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 (…)
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.
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.
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
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 […]