INTRODUCTION: A. Nehemiah bravely, as a wise and faithful governor, stood upon his guard against the attacks of enemies as we noted in the previous lesson. 1. Here we have Nehemiah no less bold and active to deal grievances at home, and, having kept them from being destroyed by their enemies, now to keep them […]
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:
INTRODUCTION: Genesis 3:1-24
A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her marriage or reputation?
1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?
2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?
3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions.
B. The Bible is a book about sin.
1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.
2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.
3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.
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: Philippians 4:1-3
A. I hope I will not shock you when I tell you that Christians – even good Christians – do not always get along.
1. Where is light there will be bugs. Where there are dogs there will be fleas.
2. Where there are humans, there will be misunderstandings and differences of opinion – even if those humans are Christians, even if they are good Christians
3. Acts 15:36-40
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
Introduction: Read 1 Thess. 5:15
1. Paul gives instructive commands to the new Christians in Thessalonica.
2. What shall the Christian reaction to persecution be? (…)
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.
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.
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.
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 […]