INTRODUCTION: 1. I am sure none of us need a reminder of the sinister events of this past week. What we need a reminder of is some of the lessons God would have us learn from it. 1) Life is short. 2) Dedication to one’s beliefs. 3) Courage in the face of danger. 4) The […]
INTRODUCTION:
1. We now begin a series on the fundamentals.
2. We often tend to forget … to let slip (Heb. 2:1) … and end up with less knowledge than God expects to have (Heb. We now begin a series on the fundamentals.
3. We often tend to forget … to let slip (Heb. 2:1) … and end up with less knowledge than God expects to have (Heb. 5:12).
4. Our series will cover the range: Creation to eternity — perhaps eight to ten lessons in all.
INTRODUCTION:
1. We often stress the fact that when we give, we give to Jesus. This is good and right, Matt. 25:34-40.
2. I wonder, though, when we “lay by in store” each Lord’s Day, if we think about who we are giving to in order that it may be giving to Jesus.
3. We think about what we see. There are so many things a congregation does that is not seen.
4. This hour I’d like to walk your mind through those things that you might not be thinking about when you put your money in the plate.
5. I’d like to increase your appreciation for what you do in giving, and increase your joy in giving to Jesus.
SUBJECT: Relationships
TITLE: Reasons to Live Peaceably
PROPOSITION:In this sermon, we will study three reasons to live peaceably: 1) We know the contrast between peace and strife 2) We know the change wrought by God 3) We know the consequences of faithful–peaceable–living.
OBJECTIVE: To encourage all to live peaceably with all men.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Titus 3:3-7
Sermon on Living By Faith — Shows that the Bible meaning of living by faith defeats the saying, ‘But the Bible doestn’t say I can’t!” By G. E. Watkins
Date written: November 5, 1994 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Body of Christ PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the, the identity, the unity, and the terms of entrance into the body of Christ. OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to: 1) state the identity of the body and cite at least […]
PROPOSITION: To set forth the parable of the sower.
OBJECTIVE: That we obtain and maintain good and honest hearts.
INTRODUCTION: [ Beginning of this sermon on the parable of the sower. ]
SUBJECT: Perseverance
PROPOSITION: To develop the art of perseverance we need 1) Tests, 2) Truth, 3) Time, 4) Trust.
OBJECTIVE: That we would value the quality of perseverance in our lives and learn to develop it as we seek to walk in the Christian faith.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 6:17-18
Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13
SUBJECT: Morality
TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified, Part 2–The Spirit of God or the spirit of the world?
PROPOSITION: We must reject the spirit of the world and accept the Spirit of God in regard to 1) Our Speech, 2) Sexuality, 3) Modesty, and 4) Gambling.
OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to describe the spirit of the world in regard to these things and explain why these things are not from the Spirit of God.
AIM:To develop in each person’s life an appreciation for the distinction between the spirit of the world and the spirit of God.
SERMON ON CHRISTIAN LIVING INTRODUCTION: Acts 1:1 1. Acts a continuation of Luke (former treatise). Luke 1:3 2. To write, Luke had to learn what Jesus did and taught. 3. It is implied that he found out that Jesus didn’t do anything without teaching also. He was not a silent example. 4. Neither did he […]
SUBJECT: Self Discipline
TITLE: The Christian Duty to Be Sober
PROPOSITION: To teach that to be a Christian we must have the right attitude toward ourselves, and that we show this attitude, or the lack of it, in our actions.
OBJECTIVE: To cause those who show the wrong attitude by their actions to repent.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Titus 2:11-12
Sermon on Godliness – Two sermon series by Kevin Cauley outlining what God expects of the Christian with regard to godliness. Date written: September 26, 1992 Scripture ref: Titus 2:11,12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Sermon on Godliness – Christian Godliness Part 1 PROPOSITION: The plan of salvation is how a man becomes godly. OBJECTIVE: To teach […]
SUBJECT: Peace
TITLE: “Peace Peace”
PROPOSITION: To set forth the peaceful thoughts in Jeremiah 6:13-15, as they apply to Christianity.
OBJECTIVE:That we understand peace and be peaceful.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Jeremiah 6:13-15.
SUBJECT: Unity
TITLE: Things that Unite – One Body
PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one body provided: 1) We acknowledge our Lord’s standard for unity of the body, 2) We do not divide the one body based upon human philosophy, 3) We endeavor for unity in the one body through service to others.
Objectives: Each hearer will have a better knowledge of unity as it relates to the one body.
Aim: To discuss the seven ones of Ephesians 4:1-6 and the uniting truths associated therewith.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6
SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Common Questions about the church of Christ PROPOSITION: To answer the three most common questions about the church of Christ. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the answer to the three most common questions regarding the church of Christ. AIM: I want to answer the most commonly asked questions both […]
PROPOSITION: To emphasize what we should be like if we have the proper view of Jesus and what He has done for us.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Heroes cause us to want to better ourselves.
1) They endow us with the drive to excel.
2) They change what we believe our limits are.
3) How much punishment can we take for a just cause?
4) How far will we go when our friends and family are in danger?
5) How much better can we be at what we do?
6) Our heroes set those limits and then new heroes smash them.
SUBJECT: Faith, Truth
TITLE: Does it matter what we believe?
PROPOSITION: It matters what we believe because 1) Our beliefs determine our actions, 2) Our actions have consequences, 3) Happiness results from believing the right things.
Date written: October 1, 1994 Scripture ref: John 9:4 SUBJECT: Stewardship TITLE: Effectual Work PROPOSITION:Effectual work in the kingdom requires three things: abiding, acting, acknowledging; such work looks forward to a fourth thing–accounting for our labor. OBJECTIVE: In this lesson, each should learn what it means to work effectually in the kingdom. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]
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. 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