Topical Sermon Outlines

Introduction:

1. The religious world around us has arranged itself into denominations (distinct parts of the whole).

2. Originally there were a few (Lutheran, Church of England, Presbyterian, Catholic, etc.). Now there are more than a thousand.

3. We must comment on this situation because this idea is nowhere found in the doctrine of Christ. Denominations have no right to exist because they are not found in scripture.

4. The will of Christ is ONE CHURCH, BODY, KINGDOM. (Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 4:4; John 3:5)

5. The denominations argue that the totality of the denominations is the one church.

1) The New Testament, however, fails to use the word “church” in that sense.

2) There is the “church universal” (Matthew 16:18) and “church local” (Romans 16:16).

SUBJECT: Love, God

TITLE: God’s Love for Man

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how God has shown his love for man. He has shown that love through 1) the creation, 2) the written word, 3) legislation of morality, 4) his plan for man’s salvation, and 5) the promise of eternal life.

Objectives: Each should understand how God has shown his love to man.

Aim: To teach how God has shown His love for man; that love is not merely emotionalism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 3:12-16

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our series on “sin” we have so far discussed: The Origin of Sin – What Sin Is – Kinds of Sin – What Sin Will Do To You

B. In the lesson of this hour we will be discussing “Improper Attitudes Toward Sin”

1. This is an important study because attitudes determine our actions

2. Proverbs 4:23

a. The “heart” (the mind) is from where all our actions originate

b. If we obey God, it is because we have a mind of obedience, by way of illustration … “a mind to work” (Neh. 4:6)

c. The attitude that we hold toward sin will greatly influence us in regard to how we react to the sin in our lives and in the lives of others

SUBJECT: Evangelism

TITLE: “Come and See”

PROPOSITION: When talking to others about the gospel, what do you tell them? One very simple thing to say is “come and see.” Come and see 1) The works of God, 2) The Glory of God, 3) The Son of God, and 4) The people of God.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to walk away from the lesson with something to say to someone about the gospel.

Aim: To help everyone be more confident in evangelism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 1:43-46

SUBJECT: Benevolence

TITLE: The Church’s Work of Benevolence

PROPOSITION: To discuss the work that the church must do in rendering benevolent deeds to be saints and non-saints.

OBJECTIVE: Each listener should be aware of the need for the church to do benevolent work as well as the problems that some have created in opposition to aiding non-saints.

AIM: To show that the church must do benevolent work both to saints and non-saints.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Galatians 6:10

INTRODUCTION: A. Keeping the church pure and true to the Book is taught often in the New Testament 1. Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1

SUBJECT:Faith

TITLE: I HAVE NOT FOUND SO GREAT FAITH

PROPOSITION: To set forth Jesus’ definition of and praise for “Great Faith” found in Matthew 8:10.

OBJECTIVE:To help us all develop “Great Faith.”

Let brotherly love continue sermon — Sermon outline on the brotherly love of Abraham and Lot and Jonathan and David. By G. E. Watkins.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Words of Encouragement–Love

PROPOSITION: In this sermon on love, we will briefly look at Love in the Bible. 1) God’s love for man; 2) Man’s love for God; 3) Man’s love for one another.

OBJECTIVES: The listener should be able to discuss the various relationships in which love is involved and cite one supporting scripture for each.

AIM: To encourage the brethren by helping them understand God’s love for them; to move the brethren to reciprocate that love to God and toward one another.

INTRODUCTION:

SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Who Is Jesus? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, “Who is Jesus?” Jesus is the one who makes known God. He makes known God by being 1) The Teacher of truth, 2) The Warner of danger, and 3) The Forgiver of sins. OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to […]

SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting: Back to the Bible Pattern

TITLE: Pattern for Salvation

PROPOSITION: We need to go back to the Bible pattern for the 1) Purpose of Salvation, 2) The Place of Salvation, and 3) The Plan of Salvation.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand why salvation is necessary, where salvation is located, and how to obtain salvation.

AIM: I wish to impress upon the hearer the need for salvation and the need to teach salvation.

Saved to Serve Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the Christian’s obligation to give attention to God’s service. A Christian must be willing to work.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Many wonder, “How can we be happy in Heaven knowing that loved ones are being punished in Hell?”

2. It drives some to Universalism.

3. It drives some to Atheism.

4. It drives some to believe we won’t know each other in Heaven.

5. What’s the answer? Is it possible to be in heaven and be happy knowing that one or more loved ones are languishing in Hell?

Sermon on the Call of Abraham — Sermon outline by Bill Jackson on God’s promise to Abraham and its ultimate fulfillment in Christ and the Gospel. Introduction: 1. The call of Abraham — one of the Bible’s “mountain peak” events. 2. From this, the formation of the Jewish nation, and leading to Christ. 3. In […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Churches of Christ are experiencing shock and heartache all over America as they are being torn asunder by those who wish to restructure the church

1. The church is under siege from within

2. Many, if not most, of our Christian colleges are promoting this restructuring

3. Many of our liberal brethren insist that change is absolutely necessary if the church is to remain “relevant” to society & “appealing” to human culture

B. Jude 3

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: What will you do with Jesus?

PROPOSITION: To set forth the three possible attitudes which one can have toward the Christ.

OBJECTIVE: To show that one must accept the Christ-both his humanity and divinity.

SUBJECT: Obedience

TITLE: YE HAVE OBEYED FROM THE HEART

PROPOSITION: To teach what in means to obey from the heart by means of biblical examples.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might understand what it means to obey from the heart.

INTRODUCTION: READ Rom. 6:17

Ordaining Elders in the Church. Sermon outline by Tom Moore giving God’s counsel on ordaining elders in every city. INTRODUCTION: A. God has set forth a pattern for His church. 1. A pattern for: a. Worship b. Entrance into the Church c. Organization 2. Hebrews 8:5 3. I am pleased that the church here wants […]

Sermon on Temptation – Sermon outline by Kevin on our inner demons of selfishness, greed, pride and lust. The text is Romans 7:14-25.

Repent or Perish – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the definition of, the requirement of and the motives for Bible repentance. INTRODUCTION: Luke 13:3 1. Matthew 3:2. John–“Repent ye for…” 2. Matthew 4:17. Jesus–“Repent ye for…” 3. Luke 24:46. “Thus it is written and…” 4. Acts 3:19. “Repent ye therefore and turn again…” […]