Introduction:
1. We now begin where the Bible begins — Genesis 1:1.
2. This study is appropriate, indeed, in a day of atheism, unbelief.
I. The Bible Asserts, “GOD IS!” — And So Do We!
A. The Bible does not set out to prove God — it does provide evidence wherein one can have faith in God.
1. If a man came to town claiming to be God and therefore great in authority how could he convince others? 2. Anyone coming to this cynical world with those kinds of claims had better be able to prove it or be thrown into an institution. 3. Jesus made claims of deity, John 8:58. 4. […]
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Music in the Church–Its History
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine music as historically used in the church. We will look both at sacred history, and secular history.
OBJECTIVES: Each member should be able to understand what kind of music was used in the church until modern times.
AIM: To educate every member on the history of music within the church.
To study an overview of 1) What, 2) Why, and 3) How to rightly divide the word. Each person may become more familiar with the Bible and how to handle it.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Previously in Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 Solomon provided counsel for a better life showing that:
1. Honor is better than luxury
2. Death is better than your birth
3. A funeral is better than a party
4. The end is better than the beginning
5. The present is better than the past
6. This counsel is designed to make the best of life, especially since life “under the sun”is vanity
B. Now in Ecclesiastes 7:11-29 Solomon provides us with even more counsel to help us in life “under the sun”
TITLE: THE SIN OF CAIN
TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-16
THESIS: The purpose of this sermon is to note Cain’s negative example and to take warning from it.
INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 4:1-16.
1. Cain committed two horrible crimes.
1) He changed God’s worship to suit himself.
2) He killed his brother, Abel.
INTRODUCTION: A. One of the latest fads making the rounds in some churches of Christ is the practice of holding up one’s arms and swaying in worship assembly B. This practice is surely symptomatic of the restless dissatisfaction with the status quo and the contemporary push to brand previous interpretations of Scripture as “tradition” in […]
Sermon on Adoption SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Adoption Into The Family PROPOSITION: Adoption into God’s family involves 1) acceptance into the family, 2) responsibilities as a family member, and 3) blessings of being a member of the family. OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state what adoption into God’s family involves, outlining briefly what has […]
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.
SUBJECT: Attendance
TITLE: The Decision of Attendance
PROPOSITION: To discuss the decision of attendance; that it ought to be a subservient decision, a sustained decision, and a spiritual decision.
OBJECTIVE: To encourage the brethren toward regular, faithful attendance.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read Hebrews 10:19-28.
Noah’s salvation mirrors our own salvation today in that Noah was saved 1) By Grace, 2) By Faith, 3) By Obedience, 4) From Destruction. Each person should be able to explain how Noah was saved. All should understand that God worked in the days of Noah just as he does today. God’s principles are the save though his methods are different.
SUBJECT: Faith, Truth
TITLE: Does it matter what we believe?
PROPOSITION: It matters what we believe because 1) Our beliefs determine our actions, 2) Our actions have consequences, 3) Happiness results from believing the right things.
SUBJECT: Resurrection
TITLE: Implications of the Resurrection
PROPOSITION: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead implies: 1) the identity of the One resurrected; 2) the injunction of baptism; 3) the insurance of a second resurrection; 4) the inspection of all mankind in the day of judgment.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand the significance of the resurrection of Jesus upon the truth that Jesus is the Son of God and His words, therefore, are truth and that he is, therefore, the Christ.
TITLE: Sermon on Optimism – Bible Optimism
PROPOSITION: To set forth some optimistic resolutions each Christian should make in light of the new year.
OBJECTIVES: Each member should be motivated to go forward into the new year and work for God anticipating great accomplishments.
AIM: I want to motivate all to be optimistic toward this new year.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 3:13-16
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Before the Throne
PROPOSITION: When we come before the throne we see that 1) Beauty is Defined, 2) God is Exalted, 3) Holiness is Honored, 4) Praise is Lifted, 5) Man is Humbled, 6) Authority is Respected, 7) Worship is Consummated.
OBJECTIVE: The listener should be keenly aware of the throne room of God and what happens when we enter that throne room.
Aim: To fix within our hearts the proper attitude that we ought to have when we come before the Father’s throne to worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Revelation 4:1-11
Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]
Sermon on Noah – Biographical sermon outline on the godly life of Noah with emphasis on living righteously in an evil world. By Tom Moore.
The foundations of authentic Christianity: 1) Not from Men, 2) Through Jesus Christ, 3) Rescues from this present evil age. Each hearer should understand that authentic Christianity comes from Jesus Christ as the standard. I want to impress upon each person the need for Christ to be the standard, not self.
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Words of Encouragement–Love
PROPOSITION: In this sermon on love, we will briefly look at Love in the Bible. 1) God’s love for man; 2) Man’s love for God; 3) Man’s love for one another.
OBJECTIVES: The listener should be able to discuss the various relationships in which love is involved and cite one supporting scripture for each.
AIM: To encourage the brethren by helping them understand God’s love for them; to move the brethren to reciprocate that love to God and toward one another.
INTRODUCTION:
Date written: December 5th, 2004 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 1:4-10 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Jeremiah PROPOSITION: We can learn from Jeremiah’s 1) Denunciations, 2) Examples, 3) Persecutions, 4) Messianic Prophecies. OBJECTIVES: Each should know more regarding the prophecies, examples, and persecutions of Jeremiah. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Jeremiah 1:4-10 2. About the Text: […]