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: Unity, God the Father
TITLE: Things That Unite – One God and Father
PROPOSITION: The God of unity is 1) a Particular God, 2) a Paternal God, 3) a Present God.
Objectives: That everyone understand how having One God and Father who is ever present compels unity in the body.
Aim: To teach that unity may be achieved because we have one God.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Precious Invitation
PROPOSITION: To set forth the precious invitation.
OBJECTIVE:To help us respond properly to the precious invitation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 11:28-30.
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. […]
When we offer songs of praise and thanks to God, thanksgiving must be a part of our worship. The songs we sing should always tell of His excellent greatness and let Him know specifically how thankful to Him that we are to be His people and to call Him our Father. Such will keep Him near to our hearts and keep us near to His.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Galatians 5:19-23
1. Concerning the “works of the flesh” Paul:
a. Said they were “manifest,” i.e. they are very apparent, clear, well-known, clearly perceived to be works of a fleshly nature.
b. Provides us a list
c. Pointed out the significance of them — “they who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”
2. Concerning the “fruit of the Spirit” Paul also gives us a list
a. These touch three beautiful basics to Christianity:
1) Godly living — living right with God
2) Righteousness — living right with others
3) Being sober — living right with self
SUBJECT: Unity
TITLE: THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT
PROPOSITION:To set forth New Testament UNITY and its dear relationship to God’s WORD and Christ’s BODY.
OBJECTIVE: That we endeavor to keep the God ordained unity.
Scripture ref: Titus 2:11, 12
SUBJECT: Morality
TITLE: Demanding Purity
PROPOSITION: Immorality today is running out of control. It is time that we stood up and demanded purity from ourselves and those around us. We must demand purity on the issue of 1) Personal Speech, 2) Modesty, 3) Sexual Activity.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be more resolved to demand purity in their personal situation.
AIM: To reinforce in the mind of the hearer the need for demanding purity.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Titus 2:11, 12
Date written: January 16th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 1:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: For Obedience Of Faith PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note the following: 1) Jesus lived and died, 2) The Gospel was Given, 3) Salvation is available, . . . for obedience of faith. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should recognize the need for obedience […]
In Mark 16:16, Jesus said that it is those who believe and are baptized that are saved. So, baptism is connected with salvation. Does baptism happen before a person is saved or after? Mark 16:16 says baptism happens before salvation.
Many will preach the parts of the Bible that they like, but they will not preach all of it. Paul said, “I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house” (Acts 20:20), and “For I have not shunned to declare to you the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27). Not only must we preach God’s word, we must preach all of it.
Some have the idea that this is how God has left us: groping around in this world without knowledge of what He wants. This is not the case! God has given us His Light to shine in the darkness, to illumine our path, to guide us home, and to lead others to Him (Ps. 119:110; Jn. 1:4-5; 8:12; II Tim. 3:16-17).
The mission of the King was to restore His kingdom by providing 1) Real Reconciliation, 2) Sustaining Sanctification, and 3) Eternal Expectations. Each person should understand that Jesus has accomplished His mission. Christ is King because He did what no other could do to provide for man’s salvation.
SUBJECT: Christian Living
TITLE: Thinking Christianly
PROPOSITION: How ought Christians to think? 1) Soberly, 2) Beneficially, 3) Wisely.
Objectives: Each should be able to tell others about how Christians think.
Aim: To get Christians to think about their own thinking.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
A. Jesus is correctly called the “Master Teacher”
1. Jesus was not like the religious leaders of His day (or any day), because He had the knowledge and authority needed to instruct others in the most effect way.
2. Matthew 7:28-29
B. There are many today who claim we cannot know truth, or that it is too difficult to obtain
1. Such false teaching leads many to become discouraged – not seeing the need for study
2. The Bible teaches that we can come to a knowledge of truth
3. Ephesians 3:3-4 – truth is knowable
a. John 8:30-32
1) Thus, through Christ we can know truth
2) A mark of a true disciple is one who continually seeks for truth
b. Acts 17:11
c. John 5:39
1) Seeking truth is vitally important
2) Let us now consider what seeking the truth from the Master Teacher is like …
INTRODUCTION: A. God has always honored those who were willing to go against all odds, or render an extraordinary service. 1. The name Moses is a household word for millions still today, but the name Pharaoh who opposed him is a matter of much speculation, even among scholars (Exodus 5:1-2) 2. We know well Elijah […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Blessed Promises of God
PROPOSITION: The character of the promises of God is such that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, and 3) Conditional.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should understand that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, 3) Conditional.
INTRODUCTION
A. Judges 6:1-6
1. For seven years Israel was victimized by the Midianites.
2. Israel’s crops were destroyed, their livestock was confiscated, and the people were forced to seek refuge in the dens and caves of the mountains.
B. During this difficult period “the angel of the Lord” appeared unto Gideon ….. Judges 6:12-13
1. This very question is what many are asking today!
2. Many are asking, If God is with us:
a. Why did my child have to die from cancer?
b. Why was my wife killed in a car wreck?
c. Why was my child molested?
Date written: September 30th, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 20:28 SUBJECT: Christ / Church TITLE: “For Christ and the Church” PROPOSITION: For Christ and the church let us 1) Praise Lovingly, 2) Pray Fervently, 3) Give Willingly, 4) Serve Faithfully. OBJECTIVE: That each considers the words to this great song and be renewed in spirit in […]
Sermon – THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD (Jeremiah 23:23) INTRODUCTION: A. In the thirteenth year of Josiah, Jeremiah was called to his prophetic office in about 627 BC 1. His preaching was done during early Babylonian period, through the fall of Jerusalem (586 BC), and into the captivity. 2. The work of this great prophet was […]