Lord of the Sabbath

Date written: February 24th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 12:1-8 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Lord of the Sabbath PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Matthew 12:1-8 specifically that in this passage, we have an 1) Insufficiency, 2) Indictment, 3) Implication, 4) Identity. OBJECTIVE: To be familiar with Matthew 12:1-8 and the teaching of Jesus in this […]

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Lessons on Peace

INTRODUCTION: Acts 9:31

1. The persecution that Saul was a part of wreaked havoc on the churches of Palestine.

2. The Jews waged war against the church that resulted in death or imprisonment for many. Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:4, 19; 26:10, 11

3. One can well imagine the relief that came upon the churches when their greatest antagonist suddenly stopped his attack. 9:21; see also 9:2-6

4. Peace brings blessings, responsibilities, and lasting results.

1) What did the early church do with time of peace?

2) Did they squander it?

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The King’s Speech

Jesus emphasizes that it is the servants who know the Bridegroom, Lord, and King, and are faithfully serving and expecting Him who will ultimately inherit the glorified kingdom of heaven (Matt. 25:1, 14, 34). Are you in the kingdom and ready for the King to come?

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Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Spiritual Growth is a Choice

Sermon on Spiritual Growth — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the necessity of spiritual growth.

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Things That Unite–One Spirit

Date written: August 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite-One Spirit PROPOSITION: The one Spirit unites by giving us 1) one mind, 2) one voice, 3) one mission. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer will be able to show how the Spirit unites us together in each of these things. AIM: To promote […]

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Sermon | “Once Saved, Always Saved”

Sermon on “Once Saved, Always Saved Listen Date written: 9/16/06 Scripture ref: John 15:1-8 SUBJECT: False Doctrine TITLE: “Once Saved, Always Saved” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the doctrine of “Once Saved, Always Saved.” 1) It’s historical background, 2) The Bible’s teaching on security, 3) Why OSAS is wrong, and 4) The […]

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Fruit of the Spirit Peace Sermon – Galatians 5:22

INTRODUCTION:

1. Another grace experienced by those whose lives are in tune with the Spirit of God is that of peace (Gal. 5:22).

1) That the Spirit of God should induce peace in the children of God should be understandable in light of the fact that…

2) Their heavenly Father is “the God of peace” (1 The. 5:23)

3) Their Lord Jesus Christ is called “Prince of peace” (Isa. 9:6)

2. But one might ask…

1) What is this peace enjoyed by those who walk in the Spirit?

2) How does one come to have this peace?

3) How we can be sure to preserve this peace, and enjoy it to its fullest extent?

3. As we continue our study of “The Flesh and The Spirit,” and especially as we focus on “the fruit of the Spirit” (Gal. 5:22-23), we now turn our attention to the subject of peace…

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Holy Holy Holy

This lesson reflects on the lyrics to Holy Holy Holy and specifically that 1) God is Almighty, 2) The Creature is Made to Praise the Creator, 3) There is None that Compares to God, and 4) All of God’s Works Praise Him. To learn the lyrics of the song and reflect on their scriptural basis.

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The Purpose of the Bible

This lesson will discuss the purpose of the Bible: 1) The Old Testament, 2) The New Testament, and 3) Application. Each person will understand the purpose of the Bible and how it applies to us today.

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“The Wise Man Built His House…”

The wise man looks anxiously for “a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” (II Cor. 5:1-ff) knowing this is the place that the Savior has prepared for him and is far better than any dwelling here on this earth (John 14:1-4).

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The Fourth Commandment – Remember the Sabbath

Date written: August 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:8-11 SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: “Remember the Sabbath” PROPOSITION: As we study the fourth commandment let us consider 1) The Rule, 2) The Rationale, 3) The Relevance. Objectives: That we will become more familiar with the ten commandments and that we will understand the meaning of the […]

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The Beauty of the Word “Mother”

Date written: May 13th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:20 The Beauty of the Word “Mother” SUBJECT: Mother’s Day TITLE: The Beauty of the Word “Mother” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at the spiritual beauty of motherhood in an acronym: 1) Maturity, 2) Obligation, 3) Tears, 4) Home, 5) Empathy, and 6) Reward / Regret. […]

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Beatitudes – Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Date written: March 11th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Peace, Beatitudes TITLE: Beatitudes — Blessed Are the Peacemakers PROPOSITION: Christians ought to be peacemakers because 1) God is the God of peace. 2) Jesus was and is a peacemaker. 3) Christians are instructed to be peaceful. Objectives: That each would understand what it means […]

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Things That Unite–One Faith

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: Things That Unite – One Faith

PROPOSITION: How can we have unity in the one faith? 1) By being steadfast within it. 2) By not falling away from it. 3) By contending for it. 4) By being encouraged by it.

OBJECTIVES: Each one should understand the things that he may do to maintain unity in the one faith.

AIM: To give scriptural reasons how we can have unity in the one faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

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Blessed are the Poor in Spirit – Heirs of the Kingdom of Heaven

Blessed are the poor in spirit — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from the beatitudes defining what it means to be poor in spirit and an heir of the kingdom of Heaven.

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“Watchman, What of the Night?”

Date written: February 19th, 2005
Scripture ref: Isaiah 21:11, 12

SUBJECT: Evangelism

TITLE: “Watchman, What of the Night?”

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Isaiah 21:11, 12 and the question “Watchman, what of the night?” We will note: 1) The watchman, 2) The night, and 3) The message.

Objectives: Each should understand their responsibility to God in reference to teaching and preaching the whole truth during the course of evangelism.

Aim: To help everyone understand that we must preach the whole counsel of God to be God’s watchman.

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I Like to Go Hiking

How do you prevent getting lost?  Whether hiking, travelling, in one’s marriage, school, or in any affairs of life wherein you can become “lost,” there are five very simple rules that you can observe.

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Five Tools to Improve Your Prayer Life

We are commanded to pray (1 Thess. 5:17; Phil. 4:6). If it is something Christians are expected to do, then getting in and doing it is important! A prayer does not have to be long or eloquent to be effective (Neh. 5:19; Matt. 6:7-8; Luke 18:9-14). Maturing in prayer life will find us developing the discipline of prayer so that we turn to God first in our lives when joys or sorrows or anything prevails (Jas. 5:13; 1 Pet. 5:6-7).

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The Life and Times of Nehemiah #7. Conspiracy to Stop the Work

INTRODUCTION:

1. Sometimes people will stop at nothing to prevent the work of the Lord from being accomplished.

2. What we see unfolding in Nehemiah 6 is Sanballat and company’s conspiracy to stop Nehemiah’s efforts in doing the work of the Lord. Nehemiah 6:1-2

3. The work of Nehemiah was nearly complete, and in a last-ditch effort to stop the work – Sanballat and company resort to conspiracy.

4. Let us now consider the various acts of conspiracy that Nehemiah had to overcome in doing the work of the Lord.

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Sermon on the Lord’s Supper | Why Remember Jesus?

SUBJECT: Jesus, Lord’s Supper, Worship

TITLE: Why Remember Jesus?

PROPOSITION: We ought to remember Jesus because 1) It is part of Jesus’ and the apostles’ doctrine, 2) A grateful heart will remember sacrifice, 3) God the Father wants us to remember His Son, Jesus.

Objectives: To set forth three convincing reasons as to why we should remember Jesus upon the first day of every week.

Aim: That each would be able to tell others why they ought to remember Jesus every week.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 22:14-20

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