Bible Verse: Matthew 7:15-20
INTRODUCTION:
A. Many people like to think that you can trust religious leaders
1. Ministers normally rank high in polls concerning people you can trust
2. People will often accept whatever a preacher, priest, or rabbi says as the truth
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.
INTRODUCTION:
A. We now leave the Beatitudes altogether and move into the next section of the Sermon on the Mount
1. Remember, however, that the beatitudes have to do with two things
a. Faith – beginning, growth, maturity and testing
b. Character of people who would be disciples of Jesus
2. It is essential to remember the beatitudes because they set up a foundation upon which the rest of the sermon is built
PROPOSITION: The aging Christian should grow old 1) With God in Mind, 2) With all the enthusiasm that he can muster, and 3) With a great hope for heaven. Objectives: Each should learn that God knows about old age, he cares for the elderly, but that this doesn’t excuse the elderly from their responsibilites. Aim: […]
Sermon on Sodom and Gomorrah — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on Sodom and Gomorrah.
INTRODUCTION: 1 Pet. 2:11-3:7. 1. The purpose of our lesson this evening is to show the importance and power of Christian influence. 2. There is great power in influence for good or for bad. 1) There is power for evil in the wrong kind of influence. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality […]
Sermon on God’s Promises Date written: September 23rd, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:1-15 SUBJECT: Faith, God’s Promises TITLE: Studies in Genesis – God Promises a Son PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study God’s promise of a son to Abraham. OBJECTIVE: To understand that God keeps His promises, but in his own way and time. […]
Date written: Feb. 9, 1997
Scripture ref: Phil. 4:4
SUBJECT: Happiness
TITLE: Sermon on Joy – Christian Joy
PROPOSITION: The Christian has much in which to rejoice because of his 1) Past, 2) Present, 3) Future.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to quote the Scripture Ref: and state why his Past, Present and Future give him reason to rejoice!
AIM: To encourage the brethren by outlining why the Christian has much to rejoice about.
Sermon on Authority – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson in which he reasons from the nature of God his authority and the authority of His word and our obligation to obey
Sermon on Forgiveness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the need to practice forgiveness in our lives in order to gain forgiveness.
Sermon on Lot — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the effect of Lot’s choice to live in Sodom.
Sermon on Women’s Role Listen Date written: December 10th, 2006Scripture ref: Acts 17:4, 12 Women Who Worked for God SUBJECT: Work, Woman’s Role TITLE: Women Who Worked for God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at different women that worked for God and think about their character in that work. OBJECTIVE: To encourage and motivate […]
Sermon on Miracles | Tom Moore compares the miracles of Jesus with today’s so-called miracles and shows how Jesus’ works pass the test and produce faith.
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.”
Sermon on Matthew 7:24-27 — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the wise and the foolish builders.
Blessed are the Merciful Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes, Sermon on the Mount.
SUBJECT: Friendship (with God)
TITLE: Who is a Friend of God?
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, “Who is a Friend of God?” One is God’s friend when he 1) Loves God with all his heart, soul, and mind, 2) Does what God wants him to do simply because God has asked us to do it, 3) Tells others about what a great friend God is.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand what it takes to be a friend of God.
AIM: I want everyone to be motivated to make God their friend.
PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the sower.
OBJECTIVE: That we obtain and maintain good and honest hearts.
INTRODUCTION: [ Beginning of this sermon on the parable of the sower. ]
SUBJECT: Perseverance
PROPOSITION: To develop the art of perseverance we need 1) Tests, 2) Truth, 3) Time, 4) Trust.
OBJECTIVE: That we would value the quality of perseverance in our lives and learn to develop it as we seek to walk in the Christian faith.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 6:17-18
SUBJECT: Jesus
TITLE: “Man of Sorrows”
PROPOSITION: Why was Jesus a man of sorrows? Jesus was a man of sorrows because 1) though He was the Son of God, yet He chose to live as a servant, 2) though He proved his message to be true, many rejected it, 3) though He was innocent, yet He bore the sins of many.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to state why the prophet described Jesus as a “man of sorrows.”