TITLE: The Two Covenants SUBJECT: The Bible PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the two covenants in the Bible, their 1) Contents, 2) Purpose, and 3) Application. OBJECTIVE: Each person will have a better understanding of the two covenants. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Galatians 4:23-26 2. About the Text: 1) Paul talks about “the […]
Authority of the Bible — Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining the authority of the word of God and the folly of refusing to obey it. I. Introduction A. We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority. 1. Our jails are full of those who […]
INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament books of history are prophetic 1. These books are numbered among what are called the “Former Prophets” 2. They were called prophecies because the histories they recorded were considered exemplary. 3. These books showed God’s principles in action, and formed prophetic warnings to God’s people. 4. Among these is the […]
Date written: January 28th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 5:25 SUBJECT: Prayer TITLE: “Brethren, Pray For Us” PROPOSITION: In asking for prayer, Paul acknowledged his 1) Need for Divine Help, 2) Dependence upon God’s providence, 3) Belief that God answers prayer, 4) Trust in his brethren to live righteously. OBJECTIVE: Each should understand that when […]
INTRODUCTION
A. There are few in the religious world today who fail to realize the need for involvement in good works.
1. Jesus who is our example in all things (1 Peter 2:21), was declared to be one “who went about doing good” (Acts
10:38).
2. We know that we are to be involved in good works for this is a sign of Christian maturity.
3. Paul says that the man of God needs to be “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17).
B. It is important that we not only understand the need to be involved in good works, but that they are to also be done by
the authority of Christ.
We must conduct self examination to be faithful to the Lord. How do we judge our integrity? 1) The Standard is the Lord, 2) The Service is Worship, 3) The State is Sanctification. Each person should conduct self evaluation according to the pattern set forth in Psalm 26.
Does the name of the church you are a member of reflect and honor our one Lord and God Jesus the Christ? I hope so. I also hope that the church of which you are a member reflects the identity of the New Testament church. If your church does not reflect that then I suggest you find a church that does. At the church of Christ, we strive to do just that, and we invite you to come and judge us in this regard. We invite constructive criticism. We want to know if we are not. We want to be transformed into the identity of Christ.
Sermon on the New Birth THE SIGNIFICANCE OF BEING A CHRISTIAN #1 “A PERSON REBORN” INTRODUCTION: A. When it comes right down to it, what does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. There are many different views in our world today 2. But, of course, the Bible view is the only correct view
Introduction:
1. Recently I received a note in the suggestion box that reads: “A sermon on Are We Doing God’s Will? Or Are We Lukewarm or Have We Left Our First Love? We should find a work no matter how small or great and do it with all our might. Yes we hear this over and over and over but do we think the Lord is not talking to each and every one of us? It seems that we think and act as if we think someone else will do that task hence it usually doesn’t get done.”
2. My apologies to the author if you didn’t want the note read. However:
1) It reveals this concern in a way that I cannot.
2) It is a powerful call to Christian service.
Date written: October 2nd, 2005
Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-33
SUBJECT: Biography, Preaching, God’s Word
TITLE: Ahab the Accuser
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three statements made by King Ahab in accusation of God’s prophets and draw some practical lessons.
Objectives: That we would each learn to receive God’s word without casting dispersions upon the messenger.
Aim: To cause everyone to be more introspective in regard to allowing God’s word to reach into his or her life.
Sermon on Women’s Role Listen Date written: December 10th, 2006Scripture ref: Acts 17:4, 12 Women Who Worked for God SUBJECT: Work, Woman’s Role TITLE: Women Who Worked for God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at different women that worked for God and think about their character in that work. OBJECTIVE: To encourage and motivate […]
Sermon on Faithfulness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley urging us to faithfulness according to the Bible pattern. From 1 Corinthians 15:58.
In this psalm, God reveals several sources of courage, 1) Confidence in Salvation, 2) Constant Service, 3) Consistent Seeking, and 4) Certainty of Success. Each listener would be able to understand these four sources of courage as it relates to daily Christian living.
INTRODUCTION:
A. We are keenly aware of the reality of death
1. I am sure that we have had friends and loved ones who have ceased to have life in the body.
2. Hebrews 9:27
B. The body is said to be “mortal” (Rom. 8:11)
1. The word “mortal” means that it is subject to death, or dying is in its nature.
2. However, such is not said concerning the soul … 2 Corinthians 4:16
3. Thus man has a dual nature — of body and soul
INTRODUCTION:
A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.
1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.
2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.
B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.
Blessed Assurance — Sermon Outline by Steven Haguewood on the assurance we have of salvation.
PROPOSITION: To teach the things God is trying to tell us in tragedy.
OBJECTIVE:To inform the hearer of God’s message to be found in tragedy.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Many things about this world make it a place in which tragedy can happen.
1) Human selfishness. Freedom of choice.
Sermon on Forgiveness — Sermon outline on the 3 fail proof modes of forgiveness in the scriptures. Forgiveness of Sin, Forgiveness as an attitude, etc.
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.”
The apostles and writers of the New Testament referred to the church as the “church of God” eight times in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:13, etc.). It is interesting to note that at least one of these references refers not to God the Father, but to God the Son (Acts 20:28). Local congregations are called “the churches of Christ” in Romans 16:16. The Holy Spirit names individual congregations in the scriptures such as the church of the Thessalonians and the church of Ephesus (1 Thessalonians 1:1; Revelation 2:1). Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church.” It is right, therefore, to call the church, the church of Christ!