Introduction: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]
Way of Cain Sermon — Sermon outline on the sins of Cain by Tom Moore.
PROPOSITION: To set forth the assurance of salvation. OBJECTIVE: That we have assurance of salvation. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Colossians 2:2-3. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Calvinism is one of the most destructive doctrines in the entire world. 2) TULIP. 3) “All sins, past, present and future are forgiven.” 4) “Once saved, always saved.” 5) Calvinism, […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician
PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.
INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.
1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22
SUBJECT: Miracles
TITLE: Bible Miracles
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the subject of Bible miracles looking at their definition, distribution, and domain.
OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to understand what a Bible miracle was and explain their distribution and circumstances.
AIM: To help all have a better understanding of the purpose of Bible miracles.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 2:3, 4
SUBJECT: Parables
TITLE: The Widow and the Unjust Judge
PROPOSITION: To set forth an exposition of the parable Jesus told of “the widow and the unjust judge.”
OBJECTIVE: To encourage us to pray to God, with importunity, and never faint.
In this lesson we will focus on the king and his 1) Priorities, 2) Person, and 3) Promises as we study through Colossians 3:1-4. Each hearer should understand what Colossians 3:1-4 teaches and how it relates to focusing on Christ the King
INTRODUCTION
1. Those who are influenced and directed by the sword of the Spirit will produce “the fruit of the Spirit” in their lives … Galatians 5:22-23
1) We noted in our previous study that there is not a plurality of fruits, but one fruit
2) Yes, only one fruit that is made up of several interrelated graces or virtues, all of which will be manifested if one is truly walking in the Spirit
INTRODUCTION:
A. Sin, is a word we are all familiar with, or, are we?
1. Sin comes from hamartia and literally means “to miss the mark” – it is the idea of an archer missing the target
2. Sin, though it is a small word, is a very terrible word
3. Sin is terrible because it separates man from God
a. Isaiah 59:1-2
b. Consider also – 1 John 1:6
B. Many in the religious world today try to talk as little about sin as they think they can get away with.
Date written: September 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 8:26-40 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Accounts of Conversion – The Ethiopian Eunuch PROPOSITION: From this account of conversion we learn the following great truths 1) God wants people, 2) God uses preachers, 3) God’s proposal is Jesus, 4) God’s plan includes baptism, 5) God’s plan produces joy. OBJECTIVE: […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 3:4-11
A. Many businesses issue periodic profit-and-loss statements
1. Profit and losses are listed to show whether or not a company made money
2. Jewish rabbis used this kind of accountant terminology to compare what was important and what was not
3. Jesus used a similar approach, Matthew 16:26
B. In our text of study Paul included his own profit-and-loss statement, Philippians 3:7-8
C. As we investigate the text before us, we will see what mattered to Paul and what did not.
D. Each of need to ask, “What is truly important to me?”
Are You On The Right Way?
Matthew 7:13-14
INTRODUCTION:
A. Everyone is on a spiritual journey as they travel through life
1. Whether religious or not, we travel a spiritual path
2. Every day we make choices that affects the direction in which we are headed
SUBJECT: False Religion
TITLE: When Religion Has No Authority
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Judges 17-19 and draw appropriate lessons.
Objectives: Each ought to be able to explain how a lack of respect for God’s authority leads to false religious practices.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Judges 2:10-19
Bible Text: Matthew 7:7-11
INTRODUCTION:
A. Why do some people…
1. Succeed in having their prayers answered?
2. Have a greater understanding of the Bible?
3. Reach more souls for Christ?
4. Is it skill, genius, or luck?
Date written: December 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:8-11 SUBJECT: Church History TITLE: Asian Churches – Smyrna PROPOSITION: In the letter to the church at Symrna, we have Jesus’: 1) Description 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. OBJECTIVES: AIM: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Revelation 2:8-11 2. About the city of Smyrna 1) It is located about […]
SUBJECT: Father’s Day
TITLE: The Good Father
PROPOSITION: To understand a good father through the example of Abraham. Abraham was a good father because he was 1) Present, 2) Protective, 3) Providing and 4) Faithful.
Objectives: By following the example of Abraham as a father we can be good fathers also.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Genesis 18:17-19
INTRODUCTION:
A. Romans 2:11-16
B. Now and then we hear of someone falling heir to some priceless treasure without having any concept of the importance or value of what he has, and then proceeding to be irresponsible in his custodianship of the thing.
C. Or, we may be in someone’s home who beams with pride as he shows off his expensive library of books — all of which are evidently unused! Acts 19:35
D. The people of Ephesus apparently were proud of their custodianship of the temple and the image of Diana.
E. The Jews were proud of their “custodianship” of the oracles of God.
1. Romans 3:1-2
2. Deuteronomy 4:5-8
3. Romans 9:4-5
4. The Jews did not do with the word of God what they should have … Romans 2:17-24
F. Do we have this same problem of seeing ourselves as “the custodians of the truth” without acceptance of the attendant responsibilities?
TITLE: The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
SUBJECT: Godhead
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Bible teaching regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 1) That the Spirit indwells the Christian. 2) That the Indwelling Spirit produces the Fruits of the Spirit. 3) That the Spirit dwells in the Christian through the word of God.
OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to know that the Spirit indwells the Christian.
AIM: To help everyone understand the nature of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Sermon on Church Attendance – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on attendance and the Bible principle stated as “Every man according to his ability.” Introduction: Read Acts 11:29 (Begin sermon on church attendance.) 1. When preaching on attendance in worship I stress the obligation we have to gather when the congregation is called.
SUBJECT: Church: Organization
TITLE: Deacons-God’s Servants
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study deacons duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to know from the scriptures deacons duties, responsibilities and qualification.
AIM: I hope to be able to help the congregation work toward appointing deacons and to encourage prospective deacons.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 1:1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons”