Sermon on the Occult — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the occult and paranormal and those things that are like them.

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).

INTRODUCTION:

A. If I were to tell you that I had no human biological father, would you believe me?

1. The Bible makes exactly that claim for Jesus of Nazareth.

2. Some people respond with disbelief, even as they do with other Bible miracles.

B. We need to be ready (prepared & willing) to offer a good defense, because this is not merely an academic question.

1. It goes to the heart of who Jesus is […]

Introduction: John 19:16-30

1. 2000 years ago an event occurred shocking to the sensibilities…

2. An innocent man allowed Himself to be put to death.

3. That event and subsequent resurrection raises questions that demand answers.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Genesis 1:1

1. Today the Bible’s account of the origin of all things is being called into question.

2. Many are saying that the first eleven chapters of Genesis are merely a myth.

3. Many are excepting the evolutionist’s explanation of origins and are rejecting the Bible’s explanation.

Sermon on Life in Christ Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: A. Someone once said that “those born once must die twice, while those born twice must die but once.” B. The statement that “those born once must die twice” is made in view of the fact that 1. One born physically must die physically 2. And, one […]

Sermon on The Ten Commandments Introduction: Read Exodus 20:3-17 1. To many, all that God desires is, “Keep the 10 Commandments.” 2. These have no concept of God’s differing dispensations, laws. 3. It is shocking to them to be told, “We’re not under that law.”

INTRODUCTION:

1. Men may have trouble finding the truth as Pilate did. John 18:38

2. Everything God says is truth.

1) “Thy word is truth.” John 17:17

2) It is impossible for God to lie. Hebrews 6:18

3. Knowing this, not surprising to find that God hates a lying tongue. Proverbs 12:22. A lying tongue is opposed to truth.

4. We should shun lying, no matter its apparent advantage.

5. NOTE: What lying is not. 1 Samuel 16:2.

1) Concealment is not lying.

2) Some would have us believe that their every question must be answered fully or we must be liars.

3) Withholding information is not lying.

4) Having two purposes and only revealing one is not lying.

6. QUESTION: Why shouldn’t we lie if it’s to our advantage?

Sermon on Freedom in Christ — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley . The Christian is free from sin, free from the Old Law, and not free from Christ.

Introduction:

1. A few weeks ago I preached a sermon to Those Who Would Be Preachers. I encouraged them to:

1) Count the Cost of taking on the challenge of Gospel preaching.

a. 2 Timothy 4:5

b. 2 Corinthians 11:23-26. see also: Rev. 1:9; Hebrews 11:32-40.

c. You will pay for the privilege of being a preacher. The currency will be:

a) Sleep, wages, family.

b) Friends, wives, persecution.

c) Labor, watching family pay, pride.

d) Illusions of ‘saintly’ brethren.

2) Consider Your Qualifications for Gospel preaching (other than character, aptitude, voice.)

SUBJECT: Freedom in Christ

TITLE: Freedom

PROPOSITION: What is freedom in Christ? 1) The Christian is free from sin. 2) The Christian is free from the Old Law. 3) The Christian is not free from Christ.

Objectives: Each hearer should understand what it means to be free in Christ. To understand from what the Christian is free and from what the Christian is not free in order to be able to exercise freedom in Christ.

Aim: To instruct regarding the subject of freedom and warn regarding some erroneous conclusions that some have drawn regarding Christian freedom.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Galatians 5:1, 13

SUBJECT: Attitude/Faith TITLE: Taking Risks as Christians PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at different kinds of risks that Christians must take to be Christians. There is the risk of 1) Leaving the ones we love, 2) financial loss, 3) our life and health, 4) public rejection and failure. OBJECTIVES: Each Christian should know […]

SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation, Love

TITLE: Does Jesus Care?

PROPOSITION: Jesus cares about our necessities, our loved ones, but most importantly, about our personal salvation.

Objectives: Each should understand that Jesus cares about our life, but more about our soul.

Aim: To motivate all to think about their souls and salvation in relationship to the concern God has given for our physical lives.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 8:23-27

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

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.