Topical Sermon Outlines

INTRODUCTION:

1. We often stress the fact that when we give, we give to Jesus. This is good and right, Matt. 25:34-40.

2. I wonder, though, when we “lay by in store” each Lord’s Day, if we think about who we are giving to in order that it may be giving to Jesus.

3. We think about what we see. There are so many things a congregation does that is not seen.

4. This hour I’d like to walk your mind through those things that you might not be thinking about when you put your money in the plate.

5. I’d like to increase your appreciation for what you do in giving, and increase your joy in giving to Jesus.

INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 34:25-29

1. The sons of Jacob grew up in a world of winner-take-all attitudes in the company of Laban the Syrian.

1) As they grew to maturity they ignored the lessons of faith learned by Abraham and lived like the world around them where might made right and the “golden” rule was whoever has the gold makes the rules.

2) The record of the immorality of Jacob’s sons begins with Reuben lying with Bilhah, Jacob’s concubine (Genesis 35:22). The consequence of this action was that Reuben lost his first-born status (Genesis 49:3-4).

3) Simeon and Levi showed their cruelty when they slaughtered all the men of Shalem when one of them had defiled Dinah, their sister (Genesis 34:25-26).

4) They sold their brother into Egyptian slavery because of their envy of him (Genesis 37:28).

5) Judah fathered a child by Tamar, his daughter-in-law, when she dressed like a harlot and propositioned him (Genesis 38:15-18).

Date written: August 5th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:30-31 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Why Believe? PROPOSITION: Why ought we to believe? 1) I want to believe. 2) There is good reason to believe. 3) Because of the consequences of not believing. 4) Because of the rewards of believing. Objectives: That each would be motivated to believe […]

Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley showing the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man. We should reject the natural man.

INTRODUCTION:

1. We have all had the experience of missing something.

1) When we miss something we feel frustrated and/or mad

2) But, usually, we handle it pretty well…

a. If we miss the bus, we catch another one.

b. If we miss an appointment, we make another one.

c. If we miss a visitor, we go see him.

d. If we miss a phone call, they’ll probably call back.

INTRODUCTION: Matthew 11:28-29; 2 Thessalonians 1:7

1. Rest is for the weary–only such can rest. Jews had days, years for themselves, servants, beasts, lands.

2. Jesus promises rest to “weary and heavy laden” in His great invitation if they will come to Him.

DISCUSSION:

I.   REST DURING OLD TESTAMENT DAYS. Romans 15:4

Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 16:7

SUBJECT:Attitudes

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at two kinds of hearts, 1) The hard heart, and 2) The Soft heart.

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the two hearts, their relationship to God and his word, and which kind everyone should desire to have.

AIM: To encourage everyone to have the kind of heart that God wants us to have.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”

INTRODUCTION

1. Those who are influenced and directed by the sword of the Spirit will produce “the fruit of the Spirit” in their lives … Galatians 5:22-23

1) We noted in our previous study that there is not a plurality of fruits, but one fruit

2) Yes, only one fruit that is made up of several interrelated graces or virtues, all of which will be manifested if one is truly walking in the Spirit

Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore listing goals for continued sustained spiritual growth.

Sermon on Christian Influence SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: Our Christian Influence PROPOSITION: Our Christian influence 1) should reflect good, not evil, 2) is wielded through our example of words and actions, 3) can be seen through our associations, 4) should be obvious to all, 5) will ultimately affect our salvation. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able […]

Date written: August 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite-One Spirit PROPOSITION: The one Spirit unites by giving us 1) one mind, 2) one voice, 3) one mission. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer will be able to show how the Spirit unites us together in each of these things. AIM: To promote […]

Scripture ref: 1 John 4:1

SUBJECT: Mormon Doctrine

TITLE: Mormonism

PROPOSITION: To set forth some of the doctrines of Mormonism and show how they are in conflict with the Bible.

OBJECTIVES:Everyone should understand a few things about this false religion.

AIM:To teach a few things with which to be able to study and refute Mormon doctrine.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 John 4:1

SUBJECT: Jesus Christ

TITLE: Who is the Son of Man?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will ask and answer the question “Who is the Son of Man” according to the gospel of Luke chapters 1-12. We will learn that the Son of Man is 1) The one who has power to forgive sins (Luke 5:24). 2) Lord of the Sabbath (Luke 6:5). 3) The one delivered into the hands of men (Luke 9:44). 4) Not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them (Luke 9:56). 5) Hath not where to lay his head (Luke 9:58). 6) Was a sign to His generation (Luke 11:30). 7) Comes at an unexpected hour (Luke 12:40).

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should understand that Jesus was not only divine, but human and that the expression “son of man” while not unique to Jesus, emphasizes His humanity.

Aim: To reinforce in the minds of the hearer the identity of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 1:1-4

Way of Cain Sermon — Sermon outline on the sins of Cain by Tom Moore.

SUBJECT: Heaven

TITLE: How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study some Bible truths about heaven as illustrated by truths regarding the Grand Canyon.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it takes to get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION:

A. Again, let me ask you this morning why you are a member of the church of Christ? – Or, Why are you a member of the religious group that you are?

1. Is it because it is the one you were raised in?

2. Is it because it is the one where your friends go?

3. Is it because they have a lot of young people?

B. Many today believe that one church is a good as another.

1. Is one doctor as good as another? … No!

2. Is one auto mechanic as good as another? … No!

Introduction:

1. Often, people are “shocked” when we state, “We’re not under the old Testament law.”

2. Some, in misunderstand, have said: “You folks don’t believe the Old Testament?”

3. The shock and the misunderstanding rests in a failure of men to understand what it is to rightly divide the Word of God (2 Tim. 2:15).

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: “For You”

PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will discuss four things that are specifically mentioned “for you.” These four things are: 1) The Blessings of the Earth, 2) The power of the Lord, 3) The Death of the Christ, and 4) The Rewards of Heaven.

OBJECTIVE: This sermon is designed to strengthen the faith of those who need encouragement to do what is right during the week.

Sermon on the Plumbline – Tom Moore stresses God’s standard (His plumbline) as our rule or standard for our every word and action today.

1. Worship God (& fellowship Christians). Acts 2:42; 24:14; 1 Cor. 16:1-2; Acts 20:7; Eph. 5:19; Col. 3:16

2. Abstain From Fleshly Lusts. 1 Pet. 2:11; James 1:27; Rom. 8:13