PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation, 4) Consternation.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer would be familiar with the story of Daniel in the lion’s den and be familiar with lessons from that chapter.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 6:1-10

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

Sermon on Joshua Date written: January 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Joshua PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly note four events in the life of Joshua and draw some lessons from those events. We will notice how Joshua’s growth in service to God transformed him […]

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: “I am the Good Shepherd”

PROPOSITION: The Good Shepherd cares for the sheep by 1) Warning them concerning dangers to the flock, 2) Guarding the entrance and exit to the fold, and 3) Laying down His life for the sheep.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to state how the Good Shepherd warns concerning dangers to the flock, guards the entrance and exit to the fold, and lays down His life for the sheep.

AIM: To emphasize our constant need to be vigilant against the enemy by following the Good Shepherd.

Sermon on Zacharias | Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the example, doubt and faith of Zacharias the priest at the event of the conception and birth of John the Baptist.

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Epithets of King David

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David: 1) A mighty man of war, 2) the sweet psalmist of Israel, 3) Thou art the man, 4) A man after God’s own heart.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able learn and explain about David and his life.

AIM: To study some of the attributes of David and learn from the positive and negative examples he gives us in the scriptures.

Sermon on the Life of Hezekiah — Sermon outline on the lessons learned the hard way in the life of Hezekiah by Kevin Cauley. From Isa. 38. Lessons about prayer, pride and restoration.

Sermon on Job – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the great discoveries Job made because of his great trials.

Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel

PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from Daniel that teach these lessons.

AIM: To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of Daniel.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:8-16

2. About the Text:

1) Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity around 606 B.C.

SUBJECT: Repentance

TITLE: King David’s Repentance

PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.

OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Adam and Eve

PROPOSITION: In this study we will observe some lessons from the life of Adam and Eve. 1) God is our creator. 2) God’s commands are for our benefit. 3) Satan is our enemy. 4) Sin separates man from God.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to apply these lessons from the account of Adam and Eve in Genesis 1-3.

AIM: To review the first three chapters of the Bible specifically as applies to man and to learn not to repeat the mistakes that were made by Adam and Eve.

Scripture ref: Mark 10:17-22

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler

PROPOSITION: To study the story of the rich young ruler and note four particular lessons.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to explain these four elements of the story of the rich young ruler.

AIM: To cause everyone to think about their situation and if there is anything in their life coming between them and God

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 10:17-22

Sermon on Jacob – Tom Moore examines the life of Jacob in this sermon outlines and draws lessons for us in the 21st century.

Sermon on Ezra — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore explaining how and why God was able to use Ezra.

SUBJECT: Family – Fathers

TITLE: Sermon on Abraham | Abraham Commanded His Children

PROPOSITION: To teach about the characteristics of Abraham as a father.

OBJECTIVE: That fathers might improve their fatherhood.

TEXT: Genesis 18:17-19

INTRODUCTION:

1. Two things come to mind as we look at the background of this passage.

1) The cities of the plain were set for destruction. Their sin was egregious, vv. 20-21.

PROPOSITION: This life of Noah sermon shows that Noah’s salvation mirrors our own salvation today in that Noah was saved 1) By Grace, 2) By Faith, 3) By Obedience, 4) From Destruction.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to explain how Noah was saved.

AIM: All should understand that God worked in the days of Noah just as he does today. God’s principles are the save though his methods are different.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Genesis 6:8-10