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

Communion Sermon Outline Date written: October 21st, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Directions for Observing the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In our directions for observing the Lord’s Supper we must 1) Go Backward, 2) Go Inward, 3) Go Upward, and 4) Go Forward. Objectives: That each individual know how to appropriately observe […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. As mentioned in the previous lessons, there are things in life that we cannot avoid

1. Death

2. Governments/taxation

3. These contribute much to the “vanity” of “life under the sun”

Date written: January 30th, 2008
Scripture ref: Acts 4:36-37

SUBJECT: Giving

TITLE: Sacrificial Giving – Barnabas: An Exemplary Example

PROPOSITION: Barnabas was an exemplary example due to his 1) Sacrificial Giving, 2) Seeking the Kingdom, 3) Spirit of Christ.

Objectives: To learn true giving from the example of Barnabas.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 4:36-37

What do we need to do spiritual exercise? 1) Be Ready, 2) Repetition, 3) Resistance, 4) Be Resolute. Each may learn what we need to conduct spiritual exercise. I want to encourage everyone to exercise spiritually.

SUBJECT: Conversion

TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Saul of Tarsus

PROPOSITION: In the conversion of Saul we see 1) Selective Confrontation, 2) Sincere Contrition, 3) Serious Concern, and 4) Scandalous Conversion.

OBJECTIVE: To study and understand the conversion of Saul so that we may explain it to others.

Aim: That each would understand how Saul’s conversion serves as a model for everyone’s conversion.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 9:1-9

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
The Swearing Of Oaths
Matthew 5:33-37)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a man or woman of your word?

1. When you say “yes” or “no” to something, do people take it as “gospel” (i.e., truth)?

2. Are you someone whose word is questioned, unless confirmed with an oath?

INTRODUCTION

A. Death, by definition, is a separation.

1. Physical death is the separation of the spirit from the body

a. Genesis 2:7

b. Thus when the spirit leaves this body of clay, so does life

2. Spiritual death, which is the second death (Rev. 20:6), is a separation of the soul from God

a. Isaiah 59:1-2

b. 2 Thessalonians 1:7-9

INTRODUCTION:

A. In Solomon’s effort to understand the “true meaning to life,” he sees that good times and bad times come to all, and this repeats itself in each coming generation.

1. This process repeats itself with such certainty that Solomon concludes – Ecclesiastes 3:15

2. The wise man will understand this, and prepare himself for the ups and downs in life

Date written: August 5th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:30-31 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Why Believe? PROPOSITION: Why ought we to believe? 1) I want to believe. 2) There is good reason to believe. 3) Because of the consequences of not believing. 4) Because of the rewards of believing. Objectives: That each would be motivated to believe […]

Introduction: Matt. 5:13

1. It is impurities that cause salt to lose its taste.

2. Clay, sand, etc., might make the salt useless.

3. Impurities cause men to be useless or good for nothing.

4. Jesus is speaking of sin.

5. What makes us impure? 1 John 2:16.

DISCUSSION:

I.   Lust of the Flesh

The wrath of the King 1) Mandates a Death Penalty, 2) Avenges Disobedience, 3) Can Be Avoided. Each person will understand that God will execute justice one day, and how we can avoid it.

Sermon on Sin — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the seriousness of the sin problem. Sin is divisive, deceptive, destructive and deadly.

Date written: December 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Beatitudes, Purity TITLE: Beatitudes

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.

PROPOSITION: To set forth four sound reasons for the belief in a supreme being. OBJECTIVE: That the hearers might be strengthened in their faith and in their ability to defend the truth. INTRODUCTION: Concerning the text… 1. Read Hebrews 3:1-5. 2. Concerning the text… 1) The writer of Hebrews addresses himself to Christians “holy brethren”. […]

Date written: July 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:29 SUBJECT: God TITLE: The Power of God PROPOSITION: To know the power of God as set forth in the scriptures: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Objectives: To show that God’s word teaches that the God’s power works through His word today […]

INTRODUCTION

A. Hate is a sin that has caused many atrocities in our world in the past, and in our present time.

B. Hate is a heart ailment forbidden by the Lord in the Old and New Testament

1. “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine hear …” (Leviticus 19:17)

2. Matthew 5:43-44

DISCUSSION:

A. WE ARE TO HATE SIN; BUT WE ARE TO LOVE THE SINNER

1. God hates sin

a. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).

b. Hebrews 1:9

Date written: September 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:17-24 SUBJECT: God’s Word TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 – Wondrous Things PROPOSITION: God’s word reveals wondrous things about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. OBJECTIVE: Each should be able to tell what wondrous things Psalm 119:17-24 reveals about God’s word. Aim: To impress upon the hearer […]

Introduction:

1. We are concerned with the genuine. Ask any Coke drinker if “New” Coke will do. We want the Real Thing, the genuine article.

2. Of all the religions on the earth one is real, approved by the Almighty.

3. How do we weed out the pretenders and the counterfeits?

4. If we want to know whether something is authorized, commended or approved by God we should look for an event. Something that happened in space and time that shows that God approves.