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 […]
Introduction: Read 2 Tim. 1:13
ASV Hold the pattern of sound words
ESV Follow the pattern of the sound words
NAS Retain the standard of sound words
NKJ Hold fast the pattern of sound words
NRS Hold to the standard of sound teaching
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: Read Matt. 4:4.
1. Jesus refers Satan to God’s Word. To be preferred over physical bread.
2. What is it about God’s Word that makes it more sufficient than bread?
Discussion
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: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.
1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.
2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?
Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]
Introduction: Read Rom. 15:1 1. There can be things we do or say that would destroy a weaker brother or sister. 2. The things I’m talking about aren’t sin, necessarily, but appear so to the uninformed, Rom. 14:14-23. 3. We can destroy the weak with our liberty. DISCUSSION: I. The Weak May Be a New Christian […]
Introduction: Matt. 11:28-30
1. An invitation from the Son of God, the Messiah, should certainly capture our attention.
1) One whose word is true.
2) Whose intent is pure.
2. This invitation compels us to make a choice.
1) We can reject it but where will we go for blessing?
2) We can accept it and receive the promised rest.
3. Jesus is specific in His invitation. His call is for those who labor under a heavy load.
Introduction: Read Matt. 1:18-25. 1. There are many that balk at becoming a Christian at the story of the Birth of Jesus. 2. They “know” how things work and it’s easier to believe in an impure Mary than a Virgin Birth. 3. We are asked to believe based on the testimony of Mary and Joseph, […]
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:
Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]
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: 1 Cor. 10:13
1. What do we say to those who cry, “I don’t know if I can live the Christian life.”
1) They’ve seen others fold under temptations.
2) They’ve not been able to conquer certain habits.
2. Here the apostle Paul gives a promise from a faithful God. You can trust Him.
1) No uncommon temptations.
2) No temptation beyond your ability.
3) No temptation without a way of escape.
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…”