Sermon on Discouragement — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jude 5-11 on the discontent then raging in the congregation Jude was addressing.

The Holy Spirit is a person because 1) is God 2) is a Unique Person, 3) has a Unique Role. Each listener should be able to describe the Holy Spirit by the scriptures. I want to educate each listener on what the Bible teaches regarding the Holy Spirit.

Subject: Family

Title: The Bonds of Christian Family

Proposition: As Christians, we are bonded together as family because: 1) we have the same birth, 2) we have the same worth, 3) we have the same Father.

Objectives: Each hearer should be able to understand the bonds that tie us together as a Christian family.

Aim: To strengthen the bond between us as a Christian family.

What do we need to do spiritual exercise? 1) Be Ready, 2) Repetition, 3) Resistance, 4) Be Resolute. Each may learn what we need to conduct spiritual exercise. I want to encourage everyone to exercise spiritually.

SUBJECT: Passage Study

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Purposes

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first chapter of the book of Daniel and note God’s purposes, namely, that there was: 1) Divine Change, 2) Divine Constancy, and 3) Divine Counsel.

Objectives: That we understand God’s purposes can be accomplished even under difficult circumstances.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:1-7

To think on things that are noble is to think on things that are 1) Generous, 2) Respectable, 3) Reverent. Each person should know how to think “noble” thoughts. To help each person control their thoughts as a Christian.

In order to have self-control in our lives we must realize 1) Humans are Out of Control, 2) God is in control, 3) We Can Regain Control with Jesus and the Spirit, and 4) The Purpose of Self-Control..

OBJECTIVE: God wants us to practice self-control in our lives so that we will not be dominated by our own sinful desires and so that we will fulfill His great purposes for our lives.

TITLE: Jesus’ Parables — The Hidden Treasure

SUBJECT: Parables

PROPOSITION: To set forth this parable and some of its major lessons.

OBJECTIVE: To help each of us apply the parable and its lessons to ourselves.

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:

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…

INTRODUCTION:

A. Churches of Christ are experiencing shock and heartache all over America as they are being torn asunder by those who wish to restructure the church

1. The church is under siege from within

2. Many, if not most, of our Christian colleges are promoting this restructuring

3. Many of our liberal brethren insist that change is absolutely necessary if the church is to remain “relevant” to society & “appealing” to human culture

B. Jude 3

Introduction:

1. The religious world around us has arranged itself into denominations (distinct parts of the whole).

2. Originally there were a few (Lutheran, Church of England, Presbyterian, Catholic, etc.). Now there are more than a thousand.

3. We must comment on this situation because this idea is nowhere found in the doctrine of Christ. Denominations have no right to exist because they are not found in scripture.

4. The will of Christ is ONE CHURCH, BODY, KINGDOM. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; John 3:5)

5. The denominations argue that the totality of the denominations is the one church.

1) The New Testament, however, fails to use the word “church” in that sense.

2) There is the “church universal” (Matthew 16:18) and “church local” (Romans 16:16).

Sermon on the Work of Christ — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the blessings that Christ brings. From Ephesians 2:11-18

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Our Attitude in Worship

PROPOSITION: To look at some principles in scripture that will help us examine our attitude in worship.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should examine their own hearts to see if their attitude is proper during worship.

AIM: To teach what the proper attitude in worship is and avoid the stereotypical behavior of improper worship.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 4:24

Sermon on Strife — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Genesis 13 and Abraham’s occasion with Lot. Abraham turns away from strife saying, “For We Be Brethren.” INTRODUCTION: A. Genesis 13:1-8 1. Abraham said that there ought not be strife between them because they were brethren 2. There should be unity and goodwill between brethren […]

Introduction:

1. We now begin where the Bible begins — Genesis 1:1.

2. This study is appropriate, indeed, in a day of atheism, unbelief.

I.   The Bible Asserts, “GOD IS!” — And So Do We!

1. If a man came to town claiming to be God and therefore great in authority how could he convince others? 2. Anyone coming to this cynical world with those kinds of claims had better be able to prove it or be thrown into an institution. 3. Jesus made claims of deity, John 8:58. 4. […]

Introduction: Read Hebrews 9:15 1. This volume, the Bible, is the STANDARD by which we will be judged (John 12:48). 2. It is a handbook on salvation, and all things connected with it. 3. As with any tool, it must be handled properly (2 Tim. 2:15).

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Music in the Church–Its History

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine music as historically used in the church. We will look both at sacred history, and secular history.

OBJECTIVES: Each member should be able to understand what kind of music was used in the church until modern times.

AIM: To educate every member on the history of music within the church.

To study an overview of 1) What, 2) Why, and 3) How to rightly divide the word. Each person may become more familiar with the Bible and how to handle it.