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…
John 8:32 Sermon — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on true freedom taught by Jesus in John 8:31-32.
Introduction: Matt. 5:9 1. The world doesn’t agree. Those able to wage war, engender strive are rewarded. 1) The warlord, revolutionary, the thug, 2) The bully is rewarded. 3) These rewards come by force. 2. Jesus stands in stark opposition to this thought. He epitomizes the peacemaker. He teaches peace in a world of “might […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. As we continue our study in Nehemiah, I again want to remind you of two passages:
1. Romans 15:4
2. 1 Corinthians 10:11
B. In our last lesson on the life and times of Nehemiah we showed how he was a man of concern by being a man of sacrifice, sorrow, and supplication
C. In this lesson we will set forth Nehemiah’s strength by showing how he confronted fear, enemies, reproach, and opposition. This enabled him to survey the work and get the people “fired up” and ready to build the walls around Jerusalem.
DISCUSSION:
Introduction: Psalm 119:11
1. For 176 vss. the psalmist writes powerfully regarding the word of God.
2. He begins with a blessing to all who walk in the Law, v. 1.
3. He ends with expressions of longing for salvation according to the law, the commandments.
4. The word of God is lifted high in prestige and importance for the child of God.
5. Our text highlights the importance of the word applied to the heart.
Introduction: Luke 7:30
1. The Pharisees and Lawyers heard the counsel of God as the rest did.
2. He saw the confirmation as the rest did. Knew about John and Zacharias. Knew the prophecies.
3. Yet they rejected God’s counsel. Wouldn’t obey.
Date written: September 6th, 2003
Scripture ref: Ephesians 2:8-10
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Saved by Grace
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss Ephesians 2:8-10. We will note: 1) The source of salvation. 2) The substance of salvation. 3) The selflessness of salvation. 4) The state of salvation.
OBJECTIVES:Each person should be able to discuss the meaning of Ephesians 2:8-10 with supporting scriptures.
AIM: To educate the brethren regarding Ephesians 2:8-10 so that they can discuss it with others.
INTRODUCTION:
Effective Evangelism – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the conversion account of the three thousand on the Day of Pentecost. Written to help the hearer understand more about the principles of evangelism taught in Acts 2.
Are You On The Right Way?
Matthew 7:13-14
INTRODUCTION:
A. Everyone is on a spiritual journey as they travel through life
1. Whether religious or not, we travel a spiritual path
2. Every day we make choices that affects the direction in which we are headed
INTRODUCTION:
A. The Bible clearly teaches that a Christian:
1. Is saved – Acts 2:47
2. And has eternal life – John 3:36
B. But the Bible also teaches that heaven is yet future
1. …kept by the power of God through faith…, 1 Peter 1:3-5
2. The Christian lives in hope of eternal life (Tit. 1:2)
C. There is no contradiction in these verses
1. God’s promises do not have to be inevitable to be certain
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?
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Before the Throne
PROPOSITION: When we come before the throne we see that 1) Beauty is Defined, 2) God is Exalted, 3) Holiness is Honored, 4) Praise is Lifted, 5) Man is Humbled, 6) Authority is Respected, 7) Worship is Consummated.
OBJECTIVE: The listener should be keenly aware of the throne room of God and what happens when we enter that throne room.
Aim: To fix within our hearts the proper attitude that we ought to have when we come before the Father’s throne to worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Revelation 4:1-11
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.
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.
Why in Bethlehem, To Shepherds
INTRODUCTION: Luke 2:8-14
1. On the night of the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, an angel appeared and called on mankind to rejoice.
2. Then the hosts of Heaven appeared and glorified God and pronounced peace and goodwill to the inhabitants of planet Earth.
3. The announcement was not made in Rome or Jerusalem or even in the East among wise men.
4. It was made exclusively to the lowly; to shepherds in the field.
5. It makes one wonder, WHY? Why, in the wisdom of God was this announcement made near Bethlehem, to shepherds?
Listen Date written: April 21st, 2007Scripture ref: Acts 8:5-12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Samaritans PROPOSITION: In the conversion of the Samaritans, there was a 1) Proclamation, 2) Previous Practice, 3) Penitence and Profession, 4) Preservation. Objectives: That we would know what the Bible teaches regarding true conversion and faithfulness. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts […]
Listen Date written: March 11th, 2007Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The First and Second Commandments – Idolatry SUBJECT: Idolatry TITLE: The Ten Commandments #1 and #2. PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first and second commandments. Objectives: That we would be familiar with the ten commandments and know more about them and specifically […]
Listen to A Formula For Honest Living Date written: January 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 SUBJECT: Self Control, Passage Study TITLE: A Forumula for Honest Living PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three commands that result in honest living: 1) Study to be quiet. 2) Do your own business. 3) Work […]
SUBJECT: Worldliness
TITLE: “Remember Lot’s Wife”
PROPOSITION: When we remember Lot’s wife, we remember her 1) Circumstances, 2) Conflict, 3) Conclusion.
Objectives: That each would learn from Jesus’ command to remember Lot’s wife.
Aim: To avoid making the same mistakes that Lot’s wife made in our spiritual lives.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Luke 17:28-32
2. About the Text:
1) In the context, Jesus is speaking about the unexpectedness of judgment.