Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore describing the habits necessary for developing spiritual growth.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Have you ever made a promise?

1. One you didn’t keep?

2. Has anyone made a promise to you they didn’t keep?

B. A promise is a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified – it is a declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect

C. The word “promise” appears 100 times in the Bible

1. But there are many, many more promises than these in the Bible

2. The Bible contains many different kind of promises:

a. Made to one’s self

b. Man to Man

c. Man to God

d. God to Man

D. The promises of God are certain

1. When we make promises we do not always keep them:

a. Un-purpose

b. Purposely

INTRODUCTION:

A. This morning I would like to give another reason why I am a member of the church of Christ – I am a member of the Church of Christ because it teaches the kingdom has now been established and Christ is now reigning.

B. The future kingdom theory together with the literal reign of Christ upon the earth for a literal 1,000 years has invaded the denominational world, it is publicly being advocated by their preachers, and it has even invaded the decision making of our government.

1. I could never cast my lot with a religious group which is lending its support to such a wild theory.

2. This wild theory is called “Premillennialism”

This lesson will introduce the first five books of the Bible, the Law of Moses. Each person will become more familiar with the first five books of the Bible.

Sermon on Spiritual Growth — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the necessity of spiritual growth.

Sermon outline on Bible Authority. Outline by Kevin Cauley giving three examples showing the true nature of Bible authority. Colossians 3:17 is the text.

SUBJECT: Self Discipline

TITLE: The Christian Duty to Be Sober

PROPOSITION: To teach that to be a Christian we must have the right attitude toward ourselves, and that we show this attitude, or the lack of it, in our actions.

OBJECTIVE: To cause those who show the wrong attitude by their actions to repent.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11-12

The Treasure of the King is 1) Wisdom and Knowledge, 2) Christ Jesus the Lord, 3) Nothing the World Has to Offer. Each person may understand that Jesus is the true treasure that we all need. To help the listener understand that we do not need anything outside of Christ.

Date written: November 5, 1994 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Body of Christ PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the, the identity, the unity, and the terms of entrance into the body of Christ. OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to: 1) state the identity of the body and cite at least […]

INTRODUCTION: Read Colossians 1:18-19.

1. Open your Bible please to Col. 1:18-19.

2. Paul teaches that Christ is first and superior to all others.

3. In discussing these things Paul uses the word “preeminence.”

4. Paul mentions for areas in which Christ is to be understood as “preeminent.” We’re talking about four areas where Christ is to be understood as first and superior to all others.

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

Proposition: To teach how “all these things” shall be added.

Introduction: Matt. 6:24-33

1. In our day, as it was in the ancient world, a great deal of anxiety is felt about the physical things of life.

2. Untold millions of dollars are spent learning how to prosper (College education, self help books, investment journals).

3. Then there is the pile of money spent on treating the anxiety caused by wealth.

4. Jesus teaches the eradication of such anxiety by means of service to God.

1) He says you cannot serve God AND money, v. 24.

2) He teaches the great value of the individual to God, vv. 25-26.

3) He then teaches the utter (…)

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: I am the Lord and Master

TYPE: Expository

PROPOSITION: Jesus is the our Lord and Master. He says that as Lord and Master he became a servant of all.

OBJECTIVES: We should all think about how Jesus is our Lord and Master and how since he called himself a servant, that we should much more see ourselves as servants.

AIM: I want to impress upon each one the distinctive, yet complimentary roles as Lord, Master, and Servant within the person of Jesus.

WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST #9

INTRODUCTION:

A. As has been pointed out in previous lessons, 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 one church – His church

This song emphasizes Christ as King by discussing, 1) His Reign on the Throne, 2) His Victory over Death, 3) The Peace that Results from His Reign, 4) His Fellowship with Heaven. Each will understand more about the song.

Sermon on the Betrayal of Jesus

INTRODUCTION: John 18:1-11

A. Think how it would hurt to be betrayed by a friend and arrested on false charges.

1. I’ve never been arrested, but I’ve been betrayed by people I care about.

2. It is painful and discouraging.

3. It has been said that those who hurt us the most are those closest to us.

B. My experience doesn’t even compare, however, to the betrayal and arrest of Jesus.

1. We often concentrate on His death, burial, and resurrection – and rightly so

2. But from His betrayal and arrest there is a wealth of information about the knowledge and wisdom of God, the utter sinfulness of man, and the sacrificial love of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:8

A. We continue our study of the beatitudes which serve to introduce the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus

1. Together, the beatitudes teach us about faith – how to have faith and how to be a person of faith

a. The beginning of faith – poor in spirit / mourners / the meek

b. The growth of faith – hunger & thirst after righteousness

c. The maturing of faith begins with being merciful

2. Today we will have more on the maturing of faith

INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament books of history are prophetic 1. These books are numbered among what are called the “Former Prophets” 2. They were called prophecies because the histories they recorded were considered exemplary. 3. These books showed God’s principles in action, and formed prophetic warnings to God’s people. 4. Among these is the […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. For several Sundays we have been discussing sin. We have studied:

1. The origin of sin

2. What sin is

3. Kinds of sin

4. What sin will do to you

5. Improper attitudes toward sin

6. Proper attitudes toward sin

7. Helps in overcoming sin

B. In our lesson of this hour we will be discussing the “The Beauty of the Forgiveness of Sin,” notice first that …

INTRODUCTION:

1. Open your bible please to Colossians 1:24-29.

2. In Colossians 1:24-29 Paul continues to amaze his readers when he speaks of rejoicing in his sufferings.

3. Most people think of many reasons to complain when they experience sufferings.

4. Paul, earlier in life had been beaten and stoned due to his faithfulness to Christ.

5. Paul, as he wrote the letter to those of Colossae was in prison in Rome.

6. Let’s discuss things that Paul says in Colossians 1:24-29 that help us to understand why Paul would rejoice in his sufferings.