Studies in Psalm 119 – The Strengthening of the Word

Date written: November 11th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:25-32 SUBJECT: Word of God TITLE: The Strengthening of the Word PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll discuss how God’s word strengthens us 1) In Inwardness 2) In Weariness 3) In Faithfulness. Objectives: That each one would realize his need to turn to God’s word to be strengthened […]

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Textual Sermon Outlines

The Disobedience of Man

INTRODUCTION: Read Gen. 3:1-24

A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her reputation?

1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?

2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?

3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions

B. The Bible is a book about sin.

1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.

2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.

3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags:

Redemption Sermon – God The Redeemer

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

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags:

“He's My King!”

Date written: August 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: “He’s My King” PROPOSITION: Jesus is my King because 1) He is my God. 2) He is my Savior. 3) He is my All! OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state why Jesus is their King. AIM: To teach the Kingship […]

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines Tags: , ,

Instrumental Music in Worship is Wrong

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST #9

INTRODUCTION:

A. As has been pointed out in previous lessons, I am a member of the church of Christ because:

1. It was founded by the scriptural builder – Christ

2. It was founded on THE scriptural foundation

3. It was founded at the scriptural place – Jerusalem

4. Christ is the founder of only one church – His church

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags:

Sermon on Trust – “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

SUBJECT: Faith, Trust, Jesus

TITLE: “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

PROPOSITION: We need to learn more about trusting in Jesus. What is trust? Why is it sweet? And Why should we trust Jesus?

Objectives: We should all know how to answers these questions so that we can tell others about trusting in Jesus.

Aim: We need to be able to explain to others what it means to trust in Jesus and why.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 1:11-12

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Song Title Sermons, Topical Sermon Outlines

Sermon on Ephesians 4:4-6 The Unique Nature of God’s Family

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: The Unique Nature of God’s Family

PROPOSITION: The unique nature of God’s family involves a unique Home, Spirit, Future, Older Brother, Standard, Birth, and Father.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to list the seven “ones” of Ephesians 4:4-6 and explain how each relates to the unique nature of God’s family.

AIM: To study the unique nature of the parts of God’s family to come to the conclusion that the whole is unique as well.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians4:4-6

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Textual Sermon Outlines

What is the Church of Christ?

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.

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines Tags:

You Can Lose Salvation

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST #12

INTRODUCTION:

A. Review…

B. I am a member of the church of Christ because it teaches that a child of God can so sin as to lose his salvation.

C. The doctrine that a child of God cannot so sin as to lose salvation is one that is very prevalent in the denominational world today.

1. A host of people find false comfort in this doctrine of “once saved always saved.”

2. And, I believe that this doctrine leads to apathy, and in many instances – immorality.

C. But what does the Bible says about such a doctrine?

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines

Asian Churches – Thyatira

Date written: May 1st, 2005Scripture ref: Revelation 2:18-29 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches – Thyatira PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the church, 2) Those who are unfaithful, 3) Those who are faithful. Objectives: Each should be able […]

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines

Authentic Christianity Changes People

Authentic Christianity changes those who 1) Listen, 2) Repent, 3) Obey, 4) Stay Faithful. Each person will understand how Paul changed as a result of becoming a Christian.

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines Tags: , ,

That Little Voice in Your Head – Part 1

We need that voice when we are studying for an exam or trying to get a certification for a job. God also appeals to our reason (Isaiah 1:8) when trying to convince us of our need for repentance and salvation. We must use our reason to study God’s word and evaluate our own lives in relationship to it (2 Timothy 2:15).

Continue Reading...

Categories: Bible Study Lessons, Bulletin Articles, Church of Christ Bulletin Articles Tags: , , ,

Seek Ye First The Kingdom of God Sermon Outline (Part 1)

Date written: May 14th, 2003
Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33

SUBJECT: Priorities

TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 1)

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.

Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.

Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 6:33

2. About the Text:

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Textual Sermon Outlines Tags:

Sermon Outline on Faith | The Life of Faith

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our present day, faith is widely misunderstood.

1. The nature and crucial importance of faith has eluded many in the religious world.

2. Most of the world limit faith to being mere belief, but the Bible has a much deeper meaning placed on this important biblical term

B. As we begin to delve into the doctrine of faith, by way of introduction notice that:

1. The gospel is “the faith” – Jude 3, and those who have obeyed it have been “faithful to the Lord” (Acts 16:15)

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags:

David’s Repentance – Sermon on King David’s Penitent Heart

SUBJECT: Repentance

TITLE: King David’s Repentance

PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.

OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19

Continue Reading...

Categories: Biographical Sermon Outlines, Sermon Outlines Tags: , , ,

Be Ye Steadfast Unmovable Sermon – Let Us Not Be Moved!

PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will look at the necessity for us not to be moved away from the hope of the gospel. We should not be moved because 1) God is immovable, 2) The Lord, Jesus, is immovable, 3) The gospel is immovable, 4) The kingdom is immovable, and 5) The souls of men depend upon our being immovable.

OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should be able to demonstrate from the scriptures the need to be immovable in the faith.

AIM: I want to exhort everyone present to hold fast to the gospel that they received.

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines

Sermon on the Temptation of Jesus – The Tested and Certified Christ

Introduction: Mark 1:12-13

1. Jesus is driven into the wilderness by the Spirit of God.

2. He is to undergo a period of testing.

3. This testing reveals the character of our Lord

1) like concrete is tested.

2) like automobiles are tested.

3) like soldiers are tested.

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags:

Cunningly Devised Fables

Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]

Continue Reading...

Categories: Easy Sermons to Preach, Sermon Outlines, Short Sermon Outlines, Short Sermons, Textual Sermon Outlines Tags:

Enrobed in Thankfulness

Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines

The Life and Times of Nehemiah #3. Nehemiah – A Man of Strength

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:

Continue Reading...

Categories: Sermon Outlines, Textual Sermon Outlines