Introduction: Acts 2:41

1. God’s plan in operation: The Word and man working together.

2. The great Commission (Mark 16:15-16) sends the Word forth, and the power placed in the gospel can effect salvation.

I.   This Being So, How Men React To The word of God Is Important.

A. Jesus pictured four kinds of hearts, dealing with the Word, and only one was good and honest — open to truth (Luke 8:15).

B. Jesus found it, in His own generation, much as Isaiah had: Some men close hearts, eyes, ears — blocking the Word (Matt. 13:15).

C. Some men, in hearing the Word, thrust it away from themselves, and judge themselves unworthy of everlasting life (Acts 13:46).

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: “I Am The Bread of Life”

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Jesus statement, “I am the bread of life.” We will look at 1) The significance of the bread, 2) the source of the bread, 3) the supping of the bread, and 4) the supply of the bread.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to understand the meaning of the statement, “I am the bread of life” and how that statement applies to them as individuals.

Matthew 6:19-24

INTRODUCTION:

A. In writing to Timothy, Paul described the danger of seeking to be rich…

1. The desire to be rich is filled with temptations which have destroyed many – 1 Timothy 6:9

2. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil which have led many astray – 1 Timothy 6:10

SUBJECT: Origins

TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram

PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land, 5) A Faith, 6) A Concern, 7) An Enrichment, 8) A Disagreement, 9) A Resolution, 10) A Reaffirmation.

Objectives: Each should be able to tell the story of Abram’s call and how it relates to God’s plan for man’s salvation.

Aim: To study and learn from Genesis 12-13 the story of Abram’s call and the promises that God made to him.

INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 22:1-14

A. Jesus the Master Teacher taught often in parables.

1. The word parable is derived from a Greek word signifying to compare together, and denotes a similitude taken from a natural object to illustrate a spiritual or moral subject.

2. It is a narrative of some fictitious or real event, in order to illustrate more clearly some truth that the speaker wished to communicate.

SUBJECT: Discipleship

TITLE: Respect of Persons

PROPOSITION: We show respect of persons when we allow 1) The wealthy to control our behavior toward the poor, 2) The young to control our behavior toward the old, and 3) The “in-crowd” to control out behavior toward the “out-crowd.”

OBJECTIVES: Each Christian ought to have a renewed sense of zeal toward not showing respect of persons.

AIM: To increase the awareness of what it means to show respect of persons and bring that behavior into our consciousness.

SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: Enoch’s Exam PROPOSITION: This lesson will cover the three tests of Enoch’s Exam: Action (Enoch walked with God), Association (Enoch walked with God), and Attitude (Enoch walked with God). OBJECTIVES: Each listened should be able to explain what walking with God entails by defining the Christian walk, explaining their association with God […]

Reality of sin – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson describing sin’s reality, its entry, its definition, its destruction and its remedy.

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Music in the Church — Why It Must Be Vocal

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the arguments for the exclusive use of a cappella singing within the worship of the church.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician

PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.

INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.

1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13

A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record

1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times.

2. Once in the context of strife.

3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from Abram

4. Once in the context of separation from Abram alone.

5. Once when he was captured by evil kings.

6. Once when he was rescued by Abram.

7. Once when he was doing […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our series of lessons on sin we have discussed thus far:

1. “The Origin of Sin“

2. And, “What Sin Is”

B. As we have previously discussed, the importance of understanding and avoiding sin is easily seen in the following passages:

1. Isaiah 59:1-2

2. Romans 6:23

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT: Adultery and Divorce, Matthew 5:27-33

INTRODUCTION:

A. Though our society takes adultery lightly, it is a serious offense in the eyes of God

1. God listed it right after murder in the Ten Commandments – Exodus 20:13-14

2. He made it a capital offense in the Old Testament, worthy of the death penalty – Leviticus 20:10

Date written: May 12th, 2007 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 5:16 SUBJECT: Mother’s Day TITLE: Why Do We Need Mother’s Day? PROPOSITION: We need mother’s day to 1) Celebrate Life, 2) Remember Death, 3) Reinforce Holiness. Objectives: That each would reflect upon what we do on mother’s day and how doing this can support our ability to […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many wonder, “How can we be happy in Heaven knowing that loved ones are being punished in Hell?”

2. It drives some to Universalism.

3. It drives some to Atheism.

4. It drives some to believe we won’t know each other in Heaven.

5. What’s the answer? Is it possible to be in heaven and be happy knowing that one or more loved ones are languishing in Hell?

SUBJECT: Mother’s Day

TITLE: In Praise of the Mother’s Maker

PROPOSITION: We praise the Maker of our mothers because He made our mothers to be 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, and 3) Caring.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand why God made mothers and the importance of their role within the home.

AIM: To help everyone appreciate the value of motherhood.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Genesis 3:20

Date written: November 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: Luke 1:1-4 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Was Jesus a Historical Figure? PROPOSITION: To set forth evidence that Jesus was a historical figure. Objectives: That each would understand that Jesus was a historical figure. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Luke 1:1-4 2. About the Text: 1) At the beginning of Luke’s account […]

INTRODUCTION: 1 Timothy 4:12

1. Someone is watching you.

2. Ancient orators taught that, to be heard, the speaker had to apply PATHOS, LOGOS and ETHOS. People watch to see if what you do matches with what you say.

3. Timothy was being watched. So Paul could teach others how to live through Timothy.

4. He instructs, commands: Be an example!.

Sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14 — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the blessings that God has for us spiritually speaking.

Sermon on Forgiveness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the need to practice forgiveness in our lives in order to gain forgiveness.