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Free Textual Sermon Outlines PDF – Textual Sermons — Textual sermons are normally taken from a small portion of scripture and take the points of the sermon outline from the points of the portion of scripture. Textual messages differ from an expository sermon outline in that the portion of scripture is usually smaller than the average expository sermon. These examples of textual preaching were written by preachers for the churches of Christ to edify members of congregations.  Just print these textual sermon outlines and use to God’s glory.

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Ephesus – Church in Revelation

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: Seven Churches of Revelation — Ephesus

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the church at Ephesus.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be more familiar with the church in that city.

AIM: To exhort the church that is sound in doctrine, but weak in their first love to return to those efforts.

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God's Powerful Sword

INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 4:12-13 A. Hebrews 4:11 1. Here is a succinct summary of all that has been said in Hebrews 3:7 – Hebrews 4:10 2. We need to be diligent to enter our heavenly rest 3. Or we may fall short of our rest, just as many Israelites fell short of their Canaan rest. B. […]

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The True Meaning to Life #6*. A Study in Ecclesiastes

INTRODUCTION: A. Solomon has been explaining why he reached his conclusion that life “under the sun” is vanity: 1. Based upon his personal experience (1:1-2:26) 2. Based upon his personal observations (3:1-6:12) B. In chapters 3 and 4, we saw where he discussed: 1. The inexplicable purpose of God 2. The injustice and oppression of […]

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The Third Commandment – The Lord's Name

Date written: June 30th, 2007
Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17

SUBJECT: Ten Commandments

TITLE: The Third Commandment – The Lord’s Name

PROPOSITION: In this lesson on the Ten Commandments, we’ll look at #3, taking the Lord’s name in vain. We will notice the 1) content of the command and 2) the consequence of the command.

Objectives: That each would be familiar with the Ten Commandments so that we can understand them and respect them as they have application under the New Covenant.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Exodus 20:1-17

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Sermon on Jesus Feeding the Five Thousand – Lessons from the Feeding of the 5000

SUBJECT: Passage Study, Miracles, Faith, Correct Standards

TITLE: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5000

PROPOSITION: From the story of the feeding of the 5000 we learn about 1) The Ministry of Jesus, 2) The Methods of Man, 3) The Miracle of Feeding.

Objectives: That each would understand the feeding of the 5000 and the lesson that it teaches.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 6:35-44

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Blessed Are The Merciful | Sermon

Blessed are the Merciful Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on Jesus’ teaching in the Beatitudes, Sermon on the Mount.

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The True Meaning to Life #7. A Study in Ecclesiastes

INTRODUCTION:

A. It has been said, “Happiness is neither within us only, or without us; it is the union of ourselves with God.”

B. “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness.”

C. These are some of the things that Solomon will be addressing in Ecclesiastes 6.

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Sermon on Humility | Taking the Road to Jerusalem

Sermon on Humility Date written: October 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 20:17-34 SUBJECT: Humility TITLE: Taking the Road to Jerusalem PROPOSITION: On the road to Jerusalem we find 1) A Prediction of Condemnation, 2) Preparation of Conduct 3) A Providing of Compassion. Objectives: That each would understand and apply the lessons Christ teaches in humility […]

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Sermon on the Call of Abraham – Studies in Genesis

SUBJECT: Origins

TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram

PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land, 5) A Faith, 6) A Concern, 7) An Enrichment, 8) A Disagreement, 9) A Resolution, 10) A Reaffirmation.

Objectives: Each should be able to tell the story of Abram’s call and how it relates to God’s plan for man’s salvation.

Aim: To study and learn from Genesis 12-13 the story of Abram’s call and the promises that God made to him.

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Sermon on Judging – Motes and Beams

MATTHEW 7:1-6

SUBJECT: Passage

TITLE: Motes and Beams

PROPOSITION: To set forth the Lord’s teaching regarding fault finding.

OBJECTIVE:That we not be fault finders.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 7:1-6.

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Sermon on The Wise and the Foolish Builders, From Matthew 7:24-27

Sermon on Matthew 7:24-27 — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the wise and the foolish builders.

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Lessons from the Church at Antioch

INTRODUCTION:

A. Without question, the church of Christ is the greatest institution on earth.

1. Granted, there are many man made organizations that do much good, yet none are comparable to the body of Christ — it has no rival.

2. The church did not come by chance, nor was it the invention of man.

3. The Almighty had it in His eternal mind to prepare, plan, and plant His church over which Christ would be the head and in which are all the saved

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Sermon on Judging Others – Judge Not, That Ye Be Not Judged

Judge not, that ye be not judged – Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Jesus’ words in Matthew 7:1-6. Sermon from the sermon on the mount.

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Four Paradoxes of the Christian Life

SUBJECT: Passage

TITLE: Four Paradoxes of the Christian Life

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will study Galatians 2:20 and notice the four paradoxes it contains for the Christian life: 1) Perpetuation–The dead are alive; 2) Identification–I am not myself; 3) Location–I am in two places at the same time; 4) Distribution–Life is given by life being taken away.

OBJECTIVE: To teach the sacrifices involved in the Christian life.

INTRODUCTION:

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Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)
Matthew 5:43-48

INTRODUCTION:

A. When Jesus spoke about “Responding To Evil”, He laid down two principles:

1. Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a)

2. Respond to evil by doing good (Mt. 5:39b-42)

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Genesis 3 Sermon on the Fall of Man

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 3:1-24

A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her marriage or reputation?

1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?

2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?

3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions.

B. The Bible is a book about sin.

1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.

2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.

3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.

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What is Evangelism?

Scripture ref: Matthew 9:37-38

SUBJECT: Evangelism

TITLE: What is Evangelism?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, “What is Evangelism” in a fourfold way. Evangelism is 1) Prayer, 2) Opportunities, 3) Work, 4) Teaching.

OBJECTIVES: I want each hearer to know just what is evangelism.

AIM: To educate and encourage each Christian to be evangelistic

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 9:37-38

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John 8:32 Sermon | The Truth Shall Make You Free!

John 8:32 Sermon — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on true freedom taught by Jesus in John 8:31-32.

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Sermon on Judgment – Things Worth Remembering

Sermon on Judgment — Sermon outline by Tom Moore. He continues his exposition of the book of Jude giving us things worth remembering.

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Verily, Verily and Bread From Heaven

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 […]

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