INTRODUCTION:

A. In Mark 12:30-31 we have a very pivotal command for every Christian, a command that is at the very heart of Christianity.

1. If these verses are not engrained in our daily living then we will never be spiritually what we ought to be

2. It is indeed the pivotal command

B. Mark 12:28-31

C. We know these verses, we have heard them often, and we understand that they mean we are to love God with our total being and our neighbor as our self

1. Many claim to love God

2. Many say they love God

3. Many say they love their neighbor

Sermon on Selfishness Date written: November 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: James 4:1-10 SUBJECT: Selfishness TITLE: A “Gimme” Society PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to look the reason why we live in a “gimme” society: 1) Worldliness, 2) Covetousness, 3) Selfishness. Objectives: That each one would be able to explain why our society is so […]

Date written: November 19th, 2005 Scripture ref: John 3:1-2 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: “Savior, Teach Me” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the questions, 1) Why do we need a teacher? 2) Who is our Teacher and why is He our Teacher? 3) What are we to be taught? Objectives: That each could explain why […]

Sermon on Complaining — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the sin of complaining. From 1 Corinthians 10:1-11.

Sermon on Restoration – When the church has been destroyed by the deeds of men the righteous must take steps to restore what has been lost.

PROPOSITION: To counter the current influence of the medical community with regard to alcohol.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Regarding the text…

1) Aaron and his sons had just been consecrated for their duties.

2) Offerings, according to the instructions of God, are prepared and God consumes them to show His approval and to confirm the priesthood in the eyes of the people.

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.

PROPOSITION: Sermon on Responsibility | To set forth personal responsibility to God.

OBJECTIVE: That we accept our personal responsibility to God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ezekiel 18:1-4 and 19-24, especially verse 20.

Introduction:

1. In our series, when we think of this present age, THE CHRISTIAN AGE, we find something entirely new: An evangelistic thrust taking men and a message to all the world!

2. Such did not exist in the Patriarchal Age. In the age of Moses, the law was for Israel and not for the Gentiles. Evangelism was not a part of the law, except as one man under the law would give encouragement or rebuke to another man also under that same law.

I.   Even Under The Law, We Find A Pointing To The New Testament — And Benefit To All Men.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”

2. The society you live in wants you to drink alcohol.

1) Drink it when you’re happy.

2) Drink it when you’re sad.

3) Drink it when you’re sociable.

4) Drink it when you’re eating.

SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: To the Blind He Gives Sight PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will examine the statement, “To The Blind He Gives Sight.” He does this because there is, 1) A Need–the blind need to see, 2) A Name–only He has this authority, 3) A Notion–the blind who see will tell others, 4) A […]

Date written: March 25th, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 SUBJECT: Preaching, Problems TITLE: The Problems of Preachers PROPOSITION: To look at preachers and some of their problems and understand how the Bible distinguishes between the preacher and the message he preaches. OBJECTIVE: That members place their faith and trust in God and His word […]

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

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.

There was a mighty king in a faraway land. He was an uncommonly good king. He was good to his people. One might even say that he sacrificed for their well-being. The citizens of that land bowed to the king and felt themselves fortunate to have such a good man to rule over them. It […]

Sermon on the Pre-existence of Christ INTRODUCTION: A. Jesus Christ did not begin to exist when He was born in Bethlehem, nor even when He was conceived within the virgin, Mary. B. Scripture teaches that Jesus Christ, unlike us, existed long before His conception and birth. 1. This is not just an intellectual point or […]

Date written: July 8th, 2007
Scripture ref: Lamentations 3:21-24

SUBJECT: Renewal

TITLE: “New Every Morning”

PROPOSITION: God’s mercies are new every morning because 1) God is present, 2) God’s blessings continue, 3) The Old Things are passed away, and 4) God’s promises are sure.

OBJECTIVE: That we can wake up each morning knowing that the mercy of the Lord is available.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Lamentations 3:21-24

INTRODUCTION:

1. Worship is the response of all that man is to all that God is and does.

1) We do not worship for what we can get out of it, but because God is worthy of it.

2) However, true worship to God does lead to personal enrichment and enablement – the kind of strength that helps the Christian bear the burdens and fight the battles of life.

2. In our study of “True Worship” we have defined it, described it, and have shown what false worship is.

3. We will now begin to discover what true worship to God is by noticing three of its characteristics found in John 4:20-24…

Sermon on Prayer. We must pray with sincerity, humility, fervency, persistence, watchfulness, thoughtfulness, godly living, etc.

SUBJECT: Sin

TITLE: Thou Shalt Not Follow A Multitude To Do Evil…

INTRODUCTION: Read Exo. 23:2

1. The history of Israel is rife with incidences where individuals followed the wrong leader.

1) The murmuring of the spies, Nu. 13-14

2) Korah, Dathan and Abiram, Nu. 16.

3) The Injustice of Naboth, 1 Ki. 21

4) The Insurrection of Absalom, 2 Sam. 15

2. New Testament accounts are not immune…