INTRODUCTION:

A. Our theme for this series is “The Church Moving Forward”

1. Philippians 3:12-14

2. Paul believed in moving ahead – not falling back

B. A few weeks ago we began talking about the church moving forward into the future, and things we must consider so we can effectively do God’s will.

1. We have considered:

a. Challenges to accept

b. Enemies to defeat

c. Dangers to avoid

2. Today I want us to realize that if the Church is going to mover forward there are OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:5

A. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount

1. We have learned that the Beatitudes are all about faith

a. How faith begins (vs. 3-5)

b. How faith develops (v. 6)

c. How faith matures (vs. 7-9)

d. How faith is tested (vs. 10-12)

SUBJECT: Perseverance

TITLE: Sermon on Perseverance | The Art of 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

INTRODUCTION:

1. Turn in your Bible to Colossians 1:11.

1) Colossians 1:11 is a continuation of the prayer that Paul begins in verses nine and ten.

2) In verses 9&10 Paul mentions eight things that Christians should pray about.

3) In verse eleven Paul mentions additional things that Christians should pray about.

2. The things that Paul prayed for those of Colossae are things that every generation of Christians should pray for.

3. In this lesson we will discuss the things, from verse eleven, that Paul prayed for on behalf of the Christians at Colossae.

SUBJECT: Parables

TITLE: The Widow and the Unjust Judge

PROPOSITION: To set forth an exposition of the parable Jesus told of “the widow and the unjust judge.”

OBJECTIVE: To encourage us to pray to God, with importunity, and never faint.

Sermon on Godliness – Two sermon series by Kevin Cauley outlining what God expects of the Christian with regard to godliness. Date written: September 26, 1992 Scripture ref: Titus 2:11,12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Sermon on Godliness – Christian Godliness Part 1 PROPOSITION: The plan of salvation is how a man becomes godly. OBJECTIVE: To teach […]

Date written: August 15th, 2004 Scripture ref: Luke 15:25-32 The Other Prodigal Son SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: The Other Prodigal Son PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will take a look at the other prodigal son. 1) His knowledge, 2) His attitude, 3) His true possessions. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand from Luke 15:25-32 the attitude that the […]

Sermon on Discipleship — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the signs in the lives of Christians that show the world who we really are.

Zeal for God Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on what it is to have zeal for God.

Date written: October 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 4:1-3 SUBJECT: Pride, Humility TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Preeminence PROPOSITION: In this passage we have 1) A Message, 2) The Meaning, 3) A Mistake and a Misfit, 4) A Moral 5) Lessons from the text. OBJECTIVE: That each of us would know and understand the […]

SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE PROPOSITION: To set forth some things Peter understood when he heard, “all the words of this life.” OBJECTIVE: That we know this life, partake of it and share it. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts 5:20. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Ananias and Sapphire just punished by God. […]

INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 16:16

1. Divisions exist because of the passage.

2. Did Jesus teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?

3. What, after all, does “baptized” mean?

4. Is the baptism that saves Holy Spirit baptism as many believe?

Introduction: Jesus was at a wedding at Cana, John 2:1-11 [ wedding at Cana sermon begins ]

1. A situation arose at a joyful event that could have totally ruined it. (Reputations destroyed, scandal, tears, headlines.)

2. The bridegroom and the ruler of the feast had no solution. The concern and knowledge of Mary turned a disaster into a legendary event.

3. There are principles in this story that need to be noted and taken to heart.

To have Christian Joy in our lives we must think on things that are true! Each person should be able to use these lessons to modify their thinking so as to produce more joy in his/her life and to engender Christian cognitive abilities in each person’s heart.

Sermon outline by Tom Moore. We are warned by the negative example of Cain that we have a responsibility toward those around us. We are indeed our brothers’ keeper.

Scripture ref: 1 John 4:1

SUBJECT: False Doctrine

Type: Topical

TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (part 2)

PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure “Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked” and compare the answers to the Bible.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand primary Catholic dogma and be able to refute it from the scriptures with the goal in mind of being able to teach our Catholic friends the truth of God’s word.

AIM:To show that Catholicism is a false religion so that those who are in it will repent.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 John 4:1

Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]

Introduction:

1. Our series on basics caused us to see the prophecy of the coming Christ — to be Ruler — King — Governor — Savior.

2. So many prophecies emphasized some aspect of a KING and His KINGDOM.

3. We now study in that area, as we proceed in our study.

I.   As Jesus Began His Ministry:

A. His message: The kingdom is AT HAND” (Matt. 4:17).

B. John preceded Him with the same message (Matt. 3:2). “At hand” signified “nearness.”

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. Illustration: “I heard a story of a man who would give his son a nickel if he would go to bed without supper. Then, in the middle of the night, he would sneak in and steal the nickel from his son. The next morning he would scold his son for losing the nickel and make him go to school without any breakfast. — I thought he must have been the meanest dad in the world”

1. We hear a lot about mean people these days, from serial killers to parents who actually kill their own children.

2. But what about in the Lord’s church? If you were asked to cast your vote for the meanest member in the church, for whom would you cast your vote? (ok. ok… besides the preacher)!