One could also say that while God allows misfortune and is present when it occurs, that He never abandons His child, that misfortune brings people back to Him, and that ultimately God works to redeem them from the idols in their life (Romans 8:28).
Sermon on Brotherly Love INTRODUCTION: A. The changing power of the gospel is very evident when you look at the lives of the first century Christians 1. Justin Martyr wrote, “We used to value above all else money and possessions. Now we bring together all that we have and share it with those who are […]
Sermon on the Occult — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the occult and paranormal and those things that are like them.
Introduction:
1. Often, people are “shocked” when we state, “We’re not under the old Testament law.”
2. Some, in misunderstand, have said: “You folks don’t believe the Old Testament?”
3. The shock and the misunderstanding rests in a failure of men to understand what it is to rightly divide the Word of God (2 Tim. 2:15).
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, […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. If I were to tell you that I had no human biological father, would you believe me?
1. The Bible makes exactly that claim for Jesus of Nazareth.
2. Some people respond with disbelief, even as they do with other Bible miracles.
B. We need to be ready (prepared & willing) to offer a good defense, because this is not merely an academic question.
1. It goes to the heart of who Jesus is […]
The woman was healed who had an issue of blood: her: 1) Condition, 2) Cure, 3) Closure. Each would understand how to have a living and active faith.
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Epithets of King David
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David: 1) A mighty man of war, 2) the sweet psalmist of Israel, 3) Thou art the man, 4) A man after God’s own heart.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able learn and explain about David and his life.
AIM: To study some of the attributes of David and learn from the positive and negative examples he gives us in the scriptures.
The Fruit of the Spirit is Faithfulness: 1) God and Christ are Faithful, 2) Faithfulness to God, 3) Faithfulness to One Another. Each person should understand how faithfulness applies to their relationships with God and each other.
He’s inconsistent and petulant, but he’s likable because he’s identifiable, and like all of us, there are some things that Tevya loves more than God, and he should not (Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 22:37).
Introduction: John 19:16-30
1. 2000 years ago an event occurred shocking to the sensibilities…
2. An innocent man allowed Himself to be put to death.
3. That event and subsequent resurrection raises questions that demand answers.
Sermon on Balaam — Sermon outline by Tom Moore continuing his series on the epistle of Jude. In this installment he covers verse 11.
SUBJECT: Family – Fathers
PROPOSITION: To teach about the characteristics of Abraham as a father.
OBJECTIVE: That fathers might improve their fatherhood.
TEXT: Genesis 18:17-19
INTRODUCTION:
1. Two things come to mind as we look at the background of this passage.
1) The cities of the plain were set for destruction. Their sin was egregious, vv. 20-21.
Introduction:
1. Our series on basics caused us to see the prophecy of the coming Christ — to be Ruler — King — Governor — Savior.
2. So many prophecies emphasized some aspect of a KING and His KINGDOM.
3. We now study in that area, as we proceed in our study.
I. As Jesus Began His Ministry:
A. His message: The kingdom is AT HAND” (Matt. 4:17).
B. John preceded Him with the same message (Matt. 3:2). “At hand” signified “nearness.”
INTRODUCTION:
A. Genesis 1:1
1. Today the Bible’s account of the origin of all things is being called into question.
2. Many are saying that the first eleven chapters of Genesis are merely a myth.
3. Many are excepting the evolutionist’s explanation of origins and are rejecting the Bible’s explanation.
Sermon on Life in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Someone once said that “those born once must die twice, while those born twice must die but once.” B. The statement that “those born once must die twice” is made in view of the fact that 1. One born physically must die physically 2. And, one […]
Judge not, that ye be not judged – Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1-6. Sermon from the sermon on the mount.
In this lesson we will study what it means to be born again. To be born again means 1) To be born of water, 2) To be born of Spirit, and 3) To enter the kingdom of God. Each hearer should be able to understand and tell others what it means to be born again. To refute the denominational doctrine that the new birth does not include baptism and to teach the truth regarding what it meant to Jesus, John, and Nicodemus.
One must wear the king’s garments. We must put on Christ in baptism. “For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ” (Galatians 3:27). His righteousness must be our righteousness or we will not enter (Matthew 5:20). Paul said that he wanted to “be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ” (Philippians 3:9).
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: Beatitudes – The Meek
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” We will answer the questions, 1) Who are the meek? 2) How shall they inherit the earth? And 3) What are some practical applications for this verse?
Objectives: Each should be able to answer these questions in their own study.
Aim: That each would understand more about meekness and the blessedness inherent in being meek.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 5:1-11