Date written: May 14th, 2003
Bible Text: Matthew 6:33

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 2)

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.

Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.

Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 6:33 – But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.

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.

Date written: September 22nd, 2007
Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17

The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother

SUBJECT: Ten Commandments

TITLE: The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother

PROPOSITION:In this lesson we will study the fifth commandment, honor thy father and mother. We will notice what it means to 1) Render Honor 2) who the Recipients of Honor are in this commandment and 3) the Results of honoring father and mother.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what honoring father and mother entails.

Aim: That we would have a renewed respect for honoring our father and mother and not just the youth.

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. […]

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: A. In the first six chapters the Solomon has shared with us: 1. His search for meaning to life (chs. 1-2). 2. His observations during this search (chs. 3-6). B. He has repeated his conclusions time and again… 1. Life “under the sun” is vanity. 2. Yet there is good that one can do, […]

Introduction: Acts 6:7

1. Sometimes few words are needed to speak volumes.

2. Our text is one such instance.

3. It speaks of Old Covenant priests obeying Jesus.

4. There’s one point and an application I’d like to make.

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)

Date written: May 14th, 2003
Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33

SUBJECT: Priorities

TITLE: “Seek Ye First” (Part 1)

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern, 6) Promise.

Objectives: Each listener should be able to break down this verse and explain what it truly means to someone else.

Aim: To help all have a deep understanding of this wonderful scripture.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 6:33

2. About the Text:

Date written: 10/8/08
Scripture ref: Matthew 27:45-50

SUBJECT: Death of Jesus

TITLE: The Ninth Hour

PROPOSITION: The ninth hour is the hour of endurance, darkness, and death.

Objectives: To learn that Jesus endured these things so that we could overcome.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 27:[…]

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT #19

Charity That Pleases God

(Matthew 6:1-4)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Are you a charitable person?

1. If so, are you sure that your charity is pleasing to God?

Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I.   Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]

Beware of False Prophets

Bible Verse: Matthew 7:15-20

INTRODUCTION:

A. Many people like to think that you can trust religious leaders

1. Ministers normally rank high in polls concerning people you can trust

2. People will often accept whatever a preacher, priest, or rabbi says as the truth

Introduction: A. The Scriptures Clearly Teach This: 1. Rom 12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (KJV) 2. Romans 12:5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. (NASB) B. Paul makes over 30 references to the […]

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.

Sermon on The Ten Commandments Introduction: Read Exodus 20:3-17 1. To many, all that God desires is, “Keep the 10 Commandments.” 2. These have no concept of God’s differing dispensations, laws. 3. It is shocking to them to be told, “We’re not under that law.”

INTRODUCTION:

A. Thomas Wolfe once wrote, “For of all I have ever seen or learned, this book seems to me the noblest, the wisest, and the most powerful expression of man’s life upon this earth – and also the highest flower of poetry, eloquence, and truth. I am not given to dogmatic judgments in the matter of literary creation, but if I had to make one I could say that Ecclesiastes is the greatest single piece of writing I have ever known, and the wisdom expressed in it the most lasting and profound.”

B. We live in a time when everyone longs for happiness and satisfaction

Introduction: 1. Isaiah 2:1-4. A very striking picture of the church, from 700 BC. 2. Old Testament prophecies tell us much, later to be seen in fulfillment in the New Testament.

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Singing to God

PROPOSITION: To talk about the need to sing, the nature of New Testament singing, and to impart some helpful notations concerning singing to God.

OBJECTIVE: To teach the scriptural way to sing and to enhance our song service.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 100

2. About the Text:

1) We sing to praise God.

2) God is worthy of our praise.

Sermon on God’s Promises Date written: September 23rd, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:1-15 SUBJECT: Faith, God’s Promises TITLE: Studies in Genesis – God Promises a Son PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study God’s promise of a son to Abraham. OBJECTIVE: To understand that God keeps His promises, but in his own way and time. […]