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
SUBJECT: Christian Living
TITLE: Thinking Christianly
PROPOSITION: How ought Christians to think? 1) Soberly, 2) Beneficially, 3) Wisely.
Objectives: Each should be able to tell others about how Christians think.
Aim: To get Christians to think about their own thinking.
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Subject: Necrology
Title: Questions Concerning Death–1
Proposition: In this lesson we will answer four questions concerning death: 1) What is death? 2) Why do we have death? 3) Who is going to die? 4) When can we expect death?
Objective: To biblically answer these four questions concerning death and comfort those who know death is near to them or to their relatives.
SUBJECT: Christ – Sacrifice
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will compare and contrast the Passover lamb with Jesus as the lamb of God. We will notice that the lamb is 1) Sanctified — God’s lamb, 2) Sinless — Without blemish, 3) A Sacrifice, 4) Salvation.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understanding the significance of the Passover lamb and the typical relationship to Jesus our Messiah.
AIM: To help all understand why Jesus is the Lamb of God today.
INTRODUCTION:
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.
PROPOSITION: To answer the question “Why do we sing?”
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might learn the reasons for our singing in worship.
INTRODUCTION: Concerning Exodus 15:1-19
1. Why was Moses singing to the Lord?
1) He hath triumphed gloriously, v. 1
2) He is my strength and song, v. 2
3) He is my salvation, v. 2
Sermon on Prayer. We must pray with sincerity, humility, fervency, persistence, watchfulness, thoughtfulness, godly living, etc.
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
SUBJECT: Evangelism
TITLE: “Come and See”
PROPOSITION: When talking to others about the gospel, what do you tell them? One very simple thing to say is “come and see.” Come and see 1) The works of God, 2) The Glory of God, 3) The Son of God, and 4) The people of God.
OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to walk away from the lesson with something to say to someone about the gospel.
Aim: To help everyone be more confident in evangelism.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 1:43-46
INTRODUCTION: A. Keeping the church pure and true to the Book is taught often in the New Testament 1. Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1
Let brotherly love continue sermon — Sermon outline on the brotherly love of Abraham and Lot and Jonathan and David. By G. E. Watkins.
SUBJECT: Obedience
TITLE: YE HAVE OBEYED FROM THE HEART
PROPOSITION: To teach what in means to obey from the heart by means of biblical examples.
OBJECTIVE: That the hearer might understand what it means to obey from the heart.
INTRODUCTION: READ Rom. 6:17
Ordaining Elders in the Church. Sermon outline by Tom Moore giving God’s counsel on ordaining elders in every city. INTRODUCTION: A. God has set forth a pattern for His church. 1. A pattern for: a. Worship b. Entrance into the Church c. Organization 2. Hebrews 8:5 3. I am pleased that the church here wants […]
Repent or Perish – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the definition of, the requirement of and the motives for Bible repentance. INTRODUCTION: Luke 13:3 1. Matthew 3:2. John–“Repent ye for…” 2. Matthew 4:17. Jesus–“Repent ye for…” 3. Luke 24:46. “Thus it is written and…” 4. Acts 3:19. “Repent ye therefore and turn again…” […]
Scripture ref: Luke 24:25-27
SUBJECT: Prophecy
TITLE: Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled. We will look at prophecies regarding the Messiah’s 1) Origins, 2) Ministry and Teaching, 3) Persecution and Death, 4) Triumph, 5) and eternal role in heaven.
Objectives: Each should understand the Messianic prophecies as fulfilled by Jesus and as quoted in the New Testament.
Aim: To show that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies that we may have renewed confidence that Jesus is the Messiah.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Luke 24:25-27
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: 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 […]
Date written: July 7th, 2007 Bible Text: John 17:20-23 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Let Brotherly Love Motivate Us To Seek Unity PROPOSITION: We need to let brotherly love move us in our 1) Aspirations, 2) Axioms, 3) Autonomy, 4) Astuteness. OBJECTIVE: That each would seek to have unity with his brother through love. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Gen. 3:1-24
A. Have you ever wondered how one could allow a moment of pleasure to destroy his/her reputation?
1. What causes one to mortgage his life to pay the high price of sin?
2. What causes one to turn his back on God, his family or his brethren?
3. Genesis 3 will give us some insight into these questions
B. The Bible is a book about sin.
1. Genesis 1 & 2 sets forth man in his innocence.
2. The remaining 1,187 chapters depict man as a sinner, and as one who is in need of grace – the salvation that can only be found in Christ.
3. In this lesson I want us to go back in our minds to the garden of Eden, to a time when sin first entered the world, and notice some very important points that will help us in our daily walk as a Christian.
Scripture ref: 1 Peter 2:9
SUBJECT: Christian Attitudes
TITLE: Attitudes of the Chosen Generation
Type: Topical/Expository
PROPOSITION: To have the attitude of the chosen generation, we must 1) Be proactive 2) Be positive 3) Be Humble.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand and show proactivity, confidence, and humility in a balanced manner.
AIM: I want the listener to be motivated to service in a proactive, confident, but humble way.
INTRODUCTION: