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!
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. 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.
Sermon on False Teachers — Sermon Outline by Tom Moore from Jude 12-13 on the problem of sin in the church.
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
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 […]
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.
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:
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
INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 22:1-14
A. Jesus the Master Teacher taught often in parables.
1. The word parable is derived from a Greek word signifying to compare together, and denotes a similitude taken from a natural object to illustrate a spiritual or moral subject.
2. It is a narrative of some fictitious or real event, in order to illustrate more clearly some truth that the speaker wished to communicate.
Sermon on Ephesians 1:3-14 — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the blessings that God has for us spiritually speaking.
INTRODUCTION: Read Matthew 5:10
A. Today we come to the last of the beatitudes – Matthew 5:10
B. We have been looking at the beatitudes as they relate to faith
1. The beginning of faith – poor in spirit, those who mourn, the meek
2. The development of faith – hungering and thirsting after righteousness
3. The maturing of faith – the merciful, the pure in heart, the peacemakers
C. Now we come to the beatitude that speaks to the testing or proving of one’s faith – persecution
Matthew 6:24-34
INTRODUCTION:
A. In His sermon on the mount, Jesus exhorted His disciples to…
1. Lay up treasure in heaven (by helping others)
2. Keep your eye good (guard what you allow to influence your inner man)
3. Make God your Master (and you will not be able to serve another Master)
4. We examined this in our last lesson – “Gaining Mastery Over Mammon” (Mt 6:19-24)
INTRODUCTION:
A. The book of Ecclesiastes shows in a very powerful way that there is more to life than just existing, and there is more to death than dying (there is a judgment).
B. In our previous lesson we learned how Solomon began a search for “The True Meaning To Life”
1. He observed the futility of this life as revealed in the “weariness of repetition” (1:4-11)
2. Solomon also came to know the folly of “human wisdom” (1:12-18)
3. Solomon realized that this is not where “The True Meaning To Life” is found – for these only brought grief and sorrow
Introduction: Read Matt. 5:10 1. The world pities the persecuted Christian. 1) Certainly don’t count as blessed. 2) The blessed are those who tell lies for religion’s sake. Blessed with fame, money, power, Phil. 3:17-19; Phil. 2:21. 2. The lie had been told so often that the truth sound strange. Those who suffer for the […]
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
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 […]