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 […]
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…
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.”
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.
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. 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)!
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:
SUBJECT: Biography
PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study the book of Jonah and glean some general lessons from the book.
Objectives: To further familiarize all with the book of Jonah and the lessons it teaches.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jonah 1:1-3
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!
A. The Bible does not set out to prove God — it does provide evidence wherein one can have faith in God.
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