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: False Doctrine
TITLE: The Doctrines of Gnosticism
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the doctrines of Gnosticism as newly touted by the popular media in “The Da Vinci Code,” “The Gospel of Judas,” and others.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what Gnosticism was, how the New Testament deals with those doctrines and why popular culture gets it wrong.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jude 1:3-5
SUBJECT: God’s Family, Blessings
TITLE: The Blessings of Being a Child of God
PROPOSITION: To be a child of God is to have the blessing of: 1) Forgiveness, 2) Family 3) A Father 4) Felicity.
OBJECTIVE: That each would be encouraged in knowing that they are children of God.
Aim: To use fatherhood as an illustration of what it means to be a child of God.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 John 3:1-3
How to Repent. Sermon outline giving instruction on how to repent of sins. By G. E. Watkins
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.
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.
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 […]
Listen Date written: March 11th, 2007Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The First and Second Commandments – Idolatry SUBJECT: Idolatry TITLE: The Ten Commandments #1 and #2. PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first and second commandments. Objectives: That we would be familiar with the ten commandments and know more about them and specifically […]
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 […]