INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 4:12-17
1. Jesus begins His ministry.
1) Returns to Nazareth (family concerns?)
2) Moves to Capernaum to begin.
2. At the beginning of His ministry He again fulfills prophecy.
3. He is the LIGHT that is to come to the region.
INTRODUCTION
A. Matthew 7:24-29
1. As this passage begins with “therefore” it is certain these statements of the Lord are rooted in the preceding passage.
2. In fact, they are a fitting conclusion to the entire “Sermon on the Mount.”
3. If we do not put these sayings of Christ to practice, i.e. the teachings of the Sermon on the Mount, our spiritual house will fall in this life and come to utter ruin in the world to come.
INTRODUCTION: 1. Modern-day revelations are rampant in the religious world. Angels, Holy Spirit, nudgings, still small voice. 2. These “revelations” are trusted by those who “received” them but rejected by most others. Divisive, contradicting, often confusing or vague. 3. Shall we believe modern-day revelations? Can we remove the division, contradictions, and know precisely what the […]
Date written: June 10th, 2006 Scripture ref: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8 SUBJECT: Passage Study, Meaning of Life, Vanity TITLE: Studies in Ecclesiastes – Is Life Vain? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at the first chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes and examine the arguments for concluding that life is vain. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand that […]
Communion Sermon Outline Date written: October 21st, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Directions for Observing the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In our directions for observing the Lord’s Supper we must 1) Go Backward, 2) Go Inward, 3) Go Upward, and 4) Go Forward. Objectives: That each individual know how to appropriately observe […]
INTRODUCTION: A. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is set forth more fully in the New Testament than in the Old Testament. 1. Yet, there is prominence given to the Holy Spirit in the pages of the Old Testament. 2. Twenty-three of the Old Testament books contain direct reference to the Holy Spirit. 3. We […]
INTRODUCTION: Philippians 4:8-9
A. To live the Christian life, one must think clearly and act correctly.
1. One who thinks without acting is like a hunter who aims his gun but never fires it
2. One who acts without thinking is like a hunter who fires his gun without aiming.
B. Both thinking and acting are addressed in our present text
INTRODUCTION
A. Jesus is our perfect example
1. 1 Peter 2:21-22
2. Philippians 2:5
B. Jesus was one who had great concern for the lost
1. Luke 19:10
2. Jesus wept over a city in sin (Lk. 19:41)
3. There are many examples of our Lord’s concern for loss souls:
a. Nicodemus (Jn. 3)
b. The Samaritan Woman (Jn. 4)
4. Christ died that we might live … Romans 5:6-9
5. Matthew 28:18-20
C. We, like our Lord, need to have a deep concern for lost souls
1. “He that is wise winneth souls” (Pro. 11:30)
2. Daniel 12:3
DISCUSSION
A. THIS IS A DAY OF GOOD NEWS
Blessed Assurance — Sermon Outline by Steven Haguewood on the assurance we have of salvation.
SUBJECT: Passage Study
TITLE: Psalm 119:1-8 Sermon – Behavior of the Blessed
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study Psalm 119:1-8. We will note: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment.
OBJECTIVE: That each would become more familiar with Psalm 119.
AIM: To impress upon each the importance of respecting and honoring God’s word in our lives.
PROPOSITION: To emphasize what we should be like if we have the proper view of Jesus and what He has done for us.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Heroes cause us to want to better ourselves.
1) They endow us with the drive to excel.
2) They change what we believe our limits are.
3) How much punishment can we take for a just cause?
4) How far will we go when our friends and family are in danger?
5) How much better can we be at what we do?
6) Our heroes set those limits and then new heroes smash them.
Is Instrumental Music in Worship Wrong? — Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins exploring what the Bible teaches on this important topic.
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Precious Invitation
PROPOSITION: To set forth the precious invitation.
OBJECTIVE:To help us respond properly to the precious invitation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 11:28-30.
Sermon outline by Foy Forehand setting forth the increasing peace in the kingdom of Jesus. Text from Isaiah 9:6-7.
Sermon on Holidays – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley regarding the principles governing our observance of holidays today. Are we restricted from or can we observe holidays today? Date written: November 7th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 14:5, 6 SUBJECT: Holidays TITLE: Questions Regarding Holidays PROPOSITION: To look at some basic questions regarding observed holidays. OBJECTIVES: […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.
1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.
2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?
(Matthew 6:5-15)
INTRODUCTION:
A. A wonderful privilege enjoyed by the children of God is prayer…
1. Through prayer we can receive mercy and grace to help in time of need – Hebrews 4:14-16
2. Through prayer we can find peace that guards our hearts and mind – Philippians 4:6-7
B. But the privilege of prayer assumes God will heed our prayers…
Date written: September 4th, 2005Scripture ref: Proverbs 1:1-6 SUBJECT: Wisdom TITLE: The Bible Doctrine of Wisdom PROPOSITION: To survey the Bible doctrine of Wisdom: The need for wisdom, the source of wisdom, the character of heavenly wisdom. Objectives: That each would understand more about wisdom. Aim: To teach that wisdom can be had and understood […]
SUBJECT: Daily Living
TITLE: Christian Righteousness
PROPOSITION: To teach the Christians attitude toward other people.
OBJECTIVE: That the people will begin living righteously.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Titus 2:11-12
2. About the Text:
1. Local bar advertised on a marquee, “Sin Night.” 1) The usual amount of drinking, carousing, and lusting wasn’t enough. 2) They needed an occasion to sin to entice more customers. 2. Our answer to this is… 1) Sadness – “terror of the Lord,” 2 Cor. 5:11. 2) Outrage – led astray, Matt. 18:6. 3) […]