Sermon on Adoption SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Adoption Into The Family PROPOSITION: Adoption into God’s family involves 1) acceptance into the family, 2) responsibilities as a family member, and 3) blessings of being a member of the family. OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state what adoption into God’s family involves, outlining briefly what has […]

SUBJECT: Covenants

TITLE: Uses for the Old Covenant

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to focus upon some uses of the Old Covenant, namely: 1) It is for our learning, 2) It provides wisdom, 3) It warns us regarding sin, 4) It helps us understand the New Covenant.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand why we study the Old Covenant.

AIM: To help all understand that as Christians, we must study the Old Covenant.

INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Corinthians 4:6

1. In dealing with the Corinthian brethren’s tendency to render judgment upon one another based on the wisdom of men Paul gives a basic principle that needs to be heeded today as much as ever.

2. The need for this principle is seen in the great division in the religious world today.

3. The principle implies this:

1) God’s written word is FINAL on any matter it teaches. John 17:17

2) The wisdom of man is insufficient. Jeremiah 10:23

4. To understand why we must not go beyond what is written we must understand:

1) The nature of what is written.

2) The effects of going beyond what is written.

3) The rewards of not going beyond what is written.

TITLE: GOVERNMENT PROPOSITION: To set forth “government” in God’s design. OBJECTIVE:That we have the proper attitude toward and proper behavior regarding “government.” INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Romans 13:1-7. 2. Regarding the text: 1) There are, as far as this earth is concerned, “higher powers.” 2) There are, in fact, three great organizations created by God: a. […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Our theme for this series is “The Church Moving Forward”

1. Philippians 3:12-14

2. Paul believed in moving ahead – not falling back

B. A few weeks ago we began talking about the church moving forward into the future, and things we must consider so we can effectively do God’s will.

1. We have considered:

a. Challenges to accept

b. Enemies to defeat

c. Dangers to avoid

2. Today I want us to realize that if the Church is going to mover forward there are OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE

Sermon on Forsaking the Assembly — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on why we should be careful not to forsake the assembly.

Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Ezekiel 43:10-11 SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting Theme Introduction TITLE: Back to the Bible Pattern PROPOSITION: In this gospel meeting we will look at going back to the Bible Pattern. We must understand that God’s word is a pattern for our lives today. That it provides a pattern for Authority, […]

Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining what the Bible says about overcoming worry.

INTRODUCTION:

A. In previous lessons we have noted:

1. As a new person (2 Cor. 5:17), the Christian enjoys a new identity, a new sense of who he is: he is one who has been born again.

2. He thus has a new relationship to God, a new status: he belongs to God

3. As a result, he has adopted a new mind, a new way of thinking: he thinks on the basis of faith

B. But in addition to these things, the Christian lives in “newness of life”

1. Romans 6:4

Submissive Wife Bible INTRODUCTION: Read Eph. 5:22 1. Many in the world scorn the notion of a Patriarchal society, along with the idea of a wife submitting to her husband. 2. There is no doubt, though, that the Lord teaches that a Christian wife is to be in submission to her husband. 3. The Bible […]

Sermon on Humility Date written: October 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 20:17-34 SUBJECT: Humility TITLE: Taking the Road to Jerusalem PROPOSITION: On the road to Jerusalem we find 1) A Prediction of Condemnation, 2) Preparation of Conduct 3) A Providing of Compassion. Objectives: That each would understand and apply the lessons Christ teaches in humility […]

INTRODUCTION: Read Colossians 1:18-19.

1. Open your Bible please to Col. 1:18-19.

2. Paul teaches that Christ is first and superior to all others.

3. In discussing these things Paul uses the word “preeminence.”

4. Paul mentions for areas in which Christ is to be understood as “preeminent.” We’re talking about four areas where Christ is to be understood as first and superior to all others.

Sermon on Sanctification — Sermon outline by Tom Moore countering some of the current digressions regarding the Holy Spirit and conversion.

SUBJECT: Daily Living

TITLE: Christian Righteousness

PROPOSITION: To teach the Christians attitude toward other people.

OBJECTIVE: That the people will begin living righteously.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11-12

2. About the Text:

Sermon Outline by Tom Moore on growing old as a Christian; a process of responsibility and usefulness and not of degeneration and despair.

Sermon on Elijah – Sermon outline on 3 lessons from Elijah the prophet from the Old Testament. From 1 Kings 17:1-7 Date written: October 24th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 17:1-7 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Elijah – 3 Unforgettable Lessons from Elijah PROPOSITION: We will note three lessons from Elijah’s life: 1) God provides […]

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: I am the Lord and Master

TYPE: Expository

PROPOSITION: Jesus is the our Lord and Master. He says that as Lord and Master he became a servant of all.

OBJECTIVES: We should all think about how Jesus is our Lord and Master and how since he called himself a servant, that we should much more see ourselves as servants.

AIM: I want to impress upon each one the distinctive, yet complimentary roles as Lord, Master, and Servant within the person of Jesus.

SUBJECT: Self Discipline

TITLE: The ABCs of Getting Out of our Comfort Zones

PROPOSITION: To set forth the fundamental things we must do to begin to get out of our comfort zones, namely 1) Attend the services; 2) study the Bible; 3) imitate the Christ.

Aim: It is my aim to impress upon each person the church’s need for him or her to get out of their comfort zones by doing these three things as a start!

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Philippians 2:5

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: A. J. W. McGarvey once said, “I would esteem above every other gift that could be bestowed upon me as a preacher the power to adequately conceive what sin is and to adequately set it before the people.” B. Why was this ability so important to brother McGarvey? 1. Because of the consequences of […]