To manage conflict I need 1) Courage, 2) Forgiveness, 3) Fearing God, 4) Patience. Each will understand how to manage inevitable conflict according to God’s standards.

The fruit of the Spirit is gentleness because it helps us 1) Personally, 2) Socially, 3) Spiritually. Each person should understand that gentleness/meekness helps us in our personal, social, and spiritual life.

Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]

Sermon on the Life of Hezekiah — Sermon outline on the lessons learned the hard way in the life of Hezekiah by Kevin Cauley. From Isa. 38. Lessons about prayer, pride and restoration.

Date written: March 10th, 2007Scripture ref: 2 Kings 6:15-18 SUBJECT: Growth TITLE: Open Our Eyes PROPOSITION: We need to open our eyes to spiritual possibilities. Let us pray the Lord open our eyes to 1) Our/My spiritual needs, 2) The lost souls of men, 3) the growth of the church. Objectives: That each would focus […]

PROPOSITION: To counter the current influence of the medical community with regard to alcohol.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Regarding the text…

1) Aaron and his sons had just been consecrated for their duties.

2) Offerings, according to the instructions of God, are prepared and God consumes them to show His approval and to confirm the priesthood in the eyes of the people.

Date written: March 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Aids to Remembrance PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth some aids or helps to remembering the death of Jesus during the Lord’s Supper. Objectives: That each would be able to recall these aids when reflecting on the Lord’s supper. Aim: […]

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: “For You”

PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will discuss four things that are specifically mentioned “for you.” These four things are: 1) The Blessings of the Earth, 2) The power of the Lord, 3) The Death of the Christ, and 4) The Rewards of Heaven.

OBJECTIVE: This sermon is designed to strengthen the faith of those who need encouragement to do what is right during the week.

PROPOSITION: Sermon on Responsibility | To set forth personal responsibility to God.

OBJECTIVE: That we accept our personal responsibility to God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ezekiel 18:1-4 and 19-24, especially verse 20.

Introduction:

1. In our series, when we think of this present age, THE CHRISTIAN AGE, we find something entirely new: An evangelistic thrust taking men and a message to all the world!

2. Such did not exist in the Patriarchal Age. In the age of Moses, the law was for Israel and not for the Gentiles. Evangelism was not a part of the law, except as one man under the law would give encouragement or rebuke to another man also under that same law.

I.   Even Under The Law, We Find A Pointing To The New Testament — And Benefit To All Men.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”

2. The society you live in wants you to drink alcohol.

1) Drink it when you’re happy.

2) Drink it when you’re sad.

3) Drink it when you’re sociable.

4) Drink it when you’re eating.

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.

Faithful Christians are 1) Called to a Holy Calling, 2) Not According to Our Works, 3) According to God’s Own Purpose and Grace. Each person should understand that being a Christian involves more than just living a moral life and that we need to participate in God’s purposes.

SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: To the Blind He Gives Sight PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will examine the statement, “To The Blind He Gives Sight.” He does this because there is, 1) A Need–the blind need to see, 2) A Name–only He has this authority, 3) A Notion–the blind who see will tell others, 4) A […]

Date written: March 25th, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 SUBJECT: Preaching, Problems TITLE: The Problems of Preachers PROPOSITION: To look at preachers and some of their problems and understand how the Bible distinguishes between the preacher and the message he preaches. OBJECTIVE: That members place their faith and trust in God and His word […]

SUBJECT: Evangelism

TITLE: “Come and See”

PROPOSITION: When talking to others about the gospel, what do you tell them? One very simple thing to say is “come and see.” Come and see 1) The works of God, 2) The Glory of God, 3) The Son of God, and 4) The people of God.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to walk away from the lesson with something to say to someone about the gospel.

Aim: To help everyone be more confident in evangelism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 1:43-46

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)
Matthew 5:43-48

INTRODUCTION:

A. When Jesus spoke about “Responding To Evil”, He laid down two principles:

1. Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a)

2. Respond to evil by doing good (Mt. 5:39b-42)

There was a mighty king in a faraway land. He was an uncommonly good king. He was good to his people. One might even say that he sacrificed for their well-being. The citizens of that land bowed to the king and felt themselves fortunate to have such a good man to rule over them. It […]

Sermon on the Pre-existence of Christ INTRODUCTION: A. Jesus Christ did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem, nor even when He was conceived within the virgin, Mary. B. Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ, unlike us, existed long before His conception and birth. 1. This is not just an intellectual point or […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Worship is the response of all that man is to all that God is and does.

1) We do not worship for what we can get out of it, but because God is worthy of it.

2) However, true worship to God does lead to personal enrichment and enablement – the kind of strength that helps the Christian bear the burdens and fight the battles of life.

2. In our study of “True Worship” we have defined it, described it, and have shown what false worship is.

3. We will now begin to discover what true worship to God is by noticing three of its characteristics found in John 4:20-24…