We need to determine to get out and start evangelizing for Christ. The stakes are too high, and the souls of men hang in the balance. Let’s resolve to make an effort to evangelize our community. “Do you not say, ‘There are still four months and then comes the harvest’? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest!” (John 4:25).
SUBJECT: The Church
PROPOSITION: To set forth God’s reason for the church of Christ.
OBJECTIVE: That we be members of God’s church of Christ.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 3:8-11.
2. Regarding the text:
1) God is:
a. All powerful [omnipotent];
b. All loving [omnibenevolent]; and
c. All knowing [omniscient],
INTRODUCTION:
A. The power of influence is staggering.
1. Astronomers, watching the peculiar behavior of the planet Uranus, deducted that it must be under the influence of another planet.
2. Thus convinced, they pointed their great telescope in the correct direction and discovered the planet Neptune.
B. What is influence?
1. Influence is that moral or spiritual force, power or capacity by which we have an EFFECT upon a person, condition, or development.
It is an awesome and daunting responsibility to take the gospel to others. I have been involved in several efforts to get the word out. I have knocked doors and spoken to folks about the gospel. I don’t know everything about personal evangelism, but I have come to learn about several misconceptions.
Date written: October 15, 1994 Scripture ref: Hebrews 10:19-25 SUBJECT: Passage TITLE: The Rights and Responsibilities of the Redeemed PROPOSITION: To make a expository study of Hebrews 10:19-25 noting the rights of the redeemed Christian (confidence and counsel), and the responsibilities of a Christian (that he must come close, cleave, and consider). Objecive: To recognize […]
The year 2024 is in the books and 2025 is here. We have a new year ahead of us to work for the Lord. What will it hold in store for us? First, let’s resolve to be spiritually active this year. Let’s work on our prayer life and Bible study. Speaking to God every day and letting Him speak to you in His word every day is a great recipe for daily success. Acts 17:11 records the attitude of the Bereans, “These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.”
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.
Authority of the Bible — Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining the authority of the word of God and the folly of refusing to obey it. I. Introduction A. We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority. 1. Our jails are full of those who […]
INTRODUCTION
A. There are few in the religious world today who fail to realize the need for involvement in good works.
1. Jesus who is our example in all things (1 Peter 2:21), was declared to be one “who went about doing good” (Acts
10:38).
2. We know that we are to be involved in good works for this is a sign of Christian maturity.
3. Paul says that the man of God needs to be “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17).
B. It is important that we not only understand the need to be involved in good works, but that they are to also be done by
the authority of Christ.
Does the name of the church you are a member of reflect and honor our one Lord and God Jesus the Christ? I hope so. I also hope that the church of which you are a member reflects the identity of the New Testament church. If your church does not reflect that then I suggest you find a church that does. At the church of Christ, we strive to do just that, and we invite you to come and judge us in this regard. We invite constructive criticism. We want to know if we are not. We want to be transformed into the identity of Christ.
Introduction:
1. Recently I received a note in the suggestion box that reads: “A sermon on Are We Doing God’s Will? Or Are We Lukewarm or Have We Left Our First Love? We should find a work no matter how small or great and do it with all our might. Yes we hear this over and over and over but do we think the Lord is not talking to each and every one of us? It seems that we think and act as if we think someone else will do that task hence it usually doesn’t get done.”
2. My apologies to the author if you didn’t want the note read. However:
1) It reveals this concern in a way that I cannot.
2) It is a powerful call to Christian service.
Sermon on Women’s Role Listen Date written: December 10th, 2006Scripture ref: Acts 17:4, 12 Women Who Worked for God SUBJECT: Work, Woman’s Role TITLE: Women Who Worked for God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at different women that worked for God and think about their character in that work. OBJECTIVE: To encourage and motivate […]
Sermon on Faithfulness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley urging us to faithfulness according to the Bible pattern. From 1 Corinthians 15:58.
INTRODUCTION:
A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.
1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.
2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.
B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.
The apostles and writers of the New Testament referred to the church as the “church of God” eight times in the New Testament (1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Galatians 1:13, etc.). It is interesting to note that at least one of these references refers not to God the Father, but to God the Son (Acts 20:28). Local congregations are called “the churches of Christ” in Romans 16:16. The Holy Spirit names individual congregations in the scriptures such as the church of the Thessalonians and the church of Ephesus (1 Thessalonians 1:1; Revelation 2:1). Jesus said in Matthew 16:18, “I will build my church.” It is right, therefore, to call the church, the church of Christ!
INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 4:9
1. This question was raised in response to God’s earlier question.
2. The right kind of questions may cause us to think soberly.
DISCUSSION: (Discussion of this sermon on selfishness.)
“Brain Rot” is Oxford Word of the Year. Each year the Oxford University Press, the publishing house responsible for producing the Oxford English Dictionary (considered by many to be the defining dictionary of the English language) puts out a word of the year. This year’s “word” is two words: “Brain Rot.” The “word” increased in […]
Someone once made an acrostic lesson, showing that this is the make-up of true JOY. the point was that it works in this way, and it works right, and that it can work in no other way. Many Christians can echo what an old song said, “I Have Found It So!” Surely the Perfect Man […]
Does Christianity involve a recognition and commitment to God’s pattern? Yes. Paul told Timothy, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Paul Himself received this pattern from the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.”
Characteristics of Moses – This Bible study considers the characteristics, personality and leadership of Moses, the leader of Israel. In this article, let us consider some of Moses’ characteristics, Israel’s great leader. In Hebrews 11:24-27, the inspired writer employs a number of verbs which describe the actions of this noble leader of Israel. These terms […]