SUBJECT: Gratitude
TITLE: For This, I’m Thankful
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note a few things for which to be thankful.
Objectives: That each hearer would consider how they need to be thankful in their lives.
Aim: To reinforce the necessity of thankfulness.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Hebrews 13:10-15
INTRODUCTION:
A. If your friend were to ask you why you are a member of the church of Christ, would you:
1. Know how to answer them? … Paul said:
a. Be “prepared for every good work” (2 Tim 2:21)
b. “Be ready to every good work” (Tit. 3:1)
c. And, Peter said … 1 Peter 3:15
2. Or, Would we be ashamed or afraid to answer them?
a. Romans 1:16
Sermon on the Family of God — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from 1 Peter 2:9-10 on the church being the family of God
SUBJECT: Unity, Church
TITLE: Why Have Unity?
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why we ought to have unity. 1) Jesus prayed for it. 2) Paul pleaded for it. 3) The Holy Spirit prescribed it.
Objectives: That each would desire to have unity within the body of Christ.
Aim: To teach God’s plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Philippians 2:1,2
Sermon on Presumption PROPOSITION: To set forth the sin of presumption. OBJECTIVE: To help us avoid presumptuous sin. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Deuteronomy 17:12-13; Deut. 18:20-22. 2. Regarding the text: 1) The Old Testament was written for our learning, 1 Corinthians 10:11. 2) Many Old Testament passages set forth the vile sin of presuming. 3) One […]
Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col. 3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and consider the time they devote to being thankful each day. AIM: To aid each […]
Date written: February 26th, 2006 Bible Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Priorities, Devotion TITLE: Who do you love? PROPOSITION: To discuss the things that Paul says people will and will not love from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, namely, 1) Lovers of Self, 2) Lovers of Money, 3) No lovers of good, 4) Lovers of pleasure, […]
PROPOSITION: To set forth four characteristics of the froward mouth–that it is 1) a lying mouth, 2) a backbiting mouth, 3) a cursing mouth, and 4) a proud mouth.
OBJECTIVE: To help everyone realize the awesome responsibility we have in keeping our language pure.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Proverbs 4:24 “Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.”
PROPOSITION: To teach the necessity of hearing God’s Word in order to salvation.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might understand that it is necessary to hear God’s Word for salvation.
INTRODUCTION: Read Romans 10:17 and Hebrews 11:6
1. Romans 10:17 stresses that faith comes through hearing God’s Word.
2. Hebrews 11:6 notes that faith is necessary in coming to God.
3. Proposition is settled right here.
4. Subject is important to counteract so-called “spirituality” today.
INTRODUCTION:
1. The example of Christ with regard to giving.
1) His miracles a matter of giving. Matthew 10:8
2) He gave His blood. Romans 5:8
2. The teaching of Jesus on giving.
1) The good Samaritan. Luke 10:25ff
2) Give even to your enemies. Matthew 5:43-48
3) The giver serves Jesus. Matthew 25:31ff
4) Give to the poor. Matthew 19:21
5) The return of giving. Luke 6:38
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!
Blessed Assurance Sermon — One of the greatest things that the child of God enjoys is confidence. It can help him endure the turmoils of this life
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
Subject: Lord’s Supper – Mental Aspect Title: Keeping Your Mind On The Lord During His Supper. Introduction: 1. What do you think about during the Lord’s Supper? 1) Your child’s behavior? 2) Problems at work? 3) The prospects of your favorite football team? 4) The pot roast at Luby’s? 5) Are you thinking about the […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. It can be positively asserted and then sustained that only divine wisdom could have produced the qualifications of an elder necessary for one to function acceptably in the eldership in the Lord’s church.
1. Human wisdom would have added … or taken away.
2. God’s qualifications are perfect for the job.
SUBJECT: Theology: Ecclesiology
TITLE: Christian Fellowship
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the basis, the benefits, and the barriers of Christian fellowship.
OBJECTIVE: To help all realize what wonderful blessings we have in Christ specifically in regard to Christian fellowship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: 1 Corinthians 1:9-10
2. About the Text:
SUBJECT: Preaching
TITLE: The Preacher’s Greatest
PROPOSITION: To Show from the scriptures the preacher’s greatest motivation, challenge, and duty as exemplified by Jeremiah.
Objecive: To teach that we have a responsibility to insure that the preacher is presenting his greatest.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Background to the text
SUBJECT: Fellowship, Cooperation, Christian Conduct, Unity
TITLE: Principles of Personal Cooperation
PROPOSITION: We will look at several biblical principles that will help us in personally cooperating with one another, especially in difficult times.
Objectives: That each would understand and make application of how to better cooperate with those around us.
Aim: To help us all learn how to avoid personal problems with one another before they get started.
INTRODUCTION:
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
Sermon on Self-Esteem – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on spiritual growth as it is affected by self-esteem.