THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – JESUS’ MISSION AND THE OLD TESTAMENT (Matthew 5:17-20)

INTRODUCTION:

A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.

1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.

2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.

B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.

Blessed Assurance — Sermon Outline by Steven Haguewood on the assurance we have of salvation.

PROPOSITION: To teach the things God is trying to tell us in tragedy.

OBJECTIVE:To inform the hearer of God’s message to be found in tragedy.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many things about this world make it a place in which tragedy can happen.

1) Human selfishness. Freedom of choice.

Sermon on Forgiveness — Sermon outline on the 3 fail proof modes of forgiveness in the scriptures. Forgiveness of Sin, Forgiveness as an attitude, etc.

SUBJECT: Bible Study

TITLE: A Demonstration of Nobility

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will show that praise from God comes from proper conduct in regard to the word–its proving, and its possession.

OBJECTIVES: To help all have a sense of obligation toward engulfing and examining the scriptures.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”

SUBJECT: Passage Study

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Purposes

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first chapter of the book of Daniel and note God’s purposes, namely, that there was: 1) Divine Change, 2) Divine Constancy, and 3) Divine Counsel.

Objectives: That we understand God’s purposes can be accomplished even under difficult circumstances.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:1-7

SUBJECT: Godhead

TITLE: How did the Holy Spirit work in the Early Church

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church. This is a work that was promised by Jesus. This is a work that was performed by the Holy Spirit. This is a work that was propagated by the apostles. This is a work that was perfected and completed during the first century.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church as it was promised, performed, propagated, and perfected.

AIM: To help everyone understand that the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church was for a limited time only and that the Holy Spirit works only through His word today.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon outline by Tom Moore continuing the series on Spiritual Patriots and discussing the need for vigilant elders, etc.

INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 4:9

1. This question was raised in response to God’s earlier question.

2. The right kind of questions may cause us to think soberly.

DISCUSSION: (Discussion of this sermon on selfishness.)

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jude 8-10 on false teachers and false teaching.

Sermon on Joshua Date written: January 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Joshua PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly note four events in the life of Joshua and draw some lessons from those events. We will notice how Joshua’s growth in service to God transformed him […]

Christ has teaching for family members: 1) Wives, 2) Husbands, 3) Children, 4) Parents, and 5) Servants. Each hearer should be able to state what Christ expects from them as a family member.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Psychologists tell us that we are born with two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of noise; but we soon develop many more.

1. It would be interesting to know how many different “phobias” are mentioned in the dictionary.

a. Indeed, our dictionaries betray us.

b. Our age is frantic with fear.

2. Members of a psychology class asked 500 people, “What are you afraid of?”

a. Those 500 people listed 7,000 fears!

b. But it need not be that way, for Christ came to deliver us from our fears.

INTRODUCTION:

1. The Background of the Parable

a. This parable finds its setting during the week leading up to the death of Jesus on the cross.

b. Matthew 23:37-39 … Jesus leaves the temple for the last time

c. As Jesus leaves this impressive structure and looks back, notice what is said … Matthew 24:2

d. Jesus and His disciples then go up to the mount of Olives, which had an impressive view of the temple, and the Lord’s disciples ask two questions:

INTRODUCTION: A. In previous lessons we have that noticed that 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 […]

THESIS: To teach the wonderful characteristics of the Messiah as described in Isaiah 9:6-7.

TEXT: Isa. 9:6-7

INTRODUCTION: Read Isa. 9:6-7

1. Queen Elizabeth II holds the following titles, “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith”

2. In similar style Isaiah gives the wonder characteristics of a king to be born far in the future. He sees a king born.

1) He is a child born, an heir. “For unto us a child is born.”

2) He will be a male heir, a son. “Unto us a son is given.”

3) He is born heir apparent. “The government shall be upon his shoulder.”

3. Much as we have spoken of the current monarch of Great Britain His expanded name will include these attributes: Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Putting on Christ means we adopt His 1) Character, 2) Words, 3) Life. Each person will understand that to put on Christ means changing to be like Christ. To help everyone understand that putting on Christ is a full-time endeavor that encompasses everything the Christian does.

Scripture ref: Luke 24:25-27

SUBJECT: Prophecy

TITLE: Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled. We will look at prophecies regarding the Messiah’s 1) Origins, 2) Ministry and Teaching, 3) Persecution and Death, 4) Triumph, 5) and eternal role in heaven.

Objectives: Each should understand the Messianic prophecies as fulfilled by Jesus and as quoted in the New Testament.

Aim: To show that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies that we may have renewed confidence that Jesus is the Messiah.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 24:25-27

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: What will you do with Jesus?

PROPOSITION: To set forth the three possible attitudes which one can have toward the Christ.

OBJECTIVE: To show that one must accept the Christ-both his humanity and divinity.

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Esther

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note several lessons from the book of Esther.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to tell the story of Esther and explain how God cares for His people.

AIM: To help all understand that God cares for His people and provides for them in His own way.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Esther 2:5-9