Sermon on Jezebel – Sermon outline from 1 Kings 16:29-31 on the wicked life and sins of Jezebel, one of history’s most loathed women. Date written: May 13th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-31 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Jezebel – Lessons from the Wicked Life of Jezebel PROPOSITION: In the life of Jezebel we […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Sin, is a word we are all familiar with, or, are we?
1. Sin comes from hamartia and literally means “to miss the mark” – it is the idea of an archer missing the target
2. Sin, though it is a small word, is a very terrible word
3. Sin is terrible because it separates man from God
a. Isaiah 59:1-2
b. Consider also – 1 John 1:6
B. Many in the religious world today try to talk as little about sin as they think they can get away with.
Introduction:
1. A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to Those Who Would Be Preachers. I encouraged them to:
1) Count the Cost of taking on the challenge of Gospel preaching.
a. 2 Timothy 4:5
b. 2 Corinthians 11:23-26. see also: Rev. 1:9; Hebrews 11:32-40.
c. You will pay for the privilege of being a preacher. The currency will be:
a) Sleep, wages, family.
b) Friends, wives, persecution.
c) Labor, watching family pay, pride.
d) Illusions of ‘saintly’ brethren.
2) Consider Your Qualifications for Gospel preaching (other than character, aptitude, voice.)
SUBJECT: Freedom in Christ
TITLE: Freedom
PROPOSITION: What is freedom in Christ? 1) The Christian is free from sin. 2) The Christian is free from the Old Law. 3) The Christian is not free from Christ.
Objectives: Each hearer should understand what it means to be free in Christ. To understand from what the Christian is free and from what the Christian is not free in order to be able to exercise freedom in Christ.
Aim: To instruct regarding the subject of freedom and warn regarding some erroneous conclusions that some have drawn regarding Christian freedom.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Galatians 5:1, 13
SUBJECT: Attitude/Faith TITLE: Taking Risks as Christians PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at different kinds of risks that Christians must take to be Christians. There is the risk of 1) Leaving the ones we love, 2) financial loss, 3) our life and health, 4) public rejection and failure. OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should know […]
Sermon on John 3:16. A textual study of John 3:16 noticing God’s grace as it reveals itself through his motivation, method, message, and mission. SUBJECT: Theology: Soteriology TITLE: God’s Grace as Shown by John 3:16 PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will do a textual study of John 3:16 noticing God’s grace as it reveals itself […]
Introduction: Hebrews 10:23-27
1. Hebrews 10:23-27 relates to Christian living, faithfulness.
2. In contrast we have holding fast, provoking to love and good works with wavering, forsaking, and sinning willfully.
I. Some General Principles Here, And In The Background.
A. Purpose of Hebrews: To charge those tempted to return to the law of Moses that they have nowhere to go!
SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation, Love
TITLE: Does Jesus Care?
PROPOSITION: Jesus cares about our necessities, our loved ones, but most importantly, about our personal salvation.
Objectives: Each should understand that Jesus cares about our life, but more about our soul.
Aim: To motivate all to think about their souls and salvation in relationship to the concern God has given for our physical lives.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 8:23-27
SUBJECT: Gratitude
TITLE: For This, I’m Thankful
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note a few things for which to be thankful.
Objectives: That each hearer would consider how they need to be thankful in their lives.
Aim: To reinforce the necessity of thankfulness.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 13:10-15
SUBJECT: Christian Doctrine
TITLE: The Importance of the Doctrine of Christ
PROPOSITION: The doctrine of Christ is important for the church to be 1) Fruitful, 2) Faithful, 3) Fellows.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand why doctrine is important and the need we have to give heed to it.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 28:18-20.
THINGS CHRISTIANS SHOULD PRAY FOR!
INTRODUCTION:
1. Open your bible please to Colossians 1:9&10.
2. In Colossians 1:9-11 Paul prays for those of the church at Colossae. In this lesson we are going to limit our study to just verses 9&10. We will study verse eleven in another study.
3. We will study this prayer for at least two reasons.
1) One reason will be to apply it to our own lives. If those of the church at Colossae needed these things then each and every Christian would need these things. Do you agree?
2) Another reason for studying these things is so that we will better understand what we should pray for when we pray. Again, do you agree?
4. Let’s begin to discuss the things that Paul prayed for.
INTRODUCTION:
A. If your friend were to ask you why you are a member of the church of Christ, would you:
1. Know how to answer them? … Paul said:
a. Be “prepared for every good work” (2 Tim 2:21)
b. “Be ready to every good work” (Tit. 3:1)
c. And, Peter said … 1 Peter 3:15
2. Or, Would we be ashamed or afraid to answer them?
a. Romans 1:16
Sermon on the Family of God — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from 1 Peter 2:9-10 on the church being the family of God
Blessed Assurance — Sermon Outline by Steven Haguewood on the assurance we have of salvation.
SUBJECT: Unity, Church
TITLE: Why Have Unity?
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why we ought to have unity. 1) Jesus prayed for it. 2) Paul pleaded for it. 3) The Holy Spirit prescribed it.
Objectives: That each would desire to have unity within the body of Christ.
Aim: To teach God’s plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 2:1,2
Sermon on Presumption PROPOSITION: To set forth the sin of presumption. OBJECTIVE: To help us avoid presumptuous sin. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Deuteronomy 17:12-13; Deut. 18:20-22. 2. Regarding the text: 1) The Old Testament was written for our learning, 1 Corinthians 10:11. 2) Many Old Testament passages set forth the vile sin of presuming. 3) One […]
SUBJECT: The Church
PROPOSITION: To set forth God’s reason for the church of Christ.
OBJECTIVE: That we be members of God’s church of Christ.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 3:8-11.
2. Regarding the text:
1) God is:
a. All powerful [omnipotent];
b. All loving [omnibenevolent]; and
c. All knowing [omniscient],
Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]
Date written: February 26th, 2006 Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Priorities, Devotion TITLE: Who do you love? PROPOSITION: To discuss the things that Paul says people will and will not love from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, namely, 1) Lovers of Self, 2) Lovers of Money, 3) No lovers of good, 4) Lovers of pleasure, […]
PROPOSITION: To set forth four characteristics of the froward mouth–that it is 1) a lying mouth, 2) a backbiting mouth, 3) a cursing mouth, and 4) a proud mouth.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone realize the awesome responsibility we have in keeping our language pure.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Proverbs 4:24 “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”