Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley showing the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man. We should reject the natural man.

INTRODUCTION: A. Philippians 2:3-4 B. Self-centeredness is a very, very old problem 1. The first sin in the world was committed when Satan talked Eve into thinking that her own will was self-sufficient 2. Genesis 3:1-6 C. Yet, self-centeredness is a peculiarly modern way of thinking, too. 1. Humanism, the prevailing philosophy of the modern […]

Sermon on Discipline in the Church –Sermon outline by Tom Moore on withdrawing fellowship, disfellowship, or what exactly church discipline is.

INTRODUCTION

A. Can you imagine what it would be like to live in a society where citizens could flaunt the rules and absolutely no consequences would follow/no fines, no imprisonment, etc.?

1. Can you conceive of a home environment where children are allowed to do whatever they please with utterly no discipline imposed?

INTRODUCTION: A. Most of us are familiar with the principle of bookkeeping 1. We have, assets and liabilities. 2. When liabilities outweigh assets, we have a problem. 3. Assets and liabilities have a much wider application today B. People in a company, or in religion, may be an asset, or a liability. 1. Too many […]

Relationship With God Sermon – Sermon outline by David Hersey on having a right relationship with God.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Previously in Ecclesiastes 7:1-10 Solomon provided counsel for a better life showing that:

1. Honor is better than luxury

2. Death is better than your birth

3. A funeral is better than a party

4. The end is better than the beginning

5. The present is better than the past

6. This counsel is designed to make the best of life, especially since life “under the sun”is vanity

B. Now in Ecclesiastes 7:11-29 Solomon provides us with even more counsel to help us in life “under the sun”

Sermon on the Power of Prayer – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the very basic things that prayer is designed to do.

Date written: October 2nd, 2005
Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-33

SUBJECT: Biography, Preaching, God’s Word

TITLE: Ahab the Accuser

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three statements made by King Ahab in accusation of God’s prophets and draw some practical lessons.

Objectives: That we would each learn to receive God’s word without casting dispersions upon the messenger.

Aim: To cause everyone to be more introspective in regard to allowing God’s word to reach into his or her life.

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.

INTRODUCTION: Read Mark 1:1-8

1. Concerning the text.

1) When we think of John we think of preparation. His duty was to prepare the nation of Israel to receive the Christ.

2) This he did by preaching, by conversion, and by example of a godly life.

3) It will be much to our advantage to study what this text says about his job of preparation. We have a preparatory work of our own to do.

4) Jesus is coming again!

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Music in the Church–Its History

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine music as historically used in the church. We will look both at sacred history, and secular history.

OBJECTIVES: Each member should be able to understand what kind of music was used in the church until modern times.

AIM: To educate every member on the history of music within the church.

Date written: March 27th, 2005 Scripture ref: Psalm 100 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: The Joy of Worship PROPOSITION: Worship should be joyful because 1) The Christian has every reason to rejoice, 2) Worship itself is designed to be joyful, 3) I can do something about being more joyful in worship! Objectives: Each should understand why we […]

Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9

SUBJECT: Bible Success

TITLE: Attitudes for Success

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll note and study the attitudes that God wanted Joshua to have prior to his entering the land of Canaan. In essence God tells Joshua to do the following 1) Adopt Aplomb, 2) Avoid Anxiety, 3) Accept Assurance.

OBJECTIVE: That each would know God’s formula for spiritual success as it was given to Joshua and be able to apply these principles to our lives so that we may be successful in our Christian walk with God and in our life each day.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Joshua 1:1-9

SUBJECT: Bible Authority

TITLE: Our Standard for Authority

PROPOSITION: The Bible and only the Bible must be our sole standard for spiritual authority today because 1) Only the Bible is Inspired of God, 2) Other standards are woefully inadequate, 3) The Bible is all sufficient to meet every spiritual need.

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to state why other standards are lacking, understand Bible inspiration, and state why the Bible is all sufficient.

AIM: To establish in the mind of each hearer the importance of letting the Bible settle all spiritual questions today.

Sermon on Authority – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson in which he reasons from the nature of God his authority and the authority of His word and our obligation to obey

Sermon on Spiritual Growth. Sermon Outline by Foy Forehand exhorting us to grow and abound spiritually.

Sermon on Christian Influence SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: Our Christian Influence PROPOSITION: Our Christian influence 1) should reflect good, not evil, 2) is wielded through our example of words and actions, 3) can be seen through our associations, 4) should be obvious to all, 5) will ultimately affect our salvation. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able […]

Date written: October 23rd, 2004
Scripture ref: Hebrews 8:13

SUBJECT: Covenants

TITLE: Differences Between The Old Covenant and The New

PROPOSITION: Between the Old Covenant and the New, there is a difference of 1) Scope of People, 2) Their Relationship to the Cross, 3) Purpose

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able discuss the differences between the Old and New Covenants and give scriptures that illustrate the differences.

AIM: To highlight and emphasize the differences between the Old Covenant and the New.

Date written: January 14th, 2007
Scripture ref: Colossians 3:12-17

SUBJECT: Christian Living

TITLE: What Can I Do To Help the Church?

PROPOSITION: What can I do to help the church? 1) Practice Christianity personally. 2) Participate in the congregation, 3) Persevere to the end.

Objectives: That each would understand what they can do to help the church.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Colossians 3:12-17

PROPOSITION: To set forth religious sin. OBJECTIVE: To help us avoid religious sin. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts 17:22-31. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Athens. 2) Very religious = too superstitious = demon worshipers. 3) There IS religion and worship of ignorance. 4) Ignorance is no excuse. Why? 5) Romans 1:21, 25, 28. 6) God does […]