WHY I AM A MEMBER OF THE CHURCH OF CHRIST #12

INTRODUCTION:

A. Review…

B. I am a member of the church of Christ because it teaches that a child of God can so sin as to lose his salvation.

C. The doctrine that a child of God cannot so sin as to lose salvation is one that is very prevalent in the denominational world today.

1. A host of people find false comfort in this doctrine of “once saved always saved.”

2. And, I believe that this doctrine leads to apathy, and in many instances – immorality.

C. But what does the Bible says about such a doctrine?

Date written: May 1st, 2005Scripture ref: Revelation 2:18-29 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches – Thyatira PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the church, 2) Those who are unfaithful, 3) Those who are faithful. Objectives: Each should be able […]

Date written: May 14th, 2003
Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33

SUBJECT: Priorities

TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 1)

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.

Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.

Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 6:33

2. About the Text:

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our present day, faith is widely misunderstood.

1. The nature and crucial importance of faith has eluded many in the religious world.

2. Most of the world limit faith to being mere belief, but the Bible has a much deeper meaning placed on this important biblical term

B. As we begin to delve into the doctrine of faith, by way of introduction notice that:

1. The gospel is “the faith” – Jude 3, and those who have obeyed it have been “faithful to the Lord” (Acts 16:15)

SUBJECT: Repentance

TITLE: King David’s Repentance

PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.

OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19

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: Mark 1:12-13

1. Jesus is driven into the wilderness by the Spirit of God.

2. He is to undergo a period of testing.

3. This testing reveals the character of our Lord

1) like concrete is tested.

2) like automobiles are tested.

3) like soldiers are tested.

INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Cor. 2:4-5.

1. The world is full of smart men:

1) with higher degrees,

2) with proven track records,

3) that present their ideas well.

2. Men of proven qualities are sought out, desired for leadership positions.

3. The same was true in Corinth. There were:

1) men who spoke words of wisdom,

2) men that communicated,

3) men that “made sense.”

Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]

Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]

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:

Introduction: Jesus was at a wedding at Cana, John 2:1-11 [ wedding at Cana sermon begins ]

1. A situation arose at a joyful event that could have totally ruined it. (Reputations destroyed, scandal, tears, headlines.)

2. The bridegroom and the ruler of the feast had no solution. The concern and knowledge of Mary turned a disaster into a legendary event.

3. There are principles in this story that need to be noted and taken to heart.

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: A. “In the beginning was matter, which begat the ameba, which begat the worm, which begat the fish, which begat the amphibian, which begat the reptile, which begat the lower mammals, which begat the lemur, which begat the monkey, which begat man, who imagined God. This is the genealogy of man.” 1. This was […]

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.

INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 4:12-17

1. Jesus begins His ministry.

1) Returns to Nazareth (family concerns?)

2) Moves to Capernaum to begin.

2. At the beginning of His ministry He again fulfills prophecy.

3. He is the LIGHT that is to come to the region.

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

SUBJECT: Origins

TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram

PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land, 5) A Faith, 6) A Concern, 7) An Enrichment, 8) A Disagreement, 9) A Resolution, 10) A Reaffirmation.

Objectives: Each should be able to tell the story of Abram’s call and how it relates to God’s plan for man’s salvation.

Aim: To study and learn from Genesis 12-13 the story of Abram’s call and the promises that God made to him.