PROPOSITION: To set forth real liberty. OBJECTIVE: To help us be free. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Galatians 4:28-5:1. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Context of slavery: Hagar and Ishmael. 2) Specific application to the Old Testament. 3) Birthright determines freedom or slavery, not race or national origin. 4) Religious application: a. Is religion per se freedom? […]
Sermon on Freedom in Christ — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley . The Christian is free from sin, free from the Old Law, and not free from Christ.
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 The Ten Commandments Introduction: Read Exodus 20:3-17 1. To many, all that God desires is, “Keep the 10 Commandments.” 2. These have no concept of God’s differing dispensations, laws. 3. It is shocking to them to be told, “We’re not under that law.”
INTRODUCTION:
A. This is our last lesson in our series on “True Worship”
1. Let us be reminded …Psalm 96:8-9
2. John 4:23-24
B. Our worship each Lord’s Day is to consist of:
1. Singing
2. Lord’s Supper
3. Prayer
4. Giving of our means
5. Preaching
Philippians 1:3-11
INTRODUCTION:
A. As Paul wrote Philippians he was imprisoned in chains in Rome (1:13)
1. He could have spent his time in self-pity and complaint – but he didn’t
2. Instead, he spent his time encouraging others: “Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice” (Phil. 4:4)
B. You and I may not be physically bound, but most of us wear “chain” of varying sizes and lengths:
1. Failing health or a serious medical problem
2. An unhappy marriage or children who break our hearts
SUBJECT: Love
TITLE: Love Lessons from the Life of Ruth
PROPOSITION: We see in Ruth’s love 1) Dedication, 2) Devotion, 3) Determination.
OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to tell the story of Ruth and understand what it means to be dedicated, devoted, and determined.
AIM: To exemplify the concept of love in action.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ruth 1:15-18
SUBJECT: Gospel
TITLE: I Make Known Unto You The Gospel
PROPOSITION: To set forth the description of the Gospel as found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
OBJECTIVE: To help us understand this prime, basic point which is the Gospel of Christ,
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “For of all I have ever seen or learned, this book seems to me the noblest, the wisest, and the most powerful expression of man’s life upon this earth – and also the highest flower of poetry, eloquence, and truth. I am not given to dogmatic judgments in the matter of literary creation, but if I had to make one I could say that Ecclesiastes is the greatest single piece of writing I have ever known, and the wisdom expressed in it the most lasting and profound.”
B. We live in a time when everyone longs for happiness and satisfaction
SUBJECT: Life of Christ
TITLE: Lessons from the Birth of Christ
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three significant lessons from Matthew’s account of the birth of Christ, namely: 1) God keeps his promises, 2) Obedience leads to salvation, 3) Jesus is the Messiah.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state why these lessons are taught from the birth of Christ and give examples.
AIM: To show that God’s will cannot be thwarted as long as men are willing to do their part in the process of salvation.
PROPOSITION: The aging Christian should grow old 1) With God in Mind, 2) With all the enthusiasm that he can muster, and 3) With a great hope for heaven. Objectives: Each should learn that God knows about old age, he cares for the elderly, but that this doesn’t excuse the elderly from their responsibilites. Aim: […]
SUBJECT: Covenants
TITLE: Uses for the Old Covenant
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to focus upon some uses of the Old Covenant, namely: 1) It is for our learning, 2) It provides wisdom, 3) It warns us regarding sin, 4) It helps us understand the New Covenant.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand why we study the Old Covenant.
AIM: To help all understand that as Christians, we must study the Old Covenant.
SUBJECT: Unity
TITLE: Things That Unite – One Faith
PROPOSITION: How can we have unity in the one faith? 1) By being steadfast within it. 2) By not falling away from it. 3) By contending for it. 4) By being encouraged by it.
OBJECTIVES: Each one should understand the things that he may do to maintain unity in the one faith.
AIM: To give scriptural reasons how we can have unity in the one faith.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
Sermon on Sanctification — Sermon outline by Tom Moore countering some of the current digressions regarding the Holy Spirit and conversion.
INTRODUCTION: 2 Peter 2
A. Many passages speak of the existence of false teachers, but none is any more specific than that of 2 Peter 2.
B. This chapter provides positive proof that there has always been those who would pervert Bible truth
C. Five major ideas emerge from a study of this great chapter
DISCUSSION:
A. THE REALITY OF FALSE TEACHERS
1. 2 Peter 2:1
a. Notice the word “but” – draws a contrast
Relationship With God Sermon – Sermon outline by David Hersey on having a right relationship with God.
SUBJECT: Growth
TITLE: GROWING AND ABOUNDING SPIRITUALLY
PROPOSITION: To set forth the aspect of the Christian life which God describes as growing and abounding.
OBJECTIVE:That we grow and abound in spiritual matters.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 2 Peter 1:8-9; 3:18.
Listen Date written: 7/15/06 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:43-48 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Loving Our Enemies PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll consider what it means to love our enemies by answering several questions: 1) Who are our enemies? 2) Why should we love our enemies? 3) What is loving our enemies? 4) How do we love our […]
TITLE: The Two Covenants SUBJECT: The Bible PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the two covenants in the Bible, their 1) Contents, 2) Purpose, and 3) Application. OBJECTIVE: Each person will have a better understanding of the two covenants. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Galatians 4:23-26 2. About the Text: 1) Paul talks about “the […]
To set forth three prerequisites that all Christians should understand before beginning to evangelize namely we must 1) Recognize that there are souls that are lost, 2) Be willing to make a lasting commitment and 3) Truly believe that the gospel is the “good news.”