INTRODUCTION:
A. If a visitor from Mars were to visit an average congregation of Christians, having read the Sermon on the Mount on the way, he would perhaps be shocked by the contrast!
1. Our Lord has just called His first disciples, first showing them the nature of true discipleship (Matt. 5:3-16)
2. Now in Matthew 5:17-48, Jesus is teaching His disciples what true discipleship means
Sermon on John 3:16. A textual study of John 3:16 noticing God’s grace as it reveals itself through his motivation, method, message, and mission. SUBJECT: Theology: Soteriology TITLE: God’s Grace as Shown by John 3:16 PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will do a textual study of John 3:16 noticing God’s grace as it reveals itself […]
Introduction: Hebrews 10:23-27
1. Hebrews 10:23-27 relates to Christian living, faithfulness.
2. In contrast we have holding fast, provoking to love and good works with wavering, forsaking, and sinning willfully.
I. Some General Principles Here, And In The Background.
A. Purpose of Hebrews: To charge those tempted to return to the law of Moses that they have nowhere to go!
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:5
A. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount
1. We have learned that the Beatitudes are all about faith
a. How faith begins (vs. 3-5)
b. How faith develops (v. 6)
c. How faith matures (vs. 7-9)
d. How faith is tested (vs. 10-12)
INTRODUCTION: Philippians 4:8-9
A. To live the Christian life, one must think clearly and act correctly.
1. One who thinks without acting is like a hunter who aims his gun but never fires it
2. One who acts without thinking is like a hunter who fires his gun without aiming.
B. Both thinking and acting are addressed in our present text
SUBJECT: Holiness
TITLE: Following Holiness
PROPOSITION: To follow after holiness we need to 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness.
Objectives: That each would know what it means to 1) follow after God, 2) follow after purity, and 3) follow after distinctiveness.
Aim: To encourage each to follow holiness so that one day we may all see God.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 12:14
2. About the Text:
1) The book of Hebrews was written to encourage Hebrew Christians to be faithful to Christ.
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: Matt. 5:8
1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.
1) “self-righteous”
2) “old fashioned”
3) “repressed”
4) “impossible”
2. The world says:
1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”
2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.
3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.
3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”
Date written: January 8th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 2:1-3 SUBJECT: Creation TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Creation PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Genesis account of creation. OBJECTIVE: That everyone would be more familiar with the Bible doctrine of Creation as found in Genesis. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Genesis 2:1-3 2. About the […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Most people believe they will go to heaven when they die…
1. Their hope is fostered by the comforting words of many preachers, priests, and rabbis
2. Their hope is based upon the idea that heaven is for all believers, or for those whose good works outweigh the bad
B. But are such hopes well-founded?
1. Will most people go to heaven when they die?
INTRODUCTION:
A. In 2 Kings 18:1, a man by the name of Hezekiah became the 13th king of Judah.
1. Of his reign we are told – 2 Kings 18:3
2. Hezekiah was a great king, but he displayed weakness of character when the king of Babylon sent messengers…
a. These messengers came to congratulate Hezekiah upon his recovery from a very serious illness.
b. Hezekiah seems to have the idea that he must convince the king of Babylon, through his messengers, that he was indeed a mighty king.
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
INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:14-16
A. When we moved past the beatitudes, we immediately saw that Jesus began to challenge people’s concept of themselves
1. “Ye are the salt of earth”
a. Salt is a preservative, an antiseptic, and seasoning
b. It is important to see that Jesus implies a tremendous contrast between God’s people as salt and the world which is sick, decaying and bland
2. Salt works because it is different from that to which it is applied
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:
Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore from Jude 12-13 on the problem of sin in the church.
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.
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 […]
Date written: June 10th, 2006 Scripture ref: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8 SUBJECT: Passage Study, Meaning of Life, Vanity TITLE: Studies in Ecclesiastes – Is Life Vain? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at the first chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes and examine the arguments for concluding that life is vain. OBJECTIVE: That each would understand that […]
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: Jesus’ Parables:
PROPOSITION: To set forth an exposition of Jesus’ ten virgins parable found in Matthew 25:1-13.
OBJECTIVE: To help each of us be ready for Christ’s return and judgment.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 25:1-13.