Listen Date written: July 1st, 2006 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 6:1-5 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Greatest Command PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what Jesus calls God’s greatest command looking at its 1) Imperative nature, 2) Intention and Instruction for living, 3) Intensity of application, and 4) Impression on our lives. OBJECTIVE: That each […]
PROPOSITION: To teach on the certainty of death and judgment and to remind the hearer of how men ought to live with this in view.
OBJECTIVE:That the hearer might be informed of the certainty of death and judgment and prepare for them by means of obedience to God, forgiveness of sins, and patience in tribulation.
INTRODUCTION: Read Hebrews 9:27
1. Concerning the text.
1) The Hebrews writer is in the midst of a discussion about the tabernacle being a shadow of things to come.
Zeal for God Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on what it is to have zeal for God.
SUBJECT: Word of God
TITLE: “As the Oracles of God”
PROPOSITION: When we speak as the oracles of God we speak 1) According as God has revealed, 2) Without adding or taking away from what he has revealed, and 3) By addressing and observing all that He has revealed.
Objectives: To teach how to speak “as the oracles of God.”
Aim: That each would resolve to so do in their daily communications with others.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Sermon – Promise of a Savior – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson explaining the condition of man (lost in sin) and the redemption planned by God.
Sermon outlines by Kevin Cauley on end times. He discusses the tribulation and the thousand year reign.
PROPOSITION: To set forth shameful living and how the Christian should live a shameLESS life. OBJECTIVE: To shame those in sin to repentance and encourage those who are faithful. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Philippians 3:18-19. 2. Regarding the text 1) Walking is a figure of living. 2) Many, the vast and overwhelming majority. 3) Weeping, see […]
Introduction: Luke 1:5-25 1. Read Malachi 4:5-6 1) In the final words of God in the Old Testament we read a promise that there would be more to come.
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:
A. Shortly after the death of Solomon the kingdom of Israel was divided
1. Jeroboam … Israel
2. Rehoboam … Judah
a. Followed bad advice
b. Partly responsible for the division
B. Jeroboam institutes false worship
1. 1 Kings 12:25-30
2. He wanted the people to forget Jerusalem
INTRODUCTION:
A. We have been discussing the idea of the Church Moving Forward.
1. The church needs to be thinking about the future
a. Looking forward, thinking forward, planning forward, and moving forward
b. This is critical! The church’s future depends on it!
2. Philippians 3:12-14
B. In our past lessons we discussed:
1. Challenges to accept
a. Making a difference in the world
b. Evangelizing our local community
c. Developing leadership
d. Abiding in God’s word
2. Enemies to defeat
a. Ignorance
b. Apathy
c. Unbelief
d. Sin
C. In this lesson we are going to discuss DANGERS TO AVOID
SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]
SUBJECT: Worship, Service
TITLE: We’re Looking For A Few Good Men
PROPOSITION: To teach the biblical expectations for men who lead in worship.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might ask himself if he meets those standards and if not to reform his life.
INTRODUCTION:
1. This sermon is done by request from the men who meet in our business meeting.
2. The concern is that there are some that we should not be scheduling to lead in worship because it may be that:
1) they don’t seem to take their obligations to attend worship seriously.
Date written: August 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 SUBJECT: Love, Ethics TITLE: Love: The Christian Ethic PROPOSITION: To discuss the ethical standard of God: 1) That there is no other standard that can take its place, 2) That love is this ethical standard as it is revealed in the entirety of the Bible, […]
INTRODUCTION: Genesis 3:1-24
A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her marriage or reputation?
1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?
2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?
3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions.
B. The Bible is a book about sin.
1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.
2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.
3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.
INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Cor. 2:4-5.
1. The world is full of smart men:
1) with higher degrees,
2) with proven track records,
3) that present their ideas well.
2. Men of proven qualities are sought out, desired for leadership positions.
3. The same was true in Corinth. There were:
1) men who spoke words of wisdom,
2) men that communicated,
3) men that “made sense.”
INTRODUCTION: Philippians 3:10-16
A. A hungry tiger started tracking the scent of a deer. As he followed the deer, he came across the scent of a rabbit. He turned aside and started after the rabbit. Then he was distracted by the scent of a mouse and started following that. He finally came to the hole into which the mouse had vanished. He ended the day hungrier than when he had started the day. This fable illustrates how many spend their lives distracted with this or that, and at the end of the day – they have accomplished little.
B. In Philippians 3:10-16 we find a focus for one’s life – a spiritual focus
1. Paul wrote Philippians 3:13b-14
2. Paul said “this one thing I do”
a. Not “a hundred things I start” or “a dozen things I attempt” – but “one thing I do”
INTRODUCTION: Numbers 13:26 – Numbers 14:10
1. A short time after they had received the Law at Mt. Sinai the children of Israel were commanded to go into the land of Canaan and possess it.
2. Twelve spies were sent in to view the land and report.
3. Ten of the men balked at going in and led most of Israel with them.
4. Two believed that Israel was ready and able.
Subject: Lord’s Supper – Mental Aspect Title: Keeping Your Mind On The Lord During His Supper. Introduction: 1. What do you think about during the Lord’s Supper? 1) Your child’s behavior? 2) Problems at work? 3) The prospects of your favorite football team? 4) The pot roast at Luby’s? 5) Are you thinking about the […]
Scripture ref: Matthew 9:37-38
SUBJECT: Evangelism
TITLE: What is Evangelism?
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, “What is Evangelism” in a fourfold way. Evangelism is 1) Prayer, 2) Opportunities, 3) Work, 4) Teaching.
OBJECTIVES: I want each hearer to know just what is evangelism.
AIM: To educate and encourage each Christian to be evangelistic
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 9:37-38