Blessed Are The Meek | Sermon on Meekness

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)

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Thinking and Acting Like a Christian

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

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Sermon on Holiness | Encouraging Us To Follow Holiness

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.

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Members One of Another

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 […]

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Blessed are the Pure in Heart…

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…”

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Studies in Genesis – The Creation

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 […]

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Undeniable Facts About Who Will Enter The Kingdom of Heaven

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?

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What Have They Seen In Thine House?

TITLE: Sermon on Christian Influence | What Have They Seen In Thy House?

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.

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You Are The Light of the World Sermon – Profound Influence in Darkness

Ye Are The Light Of The World

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

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Sermon on False Teachers – Spiritual Patriots #8 – Analogies of Iniquity

Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore from Jude 12-13 on the problem of sin in the church.

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Servant of Sin or Servant of Obedience

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 […]

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Studies in Ecclesiastes – Is Life Vain?

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 […]

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Parable of the Ten Virgins – The Savvy Christian Is Prepared

SUBJECT: Jesus’ Parables:

TITLE: Sermon on the Ten Virgins | The Parable of the Ten Virgins

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.

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You Are The Salt Of The Earth Sermon – Our Relationship to the World

INTRODUCTION:

A. We now leave the Beatitudes altogether and move into the next section of the Sermon on the Mount

1. Remember, however, that the beatitudes have to do with two things

a. Faith – beginning, growth, maturity and testing

b. Character of people who would be disciples of Jesus

2. It is essential to remember the beatitudes because they set up a foundation upon which the rest of the sermon is built

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Verily, Verily and the Kingdom of God

Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]

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Beatitudes – Blessed Are They Who Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Beatitudes – Blessed Are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness

PROPOSITION: In this beatitude we find 1) A desire. 2) The object of that desire. 3) The satisfying of that desire.

Objectives: Each one should be able to state what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness and how that relates to being filled.

Aim: To help all have a better understanding of the beatitudes.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 5:3-10

2. About the Text:

1) This passage begins the famous Sermon On The Mount.

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This Is What It Looks Like To Follow Jesus

Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22

1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?

1) Above personal comfort?

2) Above even family?

2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.

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Daniel 3 Sermon | Studies in Daniel – Fiery Furnace

SUBJECT: Passage Study

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Proving

PROPOSITION: What can we learn of the trial of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? We learn 1) The Pressure of Political Correctness, 2) The Proving of Personal Principles, 3) The Prevailing Power of Faith in God.

OBJECTIVE: That each one would be motivated to stand strong in the face of trial and overcome through faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 3:1-7

2. About the Text:

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Blessed Are They Who Mourn

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 5:4

A. We are studying the Sermon on the Mount

1. The greatest single collection of the thoughts and teachings of Jesus

2. Our Lord begins with what we know as the beatitudes, which shows us some important things about faith:

a. The beginning of faith

b. The growth or development of faith

c. The maturing of faith

d. The proving or testing of faith

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Lay Up Treasure In Heaven

Matthew 6:19-24

INTRODUCTION:

A. In writing to Timothy, Paul described the danger of seeking to be rich…

1. The desire to be rich is filled with temptations which have destroyed many – 1 Timothy 6:9

2. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil which have led many astray – 1 Timothy 6:10

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