Introduction: Read Matt. 10:28 1. In living the Christian life we worry far too much about what others think. 2. Jesus teaches that we should not even fear those that kill the body. He points out: 1) They can’t kill the soul. 2) There is one to fear who can kill body and soul in […]
Sermon on Repentance. Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the biblical doctrine of repentance. Repentance requires a changed mind.
INTRODUCTION:
A. In the very familiar story of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32, Jesus made a very interesting statement when He said that, having wasted his inheritance, the young man “came to himself” (Luke 15:17) and decided to go back home.
B. The Prodigal Son changed his course of action for the better when he changed his thinking about himself – that is, when he learned to see the truth about who he really was.
SUBJECT: God
TITLE: The Comfort of God’s Presence
PROPOSITION: From Hebrews 13:5-6 we learn that God’s presence brings some wonderful blessings: 1) Contentment, 2) Help, and 3) Fearlessness.
OBJECTIVE: I hope that each listener will understand that God’s presence brings great blessings.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION:
A. As we continue our study in Nehemiah, I again want to remind you of two passages:
1. Romans 15:4
2. 1 Corinthians 10:11
B. In our last lesson on the life and times of Nehemiah we showed how he was a man of concern by being a man of sacrifice, sorrow, and supplication
C. In this lesson we will set forth Nehemiah’s strength by showing how he confronted fear, enemies, reproach, and opposition. This enabled him to survey the work and get the people “fired up” and ready to build the walls around Jerusalem.
DISCUSSION:
SUBJECT: Resurrection
TITLE: In the Resurrection
PROPOSITION: Being In the Resurrection means 1) We must have a resurrected life, 2) We will have a resurrected body, 3) We will live forever in heaven.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand the importance of the resurrected life as it relates to eternal resurrection and life in heaven with God and Christ.
AIM: I hope to exhort those living a resurrected life to continue to do so and encourage those who are not to start.
Introduction: Matt. 7:21 1. We teach that our eternal destiny depends upon doing the will of the Father (Matt. 7:21), without adding (2 John 9; 1 Cor. 4:6; 1 Pet. 4:11), and without subtracting (Rev. 22:19). 2. What is it about the will of the Father that makes it right? 3. What is it about […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. A person may be faithful church-goer and live a morally good life, and yet harbor enough “envy” in his heart to damn his soul
1. “Envy” is a common sin, with almost every person having some problem with this green-eyed monster at some time or another.
2. Yet, it is a seldom confessed sin!
B. “Envy” has been pictured as a devilish thing with wide ears for catching slander, with a tongue that is a serpent, and with feet standing in fire as a symbol of the wretchedness that always dogs its steps.
C. Socrates said, “Envy is the daughter of pride, the author of murder and revenge, the begetter of secret sedition, the perpetual tormenter of virtue. Envy is the filthy slime of the soul; a venom, a poison, a quicksilver, which consumeth the flesh and drieth up the bones.”
Date written: July 3rd, 2002Scripture ref: Psalm 1:1-3 Bible Study as Worship (Listen) Subject: Worship Title: Bible Study as Worship Proposition: A study of worship in the Bible. In this lesson we will look at Bible Study as Worship. Bible Study is worshiping God because we are 1) Reciting God’s Will. 2) Respecting and Honoring […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. This is a very crucial time for the church in Port Lavaca.
1. The well-being of the church in the future depends on our actions today – the picking of qualified men to lead us as elders
2. Be prayerful and study seriously the qualifications
B. Read
1. 1 Timothy 3:1-7
2. Titus 1:5-9
C. We need to be careful not to:
1. Add qualifications
2. Take away qualification
3. That these qualifications must be had to perfection
Introduction: Psalm 119:11
1. For 176 vss. the psalmist writes powerfully regarding the word of God.
2. He begins with a blessing to all who walk in the Law, v. 1.
3. He ends with expressions of longing for salvation according to the law, the commandments.
4. The word of God is lifted high in prestige and importance for the child of God.
5. Our text highlights the importance of the word applied to the heart.
SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting: Back to the Bible Pattern
TITLE: Pattern for Salvation
PROPOSITION: We need to go back to the Bible pattern for the 1) Purpose of Salvation, 2) The Place of Salvation, and 3) The Plan of Salvation.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand why salvation is necessary, where salvation is located, and how to obtain salvation.
AIM: I wish to impress upon the hearer the need for salvation and the need to teach salvation.
THE FEMALE FACTOR
1 Timothy 2:8-15
INTRODUCTION:
A. There is an important need in our day and time to discuss the role of women in the church.
1. The denominational world has thrown off the limitation of biblical authority and have gone head-long into error concerning the proper role of women.
2. I have been in the Lord’s church long enough to know that whatever the denominationalists do will sooner or later appeal to some of our brethren.
3. I know of several “Churches of Christ” who have allowed women to occupy positions of authority over men in the church…
Date written: April 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 SUBJECT: The Work of the Preacher TITLE: The Work of Preaching PROPOSITION: The work of preaching involves: 1) Study 2) Teaching 3) Exhortation. Objectives: That each would know what work is involved in preaching the gospel. Aim: To educate the brethren on what work to […]
SUBJECT: Faith
PROPOSITION: To teach that the faith of many is based on man’s idea of what faith is and what exactly faith is based on.
OBJECTIVE: That all may trust that the faith they have is based on a biblical foundation
INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 10:34-42
1. Concerning the text:
1) Peter has the privilege of introducing the Gospel to the first Gentile audience, the household of Cornelius.
2) Cornelius tells of the supernatural circumstances of this event, vv. 30-33.
3) Then Peter bears witness, he testifies, vv. 34-42.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Review – I am a member of the church of Christ because…
B. I am a member of the Church of Christ because it teaches that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit have ceased
C. The charismatic movement is one that is very prevalent in the world today…
1. We are saturated with it on religious channels
2. Benny Hin, and the like, are leading millions astray
D. In the lesson of this hour we are going to look carefully at 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 to answer the question: “Do miraculous gifts exist in the church today?”
Introduction: Luke 7:30
1. The Pharisees and Lawyers heard the counsel of God as the rest did.
2. He saw the confirmation as the rest did. Knew about John and Zacharias. Knew the prophecies.
3. Yet they rejected God’s counsel. Wouldn’t obey.
INTRODUCTION: A. The book of Ephesians has been called the “great church epistle” 1. It is a tremendous treatise relative to the church of Christ, and Paul affirms that the church is a manifestation of God’s wisdom. 2. Ephesians 3:10-11 3. Since the church is a manifestation of divine wisdom, then the specific aspects which […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Sometimes people may wonder, if there is God…
1. Why hasn’t He made Himself more clearly known?
2. Why has He spoken only through what many view as an antiquated book (the Bible)?
B. I would contend that God has made Himself known…
1. He has spoken in various ways (in addition to a book that is far from antiquated)
2. He has spoken quite loudly (for those willing to listen)
C. In what I like to call “The Clarion Voices of God”, note that…
SUBJECT: God
TITLE: God the Redeemer
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study about God the Redeemer: 1) God Defines Redemption 2) God Reveals the Need for Redemption and 3) God Provides Redemption.
OBJECTIVE: That each of us will understand the concept of redemption