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.

Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel

PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from Daniel that teach these lessons.

AIM: To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of Daniel.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:8-16

2. About the Text:

1) Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity around 606 B.C.

Sermon on Complaining — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the sin of complaining. From 1 Corinthians 10:1-11.

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 […]

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.

Sermon on the Tower of Babel — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the account of the Tower of Babel.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Responding To Evil
(Matthew 5:38-42)

INTRODUCTION:

A. When someone treats you wrong, how do you respond?

1. Do you react in kind – treating evil with evil?

2. Do you just stand there and take whatever abuse is given?

INTRODUCTION:

A. Sometimes people may wonder, if there is God…

1. Why hasn’t He made Himself more clearly known?

2. Why has He spoken only through what many view as an antiquated book (the Bible)?

B. I would contend that God has made Himself known…

1. He has spoken in various ways (in addition to a book that is far from antiquated)

2. He has spoken quite loudly (for those willing to listen)

C. In what I like to call “The Clarion Voices of God”, note that…

SUBJECT: Example

TITLE: Take the Name of Jesus With You

PROPOSITION: How can I take the name of Jesus with me? I can take the name of Jesus with me by 1) by Speech, 2) Knowledge, 3) Dress, and 4) Actions

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand what it means to take the name of Jesus into the foreign country of our world and explain how we can take the name of Jesus with us.

AIM: To help all understand what it means to take the name of Jesus with us so that when we sing the song, we will be thinking about the things we can do to take this name with us.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Cor. 1:1-3

SUBJECT: Theology: Ecclesiology

TITLE: Christian Fellowship

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the basis, the benefits, and the barriers of Christian fellowship.

OBJECTIVE: To help all realize what wonderful blessings we have in Christ specifically in regard to Christian fellowship.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Corinthians 1:9-10

2. About the Text:

SUBJECT: End Times

TITLE: Christian Olympics – Finishing the Race

PROPOSITION: What can we expect in finishing the Christian race? 1) Victory in Death, 2) Abodes of the Righteous and Wicked, 3) Return of Christ, 4) Resurrection, 5) Final Judgment, 6) Heaven and Hell.

OBJECTIVE: That each would know what the Bible teaches regarding what happens at the end of the race.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 2 Timothy 4:7

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Elders

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to study the qualifications and responsibilities of elders. We will look at

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the elder.

AIM: In light of the appointment of new elders, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office in preparation of the appointment process.

INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 12:43-45

A. In Matthew 12:43-45 we will find Jesus describing the spiritual condition of the generation of His day

1. He had just described them as “evil and adulterous” (Matt. 12:38-39)

2. He also described how they would be condemned by the Ninevites and the Queen of Sheba in the Day of Judgment (Matt. 12:41-42)

SUBJECT: Repentance

TITLE: King David’s Repentance

PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.

OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19

Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I.   Focus on Possibilities, Not Circumstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]

SUBJECT: Parables

TITLE: The Talents

PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the talents with its lessons.

OBJECTIVE: To help each of us to use our talents.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 25:14-30.

2. Regarding the text:

1) The New Testament does not designate this as a parable.

2) In verse one we understand that these things spoken refer to the kingdom of heaven.

SUBJECT: Godhead

TITLE: How did the Holy Spirit work in the Early Church

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church. This is a work that was promised by Jesus. This is a work that was performed by the Holy Spirit. This is a work that was propagated by the apostles. This is a work that was perfected and completed during the first century.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church as it was promised, performed, propagated, and perfected.

AIM: To help everyone understand that the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church was for a limited time only and that the Holy Spirit works only through His word today.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

INTRODUCTION:

A. Why are you a member of the church of Christ?

1. If you are not a member of the church of Christ, why are you a member of the religious organization that you are?

2. Is it because that was the one your Dad and Mom were members of?

3. Is it because that is the one closest to your home?

4. Is it because it has the nicest building in town?

B. Illustration: The husband asks his wife who asks the mom, who asks the grandmother, why the end of the ham is cut off…

INTRODUCTION: 1 Tim. 4:6-10. 6 If you put these instructions before the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished on the words of the faith and of the sound teaching that you have followed. 7 Have nothing to do with profane myths and old wives’ tales. Train yourself in […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Genesis 22:1-14 is the high-water mark in the book of Genesis, in the life of Abraham, and in the life of Isaac.

B. The offering of Isaac is discussed three times in the Bible (Genesis 22:1-14; James 2:2:21-22; Hebrews 11:17-19)

1. In James 2:21-22 and Hebrews 11:17-19, this event is discussed in the context of genuine faith.

2. Abraham is the Faith’s Hall of Fame in Hebrews 11, along with many other great servants of faith.

C. God had made a promise to Abraham

1. Genesis 12:1-3

2. This promise was given six times to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3; 13:14-18; 15:17; 18:16-19; 22:17-19)