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. 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:
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
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 […]
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.
SUBJECT: Resurrection
TITLE: The Power of the Resurrection
PROPOSITION: To be in the image of Christ’s resurrection is to experience the power of the resurrection: 1) The power of change, 2) The power of victory, 3) The power of hope.
OBJECTIVES: To motivate all to do whatever it takes to attain to the resurrection of the dead.
Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I. Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. The Song – “God’s Family”
We’re part of a family that’s been born again;
Part of a family whose love knows no end;
For Jesus has saved us, and made us His own,
Now we’re part of a family that’s on its way home
When a brother meets sorrow we all feel his grief;
When he’s passed thru the valley we all feel relief;
Together in sunshine, together in rain,
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Raising Our Ebenezer
PROPOSITION: We raise our Ebenezer when 1) we depend upon God in difficult times, 2) acknowledge God’s help in prayer, 3) remember God’s help in our salvation.
Objectives: That each understand God’s role of help in our lives both physically and spiritually.
PROPOSITION: To set forth real liberty. OBJECTIVE: To help us be free. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Galatians 4:28-5:1. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Context of slavery: Hagar and Ishmael. 2) Specific application to the Old Testament. 3) Birthright determines freedom or slavery, not race or national origin. 4) Religious application: a. Is religion per se freedom? […]
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 […]
Sermon on Zacharias | Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the example, doubt and faith of Zacharias the priest at the event of the conception and birth of John the Baptist.
INTRODUCTION: Numbers 6:1-21
1. God anticipated that there would be those in Israel who would want to go beyond the average.
2. God provided a way for them to do so.
3. They were to make a voluntary vow to God.
4. Not just any vow but one that God would specify.
5. I believe this to be a fore-shadowing of the Christian walk which is closer to God than the walk of any previous dispensation.
DISCUSSION: The Nazarite vow was…