INTRODUCTION: 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:46, 47; John 20:21-23. 2. “Great” because the Commissioner is great. 1 Tim. 6:15. 3. “Great” because of the enormity of the task. 4. “Great” because of its universality. 5. “Great” because salvation is its theme. 6. God has no other plan to bring the good news […]
SUBJECT: Righteousness
TITLE: The Biblical Doctrine of Righteousness
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the biblical doctrine of righteousness.
OBJECTIVES: Each should understand that while man cannot be righteous on his own, under God’s plan, man can be accounted as righteous.
AIM: To reinforce the idea that works of faith, trust, and obedience is God are things that we can and must do to be righteous.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Romans 4:3-6
SUBJECT: Alcohol
PROPOSITION: To set forth a study of Habakkuk 2:15.
OBJECTIVE:That we refrain from, abstain from alcoholic drink.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Habakkuk 2:15. Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!
2. Regarding the text:
SUBJECT: Jesus Christ
TITLE: Who is the Son of Man?
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will ask and answer the question “Who is the Son of Man” according to the gospel of Luke chapters 1-12. We will learn that the Son of Man is 1) The one who has power to forgive sins (Luke 5:24). 2) Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6:5). 3) The one delivered into the hands of men (Luke 9:44). 4) Not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them (Luke 9:56). 5) Hath not where to lay his head (Luke 9:58). 6) Was a sign to His generation (Luke 11:30). 7) Comes at an unexpected hour (Luke 12:40).
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should understand that Jesus was not only divine, but human and that the expression “son of man” while not unique to Jesus, emphasizes His humanity.
Aim: To reinforce in the minds of the hearer the identity of Jesus.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Luke 1:1-4
The Treasure of the King is 1) Wisdom and Knowledge, 2) Christ Jesus the Lord, 3) Nothing the World Has to Offer. Each person may understand that Jesus is the true treasure that we all need. To help the listener understand that we do not need anything outside of Christ.
Date written: July 8th, 2007
Scripture ref: Lamentations 3:21-24
SUBJECT: Renewal
TITLE: “New Every Morning”
PROPOSITION: God’s mercies are new every morning because 1) God is present, 2) God’s blessings continue, 3) The Old Things are passed away, and 4) God’s promises are sure.
OBJECTIVE: That we can wake up each morning knowing that the mercy of the Lord is available.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Lamentations 3:21-24
INTRODUCTION: Philippians 4:1-3
A. I hope I will not shock you when I tell you that Christians – even good Christians – do not always get along.
1. Where is light there will be bugs. Where there are dogs there will be fleas.
2. Where there are humans, there will be misunderstandings and differences of opinion – even if those humans are Christians, even if they are good Christians
3. Acts 15:36-40
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Our Attitude in Worship
PROPOSITION: To look at some principles in scripture that will help us examine our attitude in worship.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should examine their own hearts to see if their attitude is proper during worship.
AIM: To teach what the proper attitude in worship is and avoid the stereotypical behavior of improper worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 4:24
SUBJECT: Marriage and Divorce TITLE: Jesus Teaching on Marriage and Divorce PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will do a textual study of Matthew 19:3-12. We will note: 1) A Personal Problem, 2) A Posed Question, 3) A Primal Principle, 4) A Perpetual Principle, 5) A Petrified Heart, 6) The Proper Perspective, 7) Pondered Repercussions. OBJECTIVES: […]
SUBJECT: Word of God
TITLE: “As the Oracles of God”
PROPOSITION: When we speak as the oracles of God we speak 1) According as God has revealed, 2) Without adding or taking away from what he has revealed, and 3) By addressing and observing all that He has revealed.
Objectives: To teach how to speak “as the oracles of God.”
Aim: That each would resolve to so do in their daily communications with others.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11
Jesus’ directive to make disciples entails 1) A Command, 2) An Expectation, 3) A Purpose. Each hearer should understand what Jesus wants from us as we seek to make disciples. Making disciples is not an easy or quick task, but a lifetime commitment.
Our spring gospel meeting at the New Boston Church of Christ is one month away! It begins on February 23rd and continues through the 26th. The theme of this meeting is “Living By Faith.” Brother Jeff Whatley, one of the preachers at the North Jefferson church of Christ in Mt. Pleasant, will be speaking. We […]
SUBJECT:Faith
TITLE: I HAVE NOT FOUND SO GREAT FAITH
PROPOSITION: To set forth Jesus’ definition of and praise for “Great Faith” found in Matthew 8:10.
OBJECTIVE:To help us all develop “Great Faith.”
SUBJECT: Family
TITLE: GOD AND THE FAMILY
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss God’s ideal of the family. We will discuss God’s ideal 1) Father and Husband, 2) Mother and Wife, 3) Children, 4) Grandparents.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state what their role is in the family as God would have it and cite supporting scripture to back this up.
AIM: To support and encourage each person as they fulfill their role in the family.
Sermon outline by Foy Forehand setting forth the increasing peace in the kingdom of Jesus. Text from Isaiah 9:6-7.
INTRODUCTION: A. It was mentioned last week that there are two things we can count on for sure in this life ““ and that is death and taxes. 1. In our last lesson we discussed the government and it is God ordained, and how that giving honor to government is giving honor to God 2. […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. For several Sundays we have been discussing sin. We have studied:
1. The origin of sin
2. What sin is
3. Kinds of sin
4. What sin will do to you
5. Improper attitudes toward sin
6. Proper attitudes toward sin
7. Helps in overcoming sin
B. In our lesson of this hour we will be discussing the “The Beauty of the Forgiveness of Sin,” notice first that …
SUBJECT: Passages
TITLE: The Book of Jude
PROPOSITION: To set forth an expository study of the book of Jude.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be familiar with the book.
AIM: To help each one have a better understanding of the books of the Bible.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jude 1-3
Sermon on Moses – Sermon outline noting four characteristics of Moses. By Kevin Cauley.
Some try to avoid it, but many are happy to have the discussion. Most of the time, the problem is that we are not comfortable talking about the Bible, and that makes others uncomfortable. Think of your favorite subject. What did you do to learn how to talk about it to someone else? Are you comfortable talking about it? Can you put the same attitude and effort into talking about the Bible? If we demonstrate that we are comfortable talking about the Bible, others will be too. “As He spoke these words, many believed in Him” (John 8:32).