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
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.
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.
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 […]
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.