SUBJECT: Heaven
TITLE: How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study some Bible truths about heaven as illustrated by truths regarding the Grand Canyon.
OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it takes to get to heaven.
INTRODUCTION:
Sermon on the Call of Abraham — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on God’s promise to Abraham and its ultimate fulfillment in Christ and the Gospel. Introduction: 1. The call of Abraham — one of the Bible’s “mountain peak” events. 2. From this, the formation of the Jewish nation, and leading to Christ. 3. In […]
INTRODUCTION:
1. Worship is the response of all that man is to all that God is and does.
1) We do not worship for what we can get out of it, but because God is worthy of it.
2) However, true worship to God does lead to personal enrichment and enablement – the kind of strength that helps the Christian bear the burdens and fight the battles of life.
2. In our study of “True Worship” we have defined it, described it, and have shown what false worship is.
3. We will now begin to discover what true worship to God is by noticing three of its characteristics found in John 4:20-24…
Sermon on a Life Worth Living INTRODUCTION: A. Is life worth living? 1. This question has been asked by millions through the years, and it is sad that many have answered “no!”
INTRODUCTION:
A. Philippians 3:12-14
B. This is the last of a series of sermons on the church moving forward into the future
1. The fact is that we will move into the future regardless of how we prepare for it
2. The question is actually one of what we will be able to do with the future when it arrives
3. So far we have looked at:
a. Challenges we must accept
b. Enemies we must defeat
c. Dangers we must avoid
d. Opportunities to take
4. There is one more essential ingredient in Moving the Church Forward – ATTITUDE
SUBJECT: Apostasy
TITLE: LET US NOT RETURN TO EGYPT
PROPOSITION: To set forth an expository study of Jude 5.
OBJECTIVE:To help us better understand this verse and the importance of our deliverance from Egypt which corresponds to the bondage of sin; that we return NOT to Egypt.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jude 5.
INTRODUCTION:
A. In previous lessons we have that noticed that I am a member of the church of Christ because:
1. It was founded by the scriptural builder – Christ
2. It was founded on THE scriptural foundation
3. It was founded at the scriptural place – Jerusalem
4. Christ is the founder of only one church – His church
5. It is scriptural in name.
B. This morning we will notice that I am a member of the church of Christ because it is scriptural in organization.
Date written: October 1st, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite – One Lord PROPOSITION: To acknowledge Jesus as Lord we must acknowledge his 1) Authority, 2) Leadership, 3) Sovreignty. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the relationship between Christian unity and the Lordship of Christ. AIM: To help all recognize what we […]
INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6
1. This passage deals with a specific problem in the Thessalonian church.
2. There were brethren who refused to work for their own living, 2 Thessalonians 3:11
3. These were called “disorderly.” They were without discipline.
4. These did not walk after the tradition received from the apostles. Therefore, they were in sin.
5. We have, in this apostolic injunction, a principle that must be learned by the people of God in every generation. If it is not learned the church withers.
6. WE MUST WITHDRAW OURSELVES FROM THE DISORDERLY.
7. Withdraw means to keep away, stand aloof (Gingrich, Shorter Lexicon).
8. This is not something to be taken lightly but with fear and trembling.
Luke 15:11-24
INTRODUCTION:
1. To any student of the Bible the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most familiar.
1) Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.
2) The Theme: God’s Attitude Toward the Lost.
3) The Main Lesson: God not only accepts penitent sinners, He earnestly seeks their salvation.
2. The Background to the Parable.
1) There are many precious words in our English language – “home” is one of them. Many this very hour are thinking of home:
Sermon on Brotherly Love Listen Date written: July 8th, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 John 3:14-19 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Loving The Brethren PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the text of 1 John 3:14-19 and look at the subject of brotherly love. Loving the brethren is 1) A sign of our salvation and of the […]
Running the Race Sermon – Why should we run the race? We have a great cloud of witness, the standard of greatness and the perfect trainer. SUBJECT: Passage TITLE: Why Run the Race? PROPOSITION: To discuss the three reasons the Hebrew writer gives for running the Christian race. AIM: To encourage to brethren to run […]
Date written: December 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Beatitudes, Purity TITLE: Beatitudes
TITLE: The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit
SUBJECT: Godhead
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Bible teaching regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 1) That the Spirit indwells the Christian. 2) That the Indwelling Spirit produces the Fruits of the Spirit. 3) That the Spirit dwells in the Christian through the word of God.
OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to know that the Spirit indwells the Christian.
AIM: To help everyone understand the nature of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.
Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16
SUBJECT: Biography
TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel
PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from Daniel that teach these lessons.
AIM: To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of Daniel.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Daniel 1:8-16
2. About the Text:
1) Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity around 606 B.C.
Sermon on Complaining — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the sin of complaining. From 1 Corinthians 10:1-11.
Date written: July 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:29 SUBJECT: God TITLE: The Power of God PROPOSITION: To know the power of God as set forth in the scriptures: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Objectives: To show that God’s word teaches that the God’s power works through His word today […]
In this psalm, God reveals several sources of courage, 1) Confidence in Salvation, 2) Constant Service, 3) Consistent Seeking, and 4) Certainty of Success. Each listener would be able to understand these four sources of courage as it relates to daily Christian living.
Sermon on the Tower of Babel — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the account of the Tower of Babel.
INTRODUCTION:
A. When someone treats you wrong, how do you respond?
1. Do you react in kind – treating evil with evil?
2. Do you just stand there and take whatever abuse is given?