Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I.   Focus on Possibilities, Not Circumstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]

Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]

Introduction: Matt. 5:8

1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.

1) “self-righteous”

2) “old fashioned”

3) “repressed”

4) “impossible”

2. The world says:

1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”

2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.

3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.

3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I.   Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]

Introduction:

1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”

1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.

2) Merciless win elections, power.

3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”

Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]

Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22

1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?

1) Above personal comfort?

2) Above even family?

2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.

Introduction: Read Rom. 6:23. 1. No harsher reminder in scripture of the effects of sin. Two things to think about… 1) We are owed death. 2) It is our own sin for which we will receive these hideous wages. 2. In contrast Paul reveals another reality, an additional factor. 1) God has a gift for […]

Introduction: Romans 8:37

1. Paul wrote to a congregation that knew, beyond all others, what a conqueror was.

1) They saw the triumphs.

2) They saw the captives.

3) They saw the treasure.

4) They saw foreign kings in chains.

5) They saw generals receiving adoration.

6) In the wake of the army was a broken, subjugated people.

2. To those who knew conquerors he invited to be more than conquerors!

Sermon on Crucifying the Flesh – Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Paul’s command in Galatians 5:4 to crucify the flesh.

Sermon on Jesus’ Baptism INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 3:13-17, The Baptism of Jesus 1. The arrival of Jesus had been heralded by angels, an astronomical phenomenon, visiting dignitaries and a prophet of God. 2. Now it is time for God to make the announcement. 1) God had spoken audibly before, Exo. 20. 2) The announcement occurs […]

SUBJECT: Relationships

TITLE: Reasons to Live Peaceably

PROPOSITION:In this sermon, we will study three reasons to live peaceably: 1) We know the contrast between peace and strife 2) We know the change wrought by God 3) We know the consequences of faithful–peaceable–living.

OBJECTIVE: To encourage all to live peaceably with all men.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 3:3-7

Introduction: Psa. 119:11 1. Memory work is hard work. 2. Bible study is hard work. 3. So why invest our time in it? THAT WE MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. DISCUSSION: I.   God’s Word Informs Us 1. 1 John 3:4, Sin is transgression of the law. 2. Isa. 54:1-2 II.  God’s Word Warns Us 1. Rom. 6:23, […]

1. Local bar advertised on a marquee, “Sin Night.” 1) The usual amount of drinking, carousing, and lusting wasn’t enough. 2) They needed an occasion to sin to entice more customers. 2. Our answer to this is… 1) Sadness – “terror of the Lord,” 2 Cor. 5:11. 2) Outrage – led astray, Matt. 18:6. 3) […]

Introduction: Read Luke 2:46-47 1. At age twelve Jesus had the opportunity to visit Jerusalem and the Temple at Passover. 2. He took this opportunity to spend three days at the Temple hearing the teachers and asking questions. 3. The text reveals that his hearers were astonished, which may reveal the reason why Jesus was […]

Introduction: Read Matt. 5:10 1. The world pities the persecuted Christian. 1) Certainly don’t count as blessed. 2) The blessed are those who tell lies for religion’s sake. Blessed with fame, money, power, Phil. 3:17-19; Phil. 2:21. 2. The lie had been told so often that the truth sound strange. Those who suffer for the […]

Sermon on Judge Not — Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Jesus’ commandment to “Judge not that ye be not judged.”

Introduction: Matt. 5:9 1. The world doesn’t agree. Those able to wage war, engender strive are rewarded. 1) The warlord, revolutionary, the thug, 2) The bully is rewarded. 3) These rewards come by force. 2. Jesus stands in stark opposition to this thought. He epitomizes the peacemaker. He teaches peace in a world of “might […]

Introduction: Read Psa. 69:7-12; John 2:13-25. 1. We understand in action what we cannot in abstract. 2. What was His level of dedication to His cause? Jesus began to answer that question here. 3. What does this say of His zeal for the house of God today?

Introduction: Matt. 7:21 1. We teach that our eternal destiny depends upon doing the will of the Father (Matt. 7:21), without adding (2 John 9; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:11), and without subtracting (Rev. 22:19). 2. What is it about the will of the Father that makes it right? 3. What is it about […]