Introduction: Matt. 5:13

1. It is impurities that cause salt to lose its taste.

2. Clay, sand, etc., might make the salt useless.

3. Impurities cause men to be useless or good for nothing.

4. Jesus is speaking of sin.

5. What makes us impure? 1 John 2:16.

DISCUSSION:

I.   Lust of the Flesh

I.   God shows how He will be with you by showing how He was with others, v. 5. 1. Heb. 13:5; Matt. 28:20. 2. As He was with the apostles He will be with you. 2 Tim. 4:6-8 II.  Be strong and courageous. God is with you, v. 6. 2 Kings 6:14-16; Acts 5:27-29; Acts […]

Sermon on the Tongue – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins explaining how to control the tongue. From James 3:6.

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 6:8-17

1. Through the prophet the king learned what he could not see.

2. Through the prophet Gahazi learned what he could not see.

3. Through Jesus Christ we learn things we cannot see. Hebrews 1:1-2

INTRODUCTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 1. We all have to start somewhere when we want to learn about someone. 2. We can learn about Jesus the same way we’d learn about anyone else. 3. We will answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ” by asking his friends and family, by inquiring of competent authority, and […]

Introduction: Rom. 2:7

1. We see in our text the importance of patience. It is a must.

2. We also see times in our lives when we fail to exhibit patience.

1) Stopped praying, 1 Thess. 5:17.

2) Grew weary in well-doing, Gal. 6:9.

3) Some even fail to remain faithful, Heb. 6:11.

3. We know we don’t always have patience, so how do we develop it? How do we acquire patience?

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 17:9

1. Israel is in captivity, God is giving His reasons.

2. Some of what Israel did he did secretly.

3. Notice that with the mention here that it was not secret.

[How sad it is to see the delusions they were under, that they could keep anything secret from God. Is it not true that we are often under the same delusion?]

DISCUSSION:

Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I.   Focus on Possibilities, Not Circumstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]

Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]

Introduction: Matt. 5:8

1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.

1) “self-righteous”

2) “old fashioned”

3) “repressed”

4) “impossible”

2. The world says:

1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”

2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.

3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.

3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I.   Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]

Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]

Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22

1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?

1) Above personal comfort?

2) Above even family?

2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.

Introduction: Read Rom. 6:23. 1. No harsher reminder in scripture of the effects of sin. Two things to think about… 1) We are owed death. 2) It is our own sin for which we will receive these hideous wages. 2. In contrast Paul reveals another reality, an additional factor. 1) God has a gift for […]

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!

Sermon on Crucifying the Flesh – Short sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on Paul’s command in Galatians 5:4 to crucify the flesh.

Sermon on Jesus’ Baptism INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 3:13-17, The Baptism of Jesus 1. The arrival of Jesus had been heralded by angels, an astronomical phenomenon, visiting dignitaries and a prophet of God. 2. Now it is time for God to make the announcement. 1) God had spoken audibly before, Exo. 20. 2) The announcement occurs […]

SUBJECT: Relationships

TITLE: Reasons to Live Peaceably

PROPOSITION:In this sermon, we will study three reasons to live peaceably: 1) We know the contrast between peace and strife 2) We know the change wrought by God 3) We know the consequences of faithful–peaceable–living.

OBJECTIVE: To encourage all to live peaceably with all men.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 3:3-7

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, […]

INTRODUCTION: 1 Corinthians 15:58

1. In light of the fact that we are to be motivated in the pursuit of pleasing God, we are provided with reasons to be motivated, both positive and negative.

2. One of the most effective things God has done for us is to provide examples of commitment in the Scriptures to motivate us.