INTRODUCTION: A. The book of Ephesians has been called the “great church epistle” 1. It is a tremendous treatise relative to the church of Christ, and Paul affirms that the church is a manifestation of God’s wisdom. 2. Ephesians 3:10-11 3. Since the church is a manifestation of divine wisdom, then the specific aspects which […]
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Preciousness of the Church
PROPOSITION: To set forth the scriptures that indicate how precious the church is to God and Christ.
OBJECTIVES: Each member should understand that the church is precious and valuable to God.
AIM: To teach each member the importance and preciousness of understanding God’s purpose in the church.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 16:18
INTRODUCTION:
A. Sometimes people may wonder, if there is God…
1. Why hasn’t He made Himself more clearly known?
2. Why has He spoken only through what many view as an antiquated book (the Bible)?
B. I would contend that God has made Himself known…
1. He has spoken in various ways (in addition to a book that is far from antiquated)
2. He has spoken quite loudly (for those willing to listen)
C. In what I like to call “The Clarion Voices of God”, note that…
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study three choices that need to be made in our lives. We must: 1) choose the right way 2) choose the right attitudes 3) choose the right company.
OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to 1) list these three choices that need to be made in each of our lives 2) cite at least one appropriate scriptures for each choice that needs to be made and 3) discuss the significance of Deuteronomy 30:15-20
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Deuteronomy 30:19-20
SUBJECT: God
TITLE: God the Redeemer
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study about God the Redeemer: 1) God Defines Redemption 2) God Reveals the Need for Redemption and 3) God Provides Redemption.
OBJECTIVE: That each of us will understand the concept of redemption
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Reconciliation (3)–“Be Ye Reconciled!”
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study God’s plan for man’s reconciliation– What God has done, what man must do, and what man must continue to do to be reconciled to God.
OBJECTIVE: That all who are not reconciled to God in the hearing of this sermon will become reconciled to him.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 2 Cor. 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”
SUBJECT: Morality
TITLE: Issues of Life
PROPOSITION: To examine Bible teaching on the questions of 1) Abortion, 2) Euthanasia, and 3) Suicide in reference to current events.
Objectives: That each would know what the Bible teaches on these subjects.
Aim: That each would understand that these actions are not options for the Christian.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”
SUBJECT: Peace
TITLE: Christian Peace (Words of Encouragement Series)
PROPOSITION: Christ gives the Christian peace outwardly, inwardly, and upwardly.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state the three main points regarding Christian Peace with supporting scripture.
AIM: To encourage the brethren by informing them of the great peace that is available to them in Christ and to encourage the unbeliever to want Christian peace.
INTRODUCTION:
Peace Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the lessons learned from the end of Saul’s persecution in the book of Acts. Sermon taken from Acts 9:31. Date written: October 12, 1994 Scripture ref: Acts 9:31 SUBJECT: Growth TITLE: The Perfection of Peace PROPOSITION: To study the edification, endurance, and expansion–the results of the […]
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Great Statements about Faith
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will notice four lessons about faith from the Bible.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state the four point regarding Bible faith.
AIM: To increase each person’s knowledge of Bible faith and what the Bible says about faith.
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.
INTRODUCTION: A. Solomon has been explaining why he reached his conclusion that life “under the sun” is vanity: 1. Based upon his personal experience (1:1-2:26) 2. Based upon his personal observations (3:1-6:12) B. In chapters 3 and 4, we saw where he discussed: 1. The inexplicable purpose of God 2. The injustice and oppression of […]
Sermon on Elijah – Sermon outline on 3 lessons from Elijah the prophet from the Old Testament. From 1 Kings 17:1-7 Date written: October 24th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 17:1-7 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Elijah – 3 Unforgettable Lessons from Elijah PROPOSITION: We will note three lessons from Elijah’s life: 1) God provides […]
Sermon on Edification of the Church INTRODUCTION: 1. There are strong churches and there are weak churches. 2. There are experts to show us how to make the church strong. Actually, all they do is make a weak and dying church look strong. Gimmicks. Titles, fundraisers, loosen up the dress code, special music, classes on […]
SUBJECT: Ability
TITLE: Do What You Can!
PROPOSITION: How do we do what we can? How do we know that we have done what we could?
Objectives: That each would understand what God expects in regard to our abilities.
Aim: To encourage everyone to use what abilities they have not fret over the ones they don’t have. To focus upon what we can do, not upon what we can’t do.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Mark 14:3-11
INTRODUCTION: A. Nehemiah bravely, as a wise and faithful governor, stood upon his guard against the attacks of enemies as we noted in the previous lesson. 1. Here we have Nehemiah no less bold and active to deal grievances at home, and, having kept them from being destroyed by their enemies, now to keep them […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Illustration: “I heard a story of a man who would give his son a nickel if he would go to bed without supper. Then, in the middle of the night, he would sneak in and steal the nickel from his son. The next morning he would scold his son for losing the nickel and make him go to school without any breakfast. — I thought he must have been the meanest dad in the world”
1. We hear a lot about mean people these days, from serial killers to parents who actually kill their own children.
2. But what about in the Lord’s church? If you were asked to cast your vote for the meanest member in the church, for whom would you cast your vote? (ok. ok… besides the preacher)!
Introduction: 1. Throughout Bible history God has chosen individuals to do His work. To perform His tasks. 2. When He does this He doesn’t ask for resumes. He doesn’t ask how prepared you think you are. He doesn’t care about perceived obstacles. 3. He just says to get it done. 4. If God has called […]
SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Who Is Jesus? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” Jesus is the one who makes known God. He makes known God by being 1) The Teacher of truth, 2) The Warner of danger, and 3) The Forgiver of sins. OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to […]
Date written: September 6th, 2003
Scripture ref: Ephesians 2:8-10
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Saved by Grace
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss Ephesians 2:8-10. We will note: 1) The source of salvation. 2) The substance of salvation. 3) The selflessness of salvation. 4) The state of salvation.
OBJECTIVES:Each person should be able to discuss the meaning of Ephesians 2:8-10 with supporting scriptures.
AIM: To educate the brethren regarding Ephesians 2:8-10 so that they can discuss it with others.
INTRODUCTION: