INTRODUCTION A. The Old Testament books of history are prophetic 1. These books are numbered among what are called the “Former Prophets” 2. They were called prophecies because the histories they recorded were considered exemplary. 3. These books showed God’s principles in action, and formed prophetic warnings to God’s people. 4. Among these is the […]
SUBJECT: Worship
TITLE: Our Attitude in Worship
PROPOSITION: To look at some principles in scripture that will help us examine our attitude in worship.
OBJECTIVES: Each person should examine their own hearts to see if their attitude is proper during worship.
AIM: To teach what the proper attitude in worship is and avoid the stereotypical behavior of improper worship.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 4:24
Lord’s Supper Sermon — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the meaning and purpose of the Lord’s supper.
Introduction:
1. Acts 7:38, oracles are what Moses received.
2. Rom. 3:2, oracles of God are what was committed to the Jews.
3. Heb. 5:12, oracles contain 1st principles.
4. 1 Pet. 4:11 contains a limitation prescribed by God.
1) Direction must be direction of oracles.
2) Example must be example of oracles.
3) Speaking must be lined up with the oracles of God.
5. If we need a motto or rallying cry let this be it.
Discussion:
INTRODUCTION: A. It was a great day when Dr. Salk discovered his polio-preventing vaccine, resulting in the near complete annihilation of that dreaded disease. B. But, what is even greater than this is to discover and apply the preventatives to sinning C. This lesson presupposes: 1. The recognition that we are sinners (Rom. 3:23) 2. […]
INTRODUCTION
A. There are few in the religious world today who fail to realize the need for involvement in good works.
1. Jesus who is our example in all things (1 Peter 2:21), was declared to be one “who went about doing good” (Acts
10:38).
2. We know that we are to be involved in good works for this is a sign of Christian maturity.
3. Paul says that the man of God needs to be “perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works” (2 Timothy 3:17).
B. It is important that we not only understand the need to be involved in good works, but that they are to also be done by
the authority of Christ.
Sermon Outline by Tom Moore on growing old as a Christian; a process of responsibility and usefulness and not of degeneration and despair.
Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley showing the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man. We should reject the natural man.
PROPOSITION: To teach the folly of walking in the lies our fathers believed.
OBJECTIVE: To motivate the hearer to reject the lies our fathers believed and to walk in truth.
INTRODUCTION: Read Amos 2:4
1. One of Satan’s many devices is to cause his lies to become traditions of men.
2. At the time Amos wrote Judah had been in their errors for generations.
3. There was a barrier to Judah’s repentance, namely, tradition.
INTRODUCTION:
A. Teachers are some of our most unforgettable characters.
1. I remember my high school football coach, who instilled within me a love for competition and the need for teamwork.
2. I remember one of my history teachers – he always took a special interest in his students individually
3. I remember one of my Bible class teachers…
B. When Jesus walked this earth, He was called […]
Sermon on Music Pleasing to God INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:8-9 2. Worship is an attitude, but it is more. It is demonstrated and expressed by actions – Divinely Appointed. 1) The actions of worship have always been divinely mandated. 2) This is true of the Old Testament as well as the New… 3. Praising God […]
INTRODUCTION:
A. Psychologists tell us that we are born with two fears, the fear of falling and the fear of noise; but we soon develop many more.
1. It would be interesting to know how many different “phobias” are mentioned in the dictionary.
a. Indeed, our dictionaries betray us.
b. Our age is frantic with fear.
2. Members of a psychology class asked 500 people, “What are you afraid of?”
a. Those 500 people listed 7,000 fears!
b. But it need not be that way, for Christ came to deliver us from our fears.
Date written: 1/1/06
Scripture ref: Nehemiah 4:6
SUBJECT: Christian Work
TITLE: A Mind To Work
PROPOSITION: Having a mind to work is having a mind that 1) Recognizes a need to work, 2) Desires to work regardless of personal interests, and 3) Will work even under adverse circumstances.
Objectives: That each would resolve to do more work for the Lord in this New Year and have “a mind to work.”
Aim: To encourage all to have a mind to work for this New Year.
Sermon on Faithfulness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley urging us to faithfulness according to the Bible pattern. From 1 Corinthians 15:58.
SUBJECT: Sin
TITLE: Marching To Destruction
PROPOSITION: To illustrate the destructive reality of our sin.
OBJECTIVE: To learn why we desperately need salvation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Imagine, if you will, the long line of humanity.
1) Adam is first in line; the last baby ever born is last.
a. You are in this line…
b. As is everyone you have ever known. Your fathers and grandfathers, your sons and your son’s sons.
SUBJECT: Attitudes
TITLE: The Value of the Soul
PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is the most valuable thing that any person possesses: 1) The soul is constant; the world is perishable. 2) The soul is a unique creation. 3) The soul cost the life of the Son of God.
AIM: To help everyone recognize that the soul is more valuable than anything and is worth sacrificing everything for its salvation.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Mark 8:36, 37 “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
2. About the Text:
SUBJECT: Sacrifice
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the meaning of sacrifice. In this lesson we will illustrate this meaning through three examples: 1) a poor person, 2) a preacher, and 3) a pilgrim.
OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to understand and explain what it means to make sacrifices for the Lord.
AIM:I want every person to be renewed in spirit toward making the appropriate sacrifices in their life for the kingdom of God.
SUBJECT: Salvation
TITLE: Words of Encouragement–Love
PROPOSITION: In this sermon on love, we will briefly look at Love in the Bible. 1) God’s love for man; 2) Man’s love for God; 3) Man’s love for one another.
OBJECTIVES: The listener should be able to discuss the various relationships in which love is involved and cite one supporting scripture for each.
AIM: To encourage the brethren by helping them understand God’s love for them; to move the brethren to reciprocate that love to God and toward one another.
INTRODUCTION:
INTRODUCTION: Read Genesis 34:25-29
1. The sons of Jacob grew up in a world of winner-take-all attitudes in the company of Laban the Syrian.
1) As they grew to maturity they ignored the lessons of faith learned by Abraham and lived like the world around them where might made right and the “golden” rule was whoever has the gold makes the rules.
2) The record of the immorality of Jacob’s sons begins with Reuben lying with Bilhah, Jacob’s concubine (Genesis 35:22). The consequence of this action was that Reuben lost his first-born status (Genesis 49:3-4).
3) Simeon and Levi showed their cruelty when they slaughtered all the men of Shalem when one of them had defiled Dinah, their sister (Genesis 34:25-26).
4) They sold their brother into Egyptian slavery because of their envy of him (Genesis 37:28).
5) Judah fathered a child by Tamar, his daughter-in-law, when she dressed like a harlot and propositioned him (Genesis 38:15-18).
SUBJECT: Christian Sobriety TITLE: TRY YOUR OWN SELVES PROPOSITION: To set forth an exposition of 2 Corinthians 13:5. OBJECTIVE:That we try and prove our own Christianity. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 2 Corinthians 13:5. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Second letter. 2) Third visit planned. 3) Severity, if needed will be meted out to impenitent offenders. 4) […]