SUBJECT: Jesus, Evangelism, Invitation, Salvation

TITLE: “Who At The Door Is Standing?”

PROPOSITION: To answer the question, “Who at the door is standing?” 1) Jesus is standing at the door. 2) The world is standing at the door. 3) You are standing at the door.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state who is standing at the door and for what reasons.

AIM: To help each understand their relationship to Jesus while he stands at the door.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Revelation 3:20-22.

INTRODUCTION: 1. There is a question on the minds of many in this world with regard to the origin of the Bible that they are asked to trust for their salvation. 2. Where did it come from? 3. How did it get to me? DISCUSSION: I.   THE BIBLE ORIGINATED WITH GOD THE FATHER. 1. The […]

INTRODUCTION: A. One of the latest fads making the rounds in some churches of Christ is the practice of holding up one’s arms and swaying in worship assembly B. This practice is surely symptomatic of the restless dissatisfaction with the status quo and the contemporary push to brand previous interpretations of Scripture as “tradition” in […]

SERMON ON BACKSLIDING SUBJECT: Sin and Sinners TITLE: The Heart of the Backslider PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will notice three reasons a person backslides: he/she has no realization of the word, rudiments in the faith, nor restraint from evil in their heart. OBJECTIVE: To set forth an expository study of the parable of the […]

Lord’s Supper Sermon SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Reflections on the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the (1) theme the (2) thankfulness and the (3) thought involved in the Lord’s supper. OBJECTIVE: To help the brethren pray and think about the Lord’s supper. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 “For I have received […]

Introduction:

1. We now begin where the Bible begins — Genesis 1:1.

2. This study is appropriate, indeed, in a day of atheism, unbelief.

I.   The Bible Asserts, “GOD IS!” — And So Do We!

Introduction: Read John 4:43-54

1. A nobleman stood at the bedside of his son. Son dying. Doctors helpless. Mother weeping.

2. Father is out of options. Needs a miracle. Thinks “water to wine” (John 2:1-11). “I know where there is a miracle working man.” Government keeps track of those that cause a ruckus in Jerusalem (John 2:13-25). Doesn’t send servant, goes himself.

3. Finds Jesus in Cana, an uphill journey from Capernaum. Asks Him to come down.

4. Jesus changes the subject, v. 48.

1) Reveals that He is concerned more for the soul of the nobleman than for the life of the child. …of such is the kingdom of heaven (Matt. 19:14).

2) Jesus’ purpose is to seek and save the lost.

Sermon on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is divine. The Holy Spirit is a unique person of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit has a unique role in the Godhead.

Effective Evangelism – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the conversion account of the three thousand on the Day of Pentecost. Written to help the hearer understand more about the principles of evangelism taught in Acts 2.

Are You On The Right Way?

Matthew 7:13-14

INTRODUCTION:

A. Everyone is on a spiritual journey as they travel through life

1. Whether religious or not, we travel a spiritual path

2. Every day we make choices that affects the direction in which we are headed

Date written: September 4th, 2004
Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Christian Contentment

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of contentment. We want to look at what contentment is not and then look at what it is. Contentment is not conceit. Contentment is not laziness. Contentment is not being self-satisfied. Contentment is living within one’s means. Contentment is being happy regardless of one’s situation. Contentment is the peaceful self-assurance of salvation.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to practice contentment, recognize when others are not content, and be able to discuss Christian contentment with others.

AIM: That each would understand more about contentment and be able to make application to their life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

INTRODUCTION:

A. The Bible clearly teaches that a Christian:

1. Is saved – Acts 2:47

2. And has eternal life – John 3:36

B. But the Bible also teaches that heaven is yet future

1. …kept by the power of God through faith…, 1 Peter 1:3-5

2. The Christian lives in hope of eternal life (Tit. 1:2)

C. There is no contradiction in these verses

1. God’s promises do not have to be inevitable to be certain

INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 10:10-14

1. The Kingdom of Judah had trusted in its idols for protection.

2. Sennacherib points out that he had defeated all the kingdoms with greater idols than Judah.

1) He defeated Babylon and Egypt.

2) He defeated Syria and then Samaria.

Sermon outline on Bible Authority. Outline by Kevin Cauley giving three examples showing the true nature of Bible authority. Colossians 3:17 is the text.

SUBJECT: God, Problem of Evil

TITLE: Why do people blame God?

PROPOSITION: To look at several reasons why people blame God.

Objectives: Each should understand why people blame God.

Aim: To encourage everyone to praise instead of blame God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Job 10:1-13

SUBJECT:Salvation

TITLE: What is Christian Baptism?

PROPOSITION:In this lesson we want to look at the question, “What is Christian Baptism?” We will note that Christian baptism is: 1) A burial in water. 2) An action of faith. 3) God’s work of righteousness.

OBJECTIVES:Everyone needs to be able to discuss what baptism is in relationship to the plan of salvation. Not many in the religious world today understand it. But it is part of the great commission and we must preach and teach it.

AIM: To encourage the brethren to teach others about Christian baptism.

Sermon on Hannah in the Bible – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the Bible character Hannah and her prayer to God for a son. From 1 Samuel 1.

SUBJECT: Passage

TITLE: FOLLOW ME, AND LEAVE THE DEAD TO BURY THEIR OWN DEAD

PROPOSITION: Jesus demands that we follow Him upon His terms, not ours.

OBJECTIVE: To help others understand this passage.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 8:18-22.

INTRODUCTION: Philippians 3:10-16

A. A hungry tiger started tracking the scent of a deer. As he followed the deer, he came across the scent of a rabbit. He turned aside and started after the rabbit. Then he was distracted by the scent of a mouse and started following that. He finally came to the hole into which the mouse had vanished. He ended the day hungrier than when he had started the day. This fable illustrates how many spend their lives distracted with this or that, and at the end of the day – they have accomplished little.

B. In Philippians 3:10-16 we find a focus for one’s life – a spiritual focus

1. Paul wrote Philippians 3:13b-14

2. Paul said “this one thing I do”

a. Not “a hundred things I start” or “a dozen things I attempt” – but “one thing I do”

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #19

Charity That Pleases God

(Matthew 6:1-4)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a charitable person?

1. If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God?