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 […]
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:6
A. People will do some strange things if they are hungry enough
1. It is not uncommon one to steal in order to eat
2. In a military survival course you are taught to eat bugs, worms, all kinds of plants, things that you would never eat if well fed
3. Stranded, starving survivors have even been known to eat each other in order to live
4. I once read of an elderly woman who choked to death trying to eat a piece of cardboard, since it was the only thing she had
5. 2 Kings 6:24-29
INTRODUCTION: 1. Worship is a topic that we all should be vitally interested in. 1) In the beginning, on the sixth day of creation, God reached down and made man from the dust of the earth. 2) Ever since then man has been reaching upward to God in worship. 3) The Greeks had a name […]
SUBJECT: Truth, Warning, False Teachers
TITLE: “Beware of False Prophets”
PROPOSITION: What are the dangers of listening to false prophets? 1) Diversion, 2) Division, 3) Damnation.
Objectives: That we would be keenly aware that God expects us to believe and obey the truth and that to be lead astray by false teachers is serious business.
Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on achieving spiritual prosperity.
INTRODUCTION:
1. “O Worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness” (Psalm 96:9)
1) This ability is what we are endeavoring to produce in each one of us in this series of studies.
2) We want to develop in every one of us a deeper appreciation for worship – for true worship.
2. In our last lesson we set out to define and describe true worship. True worship:
1) Ascribes worth to God – “worship” = worthship.
2) Is to be done in reverence.
3) Arises from the heart overflowing with gratitude.
4) Is reinforced with godly living.
5) Involves the entire person.
3. True worship, as seen in the fragrance prepared for the worship of God in Old Testament times and noted in our last lesson (Exodus 30:34-38), is reserved for God alone – thus, true worship is to be unique.
Dealing With False Teachers in the Church Today – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the Biblical method of dealing with false prophets. What should our attitude be? Must we deal with them? INTRODUCTION: A. It cannot be truthfully denied that there are teachers of false doctrine among us – the Bible warns of such: […]
Lord’s Supper Sermon SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Reflections on the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the (1) theme the (2) thankfulness and the (3) thought involved in the Lord’s supper. OBJECTIVE: To help the brethren pray and think about the Lord’s supper. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 “For I have received […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Illustration
In the 1976 Summer Olympics, Shun Fujimoto competed in the team gymnastics competition for Japan. In a quest for the gold metal, Fujimoto suffered a broken right knee in the floor exercise. But this injury did not stop him, for during the next week he competed in his strongest event, the rings. His routine was excellent, but he astounded everyone by squarely dismounting with a triple somersault twist on a broken right knee. When asked concerning his feat, he said, “Yes, the pain shot through me like a knife. It brought tears to my eyes. But now I have the gold metal and the pain is gone.”
There was a mighty king in a faraway land. He was an uncommonly good king. He was good to his people. One might even say that he sacrificed for their well-being. The citizens of that land bowed to the king and felt themselves fortunate to have such a good man to rule over them. It […]
Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore describing the habits necessary for developing spiritual growth.
SUBJECT: Christology
TITLE: The Blood That Speaks of Better Things
PROPOSITION: To make a brief, but thorough study of the blood of Jesus.
OBJECTIVES: To help all understand the importance, significance, and seriousness of the blood of Jesus.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Genesis 4:1-10
Date written: May 14th, 2003
Bible Text: Matthew 6:33
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 2)
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 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.
Date written: April 23rd, 2006
Scripture ref: 2 Kings 2:9-14
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Elisha
PROPOSITION: To review the life of Elisha and glean appropriate lessons.
OBJECTIVE: That each would be more familiar with the life of Elisha.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 2 Kings 2:9-14