PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study three choices that need to be made in our lives. We must: 1) choose the right way 2) choose the right attitudes 3) choose the right company.
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to 1) list these three choices that need to be made in each of our lives 2) cite at least one appropriate scriptures for each choice that needs to be made and 3) discuss the significance of Deuteronomy 30:15-20
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
INTRODUCTION
1. Those who are influenced and directed by the sword of the Spirit will produce “the fruit of the Spirit” in their lives … Galatians 5:22-23
1) We noted in our previous study that there is not a plurality of fruits, but one fruit
2) Yes, only one fruit that is made up of several interrelated graces or virtues, all of which will be manifested if one is truly walking in the Spirit
Blessed Assurance Sermon — One of the greatest things that the child of God enjoys is confidence. It can help him endure the turmoils of this life
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: January 4th, 2004
Scripture ref: Isaiah 61:1-3
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: Year of the Lord
PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at Isaiah 61:1-3 as understood through the person of Jesus and applied in the work of the church. We can make this year the year of the Lord by 1) Preaching the gospel to the lost. 2) Warning those who are erring. 3) Exhorting those who are faithful.
OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to explain the significance of Isaiah 61:1-3 in relationship to the fulfillment in the messiah and the implementation of the church.
AIM:To encourage everyone to make this year, a year that is dedicated to the Lord by practicing the things we know will dedicate that year to the Lord.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Isaiah 61:1-3
Introduction: 1 John 1:7 – 2:2
1. John is discussing the sin problem among Christians.
1) 1:7 Walk in the light … blood cleanses.
2) 1:8 We may be assured we have a sin problem.
3) 1:9 forgiven, cleansed if we confess sins.
4) 1:10 Assured again, we must deal with sin.
5) 2:1 John stresses where it is we must go if we are in sin.
6) 2:2 He is the hILASMOS, the propitiation for our sins.
PROPOSITION: To set forth shameful living and how the Christian should live a shameLESS life. OBJECTIVE: To shame those in sin to repentance and encourage those who are faithful. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Philippians 3:18-19. 2. Regarding the text 1) Walking is a figure of living. 2) Many, the vast and overwhelming majority. 3) Weeping, see […]
Date written: October 1, 1994 Scripture ref: John 9:4 SUBJECT: Stewardship TITLE: Effectual Work PROPOSITION:Effectual work in the kingdom requires three things: abiding, acting, acknowledging; such work looks forward to a fourth thing–accounting for our labor. OBJECTIVE: In this lesson, each should learn what it means to work effectually in the kingdom. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician
PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.
INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.
1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22
INTRODUCTION:
A. Though our society takes adultery lightly, it is a serious offense in the eyes of God
1. God listed it right after murder in the Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:13-14
2. He made it a capital offense in the Old Testament, worthy of the death penalty – Leviticus 20:10
Proposition: We want to study the Pattern of Worship. Our pattern of worship must have the correct object. That the object of worship is not ourselves, nor our fellow man, but it is God.
Subject: Worship
Title: The Object of Worship
Objective: Everyone should be able to understand that the only object of worship is God and reject all other efforts to worship other things.
Aim: To impress upon each hearer the necessity of letting God define our worship.
Introduction:
In this lesson, we will answer the question, What is the Church? We must understand God’s original design in the creation. When we understand this, we will understand what the church is in relationship to God’s great plan to restore unity between God and man, and between man and man that each member understand God’s desire for unity in the church as the restoration of His purposes in creation.
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 […]
Date written: May 22nd, 2002
Scripture ref: Psalm 95:6,7
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Worship Part 2 — Studying Our Attitude in Worship
PROPOSITION: We want to study our attitude in worship. In order to worship God correctly there are certain things that must be broken-1) Our preconceptions, 2) Our worldliness, 3) Our Hearts.
OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to understand that attitude in worshipping God is equally important to God as action..
AIM: To impress upon the hearer the need to have to correct attitude in worship.
SUBJECT: Thanksgiving to God
TITLE: Entering God’s Gates with Thanksgiving
PROPOSITION: We enter God’s gates with thanksgiving because 1) thanksgiving is the only appropriate response for what God has done for us, 2) thanksgiving brings about a change of attitude in our lives, 3) thanksgiving spurs us into action for the welfare and benefit of others.
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to state why he ought to have a heart of thanksgiving to God and how that relates to Christian living.
Aim: That each one would harbor a heart of tremendous gratitude toward God for the blessings he has given us in our lives.
Date written: May 14th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 4:1-5 SUBJECT: Sin, Origins TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Sins of Cain PROPOSITION: To discuss the sins of Cain in Genesis 4. OBJECTIVE: To understand what those sins are and how to avoid them. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Genesis 4:1-5 2. About the Text: 1) We don’t […]
Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Ezekiel 43:10-11 SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting Theme Introduction TITLE: Back to the Bible Pattern PROPOSITION: In this gospel meeting we will look at going back to the Bible Pattern. We must understand that God’s word is a pattern for our lives today. That it provides a pattern for Authority, […]
Sermon on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is divine. The Holy Spirit is a unique person of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit has a unique role in the Godhead.
TITLE: The Problems of Preachers SUBJECT: Preaching, Problems PROPOSITION: To look at preachers and some of their problems and understand how the Bible distinguishes between the preacher and the message he preaches. OBJECTIVE: That members place their faith and trust in God and His word and not in any man. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 2 Corinthians […]
Scripture ref: Mark 10:17-22
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler
PROPOSITION: To study the story of the rich young ruler and note four particular lessons.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to explain these four elements of the story of the rich young ruler.
AIM: To cause everyone to think about their situation and if there is anything in their life coming between them and God
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Mark 10:17-22