INTRODUCTION: Numbers 13:26 – Numbers 14:10
1. A short time after they had received the Law at Mt. Sinai the children of Israel were commanded to go into the land of Canaan and possess it.
2. Twelve spies were sent in to view the land and report.
3. Ten of the men balked at going in and led most of Israel with them.
4. Two believed that Israel was ready and able.
INTRODUCTION
A. There are numerous problems that need to be corrected in the Lord’s church today, but perhaps none more than the problem of procrastination.
1. So often, the resources are available, the fields are white unto harvest, and the opportunities abound – but the laborers are few (Mat. 9:37-38)
2. WHY?
a. Is it because so many are unaware of their responsibility to serve
b. Or is it because those who are aware of their responsibility, lack the ability to serve?
c. Or could it be that the majority of folks know their responsibility, have the necessary abilities to render effective service unto God, but just never get around to using those talents?
SUBJECT: Jesus
TITLE: I am the Light of the World
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the statement from Jesus, “I am the light of the world.” Within that statement we find the character of light, the action of light, and the extension of light.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand the thoughts involved in this statement and also recognize their responsibility to that light to either allow it to dispel the darkness in ones life to it or to reflect it.
AIM: To further educate concerning the statements of Jesus and His claims upon divinity.
Life is in the Blood – Sermon outline comparing the physical characteristics of blood to the spiritual blood of Christ which was shed for us for our sins. Date written: May 20th, 2006 Scripture ref: Leviticus 17:11 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: The Life Is In The Blood PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will learn that the […]
Date written: January 14th, 2007
Scripture ref: Colossians 3:12-17
SUBJECT: Christian Living
TITLE: What Can I Do To Help the Church?
PROPOSITION: What can I do to help the church? 1) Practice Christianity personally. 2) Participate in the congregation, 3) Persevere to the end.
Objectives: That each would understand what they can do to help the church.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Colossians 3:12-17
Sermon on Judgment — Sermon outline by Tom Moore. He continues his exposition of the book of Jude giving us things worth remembering.
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)
In this lesson we will focus on the king and his 1) Priorities, 2) Person, and 3) Promises as we study through Colossians 3:1-4. Each hearer should understand what Colossians 3:1-4 teaches and how it relates to focusing on Christ the King
INTRODUCTION:
A. Sin, is a word we are all familiar with, or, are we?
1. Sin comes from hamartia and literally means “to miss the mark” – it is the idea of an archer missing the target
2. Sin, though it is a small word, is a very terrible word
3. Sin is terrible because it separates man from God
a. Isaiah 59:1-2
b. Consider also – 1 John 1:6
B. Many in the religious world today try to talk as little about sin as they think they can get away with.
Date written: September 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 8:26-40 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Accounts of Conversion – The Ethiopian Eunuch PROPOSITION: From this account of conversion we learn the following great truths 1) God wants people, 2) God uses preachers, 3) God’s proposal is Jesus, 4) God’s plan includes baptism, 5) God’s plan produces joy. OBJECTIVE: […]
SUBJECT: False Religion
TITLE: When Religion Has No Authority
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Judges 17-19 and draw appropriate lessons.
Objectives: Each ought to be able to explain how a lack of respect for God’s authority leads to false religious practices.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Judges 2:10-19
SUBJECT: Church: Organization
TITLE: Deacons-God’s Servants
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study deacons duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to know from the scriptures deacons duties, responsibilities and qualification.
AIM: I hope to be able to help the congregation work toward appointing deacons and to encourage prospective deacons.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 1:1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons”
INTRODUCTION:
A. Review – I am a member of the church of Christ because…
B. I am a member of the Church of Christ because it teaches that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit have ceased
C. The charismatic movement is one that is very prevalent in the world today…
1. We are saturated with it on religious channels
2. Benny Hin, and the like, are leading millions astray
D. In the lesson of this hour we are going to look carefully at 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 to answer the question: “Do miraculous gifts exist in the church today?”
INTRODUCTION:
A. In our series of lessons on “Studying Sin Seriously” we have so far discussed:
1. The Origin of Sin
2. What Sin Is
3. Kinds of Sin
4. What Sin Will Do To You
5. Improper Attitudes Toward Sin
B. In this lesson, it is only natural that we now study “Proper Attitudes Toward Sin”
TITLE: To Be A Disciple SUBJECT: Discipleship PROPOSITION: In order to be a disciple, we must display the characteristics of discipleship. In this lesson we will look at some of those characteristics. OBJECTIVE: That each would have a better understanding of what it means to be a disciple. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Luke 9:23-27 2. About […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Every day should be a day of thanksgiving on the Christian’s calendar.
1. The Bible teaches us by direct command to be grateful
a. “Giving thanks always for all things to God” (Eph 5:20)
b. Paul said, “abound with thanksgiving” (Col. 2:7)
c. It is God’s will that we be thankful – “in everything give thanks” (1 The. 5:18), and we must do the will of God to go to heaven (Mat. 7:21).
Date written: November 11th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:25-32 SUBJECT: Word of God TITLE: The Strengthening of the Word PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll discuss how God’s word strengthens us 1) In Inwardness 2) In Weariness 3) In Faithfulness. Objectives: That each one would realize his need to turn to God’s word to be strengthened […]
Date written: August 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: “He’s My King” PROPOSITION: Jesus is my King because 1) He is my God. 2) He is my Savior. 3) He is my All! OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state why Jesus is their King. AIM: To teach the Kingship […]
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Unique Nature of God’s Family
PROPOSITION: The unique nature of God’s family involves a unique Home, Spirit, Future, Older Brother, Standard, Birth, and Father.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to list the seven “ones” of Ephesians 4:4-6 and explain how each relates to the unique nature of God’s family.
AIM: To study the unique nature of the parts of God’s family to come to the conclusion that the whole is unique as well.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians4:4-6
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will look at the necessity for us not to be moved away from the hope of the gospel. We should not be moved because 1) God is immovable, 2) The Lord, Jesus, is immovable, 3) The gospel is immovable, 4) The kingdom is immovable, and 5) The souls of men depend upon our being immovable.
OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should be able to demonstrate from the scriptures the need to be immovable in the faith.
AIM: I want to exhort everyone present to hold fast to the gospel that they received.