INTRODUCTION: A. The church is under attack by the change agents, and one of their targets is unquestionably the worship services 1. One striking changes that has occurred over the last 30 years is a new style of preaching 2. Scripture used to be the sum and substance of our sermon material 3. We used […]
INTRODUCTION:
Our Theme in this series of lessons – THE CHURCH MOVING FORWARD – is stated in Philippians 3:13-14
1. Paul believed in moving ahead – not falling back
2. He believed we should not be satisfied with where we are presently – but we need to be moving forward
B. With this in mind, consider how that the Lord’s church is described as a body, both in its life and its function
1. Romans 12:4-5
2. Bodies are designed to live, act, and to work
a. It is natural for the body to function in such a way that life today promotes life tomorrow
b. The same is true for the church – life today promotes life tomorrow
INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 5:10
A. Today we come to the last of the beatitudes – Matthew 5:10
B. We have been looking at the beatitudes as they relate to faith
1. The beginning of faith – poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek
2. The development of faith – hungering and thirsting after righteousness
3. The maturing of faith – the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers
C. Now we come to the beatitude that speaks to the testing or proving of one’s faith – persecution
Introduction: Romans 8:37
1. Paul wrote to a congregation that knew, beyond all others, what a conqueror was.
1) They saw the triumphs.
2) They saw the captives.
3) They saw the treasure.
4) They saw foreign kings in chains.
5) They saw generals receiving adoration.
6) In the wake of the army was a broken, subjugated people.
2. To those who knew conquerors he invited to be more than conquerors!
Date written: May 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes TITLE: Blessed Are the Persecuted PROPOSITION: One can be happy when one is persecuted because of 1) the Christian’s Relationship with God, 2) the Reality of Truth, 3) the Recompense of the wicked, 4) the Reward of the Righteous. OBJECTIVE: The Christian ought to […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Most of us are familiar with the principle of bookkeeping.
1. We have assets and liabilities.
2. When liabilities outweigh assets, we have a problem.
3. Assets and liabilities have a much wider application in our world.
B. People in a company, or in a church, may be an asset, or a liability.
1. Too many liabilities make it impossible for either to succeed.
2. “Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting” (Daniel 5:27) … Nebuchadnezzar was a liability
INTRODUCTION:
A. Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “For of all I have ever seen or learned, this book seems to me the noblest, the wisest, and the most powerful expression of man’s life upon this earth – and also the highest flower of poetry, eloquence, and truth. I am not given to dogmatic judgments in the matter of literary creation, but if I had to make one I could say that Ecclesiastes is the greatest single piece of writing I have ever known, and the wisdom expressed in it the most lasting and profound.”
B. We live in a time when everyone longs for happiness and satisfaction
INTRODUCTION: A. For those who love to worry, current events continue to give them much opportunity. 1. When the atomic age began, many built fallout shelters in their back yards, convinced that a nuclear attack was eminent. 2. We “fought” the “cold war” for decades. 3. We continually develop newer and much more powerful weapons. […]
Authority of the Bible — Sermon outline by Tom Moore explaining the authority of the word of God and the folly of refusing to obey it. I. Introduction A. We are living in a time when a great many people have little or no respect for authority. 1. Our jails are full of those who […]
SUBJECT: Sin
TITLE: Holiness and Gambling
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of gambling. What do the statistics say? What does the Bible say? What should the Christian do about this? We’ll look at this in four sections: 1) Gambling is about money. 2) Gambling robs the old, poor, mentally unstable, and you. 3) Gambling fosters lying and deception. 4) Other problems with gambling.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the facts associated with this problem and avoid gambling in their lives and encourage others to do the same.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Romans 6:19-22
Sermon on Crucifying the Flesh – Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Paul’s command in Galatians 5:4 to crucify the flesh.
INTRODUCTION: [ Beginning of this sermon on honesty. ]
1. Honesty is is the divinely appointed standard for men.
1) Pray that we might live a life of honesty. 1 Tim. 2:2
2) Walk honestly toward them that are without. 1 Thessalonians 4:12
3) Provide things honest. Romans 12:17; 2 Corinthians 8:21
Sermon on Jesus’ Baptism INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 3:13-17, The Baptism of Jesus 1. The arrival of Jesus had been heralded by angels, an astronomical phenomenon, visiting dignitaries and a prophet of God. 2. Now it is time for God to make the announcement. 1) God had spoken audibly before, Exo. 20. 2) The announcement occurs […]
Date written: July 7th, 2007 Bible Text: John 17:20-23 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Let Brotherly Love Motivate Us To Seek Unity PROPOSITION: We need to let brotherly love move us in our 1) Aspirations, 2) Axioms, 3) Autonomy, 4) Astuteness. OBJECTIVE: That each would seek to have unity with his brother through love. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]
Sermon on the Call of Abraham — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on God’s promise to Abraham and its ultimate fulfillment in Christ and the Gospel. Introduction: 1. The call of Abraham — one of the Bible’s “mountain peak” events. 2. From this, the formation of the Jewish nation, and leading to Christ. 3. In […]
SUBJECT: Word of God
TITLE: “As the Oracles of God”
PROPOSITION: When we speak as the oracles of God we speak 1) According as God has revealed, 2) Without adding or taking away from what he has revealed, and 3) By addressing and observing all that He has revealed.
Objectives: To teach how to speak “as the oracles of God.”
Aim: That each would resolve to so do in their daily communications with others.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11
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 […]
SUBJECT: False Doctrine
TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (Part 1)
PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure “Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked” and compare the answers to the Bible.
OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to understand primary Catholic dogma and be able to refute it from the scriptures with the goal in mind of being able to teach our Catholic friends the truth of God’s word.
Aim: To show that Catholicism is a false religion so that those who are in it will repent.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 John 4:1
2. About the Text:
INTRODUCTION: 1. I am sure none of us need a reminder of the sinister events of this past week. What we need a reminder of is some of the lessons God would have us learn from it. 1) Life is short. 2) Dedication to one’s beliefs. 3) Courage in the face of danger. 4) The […]
Introduction: Acts 6:7
1. Sometimes few words are needed to speak volumes.
2. Our text is one such instance.
3. It speaks of Old Covenant priests obeying Jesus.
4. There’s one point and an application I’d like to make.