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.

INTRODUCTION:

A. As we continue our study in Nehemiah, I again want to remind you of two passages:

1. Romans 15:4

2. 1 Corinthians 10:11

B. In our last lesson on the life and times of Nehemiah we showed how he was a man of concern by being a man of sacrifice, sorrow, and supplication

C. In this lesson we will set forth Nehemiah’s strength by showing how he confronted fear, enemies, reproach, and opposition. This enabled him to survey the work and get the people “fired up” and ready to build the walls around Jerusalem.

DISCUSSION:

SUBJECT: Holiness

TITLE: “More Holiness Give Me”

PROPOSITION: More holiness give me because 1) I want to be like God, 2) I want to be pure, 3) I want to go to heaven.

Objectives: To motivate us to desire to live holy lives.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Isaiah 35:1-10

INTRODUCTION:Acts 9:31

A. The growth of the first century church was both spectacular and constant

1. Acts 2:41, 47

2. Acts 4:4

3. Acts 5:14

4. Acts 6:1, 7

B. What caused this tremendous growth?

1. I am sure there were many factors, probably some that we have no way of knowing of today.

Sermon on the Power of Prayer – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the very basic things that prayer is designed to do.

The LORD is our strength because 1) He Hears, 2) He Protects, 3) He is Trustworthy, 4) He Saves. Each person should be able to understand how to gain strength from the LORD and to encourage each person to get their strength from the LORD.

Introduction: Read Matt. 4:4.

1. Jesus refers Satan to God’s Word. To be preferred over physical bread.

2. What is it about God’s Word that makes it more sufficient than bread?

Discussion

I.   God’s Word is Truth

Answered prayer brings the blessing of 1) Healing 2) Joy 3) Humility 4) Meaning, 5) Worship. Each person will learn the many ways God blesses us in answering prayer.

Date written: September 11th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things That Unite – One Hope PROPOSITION: The Christian has one hope for 1) justification, 2) motivation, and 3) salvation. OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to state how hope unites. AIM: To teach about hope and encourage toward unity. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Ephesians […]

SERMON ON CONTENTMENT

INTRODUCTION:

A. “Contentment is a pearl of great price, and whosoever procures it at the expense of ten thousand desires makes a wise and happy purchase” (John Balguy).

1. Contentment is a very precious commodity to possess in this life of disappointments and heartaches.

2. All Christians should join with King David and say, “He maketh me to lie in green pastures” (Psa. 23:2) – That’s a great picture of contentment

B. Many today are like the two little teardrops floating down the river of life. One tear drop asked the other, “Who are you?” “I am a teardrop from a girl who loved a man and lost him. But who are you?” The first tear drop replied, “I am a tear drop from the girl who got him.”

1. Life is like as is seen in these teardrops.

2. We all too often cry over the things we can’t have, but we might cry twice as hard if we had received them.

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13

A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record

1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times.

2. Once in the context of strife.

3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from Abram

4. Once in the context of separation from Abram alone.

5. Once when he was captured by evil kings.

6. Once when he was rescued by Abram.

7. Once when he was doing […]

Heaven is beautiful because 1) The Pure Live There, 2) God’s Light is There, 3) The River of Life is There, 4) Rest for the Weary is There. Each listener should be able to explain how and why heaven is beautiful.

Date written: December 9th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 7:1-14 SUBJECT: God’s Kingdom TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Predictions PROPOSITION: To study and understand the vision of Daniel in Daniel 7. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the historical underpinnings to the vision and the meaning of the coming of the kingdom of the Messiah. INTRODUCTION: […]