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
The wrath of the King 1) Mandates a Death Penalty, 2) Avenges Disobedience, 3) Can Be Avoided. Each person will understand that God will execute justice one day, and how we can avoid it.
Summer has not officially ended (that will be on September 22nd), but from a practical standpoint, it is gone. The beginning of the school year is upon us. Parents are ready, children are nonplussed, and teachers are sprucing up their bulletin boards. Going back to school is an annual routine that has been happening since […]
Sermon on Sin — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the seriousness of the sin problem. Sin is divisive, deceptive, destructive and deadly.
Date written: December 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Beatitudes, Purity TITLE: Beatitudes
SUBJECT: Faith, Trust, Jesus
TITLE: “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”
PROPOSITION: We need to learn more about trusting in Jesus. What is trust? Why is it sweet? And Why should we trust Jesus?
Objectives: We should all know how to answers these questions so that we can tell others about trusting in Jesus.
Aim: We need to be able to explain to others what it means to trust in Jesus and why.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 1:11-12
Sermon on Miracles | Tom Moore compares the miracles of Jesus with today’s so-called miracles and shows how Jesus’ works pass the test and produce faith.
PROPOSITION: To set forth four sound reasons for the belief in a supreme being. OBJECTIVE: That the hearers might be strengthened in their faith and in their ability to defend the truth. INTRODUCTION: Concerning the text… 1. Read Hebrews 3:1-5. 2. Concerning the text… 1) The writer of Hebrews addresses himself to Christians “holy brethren”. […]
Date written: July 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:29 SUBJECT: God TITLE: The Power of God PROPOSITION: To know the power of God as set forth in the scriptures: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Objectives: To show that God’s word teaches that the God’s power works through His word today […]
INTRODUCTION
A. Hate is a sin that has caused many atrocities in our world in the past, and in our present time.
B. Hate is a heart ailment forbidden by the Lord in the Old and New Testament
1. “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine hear …” (Leviticus 19:17)
2. Matthew 5:43-44
DISCUSSION:
1. God hates sin
a. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).
b. Hebrews 1:9
Date written: September 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:17-24 SUBJECT: God’s Word TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 – Wondrous Things PROPOSITION: God’s word reveals wondrous things about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. OBJECTIVE: Each should be able to tell what wondrous things Psalm 119:17-24 reveals about God’s word. Aim: To impress upon the hearer […]
Introduction:
1. We are concerned with the genuine. Ask any Coke drinker if “New” Coke will do. We want the Real Thing, the genuine article.
2. Of all the religions on the earth one is real, approved by the Almighty.
3. How do we weed out the pretenders and the counterfeits?
4. If we want to know whether something is authorized, commended or approved by God we should look for an event. Something that happened in space and time that shows that God approves.
INTRODUCTION:
1. I have found very little written about this subject
1) Yet this is a very important subject.
2) The well-being of the church depends on this relationship
3) If elders and deacons are unable to work well together:
a. The church suffers
b. Stunted in growth
c. Splits …. divisions
d. Remember ….. Hebrews 13:17
Sometimes we talk about behavior being “rude.” This means the opposite of being gracious. First Corinthians 13:5 says that love “does not behave rudely.” This Greek word means “to act unbecomingly.” It is the opposite of behaving graciously toward someone. It has the notion within it of causing offense. Christians do not intentionally seek to offend other people, nor do they intentionally seek to be offended by other people.
1. A situation arose at a joyful event that could have totally ruined it. (Reputations destroyed, scandal, tears, headlines.)
2. The bridegroom and the ruler of the feast had no solution. The concern and knowledge of Mary turned a disaster into a legendary event.
3. There are principles in this story that need to be noted and taken to heart.
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 Outline on Modesty – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the Bible standard for modest apparel. Do you know the consequences of immodesty?
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Preciousness of the Church
PROPOSITION: To set forth the scriptures that indicate how precious the church is to God and Christ.
OBJECTIVES: Each member should understand that the church is precious and valuable to God.
AIM: To teach each member the importance and preciousness of understanding God’s purpose in the church.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 16:18
Date written: January 1st, 2005 Scripture ref: Acts 17:24-28 SUBJECT: New Year TITLE: What will I make of the New Year? PROPOSITION: What will I make of the New Year? I will make it a year of 1) love, 2) service, 3) optimism. OBJECTIVES: Each should resolve to make this New Year a year of […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what it means to be born again. To be born again means 1) To be born of water, 2) To be born of Spirit, and 3) To enter the kingdom of God.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand and tell others what it means to be born again.
AIM: To refute the denominational doctrine that the new birth does not include baptism and to teach the truth regarding what it meant to Jesus, John, and Nicodemus.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 3:1-7 “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus…