PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is God’s Greatest Treasure: 1) The soul is constant; the world is perishable. 2) The soul is a unique creation. 3) The soul cost the life of the Son of God.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone recognize that the soul is more valuable than anything and is worth sacrificing everything for its salvation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Mark 8:36, 37 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”

2. About the Text:

INTRODUCTION: Acts 9:31

1. The persecution that Saul was a part of wreaked havoc on the churches of Palestine.

2. The Jews waged war against the church that resulted in death or imprisonment for many. Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:4, 19; 26:10, 11

3. One can well imagine the relief that came upon the churches when their greatest antagonist suddenly stopped his attack. 9:21; see also 9:2-6

4. Peace brings blessings, responsibilities, and lasting results.

1) What did the early church do with time of peace?

2) Did they squander it?

Sermon on Spiritual Growth — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the necessity of spiritual growth.

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 […]

Sermon on “Once Saved, Always Saved Listen Date written: 9/16/06 Scripture ref: John 15:1-8 SUBJECT: False Doctrine TITLE: “Once Saved, Always Saved” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the doctrine of “Once Saved, Always Saved.” 1) It’s historical background, 2) The Bible’s teaching on security, 3) Why OSAS is wrong, and 4) The […]

INTRODUCTION:

1. Another grace experienced by those whose lives are in tune with the Spirit of God is that of peace (Gal. 5:22).

1) That the Spirit of God should induce peace in the children of God should be understandable in light of the fact that…

2) Their heavenly Father is “the God of peace” (1 The. 5:23)

3) Their Lord Jesus Christ is called “Prince of peace” (Isa. 9:6)

2. But one might ask…

1) What is this peace enjoyed by those who walk in the Spirit?

2) How does one come to have this peace?

3) How we can be sure to preserve this peace, and enjoy it to its fullest extent?

3. As we continue our study of “The Flesh and The Spirit,” and especially as we focus on “the fruit of the Spirit” (Gal. 5:22-23), we now turn our attention to the subject of peace…

Sermon on Idols INTRODUCTION: A. Ezekiel 14:3-4, 7 1. These God’s people had committed a great evil — they had set up idols in the heart 2. The picture on the screen is suggestive of the golden calf worshiped by Israel.

Date written: November 21st, 2003

Scripture ref: 1 John 3:14

SUBJECT: Love

TITLE: Impediments to Loving Your Brother

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss things that the Bible says impedes loving our brother. We impede ourselves from loving our brother when 1) We put a stumbling block before our brother; 2) We serve self instead of our brother; 3) We bite and devour our brothers, 4) We speak falsehoods to our brothers.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand what kind of behavior God says impedes loving our brothers.

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: Things That Unite – One Faith

PROPOSITION: How can we have unity in the one faith? 1) By being steadfast within it. 2) By not falling away from it. 3) By contending for it. 4) By being encouraged by it.

OBJECTIVES: Each one should understand the things that he may do to maintain unity in the one faith.

AIM: To give scriptural reasons how we can have unity in the one faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

SUBJECT: Jesus, Lord’s Supper, Worship

TITLE: Why Remember Jesus?

PROPOSITION: We ought to remember Jesus because 1) It is part of Jesus’ and the apostles’ doctrine, 2) A grateful heart will remember sacrifice, 3) God the Father wants us to remember His Son, Jesus.

Objectives: To set forth three convincing reasons as to why we should remember Jesus upon the first day of every week.

Aim: That each would be able to tell others why they ought to remember Jesus every week.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 22:14-20

Introduction: Read Hebrews 9:15 1. This volume, the Bible, is the STANDARD by which we will be judged (John 12:48). 2. It is a handbook on salvation, and all things connected with it. 3. As with any tool, it must be handled properly (2 Tim. 2:15).

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Precious Invitation

PROPOSITION: To set forth the precious invitation.

OBJECTIVE:To help us respond properly to the precious invitation.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 11:28-30.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Galatians 5:19-23

1. Concerning the “works of the flesh” Paul:

a. Said they were “manifest,” i.e. they are very apparent, clear, well-known, clearly perceived to be works of a fleshly nature.

b. Provides us a list

c. Pointed out the significance of them — “they who practice such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”

2. Concerning the “fruit of the Spirit” Paul also gives us a list

a. These touch three beautiful basics to Christianity:

1) Godly living — living right with God

2) Righteousness — living right with others

3) Being sober — living right with self

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT

PROPOSITION:To set forth New Testament UNITY and its dear relationship to God’s WORD and Christ’s BODY.

OBJECTIVE: That we endeavor to keep the God ordained unity.

Scripture ref: Titus 2:11, 12

SUBJECT: Morality

TITLE: Demanding Purity

PROPOSITION: Immorality today is running out of control. It is time that we stood up and demanded purity from ourselves and those around us. We must demand purity on the issue of 1) Personal Speech, 2) Modesty, 3) Sexual Activity.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be more resolved to demand purity in their personal situation.

AIM: To reinforce in the mind of the hearer the need for demanding purity.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11, 12

SUBJECT: Christian Living

TITLE: Thinking Christianly

PROPOSITION: How ought Christians to think? 1) Soberly, 2) Beneficially, 3) Wisely.

Objectives: Each should be able to tell others about how Christians think.

Aim: To get Christians to think about their own thinking.

INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION:

A. Jesus is correctly called the “Master Teacher”

1. Jesus was not like the religious leaders of His day (or any day), because He had the knowledge and authority needed to instruct others in the most effect way.

2. Matthew 7:28-29

B. There are many today who claim we cannot know truth, or that it is too difficult to obtain

1. Such false teaching leads many to become discouraged – not seeing the need for study

2. The Bible teaches that we can come to a knowledge of truth

3. Ephesians 3:3-4 – truth is knowable

a. John 8:30-32

1) Thus, through Christ we can know truth

2) A mark of a true disciple is one who continually seeks for truth

b. Acts 17:11

c. John 5:39

1) Seeking truth is vitally important

2) Let us now consider what seeking the truth from the Master Teacher is like …

TITLE: The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit

SUBJECT: Godhead

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Bible teaching regarding the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. 1) That the Spirit indwells the Christian. 2) That the Indwelling Spirit produces the Fruits of the Spirit. 3) That the Spirit dwells in the Christian through the word of God.

OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be able to know that the Spirit indwells the Christian.

AIM: To help everyone understand the nature of the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Blessed Promises of God

PROPOSITION: The character of the promises of God is such that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, and 3) Conditional.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should understand that God’s promises are 1) Sure, 2) Full of Hope for the Righteous, 3) Conditional.

INTRODUCTION

A. Judges 6:1-6

1. For seven years Israel was victimized by the Midianites.

2. Israel’s crops were destroyed, their livestock was confiscated, and the people were forced to seek refuge in the dens and caves of the mountains.

B. During this difficult period “the angel of the Lord” appeared unto Gideon ….. Judges 6:12-13

1. This very question is what many are asking today!

2. Many are asking, If God is with us:

a. Why did my child have to die from cancer?

b. Why was my wife killed in a car wreck?

c. Why was my child molested?