PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the sower.

OBJECTIVE: That we obtain and maintain good and honest hearts.

INTRODUCTION: [ Beginning of this sermon on the parable of the sower. ]

SUBJECT: Perseverance

TITLE: Sermon on Perseverance | The Art of Perseverance

PROPOSITION: To develop the art of perseverance we need 1) Tests, 2) Truth, 3) Time, 4) Trust.

OBJECTIVE: That we would value the quality of perseverance in our lives and learn to develop it as we seek to walk in the Christian faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 6:17-18

Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

SUBJECT: Morality

TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified, Part 2–The Spirit of God or the spirit of the world?

PROPOSITION: We must reject the spirit of the world and accept the Spirit of God in regard to 1) Our Speech, 2) Sexuality, 3) Modesty, and 4) Gambling.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to describe the spirit of the world in regard to these things and explain why these things are not from the Spirit of God.

AIM:To develop in each person’s life an appreciation for the distinction between the spirit of the world and the spirit of God.

SUBJECT: Alcohol

PROPOSITION: To set forth a study of Habakkuk 2:15.

OBJECTIVE:That we refrain from, abstain from alcoholic drink.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Habakkuk 2:15. Woe unto him that giveth his neighbour drink, that puttest thy bottle to him, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!

2. Regarding the text:

SERMON ON CHRISTIAN LIVING INTRODUCTION: Acts 1:1 1. Acts a continuation of Luke (former treatise). Luke 1:3 2. To write, Luke had to learn what Jesus did and taught. 3. It is implied that he found out that Jesus didn’t do anything without teaching also. He was not a silent example. 4. Neither did he […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Open your Bible please to Colossians 1:16-17.

2. In our earlier lesson we discussed Colossians 1:15-16b.

3. In this lesson we will discuss Colossians 1:16c-17.

1) In these verses the focus is still on Christ as Creator.

2) In addition to the emphasis of Christ being Creator, emphasis is also about Christ keeping the entire universe and everything within it functioning and orbiting properly.

3) Without the power and management of Christ everything would collide and there would be utter chaos.

4. Let’s go to Colossians 1:16c-17 and learn things that will impress us to remain in awe about Christ.

SUBJECT: Righteousness

TITLE: The Biblical Doctrine of Righteousness

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the biblical doctrine of righteousness.

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand that while man cannot be righteous on his own, under God’s plan, man can be accounted as righteous.

AIM: To reinforce the idea that works of faith, trust, and obedience is God are things that we can and must do to be righteous.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Romans 4:3-6

Luke 15:11-24

INTRODUCTION:

1. To any student of the Bible the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most familiar.

1) Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.

2) The Theme: God’s Attitude Toward the Lost.

3) The Main Lesson: God not only accepts penitent sinners, He earnestly seeks their salvation.

2. The Background to the Parable.

1) There are many precious words in our English language – “home” is one of them. Many this very hour are thinking of home:

SUBJECT: Self Discipline

TITLE: The Christian Duty to Be Sober

PROPOSITION: To teach that to be a Christian we must have the right attitude toward ourselves, and that we show this attitude, or the lack of it, in our actions.

OBJECTIVE: To cause those who show the wrong attitude by their actions to repent.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11-12

Sermon on Godliness – Two sermon series by Kevin Cauley outlining what God expects of the Christian with regard to godliness. Date written: September 26, 1992 Scripture ref: Titus 2:11,12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Sermon on Godliness – Christian Godliness Part 1 PROPOSITION: The plan of salvation is how a man becomes godly. OBJECTIVE: To teach […]

Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel

PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from Daniel that teach these lessons.

AIM: To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of Daniel.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:8-16

2. About the Text:

1) Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity around 606 B.C.

Date written: 8/7/07 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:24 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Christian Olympics – Run the Race! PROPOSITION: What must we do to run the Christian race? 1) Follow the Rules, 2) Look to our example, 3) Look to the Prize 4) Endure to the End. Objectives: Aim: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24 […]

SUBJECT: Peace

TITLE: “Peace Peace”

PROPOSITION: To set forth the peaceful thoughts in Jeremiah 6:13-15, as they apply to Christianity.

OBJECTIVE:That we understand peace and be peaceful.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Jeremiah 6:13-15.

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jude 8-10 on false teachers and false teaching.

SUBJECT: God, God’s People

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Protection

PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation, 4) Consternation.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer would be familiar with the story of Daniel in the lion’s den and be familiar with lessons from that chapter.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 6:1-10

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: Things that Unite – One Body

PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one body provided: 1) We acknowledge our Lord’s standard for unity of the body, 2) We do not divide the one body based upon human philosophy, 3) We endeavor for unity in the one body through service to others.

Objectives: Each hearer will have a better knowledge of unity as it relates to the one body.

Aim: To discuss the seven ones of Ephesians 4:1-6 and the uniting truths associated therewith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

Introduction: Luke 1:5-25 1. Read Malachi 4:5-6 1) In the final words of God in the Old Testament we read a promise that there would be more to come.

SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Common Questions about the church of Christ PROPOSITION: To answer the three most common questions about the church of Christ. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the answer to the three most common questions regarding the church of Christ. AIM: I want to answer the most commonly asked questions both […]

PROPOSITION: To emphasize what we should be like if we have the proper view of Jesus and what He has done for us.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Heroes cause us to want to better ourselves.

1) They endow us with the drive to excel.

2) They change what we believe our limits are.

3) How much punishment can we take for a just cause?

4) How far will we go when our friends and family are in danger?

5) How much better can we be at what we do?

6) Our heroes set those limits and then new heroes smash them.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Open your Bible please to Colossians 1:12-14.

2. In Colossians 1:12-14 Paul speaks of five things that Christians are to be thankful for.

3. Thankfulness should be characteristic in the life of every Christian.