The ABCs of Christianity
Categories: Sermon Outlines, Topical Sermon Outlines Tags: Sermons on FundamentalsSUBJECT: Self Discipline
TITLE: The ABCs of Getting Out of our Comfort Zones
PROPOSITION: To set forth the fundamental things we must do to begin to get out of our comfort zones, namely 1) Attend the services; 2) study the Bible; 3) imitate the Christ.
Aim: It is my aim to impress upon each person the church’s need for him or her to get out of their comfort zones by doing these three things as a start!
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 2:5
2. About the Text:
1) We are to have the mind of Christ.
2) Christ left his comfort zone.
3) He said in Matthew 7:24-27 (wise man, foolish man).
4) If we do not leave our comfort zones, we do nothing and are like the foolish man.
5) What do we do to leave our comfort zones?
6) We start with the simple things, the ABCs.
3. Ref. S, T, P, O, and A.
DISCUSSION:
I. ATTEND THE SERVICES.
1. It is more comfortable not to come. But this is not the point. (Matthew 16:24 take up cross).
2. By attending you exhort me! (Hebrews 10:25).
3. “Fisher’s of men.” (Matthew 4:19). (They left their comfort zones.)
II. STUDY THE BIBLE.
1. It is easier to be entertained! However, Psalm 1. Mind is not idle!
2. By studying we… (2 Timothy 2:15).
3. Bereans “more noble” (Acts 17:11). (They left their comfort zones.)
III. IMITATE THE CHRIST.
1. It is easier to conform! (Romans 12:1).
2. By following the Christ we let our lights shine. (Matthew 5:16)
3. Paul the apostle counted it all as refuse (Philippians 3:8).
CONCLUSION:
1. It’s as easy as ABC, but harder than making no progress at all!
1) Attend the Services
2) Study the Bible
3) Imitate the Christ
2. Invitation