SUBJECT: Hope

TITLE: The Importance of Hope

PROPOSITION: Hope is important because it gives us something 1) To Talk About, 2) To Work Toward, 3) To Hang Onto.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the importance of hope in the life of the Christian.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Hebrews 6:17-20

2. About the Text:

1) The book of Hebrews was written to encourage Christians to remain faithful to Christ.

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our present day, faith is widely misunderstood.

1. The nature and crucial importance of faith has eluded many in the religious world.

2. Most of the world limit faith to being mere belief, but the Bible has a much deeper meaning placed on this important biblical term

B. As we begin to delve into the doctrine of faith, by way of introduction notice that:

1. The gospel is “the faith” – Jude 3, and those who have obeyed it have been “faithful to the Lord” (Acts 16:15)

INTRODUCTION:

A. Philippians 3:12-14

B. This is the last of a series of sermons on the church moving forward into the future

1. The fact is that we will move into the future regardless of how we prepare for it

2. The question is actually one of what we will be able to do with the future when it arrives

3. So far we have looked at:

a. Challenges we must accept

b. Enemies we must defeat

c. Dangers we must avoid

d. Opportunities to take

4. There is one more essential ingredient in Moving the Church Forward – ATTITUDE

EXERCISING GODLINESS

Date written: December 3rd, 2005

Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

SUBJECT: Perseverance, Steadfastness, Christian Growth

TITLE: Exercising Godliness

PROPOSITION: What do we need to properly exercise? The truths that apply to physical exercise apply to spiritual exercise as well. What are those truths? 1) Readiness, 2) Repetition, 3) Resistance, 4) Resolution.

Objectives: Each ought to understand what is involved in exercise so that we can exercise godliness.

Aim: To encourage everyone to apply themselves to the Christian life through spiritual exercise.

INTRODUCTION:

A. The concept of spiritual shepherds over the flock of God did not originate in the New Testament

1. That was a role the priests and prophets played in the Mosaic age, and some of them did not take their work seriously

2. Jeremiah 23:1-4

3. Ezekiel 34:1-10

4. Jesus alluded to this work and its abuse during His earthly ministry, when, in speaking of the shepherd, He said – John 10:3-5, 11-12

5. From these passages, we learn that the Lord expected His shepherds to do the following:

Introduction: Psa. 119:11 1. Memory work is hard work. 2. Bible study is hard work. 3. So why invest our time in it? THAT WE MIGHT NOT SIN AGAINST GOD. DISCUSSION: I.   God’s Word Informs Us 1. 1 John 3:4, Sin is transgression of the law. 2. Isa. 54:1-2 II.  God’s Word Warns Us 1. Rom. 6:23, […]

Sermon outline by Tom Moore on all that the vicious nails of the Cross of Calvary accomplished. From John 20:24-29 INTRODUCTION: A. John 20:24-29 B. While nails are mentioned at least nine times in the Bible, John 20:25 is the only reference to them in the life of Christ 1. Growing up around a carpenter’s […]

SUBJECT: Church: Organization

TITLE: Deacons-God’s Servants

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study deacons duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to know from the scriptures deacons duties, responsibilities and qualification.

AIM: I hope to be able to help the congregation work toward appointing deacons and to encourage prospective deacons.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Philippians 1:1 “Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons”

SUBJECT: CHURCH

TITLE: WHEN WAS THE CHURCH ESTABLISHED?

PROPOSITION: To set forth “WHEN” the church of Christ was established.

OBJECTIVE: That by knowing “WHEN” the church of Christ was established we can know the church of Christ.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 2:44.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Psalm 96:8-9

B. It should be the desire of every child of God to want to know the whole truth on any subject.

1. What is important to realize in this regard is that “the reception of any truth depends upon the attitude that one has toward it.”

2. We often tell our friends and neighbors that they do not understand God’s truth on baptism or grace because they do not manifest the right attitude toward God’s word of these subjects.

3. Sadly, there are thousands upon thousands of Christians who have closed their ears to what God has said on the subject of giving.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Hebrews 12:18-22, 27-28

1. Inspiration says:

a. You have not come to Mount Sinai (or to any other similar mountain), but you have come to Mount Zion

b. The “Mount Zion” is the Lord’s church

c. The church is a kingdom which cannot be shaken

2. “Cannot be moved” (shaken – ASV) is translated from asaleutos (asaleutos)

a. It means not liable to disorder or overthrow; firm, stable.

b. Luke 6:48

INTRODUCTION: 1 Corinthians 15:58

1. In light of the fact that we are to be motivated in the pursuit of pleasing God, we are provided with reasons to be motivated, both positive and negative.

2. One of the most effective things God has done for us is to provide examples of commitment in the Scriptures to motivate us.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Romans 2:11-16

B. Now and then we hear of someone falling heir to some priceless treasure without having any concept of the importance or value of what he has, and then proceeding to be irresponsible in his custodianship of the thing.

C. Or, we may be in someone’s home who beams with pride as he shows off his expensive library of books — all of which are evidently unused! Acts 19:35

D. The people of Ephesus apparently were proud of their custodianship of the temple and the image of Diana.

E. The Jews were proud of their “custodianship” of the oracles of God.

1. Romans 3:1-2

2. Deuteronomy 4:5-8

3. Romans 9:4-5

4. The Jews did not do with the word of God what they should have … Romans 2:17-24

F. Do we have this same problem of seeing ourselves as “the custodians of the truth” without acceptance of the attendant responsibilities?

Introduction:

1. The work of the church involves 3 things:

1) Evangelism. Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Timothy 2:2

2) Benevolence. Gal. 6:10; James 1:27

3) Edification. Hebrews 10:24.

2. Many have placed the importance of benevolence and edification higher than they ought.

1) The main goal of many churches is to battle poverty and disease. Laudable in its place but was never the main goal of our Lord.

Sermon on Spiritual Growth – Sermon outline by Tom Moore listing goals for continued sustained spiritual growth.

Introduction:

1. In our series, we have noted Jesus’ church: The promise to build (Matt. 16:18), and its reality (Acts 2:47).

2. The church is the Lord’s body (Col. 1:18). He is its Head, and the Head regulates the body. We set forth the idea that the New Testament contains a church pattern.

I.   The Scriptures Themselves Set Forth The Idea Of A Pattern.

A. All we know, authoritatively, of the church is found therein.

B. And, the Scriptures are inspired of God, to furnish us completely unto every good work (2 Tim. 3:16-17).

1. Obeying the gospel is a good work — an essential one (2 Thess. 1:7-9).

2. In obeying, the Lord adds one to the church (Acts 2:47).

INTRODUCTION:

A. In our last lesson we noticed how we as God people are to be active in Christian service

1. We are obligated – it is our duty – Luke 17:10

2. We will be lost if we are not involved in good works – Matthew 7:21

B. Among the activities we are to be involved in is “together work” with other Christians

1. Our working together as a collective body is essential to the well-being of the church as a whole – and individually

2. We all need to understand the importance of this collective work

SERMON ON HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 3:20, 21 1. Paul proclaims to the Philippians that they are not citizens of earth but of heaven. 2. They will be equipped to be citizens of that city. 3. The Savior is coming with the power to transform. 4. Words such as these have excited us for 2000 […]

SUBJECT: Youth

TITLE: In The Days of Thy Youth

PROPOSITION: In the days of thy youth, 1) learn what it means to be principled, 2) listen to your parents, 3) treasure every moment you have.

Objectives: To teach and encourage our youth to live lives of wisdom.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ecclesiastes 12:1

2. About the Text:

1) It is good to remember God in our youth.

2) This sets the whole “tone” for our entire life.

3) Psalm 71:17 states, “O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; And hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.”

Zeal for God Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on what it is to have zeal for God.