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.
Subject: Family
Title: The Bonds of Christian Family
Proposition: As Christians, we are bonded together as family because: 1) we have the same birth, 2) we have the same worth, 3) we have the same Father.
Objectives: Each hearer should be able to understand the bonds that tie us together as a Christian family.
Aim: To strengthen the bond between us as a Christian family.
SUBJECT: Character
TITLE: The Faithful Christian Man
PROPOSITION: To study the qualities of a faithful Christian man in the church, as a husband and as a father.
OBJECTIVE: To help all recognize the responsibilities that God has given to men, to help each man endeavor to carry out those responsibilities faithfully, and to help each woman realize the tremendous responsibilities men have so that they will be supportive.
INTRODUCTION:
1. In discussing “the fruit of the Spirit” – the nine graces listed in Galatians 5:22-23 are often divided into three groups:
1) The first group contains those graces which turns one’s thought toward God…
a. Love (for love is of God)
b. Joy (for we rejoice in the Lord)
c. Peace (for from God comes the peace that surpasses understanding)
SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: “What Must I Do To Be Saved?” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the question, “What must I do to be saved?” In the scriptures this question was asked three times and we will study each of these circumstances and the answer to the question in each of these circumstances understanding […]
SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]
INTRODUCTION: 2 Peter 2
A. Many passages speak of the existence of false teachers, but none is any more specific than that of 2 Peter 2.
B. This chapter provides positive proof that there has always been those who would pervert Bible truth
C. Five major ideas emerge from a study of this great chapter
DISCUSSION:
A. THE REALITY OF FALSE TEACHERS
1. 2 Peter 2:1
a. Notice the word “but” – draws a contrast
Sermon on the Wisdom of God — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the wisdom of God or the wisdom of Man.
SUBJECT: Resurrection
TITLE: The Power of the Resurrection
PROPOSITION: To be in the image of Christ’s resurrection is to experience the power of the resurrection: 1) The power of change, 2) The power of victory, 3) The power of hope.
OBJECTIVES: To motivate all to do whatever it takes to attain to the resurrection of the dead.
INTRODUCTION:
A. The Song – “God’s Family”
We’re part of a family that’s been born again;
Part of a family whose love knows no end;
For Jesus has saved us, and made us His own,
Now we’re part of a family that’s on its way home
When a brother meets sorrow we all feel his grief;
When he’s passed thru the valley we all feel relief;
Together in sunshine, together in rain,
INTRODUCTION:
A. Churches of Christ are experiencing shock and heartache all over America as they are being torn asunder by those who wish to restructure the church
1. The church is under siege from within
2. Many, if not most, of our Christian colleges are promoting this restructuring
3. Many of our liberal brethren insist that change is absolutely necessary if the church is to remain “relevant” to society & “appealing” to human culture
B. Jude 3
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Raising Our Ebenezer
PROPOSITION: We raise our Ebenezer when 1) we depend upon God in difficult times, 2) acknowledge God’s help in prayer, 3) remember God’s help in our salvation.
Objectives: That each understand God’s role of help in our lives both physically and spiritually.
PROPOSITION: To set forth real liberty. OBJECTIVE: To help us be free. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Galatians 4:28-5:1. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Context of slavery: Hagar and Ishmael. 2) Specific application to the Old Testament. 3) Birthright determines freedom or slavery, not race or national origin. 4) Religious application: a. Is religion per se freedom? […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. The trial and crucifixion of Jesus the Christ are the greatest miscarriages of justice in all the annals of history
1. In less than twelve hours, just before His crucifixion, Jesus the Christ was put through a series of proceedings that give the term “railroad” a whole new meaning.
2. First before Jewish officials, then before Roman authorities, Jesus was hauled before illegal assemblies, falsely accused, subjected to verbal and physical abuse, and finally sentenced to death by a spineless politician who had pronounced Him not guilty at least three (probably four) times and repeatedly stated his intentions to release Him.
B. Not only did these trials violate the […]
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
Scripture ref: Matthew 28:18-20 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Mission of the Church PROPOSITION: To set forth the mission of the church: 1) That this mission must reflect the mission of Jesus–to seek and to save the lost; 2) That it is a mission of evangelism; 3) That it is a mission of edification; 4) That […]
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Prayer as Worship
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study prayer as worship. Worshiping God in prayer involves 1) Ascribing to God all glory and honor, 2) Acknowledging our dependence upon God, 3) Asking for our daily needs, 4) Accepting all of the blessings with which God has provided for us in thanksgiving.
OBJECTIVE: To understand why prayer is considered worship.
PROPOSITION: The aging Christian should grow old 1) With God in Mind, 2) With all the enthusiasm that he can muster, and 3) With a great hope for heaven. Objectives: Each should learn that God knows about old age, he cares for the elderly, but that this doesn’t excuse the elderly from their responsibilites. Aim: […]
Sermon outline by Tom Moore. We are warned by the negative example of Cain that we have a responsibility toward those around us. We are indeed our brothers’ keeper.
Philippians 1:3-11
INTRODUCTION:
A. As Paul wrote Philippians he was imprisoned in chains in Rome (1:13)
1. He could have spent his time in self-pity and complaint – but he didn’t
2. Instead, he spent his time encouraging others: “Rejoice in the Lord always: again I will say, Rejoice” (Phil. 4:4)
B. You and I may not be physically bound, but most of us wear “chain” of varying sizes and lengths:
1. Failing health or a serious medical problem
2. An unhappy marriage or children who break our hearts