Introduction: Matt. 5:8
1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.
1) “self-righteous”
2) “old fashioned”
3) “repressed”
4) “impossible”
2. The world says:
1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”
2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.
3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.
3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”
SUBJECT: Theology: Ecclesiology
TITLE: Christian Fellowship
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the basis, the benefits, and the barriers of Christian fellowship.
OBJECTIVE: To help all realize what wonderful blessings we have in Christ specifically in regard to Christian fellowship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Corinthians 1:9-10
2. About the Text:
SUBJECT: Preaching
TITLE: The Preacher’s Greatest
PROPOSITION: To Show from the scriptures the preacher’s greatest motivation, challenge, and duty as exemplified by Jeremiah.
Objecive: To teach that we have a responsibility to insure that the preacher is presenting his greatest.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Background to the text
SUBJECT: Fellowship, Cooperation, Christian Conduct, Unity
TITLE: Principles of Personal Cooperation
PROPOSITION: We will look at several biblical principles that will help us in personally cooperating with one another, especially in difficult times.
Objectives: That each would understand and make application of how to better cooperate with those around us.
Aim: To help us all learn how to avoid personal problems with one another before they get started.
INTRODUCTION:
Date written: January 8th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 2:1-3 SUBJECT: Creation TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Creation PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Genesis account of creation. OBJECTIVE: That everyone would be more familiar with the Bible doctrine of Creation as found in Genesis. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Genesis 2:1-3 2. About the […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. In our series on “sin” we have so far discussed: The Origin of Sin – What Sin Is – Kinds of Sin – What Sin Will Do To You
B. In the lesson of this hour we will be discussing “Improper Attitudes Toward Sin”
1. This is an important study because attitudes determine our actions
2. Proverbs 4:23
a. The “heart” (the mind) is from where all our actions originate
b. If we obey God, it is because we have a mind of obedience, by way of illustration … “a mind to work” (Neh. 4:6)
c. The attitude that we hold toward sin will greatly influence us in regard to how we react to the sin in our lives and in the lives of others
INTRODUCTION:
A. Most people believe they will go to heaven when they die…
1. Their hope is fostered by the comforting words of many preachers, priests, and rabbis
2. Their hope is based upon the idea that heaven is for all believers, or for those whose good works outweigh the bad
B. But are such hopes well-founded?
1. Will most people go to heaven when they die?
Sermon on Self-Esteem – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on spiritual growth as it is affected by self-esteem.
INTRODUCTION:
A. In 2 Kings 18:1, a man by the name of Hezekiah became the 13th king of Judah.
1. Of his reign we are told – 2 Kings 18:3
2. Hezekiah was a great king, but he displayed weakness of character when the king of Babylon sent messengers…
a. These messengers came to congratulate Hezekiah upon his recovery from a very serious illness.
b. Hezekiah seems to have the idea that he must convince the king of Babylon, through his messengers, that he was indeed a mighty king.
INTRODUCTION:Acts 9:31
A. The growth of the first century church was both spectacular and constant
1. Acts 2:41, 47
2. Acts 4:4
3. Acts 5:14
4. Acts 6:1, 7
B. What caused this tremendous growth?
1. I am sure there were many factors, probably some that we have no way of knowing of today.
INTRODUCTION:
1. We have all had the experience of missing something.
1) When we miss something we feel frustrated and/or mad
2) But, usually, we handle it pretty well…
a. If we miss the bus, we catch another one.
b. If we miss an appointment, we make another one.
c. If we miss a visitor, we go see him.
d. If we miss a phone call, they’ll probably call back.
Subject: Family
Title: The Bonds of Christian Family
Proposition: As Christians, we are bonded together as family because: 1) we have the same birth, 2) we have the same worth, 3) we have the same Father.
Objectives: Each hearer should be able to understand the bonds that tie us together as a Christian family.
Aim: To strengthen the bond between us as a Christian family.
SUBJECT: Character
TITLE: The Faithful Christian Man
PROPOSITION: To study the qualities of a faithful Christian man in the church, as a husband and as a father.
OBJECTIVE: To help all recognize the responsibilities that God has given to men, to help each man endeavor to carry out those responsibilities faithfully, and to help each woman realize the tremendous responsibilities men have so that they will be supportive.
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:14-16
A. When we moved past the beatitudes, we immediately saw that Jesus began to challenge people’s concept of themselves
1. “Ye are the salt of earth”
a. Salt is a preservative, an antiseptic, and seasoning
b. It is important to see that Jesus implies a tremendous contrast between God’s people as salt and the world which is sick, decaying and bland
2. Salt works because it is different from that to which it is applied
INTRODUCTION:
1. In discussing “the fruit of the Spirit” – the nine graces listed in Galatians 5:22-23 are often divided into three groups:
1) The first group contains those graces which turns one’s thought toward God…
a. Love (for love is of God)
b. Joy (for we rejoice in the Lord)
c. Peace (for from God comes the peace that surpasses understanding)
Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore from Jude 12-13 on the problem of sin in the church.
SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the question, “What must I do to be saved?” In the scriptures this question was asked three times and we will study each of these circumstances and the answer to the question in each of these circumstances understanding […]
SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]
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
Sermon on the Wisdom of God — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the wisdom of God or the wisdom of Man.