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

Sermon on Tabernacle — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the typology of the Tabernacle and its furniture.

INTRODUCTION:

A. John 4:35

B. The word “vision” means the ability to see things that are visible – but we also use it to mean the ability to see other things:”Vision is the art of seeing things invisible”

1. Vision is the “unusual competence in discernment or perception; intelligent foresight”

2. Who has not heard a founding father of some community eulogized as a “man of vision”?

C. Without the imagination to visualize worthy goals and the foresight to see how these can be realized, very little of importance is achieved.

INTRODUCTION: A. Much of the change being promoted among the Lord’s church today is centered around worship 1. These changes include church music, lifting up hands, hand-clapping, drama, female leadership, observing religious holidays, dedicating babies, the Lord’s Supper, Sunday night cluster groups, children’s worship, preaching style and worship environment. 2. Each of these items will […]

Sermon on Mother’s Love Date written: May 9th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 2:19 SUBJECT: Family TITLE: I Know My Mother Loved Me PROPOSITION: I know my mother loved me because 1) She disciplined me when I did wrong, 2) She cared for me when I was sick, 3) She fed and clothed me even […]

SUBJECT: Worship, Service

TITLE: We’re Looking For A Few Good Men

PROPOSITION: To teach the biblical expectations for men who lead in worship.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might ask himself if he meets those standards and if not to reform his life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. This sermon is done by request from the men who meet in our business meeting.

2. The concern is that there are some that we should not be scheduling to lead in worship because it may be that:

1) they don’t seem to take their obligations to attend worship seriously.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Christian Godliness

PROPOSITION: To show the state a man must be in to remain godly–have the right attitude toward God, and thereby approach God.

OBJECTIVE: To teach that the church is the only place in which we must remain to have the right attitude toward God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11-12

SUBJECT: Giving as Worship

TITLE: Worship – Part 6 – Giving as Worship

PROPOSITION: To set forth four principles for giving that will help us understand better our giving in worship to God and will help us to understand how to give. These principles are: 1) The Principle of Grace–God gives to His creation; 2) The Principle of Gratitude–We should give from a thankful heart; 3) The Principle of Generosity–We must first give of ourselves; 4) The Principle of Egression–If we fail to give, we will lose what we already have.

OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to state these basic principles of giving and how they relate to their life and worship.

AIM: I hope to encourage the brethren to examine their own giving and see if they can enhance their worship of God by giving Him more from their life.

INTRODUCTION:

INTRODUCTION:

A. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

B. Our age tends to blur distinctions and throw everything into a “gray area” – but in the Scriptures matters are more clear-cut.

C. In the world there are good people and there are bad people: those who lovingly obey their God and those who stubbornly reject Him

1. Romans 2:5-10

a. Two destinies await […]

SUBJECT: Premillennial Doctrine TITLE: The Five Main Doctrines of Premillennialism PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the five main doctrines of premillennialism to get a brief overview of what this false doctrine teaches. These doctrines are: 1) Prophecy Unfulfilled, 2) Rejection of the Messiah by the Jews, 3) Imperfection of the Church, 4) […]

Sermon on Mothers Introduction: 1. From before the creation God designed a position for the populating of the planet and for the care of youth. 2. He entrusted this pivotal position to woman, to mothers. 3. Because of the obvious importance of the position we direct our attention to it. 1) It is a position […]

“Is Not My Word Like Fire…” INTRODUCTION: A. Jeremiah 23:21-32 is found in a context speaking against the false prophet. 1. Verse 21 … God said that there were some prophets who He did not send, nor spoke to, and yet, they RAN to prophesy. a. More true prophets need to run to prophesy b. […]

SUBJECT: Love, God

TITLE: God’s Love for Man

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how God has shown his love for man. He has shown that love through 1) the creation, 2) the written word, 3) legislation of morality, 4) his plan for man’s salvation, and 5) the promise of eternal life.

Objectives: Each should understand how God has shown his love to man.

Aim: To teach how God has shown His love for man; that love is not merely emotionalism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 3:12-16

1. At this moment, around the world, people have stopped to remember a babe in a manger. 2. This is the most popular aspect of Jesus. People love the BITM. The babe that people love issues no commands, makes no judgments, calls for no repentance, causes no controversy, This one aspect has been ripped from […]

Date written: September 4th, 2002 Scripture ref: Job 1:8-12 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: September 11th and The Problem of Evil PROPOSITION: To discuss the problem of evil as it relates to the existence of God. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand why evil exists in the world, how the problem of evil does not […]

Sermon on the Compassion of Jesus– Sermon outline by Tom Moore showing the compassion of Christ as an example to us today.

Introduction: Acts 2:41

1. God’s plan in operation: The Word and man working together.

2. The great Commission (Mark 16:15-16) sends the Word forth, and the power placed in the gospel can effect salvation.

I.   This Being So, How Men React To The word of God Is Important.

A. Jesus pictured four kinds of hearts, dealing with the Word, and only one was good and honest — open to truth (Luke 8:15).

B. Jesus found it, in His own generation, much as Isaiah had: Some men close hearts, eyes, ears — blocking the Word (Matt. 13:15).

C. Some men, in hearing the Word, thrust it away from themselves, and judge themselves unworthy of everlasting life (Acts 13:46).

SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: Enoch’s Exam PROPOSITION: This lesson will cover the three tests of Enoch’s Exam: Action (Enoch walked with God), Association (Enoch walked with God), and Attitude (Enoch walked with God). OBJECTIVES: Each listened should be able to explain what walking with God entails by defining the Christian walk, explaining their association with God […]

Reality of sin – Sermon outline by Bill Jackson describing sin’s reality, its entry, its definition, its destruction and its remedy.