SUBJECT: Obedience
TITLE: YE HAVE OBEYED FROM THE HEART
PROPOSITION: To teach what in means to obey from the heart by means of biblical examples.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might understand what it means to obey from the heart.
INTRODUCTION: READ Rom. 6:17
Subject: Necrology
Title: Questions Concerning Death–1
Proposition: In this lesson we will answer four questions concerning death: 1) What is death? 2) Why do we have death? 3) Who is going to die? 4) When can we expect death?
Objective: To biblically answer these four questions concerning death and comfort those who know death is near to them or to their relatives.
Scripture ref: Mark 5:18-20
Motives For Personal Evangelism
SUBJECT: Evangelism
TITLE: Motives For Personal Evangelism
PROPOSITION: Why ought I to be involved in personal evangelism? 1) Love 2) Thankfulness
Objectives: Each should understand these motives for personal evangelism.
Aim: To motivate the brethren to get involved in our upcoming personal evangelism program.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Mark 5:18-20
SUBJECT: Passage Study
TITLE: Psalm 119:1-8 Sermon – Behavior of the Blessed
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study Psalm 119:1-8. We will note: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment.
OBJECTIVE: That each would become more familiar with Psalm 119.
AIM: To impress upon each the importance of respecting and honoring God’s word in our lives.
Should Christians Fast Today?
Matthew 6:16-18
INTRODUCTION:
A. You don’t hear much about fasting these days
1. In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the “Golden Arches” and an assortment of “Pizza Temples”
2. Fasting seems out of place, out of step with the times
B. But the Scriptures have much to say about fasting…
John 8:32 Sermon — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on true freedom taught by Jesus in John 8:31-32.
Scripture ref: 1 John 4:1
SUBJECT: False Doctrine
Type: Topical
TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (part 2)
PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure “Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked” and compare the answers to the Bible.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand primary Catholic dogma and be able to refute it from the scriptures with the goal in mind of being able to teach our Catholic friends the truth of God’s word.
AIM:To show that Catholicism is a false religion so that those who are in it will repent.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 John 4:1
INTRODUCTION:
A. The first mention of burial in the Bible is in Genesis 15:15 where it seems to have already been an established custom – God promised Abram he would be buried at a good old age.
B. Throughout history, respect for the deceased has included the proper disposal of the body.
C. Burial might seem to be […]
Sermon on Judge Not — Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Jesus’ commandment to “Judge not that ye be not judged.”
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Our Attitude in Worship
PROPOSITION: To look at some principles in scripture that will help us examine our attitude in worship.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should examine their own hearts to see if their attitude is proper during worship.
AIM: To teach what the proper attitude in worship is and avoid the stereotypical behavior of improper worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 4:24
Lord’s Supper Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the meaning and purpose of the Lord’s supper.
INTRODUCTION: A. It was a great day when Dr. Salk discovered his polio-preventing vaccine, resulting in the near complete annihilation of that dreaded disease. B. But, what is even greater than this is to discover and apply the preventatives to sinning C. This lesson presupposes: 1. The recognition that we are sinners (Rom. 3:23) 2. […]
INTRODUCTION
A. There are few in the religious world today who fail to realize the need for involvement in good works.
1. Jesus who is our example in all things (1 Peter 2:21), was declared to be one “who went about doing good” (Acts
10:38).
2. We know that we are to be involved in good works for this is a sign of Christian maturity.
3. Paul says that the man of God needs to be “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17).
B. It is important that we not only understand the need to be involved in good works, but that they are to also be done by
the authority of Christ.
Sermon on the Mind of Christ –. Sermon outline on having a mind of sacrifice, humility and obedience. By Tom Moore
Introduction: Matt. 5:9 1. The world doesn’t agree. Those able to wage war, engender strive are rewarded. 1) The warlord, revolutionary, the thug, 2) The bully is rewarded. 3) These rewards come by force. 2. Jesus stands in stark opposition to this thought. He epitomizes the peacemaker. He teaches peace in a world of “might […]
PROPOSITION: To teach the folly of walking in the lies our fathers believed.
OBJECTIVE: To motivate the hearer to reject the lies our fathers believed and to walk in truth.
INTRODUCTION: Read Amos 2:4
1. One of Satan’s many devices is to cause his lies to become traditions of men.
2. At the time Amos wrote Judah had been in their errors for generations.
3. There was a barrier to Judah’s repentance, namely, tradition.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Teachers are some of our most unforgettable characters.
1. I remember my high school football coach, who instilled within me a love for competition and the need for teamwork.
2. I remember one of my history teachers – he always took a special interest in his students individually
3. I remember one of my Bible class teachers…
B. When Jesus walked this earth, He was called […]
Sermon on Music Pleasing to God INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:8-9 2. Worship is an attitude, but it is more. It is demonstrated and expressed by actions – Divinely Appointed. 1) The actions of worship have always been divinely mandated. 2) This is true of the Old Testament as well as the New… 3. Praising God […]
Date written: 1/1/06
Scripture ref: Nehemiah 4:6
SUBJECT: Christian Work
TITLE: A Mind To Work
PROPOSITION: Having a mind to work is having a mind that 1) Recognizes a need to work, 2) Desires to work regardless of personal interests, and 3) Will work even under adverse circumstances.
Objectives: That each would resolve to do more work for the Lord in this New Year and have “a mind to work.”
Aim: To encourage all to have a mind to work for this New Year.
SUBJECT: Sin
TITLE: Marching To Destruction
PROPOSITION: To illustrate the destructive reality of our sin.
OBJECTIVE: To learn why we desperately need salvation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Imagine, if you will, the long line of humanity.
1) Adam is first in line; the last baby ever born is last.
a. You are in this line…
b. As is everyone you have ever known. Your fathers and grandfathers, your sons and your son’s sons.