Textual Sermon Outlines

THESIS: To teach the wonderful characteristics of the Messiah as described in Isaiah 9:6-7.

TEXT: Isa. 9:6-7

INTRODUCTION: Read Isa. 9:6-7

1. Queen Elizabeth II holds the following titles, “Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith”

2. In similar style Isaiah gives the wonder characteristics of a king to be born far in the future. He sees a king born.

1) He is a child born, an heir. “For unto us a child is born.”

2) He will be a male heir, a son. “Unto us a son is given.”

3) He is born heir apparent. “The government shall be upon his shoulder.”

3. Much as we have spoken of the current monarch of Great Britain His expanded name will include these attributes: Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

INTRODUCTION: A. It was mentioned last week that there are two things we can count on for sure in this life ““ and that is death and taxes. 1. In our last lesson we discussed the government and it is God ordained, and how that giving honor to government is giving honor to God 2. […]

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 […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Have you ever made a promise?

1. One you didn’t keep?

2. Has anyone made a promise to you they didn’t keep?

B. A promise is a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified – it is a declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect

C. The word “promise” appears 100 times in the Bible

1. But there are many, many more promises than these in the Bible

2. The Bible contains many different kind of promises:

a. Made to one’s self

b. Man to Man

c. Man to God

d. God to Man

D. The promises of God are certain

1. When we make promises we do not always keep them:

a. Un-purpose

b. Purposely

SUBJECT: Prayer

TITLE: Why does the Psalmist cry?

PROPOSITION: The Psalmist cries because of 1) Sickness and Suffering, 2) The Persecution of Evil Men, 3) His Sins and For His Forgiveness, 4) His Desire to Worship God.

OBJECTIVE: That we would each be like the Psalmist in deeply desiring God to hear our requests and answer them.

TITLE: The Christian Soldier

INTRODUCTION: Ephesians 6:10-20

A. A Christian’s efforts to live faithfully in this life is described in various terms throughout the New Testament:

1. As a walk and as running a race

2. But the one use most often is that of “warfare.”

B. One of the greatest texts on Spiritual warfare is found in Ephesians 6:10-20.

DISCUSSION:

A. THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER’S CHARGE

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT – JESUS’ MISSION AND THE OLD TESTAMENT (Matthew 5:17-20)

INTRODUCTION:

A. There are many today in the church who believe that sermons ought to be characterized more by positive presentation than by negative correction.

1. But, Jesus’ own sermons demonstrate otherwise.

2. Beginning in Matthew 5:17, Jesus begins a lengthy discourse directed against those religious leaders who were guilty of perverting Old Testament teaching.

B. The scribes and Pharisees were accusing Jesus of speaking evil of the Law of Moses, and that He came to destroy the law.

INTRODUCTION: Read 1 Corinthians 4:6

1. In dealing with the Corinthian brethren’s tendency to render judgment upon one another based on the wisdom of men Paul gives a basic principle that needs to be heeded today as much as ever.

2. The need for this principle is seen in the great division in the religious world today.

3. The principle implies this:

1) God’s written word is FINAL on any matter it teaches. John 17:17

2) The wisdom of man is insufficient. Jeremiah 10:23

4. To understand why we must not go beyond what is written we must understand:

1) The nature of what is written.

2) The effects of going beyond what is written.

3) The rewards of not going beyond what is written.

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 […]

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: Read 1 Thess. 5:15

1. Paul gives instructive commands to the new Christians in Thessalonica.

2. What shall the Christian reaction to persecution be? (…)

This sermon is about the value of the old paths. These are the ways that have been laid down by God. Being old they are not obsolete. We should be seeking the old paths because they are timeless. PROPOSITION: To set forth the commandment of God to “seek the old paths.” INTRODUCTION: Read Jeremiah 6:16-21 […]

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Responding To Evil
(Matthew 5:38-42)

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?

INTRODUCTION: Read Matt. 4:12-17

1. Jesus begins His ministry.

1) Returns to Nazareth (family concerns?)

2) Moves to Capernaum to begin.

2. At the beginning of His ministry He again fulfills prophecy.

3. He is the LIGHT that is to come to the region.

INTRODUCTION: A. Matthew 7:24-27 1. This passage begins with “therefore” — thus, these statements are rooted in the previous passages. 2. In fact, they are a fitting conclusion to the entire “Sermon on the Mount.” 3. If we do not put these sayings of Christ to practice, i.e. the teachings of the Sermon on the […]

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.

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

I Am The Way The Truth And The Life – This sermon explores the meaning of Jesus’ statement, “I am the way the truth and the life” (John 14:6).

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:8

A. We continue our study of the beatitudes which serve to introduce the Sermon on the Mount by Jesus

1. Together, the beatitudes teach us about faith – how to have faith and how to be a person of faith

a. The beginning of faith – poor in spirit / mourners / the meek

b. The growth of faith – hunger & thirst after righteousness

c. The maturing of faith begins with being merciful

2. Today we will have more on the maturing of faith

SUBJECT: Parables

TITLE: The Talents

PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the talents with its lessons.

OBJECTIVE: To help each of us to use our talents.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 25:14-30.

2. Regarding the text:

1) The New Testament does not designate this as a parable.

2) In verse one we understand that these things spoken refer to the kingdom of heaven.