Textual Sermon Outlines

INTRODUCTION:

A. Patriots are people who passionately love their country and are willing to support and defend it with their very live

1. The word “patriot” awakens memories of great heroes from America’s military history

2. “Give me liberty, or give me death” (Patrick Henry)

3. “I only regret that I have only one life to lose for my country” (Nathan Hale)

B. The same kind of devotion can be seen in the lives of the first century Christians

1. Peter and John were beaten for preaching Jesus — but never shied away from their responsibilities

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 […]

(Matthew 21:28-32)

INTRODUCTION:

A. The Background of the Parable

1. The background to this parable is to be found in Matthew 21:23-27

2. Jesus had previously in this chapter entered triumphantly into Jerusalem – with great joy of the crowd, He had run the moneychangers out of the temple, and He had denounced the fig tree so that it withered.

3. The chief priests and the elders of the people wanted to know by what authority He was doing these things.

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

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.

Introduction:

1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”

1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.

2) Merciless win elections, power.

3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”

SUBJECT: Unity, God the Father

TITLE: Things That Unite – One God and Father

PROPOSITION: The God of unity is 1) a Particular God, 2) a Paternal God, 3) a Present God.

Objectives: That everyone understand how having One God and Father who is ever present compels unity in the body.

Aim: To teach that unity may be achieved because we have one God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: Asian Churches — Laodicea

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly look at the asian church of Laodicea. We will note: 1) Some facts regarding the city, 2) Some facts regarding the church at Laodicea, 3) Jesus’ message to the church at Laodicea.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to discuss Revelation 3:14-22 in its historical and spiritual context.

AIM: To increase awareness of the church at Laodicea and the lessons we can learn from her mistakes.

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 […]

Luke 15:11-24

INTRODUCTION:

1. To any student of the Bible the parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most familiar.

1) Its sentiment, its scope, its message of a son’s rebellion, a wasted life, and a father’s love has been the source of inspiration for many lessons through the centuries.

2) The Theme: God’s Attitude Toward the Lost.

3) The Main Lesson: God not only accepts penitent sinners, He earnestly seeks their salvation.

2. The Background to the Parable.

1) There are many precious words in our English language – “home” is one of them. Many this very hour are thinking of home:

SUBJECT: God, God’s People

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Protection

PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation, 4) Consternation.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer would be familiar with the story of Daniel in the lion’s den and be familiar with lessons from that chapter.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 6:1-10

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

Date written: August 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:8-11 SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: “Remember the Sabbath” PROPOSITION: As we study the fourth commandment let us consider 1) The Rule, 2) The Rationale, 3) The Relevance. Objectives: That we will become more familiar with the ten commandments and that we will understand the meaning of 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.

TITLE: Parable of the Two Debtors

SUBJECT: Jesus’ Parables:

PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the two debtors as it describes ourselves.

OBJECTIVE: To help us more clearly define our own position in relation to God’s forgiveness and the necessity for it, and to love God and others more.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Because the Pharisee who invited Jesus to supper was thinking badly of Jesus, the Lord told this parable.

Scripture ref: Luke 15:10

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Prodigal Son

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the parable of the prodigal son, his 1) Ascending, 2) Descending, and 3) Rescinding.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to discuss the parable with those who are lost.

AIM: The focus of this lesson will be upon the younger son, not the elder. It is my purpose to discuss his case alone in this lesson.

INTRODUCTION:

A. As mentioned in the previous lessons, there are things in life that we cannot avoid

1. Death

2. Governments/taxation

3. These contribute much to the “vanity” of “life under the sun”

INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 5:9

A. Our study of the Sermon on the Mount has focused so far upon the beatitudes

1. The beatitudes serve as an introduction to the Sermon on the Mount – it is a basic primer on the content to follow

2. The beatitudes are also a description of basic characteristics that the man or woman of God must possess to have a saving faith

a. Remember Hebrews 11:6

b. But remember also Matthew 7:21

c. James 2:24

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Parable of Laborers in the Vineyard

PROPOSITION: In this passage we find 1) A Hiring, 2) A Payment, 3) A Complaint, 4) A Response 5) An Interpretation.

OBJECTIVE: To understand what the expression, “The first shall be last and the last shall be first” means.

Should Christians Fast Today?

Matthew 6:16-18

INTRODUCTION:

A. You don’t hear much about fasting these days

1. In a culture where the landscape is dotted with shrines to the “Golden Arches” and an assortment of “Pizza Temples”

2. Fasting seems out of place, out of step with the times

B. But the Scriptures have much to say about fasting…