Sermon on Judge Not — Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Jesus’ commandment to “Judge not that ye be not judged.”

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: 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.

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: The Value of the Soul

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is the most valuable thing that any person possesses: 1) The soul is constant; the world is perishable. 2) The soul is a unique creation. 3) The soul cost the life of the Son of God.

AIM: To help everyone recognize that the soul is more valuable than anything and is worth sacrificing everything for its salvation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 8:36, 37 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

2. About the Text:

SUBJECT: Sacrifice

TITLE: Three Examples of Sacrifice

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the meaning of sacrifice. In this lesson we will illustrate this meaning through three examples: 1) a poor person, 2) a preacher, and 3) a pilgrim.

OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to understand and explain what it means to make sacrifices for the Lord.

AIM:I want every person to be renewed in spirit toward making the appropriate sacrifices in their life for the kingdom of God.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Words of Encouragement–Love

PROPOSITION: In this sermon on love, we will briefly look at Love in the Bible. 1) God’s love for man; 2) Man’s love for God; 3) Man’s love for one another.

OBJECTIVES: The listener should be able to discuss the various relationships in which love is involved and cite one supporting scripture for each.

AIM: To encourage the brethren by helping them understand God’s love for them; to move the brethren to reciprocate that love to God and toward one another.

INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 34:25-29

1. The sons of Jacob grew up in a world of winner-take-all attitudes in the company of Laban the Syrian.

1) As they grew to maturity they ignored the lessons of faith learned by Abraham and lived like the world around them where might made right and the “golden” rule was whoever has the gold makes the rules.

2) The record of the immorality of Jacob’s sons begins with Reuben lying with Bilhah, Jacob’s concubine (Genesis 35:22). The consequence of this action was that Reuben lost his first-born status (Genesis 49:3-4).

3) Simeon and Levi showed their cruelty when they slaughtered all the men of Shalem when one of them had defiled Dinah, their sister (Genesis 34:25-26).

4) They sold their brother into Egyptian slavery because of their envy of him (Genesis 37:28).

5) Judah fathered a child by Tamar, his daughter-in-law, when she dressed like a harlot and propositioned him (Genesis 38:15-18).

SUBJECT: Christian Sobriety TITLE: TRY YOUR OWN SELVES PROPOSITION: To set forth an exposition of 2 Corinthians 13:5. OBJECTIVE:That we try and prove our own Christianity. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 2 Corinthians 13:5. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Second letter. 2) Third visit planned. 3) Severity, if needed will be meted out to impenitent offenders. 4) […]

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Book of Life

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what the Bible has to say about the book of life. 1) What is this book? 2) Who does the writing? 3) Who are written in it? 4) Who are not written in it?

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should desire to have their name in the book of life and to do what it takes to keep it there.

Sermon on Tongue – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the tongue. The obedient tongue will be a tongue that 1) speaks truth, 2) utters praise, 3) reflects good judgment, 4) edifies. SUBJECT: Character/Tongue TITLE: A Word Fitly Spoken PROPOSITION: To teach the things which the obedient tongue will utter before God–namely, it will be […]

Introduction: Read Psa. 69:7-12; John 2:13-25. 1. We understand in action what we cannot in abstract. 2. What was His level of dedication to His cause? Jesus began to answer that question here. 3. What does this say of His zeal for the house of God today?

Date written: December 9th, 2005
Scripture ref: Proverbs 3:13-22

SUBJECT: Wisdom

TITLE: Irrefutable Facts of Life

PROPOSITION: To set forth some practical truths in life that will aid each of us in our daily walk as Christians.

Objectives: That each would understand these tried and true words of wisdom and apply them appropriately.

Aim: To supply these nuggets of wisdom to those who don’t have it and affirm it for those who do.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Proverbs 3:13-22

2. About the Text:

1) The proverb writer tells us several things about the one who gains wisdom.

INTRODUCTION: 1. Worship is a topic that we all should be vitally interested in. 1) In the beginning, on the sixth day of creation, God reached down and made man from the dust of the earth. 2) Ever since then man has been reaching upward to God in worship. 3) The Greeks had a name […]

Introduction: Read Matt. 10:28 1. In living the Christian life we worry far too much about what others think. 2. Jesus teaches that we should not even fear those that kill the body. He points out: 1) They can’t kill the soul. 2) There is one to fear who can kill body and soul in […]