Introduction: Romans 8:37
1. Paul wrote to a congregation that knew, beyond all others, what a conqueror was.
1) They saw the triumphs.
2) They saw the captives.
3) They saw the treasure.
4) They saw foreign kings in chains.
5) They saw generals receiving adoration.
6) In the wake of the army was a broken, subjugated people.
2. To those who knew conquerors he invited to be more than conquerors!
Date written: May 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes TITLE: Blessed Are the Persecuted PROPOSITION: One can be happy when one is persecuted because of 1) the Christian’s Relationship with God, 2) the Reality of Truth, 3) the Recompense of the wicked, 4) the Reward of the Righteous. OBJECTIVE: The Christian ought to […]
SUBJECT: Sin
TITLE: Holiness and Gambling
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of gambling. What do the statistics say? What does the Bible say? What should the Christian do about this? We’ll look at this in four sections: 1) Gambling is about money. 2) Gambling robs the old, poor, mentally unstable, and you. 3) Gambling fosters lying and deception. 4) Other problems with gambling.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the facts associated with this problem and avoid gambling in their lives and encourage others to do the same.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Romans 6:19-22
Sermon on Crucifying the Flesh – Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Paul’s command in Galatians 5:4 to crucify the flesh.
SUBJECT: False Doctrine
TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (Part 1)
PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure “Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked” and compare the answers to the Bible.
OBJECTIVE: 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
2. About the Text:
Matthew 6:24-34
INTRODUCTION:
A. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus exhorted His disciples to…
1. Lay up treasure in heaven (by helping others)
2. Keep your eye good (guard what you allow to influence your inner man)
3. Make God your Master (and you will not be able to serve another Master)
4. We examined this in our last lesson – “Gaining Mastery Over Mammon” (Mt 6:19-24)
INTRODUCTION:
1. We now begin a series on the fundamentals.
2. We often tend to forget … to let slip (Heb. 2:1) … and end up with less knowledge than God expects to have (Heb. We now begin a series on the fundamentals.
3. We often tend to forget … to let slip (Heb. 2:1) … and end up with less knowledge than God expects to have (Heb. 5:12).
4. Our series will cover the range: Creation to eternity — perhaps eight to ten lessons in all.
INTRODUCTION:
A. The book of Ecclesiastes shows in a very powerful way that there is more to life than just existing, and there is more to death than dying (there is a judgment).
B. In our previous lesson we learned how Solomon began a search for “The True Meaning To Life”
1. He observed the futility of this life as revealed in the “weariness of repetition” (1:4-11)
2. Solomon also came to know the folly of “human wisdom” (1:12-18)
3. Solomon realized that this is not where “The True Meaning To Life” is found – for these only brought grief and sorrow
INTRODUCTION: Genesis 6-9
A. Almost 11 centuries after the creation of Adam and Eve, Lamech had a son whom he called “Noah”
1. Lamech was 182 year old when Noah was born
2. Methuselah was Noah’s grandfather and was a contemporary with Adam for 243 years.
3. Methuselah knew first hand the events of the garden of Eden … creation, provisions, the fall
4. Lamech, again – the father of Noah, was 56 when Adam died and clearly understood the fall of man and the curse of God – Genesis 5:28-29
5. Methuselah and Lamech heard Enoch preach and saw the example of his noble life … of him it was said – Genesis 5:24
6. All of this must have made a deep impression on Noah
B. But something terrible happened, man refused to obey God
1. Genesis 6:5-6
a. Man did only evil continually
SERMON ON CHRISTIAN LIVING INTRODUCTION: Acts 1:1 1. Acts a continuation of Luke (former treatise). Luke 1:3 2. To write, Luke had to learn what Jesus did and taught. 3. It is implied that he found out that Jesus didn’t do anything without teaching also. He was not a silent example. 4. Neither did he […]
Date written: 8/7/07 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:24 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Christian Olympics – Run the Race! PROPOSITION: What must we do to run the Christian race? 1) Follow the Rules, 2) Look to our example, 3) Look to the Prize 4) Endure to the End. Objectives: Aim: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24 […]
SUBJECT: Peace
TITLE: “Peace Peace”
PROPOSITION: To set forth the peaceful thoughts in Jeremiah 6:13-15, as they apply to Christianity.
OBJECTIVE:That we understand peace and be peaceful.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jeremiah 6:13-15.
SUBJECT: Unity
TITLE: Things that Unite – One Body
PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one body provided: 1) We acknowledge our Lord’s standard for unity of the body, 2) We do not divide the one body based upon human philosophy, 3) We endeavor for unity in the one body through service to others.
Objectives: Each hearer will have a better knowledge of unity as it relates to the one body.
Aim: To discuss the seven ones of Ephesians 4:1-6 and the uniting truths associated therewith.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Common Questions about the church of Christ PROPOSITION: To answer the three most common questions about the church of Christ. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the answer to the three most common questions regarding the church of Christ. AIM: I want to answer the most commonly asked questions both […]
Introduction: Psa. 119:11 1. Memory work is hard work. 2. Bible study is hard work. 3. So why invest our time in it? THAT WE MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. DISCUSSION: I. God’s Word Informs Us 1. 1 John 3:4, Sin is transgression of the law. 2. Isa. 54:1-2 II. God’s Word Warns Us 1. Rom. 6:23, […]
Sermon outline by Tom Moore on all that the vicious nails of the Cross of Calvary accomplished. From John 20:24-29 INTRODUCTION: A. John 20:24-29 B. While nails are mentioned at least nine times in the Bible, John 20:25 is the only reference to them in the life of Christ 1. Growing up around a carpenter’s […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Hebrews 12:18-22, 27-28
1. Inspiration says:
a. You have not come to Mount Sinai (or to any other similar mountain), but you have come to Mount Zion
b. The “Mount Zion” is the Lord’s church
c. The church is a kingdom which cannot be shaken
2. “Cannot be moved” (shaken – ASV) is translated from asaleutos (asaleutos)
a. It means not liable to disorder or overthrow; firm, stable.
b. Luke 6:48
Introduction: Read Luke 2:46-47 1. At age twelve Jesus had the opportunity to visit Jerusalem and the Temple at Passover. 2. He took this opportunity to spend three days at the Temple hearing the teachers and asking questions. 3. The text reveals that his hearers were astonished, which may reveal the reason why Jesus was […]
Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson answering the question of why Jesus had to die on the cross and the question of why it had to be on a cross.
Introduction: Read Matt. 5:10 1. The world pities the persecuted Christian. 1) Certainly don’t count as blessed. 2) The blessed are those who tell lies for religion’s sake. Blessed with fame, money, power, Phil. 3:17-19; Phil. 2:21. 2. The lie had been told so often that the truth sound strange. Those who suffer for the […]