TITLE: THE SIN OF CAIN
TEXT: GENESIS 4:1-16
THESIS: The purpose of this sermon is to note Cain’s negative example and to take warning from it.
INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 4:1-16.
1. Cain committed two horrible crimes.
1) He changed God’s worship to suit himself.
2) He killed his brother, Abel.
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:6
A. People will do some strange things if they are hungry enough
1. It is not uncommon one to steal in order to eat
2. In a military survival course you are taught to eat bugs, worms, all kinds of plants, things that you would never eat if well fed
3. Stranded, starving survivors have even been known to eat each other in order to live
4. I once read of an elderly woman who choked to death trying to eat a piece of cardboard, since it was the only thing she had
5. 2 Kings 6:24-29
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”
SUBJECT: Conversion
TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Saul of Tarsus
PROPOSITION: In the conversion of Saul we see 1) Selective Confrontation, 2) Sincere Contrition, 3) Serious Concern, and 4) Scandalous Conversion.
OBJECTIVE: To study and understand the conversion of Saul so that we may explain it to others.
Aim: That each would understand how Saul’s conversion serves as a model for everyone’s conversion.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Acts 9:1-9
INTRODUCTION:
A. Are you a man or woman of your word?
1. When you say “yes” or “no” to something, do people take it as “gospel” (i.e., truth)?
2. Are you someone whose word is questioned, unless confirmed with an oath?
INTRODUCTION:
A. In Solomon’s effort to understand the “true meaning to life,” he sees that good times and bad times come to all, and this repeats itself in each coming generation.
1. This process repeats itself with such certainty that Solomon concludes – Ecclesiastes 3:15
2. The wise man will understand this, and prepare himself for the ups and downs in life
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
Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon outline by Tom Moore continuing the series on Spiritual Patriots and discussing the need for vigilant elders, etc.
Date written: September 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:17-24 SUBJECT: God’s Word TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 – Wondrous Things PROPOSITION: God’s word reveals wondrous things about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. OBJECTIVE: Each should be able to tell what wondrous things Psalm 119:17-24 reveals about God’s word. Aim: To impress upon the hearer […]
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 […]
Date written: October 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 4:1-3 SUBJECT: Pride, Humility TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Preeminence PROPOSITION: In this passage we have 1) A Message, 2) The Meaning, 3) A Mistake and a Misfit, 4) A Moral 5) Lessons from the text. OBJECTIVE: That each of us would know and understand the […]
TITLE: Jesus’ Parables — The Hidden Treasure
SUBJECT: Parables
PROPOSITION: To set forth this parable and some of its major lessons.
OBJECTIVE: To help each of us apply the parable and its lessons to ourselves.
INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 2:1-12
1. There are events in a town, city or region’s history that cannot be forgotten.
1) In Austin it’s the Tower shooting, August 1, 1966.
2) Texas City remembers when the ship exploded in Galveston Bay in 1947.
3) Killeen will never forget the Luby’s shooting.
4) New Orleans will never forget Hurricane Katrina.
2. An unusual star guided the magi to Jerusalem and then to the exact spot in Bethlehem (6 miles south) where the new King of Israel lay.
Date written: June 2nd, 2006 Bible Text: Matthew 22:36-40 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Second Command PROPOSITION: What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? How do I practice it? Where do I start? Objectives: That each would understand more about the second command and how to live it. Aim: To encourage everyone […]
INTRODUCTION: A. In this series of lessons it is our aim to notice the various characteristics and actions of Nehemiah that enabled him to be successful in his endeavors for the Lord. 1. We should want and need to be successful as Christians 2. Nehemiah will help us in this area. B. Nehemiah was a […]
Sermon on Redemption Introduction: 1. Ephesians 1:7 sets our topic forward: Redemption in Christ! Redemption through His blood. 2. An Old Testament topic (Job 19:25, as well as the New Testament. 3. Definition: a “buying back … setting free … deliverance.”
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.
Date written: November 4th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 5:1-9 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Daniel Chapter Five – God’s Punishments PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at Daniel chapter five. We’ll notice from this chapter 1) The Folly of Feasting, 2) The Fault of Fouling Holy Things, 3) The Foolishness of False Idols, 4) The Failure […]
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: Church
TITLE: Asian Churches — Pergamum
PROPOSITION: In this study we will examine the letter to the church at Pergamum. In it we learn about Jesus. He is He who 1) wields the sword, 2) testifies of faithfulness, 3) rebukes evil, and 4) gives blessing to those who overcome.
OBJECTIVES: Each will be able to understand and explain the letter along with some significant historical information.
AIM: To better familiarize all with Christ’s letter to Pergamum.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Revelation 2:12-17