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SUBJECT: Bible Study

TITLE: A Demonstration of Nobility

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will show that praise from God comes from proper conduct in regard to the word–its proving, and its possession.

OBJECTIVES: To help all have a sense of obligation toward engulfing and examining the scriptures.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”

Let brotherly love continue sermon — Sermon outline on the brotherly love of Abraham and Lot and Jonathan and David. By G. E. Watkins.

Introduction: 1 Cor. 10:13

1. What do we say to those who cry, “I don’t know if I can live the Christian life.”

1) They’ve seen others fold under temptations.

2) They’ve not been able to conquer certain habits.

2. Here the apostle Paul gives a promise from a faithful God. You can trust Him.

1) No uncommon temptations.

2) No temptation beyond your ability.

3) No temptation without a way of escape.

Introduction: Read 1 Thess. 5:15

1. Paul gives instructive commands to the new Christians in Thessalonica.

2. What shall the Christian reaction to persecution be? (…)

INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.

1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.

2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?

Introduction: 1. Throughout Bible history God has chosen individuals to do His work. To perform His tasks. 2. When He does this He doesn’t ask for resumes. He doesn’t ask how prepared you think you are. He doesn’t care about perceived obstacles. 3. He just says to get it done. 4. If God has called […]

Introduction: Read 2 Tim. 1:13

ASV Hold the pattern of sound words

ESV Follow the pattern of the sound words

NAS Retain the standard of sound words

NKJ Hold fast the pattern of sound words

NRS Hold to the standard of sound teaching

Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]

Introduction: Read Matt. 1:18-25. 1. There are many that balk at becoming a Christian at the story of the Birth of Jesus. 2. They “know” how things work and it’s easier to believe in an impure Mary than a Virgin Birth. 3. We are asked to believe based on the testimony of Mary and Joseph, […]

Introduction: Matt. 11:28-30

1. An invitation from the Son of God, the Messiah, should certainly capture our attention.

1) One whose word is true.

2) Whose intent is pure.

2. This invitation compels us to make a choice.

1) We can reject it but where will we go for blessing?

2) We can accept it and receive the promised rest.

3. Jesus is specific in His invitation. His call is for those who labor under a heavy load.

Introduction: Matt. 5:13

1. It is impurities that cause salt to lose its taste.

2. Clay, sand, etc., might make the salt useless.

3. Impurities cause men to be useless or good for nothing.

4. Jesus is speaking of sin.

5. What makes us impure? 1 John 2:16.

DISCUSSION:

I.   Lust of the Flesh

I.   God shows how He will be with you by showing how He was with others, v. 5. 1. Heb. 13:5; Matt. 28:20. 2. As He was with the apostles He will be with you. 2 Tim. 4:6-8 II.  Be strong and courageous. God is with you, v. 6. 2 Kings 6:14-16; Acts 5:27-29; Acts […]

Sermon on the Tongue – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins explaining how to control the tongue. From James 3:6.

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 6:8-17

1. Through the prophet the king learned what he could not see.

2. Through the prophet Gahazi learned what he could not see.

3. Through Jesus Christ we learn things we cannot see. Hebrews 1:1-2

INTRODUCTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 1. We all have to start somewhere when we want to learn about someone. 2. We can learn about Jesus the same way we’d learn about anyone else. 3. We will answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ” by asking his friends and family, by inquiring of competent authority, and […]

Introduction: Read Matt. 4:4.

1. Jesus refers Satan to God’s Word. To be preferred over physical bread.

2. What is it about God’s Word that makes it more sufficient than bread?

Discussion

I.   God’s Word is Truth

Introduction: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]

Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]

Introduction: Read Rom. 15:1 1. There can be things we do or say that would destroy a weaker brother or sister. 2. The things I’m talking about aren’t sin, necessarily, but appear so to the uninformed, Rom. 14:14-23. 3. We can destroy the weak with our liberty. DISCUSSION: I.   The Weak May Be a New Christian […]

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 17:9

1. Israel is in captivity, God is giving His reasons.

2. Some of what Israel did he did secretly.

3. Notice that with the mention here that it was not secret.

[How sad it is to see the delusions they were under, that they could keep anything secret from God. Is it not true that we are often under the same delusion?]

DISCUSSION: