SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: The Parable of Laborers in the Vineyard
PROPOSITION: In this passage we find 1) A Hiring, 2) A Payment, 3) A Complaint, 4) A Response 5) An Interpretation.
OBJECTIVE: To understand what the expression, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first” means.
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 11:28-29; 2 Thessalonians 1:7
1. Rest is for the weary–only such can rest. Jews had days, years for themselves, servants, beasts, lands.
2. Jesus promises rest to “weary and heavy laden” in His great invitation if they will come to Him.
DISCUSSION:
I. REST DURING OLD TESTAMENT DAYS. Romans 15:4
SUBJECT: Church Organization/Leadership
TITLE: Why Do We Have Elders?
PROPOSITION: We have elders to 1) Oversee 2) Counsel 3) Shepherd.
Objectives: That each would understand the role elders have in the local congregation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Acts 20:28
2. About the Text:
1) This context is the only passage of scripture in which we have all three words used to describe the office of the elder.
Date written: January 29th, 2002
Scripture ref: Heb. 11:1, 6
SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class — Lesson 1
TITLE: The Meaning of Faith
PROPOSITION: To clarify the Biblical doctrine of faith as it relates to knowledge.
OBJECTIVES: The student should be able to state the meaning of Biblical faith and provide at least one scripture reference in which faith and knowledge are used together to describe the same object.
AIM: To provide a foundation for discussion in this series of fundamentals by defining the term “faith” and to show how that term has been misused and how to use it properly.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Heb. 11:1, 6
SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class
TITLE: The Bible–Its Authority
PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will BRIEFLY look at four aspects of Bible authority: 1) That the Bible is authoritative, 2) That the Bible constitutes a pattern for faithfulness to God, 3) That to receive the blessings of God we must abide within His authority, 4) That we can know we are living within God’s authority by understanding how God authorizes.
OBJECTIVES: The student should have a basic understanding of Bible authority and be able to state in his own words these four concepts.
AIM: I want to set forth the idea that in order to be faithful to God we must respect and abide by God’s authority.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Colossians 3:17
Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
SUBJECT: Eschatology
Type: Topical
TITLE: What Will Happen at the End of time?
PROPOSITION: The Bible teaches that the following events will unfold at the end of time: 1) Jesus will return, 2) The dead shall be raised, 3) There will be a great judgment, 4) All will enter into their eternal estate.
OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to state the four main events that will happen at the end of time.
Date written: April 9th 2002
Scripture ref: Romans 7:24
SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class
TITLE: The Need for a Savior
PROPOSITION: Man needs a savior because 1) Man has a sin problem, 2) Man cannot set his own terms of pardon, and 3) Man needs someone who can mediate before God on behalf of man.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to teach others the problem of sin, the reason we can’t remedy this situation, and what it was that Jesus did to remedy this situation for us.
AIM: To help each person understand the role of the savior in God’s plan for man’s salvation.
Date written: February 14th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class TITLE: The Resurrection of Christ PROPOSITION: In this lesson, I want to prove the historical fact of the resurrection of Christ. OBJECTIVES: The student should be able to understand the evidence and make the case for the resurrection of Christ. AIM: […]
1. Women are told, “You need to get a DEGREE, POSITION, FAME to be significant.” 1) I don’t know if Dorothy ever had those things. 2) They weren’t what made her significant.
Why in Bethlehem, To Shepherds
INTRODUCTION: Luke 2:8-14
1. On the night of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, an angel appeared and called on mankind to rejoice.
2. Then the hosts of Heaven appeared and glorified God and pronounced peace and goodwill to the inhabitants of planet Earth.
3. The announcement was not made in Rome or Jerusalem or even in the East among wise men.
4. It was made exclusively to the lowly; to shepherds in the field.
5. It makes one wonder, WHY? Why, in the wisdom of God was this announcement made near Bethlehem, to shepherds?
Why Not To Drink Alcohol – Sermon outline and audio sermon by Travis Main on the Bible’s stand against the use of alcohol as a beverage.
THE USE OF ALCOHOL AS A BEVERAGE, PART 1
Guest post by Travis Main, preacher for Cody church of Christ and of That Christian Website.
I. Introduction
A. Preparation for today
1. Scriptural Authority
2. Legalism
SUBJECT: Adversity
TITLE: How do you handle bad news?
PROPOSITION: To study what the Bible teaches regarding how to handle bad news.
OBJECTIVE: That each would know these Bible principles so that when bad news come his way that he will be able to manage it.
INTRODUCTION:
Listen Date written: April 21st, 2007Scripture ref: Acts 8:5-12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Samaritans PROPOSITION: In the conversion of the Samaritans, there was a 1) Proclamation, 2) Previous Practice, 3) Penitence and Profession, 4) Preservation. Objectives: That we would know what the Bible teaches regarding true conversion and faithfulness. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts […]
Listen Date written: April 7th, 2007Scripture ref: Psalm 22:11-21 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: The Hand That Was Wounded PROPOSITION: The hand that was wounded 1) Brought compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, 2) Bled for the sins of the world, 3) Broke the bondage of sin, 4) Binds us together in brotherhood. OBJECTIVE: That each would appreciate what […]
Listen Date written: March 31st, 2007Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 SUBJECT: Christian Growth TITLE: Milk and Meat PROPOSITION: When considering milk and meat we notice 1) the content of milk and meat is similar, 2) the consistency of milk and meat are different, 3) the consumption of milk and meat is different as well. OBJECTIVE: […]
Listen Date written: March 17th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:26-28 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Jesus Is Lord PROPOSITION: That Jesus is Lord means that Jesus is the One Who 1) Controls all things, 2) Was Crowned with Glory and Honor, and 3) Commands my Allegiance. OBJECTIVE: That each understand the significance of the fact that Jesus […]
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Listen to A Formula For Honest Living Date written: January 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 SUBJECT: Self Control, Passage Study TITLE: A Forumula for Honest Living PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three commands that result in honest living: 1) Study to be quiet. 2) Do your own business. 3) Work […]
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