SUBJECT: Passage Study, Miracles, Faith, Correct Standards
TITLE: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5000
PROPOSITION: From the story of the feeding of the 5000 we learn about 1) The Ministry of Jesus, 2) The Methods of Man, 3) The Miracle of Feeding.
Objectives: That each would understand the feeding of the 5000 and the lesson that it teaches.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Mark 6:35-44
From the Scriptures, we know that spiritual growth is a necessity for the Christian. The principle is that proper spiritual feeding will produce proper spiritual growth (1 Peter 2:2; cf. Hebrews 5:13-14; 2 Timothy 2:1-2).
What will keep us serving the Lord in His church (Matthew 16:18) and our community when the going gets tough? Although we may be sensitive to the needs of others, that alone isn’t enough. Nor should we be driven by a need that we all have a desire to be appreciated or loved by others.
In 1 Corinthians 9:27, the inspired apostle Paul wrote, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” The Holy Spirit’s teaching of “self-control” in the life of the apostle Paul can be further illustrated in […]
The Bible records a surprising source of energy from the food that God provided Elijah the prophet. We recall that Elijah had been used by God on Mt. Carmel to call fire down from heaven (1 Kings 19:17-39). This occurrence was followed by a period of persecution and depression (1 Kings 19:1-4). In response to […]
In 1 Corinthians 9:27, the inspired apostle Paul wrote, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” The Holy Spirit’s teaching of “self-control” in the life of the apostle Paul can be further illustrated in […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. When someone treats you wrong, how do you respond?
1. Do you react in kind – treating evil with evil?
2. Do you just stand there and take whatever abuse is given?
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Qualifications and Responsibilities of Elders
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to study the qualifications and responsibilities of elders. We will look at
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to locate and discuss the New Testament passages dealing with the office of the elder.
AIM: In light of the appointment of new elders, I hope to be able to focus thought upon this office in preparation of the appointment process.
INTRODUCTION:
A. The concept of spiritual shepherds over the flock of God did not originate in the New Testament
1. That was a role the priests and prophets played in the Mosaic age, and some of them did not take their work seriously
2. Jeremiah 23:1-4
3. Ezekiel 34:1-10
4. Jesus alluded to this work and its abuse during His earthly ministry, when, in speaking of the shepherd, He said – John 10:3-5, 11-12
5. From these passages, we learn that the Lord expected His shepherds to do the following:
Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining what the Bible says about overcoming worry.
Date written: March 10th, 2007Scripture ref: 2 Kings 6:15-18 SUBJECT: Growth TITLE: Open Our Eyes PROPOSITION: We need to open our eyes to spiritual possibilities. Let us pray the Lord open our eyes to 1) Our/My spiritual needs, 2) The lost souls of men, 3) the growth of the church. Objectives: That each would focus […]
Examples of Evangelism — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley giving biblical examples of evangelism in action. Date written: 7/29/06Scripture ref: Acts 8:4 SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: Examples of Evangelism PROPOSITION: Our evangelism needs to follow the example of 1) Noah in Obedience, 2) David in Faith, 3) The Prophets in Courage, 4) Daniel In Prayer, 5) […]
Sermon – THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD (Jeremiah 23:23) INTRODUCTION: A. In the thirteenth year of Josiah, Jeremiah was called to his prophetic office in about 627 BC 1. His preaching was done during early Babylonian period, through the fall of Jerusalem (586 BC), and into the captivity. 2. The work of this great prophet was […]
Sermon on Tongue – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the tongue. The obedient tongue will be a tongue that 1) speaks truth, 2) utters praise, 3) reflects good judgment, 4) edifies. SUBJECT: Character/Tongue TITLE: A Word Fitly Spoken PROPOSITION: To teach the things which the obedient tongue will utter before God–namely, it will be […]
Philippians 3:1-3
INTRODUCTION
A. Have you ever heard a preacher in his sermon say, “Now in conclusion”
1. So you reach for the song book … but he continues on and on and on
2. Paul begins this chapter with the words “Finally, my brethren” – and continues on for two more chapters
B. Greek scholars suggest that the word “finally” (loipon) can be a transition word, a word that introduces a new thought
C. This section of scripture has a very important message: “Rejoice in the Lord, always…”
The Eldership: A Manifestation of Divine Wisdom 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 […]
INTRODUCTION
A. The spiritual heart is widely misunderstood in our day, and of our major problem with regard to being sound and faithful has to do with heart problems.
1. Many are dying spiritually each day because of moral heart disease.
2. Great process, though, has been made in understanding the disorders of the physical heart
3. Yet while great leaps and bounds have brought us to a point to where bypass surgery has about the same risk as an appendectomy, the moral center of man’s being has been shrouded in myth and fiction.
INTRODUCTION:
1. The example of Christ with regard to giving.
1) His miracles a matter of giving. Matthew 10:8
2) He gave His blood. Romans 5:8
2. The teaching of Jesus on giving.
1) The good Samaritan. Luke 10:25ff
2) Give even to your enemies. Matthew 5:43-48
3) The giver serves Jesus. Matthew 25:31ff
4) Give to the poor. Matthew 19:21
5) The return of giving. Luke 6:38
INTRODUCTION: A. In our series of studies on church leadership, there is a very critical item that needs to be discussed and understood, and that is “How is the church to be governed?” 1. What role do the elders, deacons, and other leaders in the church play with regard to church government? 2. What are […]
Date written: March 11th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Peace, Beatitudes TITLE: Beatitudes — Blessed Are the Peacemakers PROPOSITION: Christians ought to be peacemakers because 1) God is the God of peace. 2) Jesus was and is a peacemaker. 3) Christians are instructed to be peaceful. Objectives: That each would understand what it means […]