SUBJECT: Faith

TITLE: The Bible’s Basis For Faith

PROPOSITION: To teach that the faith of many is based on man’s idea of what faith is and what exactly faith is based on.

OBJECTIVE: That all may trust that the faith they have is based on a biblical foundation

INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 10:34-42

1. Concerning the text:

1) Peter has the privilege of introducing the Gospel to the first Gentile audience, the household of Cornelius.

2) Cornelius tells of the supernatural circumstances of this event, vv. 30-33.

3) Then Peter bears witness, he testifies, vv. 34-42.

INTRODUCTION:

A. Review – I am a member of the church of Christ because…

B. I am a member of the Church of Christ because it teaches that the miraculous gifts of the Spirit have ceased

C. The charismatic movement is one that is very prevalent in the world today…

1. We are saturated with it on religious channels

2. Benny Hin, and the like, are leading millions astray

D. In the lesson of this hour we are going to look carefully at 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 to answer the question: “Do miraculous gifts exist in the church today?”

INTRODUCTION: A. The book of Ephesians has been called the “great church epistle” 1. It is a tremendous treatise relative to the church of Christ, and Paul affirms that the church is a manifestation of God’s wisdom. 2. Ephesians 3:10-11 3. Since the church is a manifestation of divine wisdom, then the specific aspects which […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Sometimes people may wonder, if there is God…

1. Why hasn’t He made Himself more clearly known?

2. Why has He spoken only through what many view as an antiquated book (the Bible)?

B. I would contend that God has made Himself known…

1. He has spoken in various ways (in addition to a book that is far from antiquated)

2. He has spoken quite loudly (for those willing to listen)

C. In what I like to call “The Clarion Voices of God”, note that…

SUBJECT: God

TITLE: God the Redeemer

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study about God the Redeemer: 1) God Defines Redemption 2) God Reveals the Need for Redemption and 3) God Provides Redemption.

OBJECTIVE: That each of us will understand the concept of redemption

Peace Sermon – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the lessons learned from the end of Saul’s persecution in the book of Acts. Sermon taken from Acts 9:31. Date written: October 12, 1994 Scripture ref: Acts 9:31 SUBJECT: Growth TITLE: The Perfection of Peace PROPOSITION: To study the edification, endurance, and expansion–the results of the […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. Illustration: “I heard a story of a man who would give his son a nickel if he would go to bed without supper. Then, in the middle of the night, he would sneak in and steal the nickel from his son. The next morning he would scold his son for losing the nickel and make him go to school without any breakfast. — I thought he must have been the meanest dad in the world”

1. We hear a lot about mean people these days, from serial killers to parents who actually kill their own children.

2. But what about in the Lord’s church? If you were asked to cast your vote for the meanest member in the church, for whom would you cast your vote? (ok. ok… besides the preacher)!

INTRODUCTION: 1. There is a question on the minds of many in this world with regard to the origin of the Bible that they are asked to trust for their salvation. 2. Where did it come from? 3. How did it get to me? DISCUSSION: I.   THE BIBLE ORIGINATED WITH GOD THE FATHER. 1. The […]

INTRODUCTION: A. One of the latest fads making the rounds in some churches of Christ is the practice of holding up one’s arms and swaying in worship assembly B. This practice is surely symptomatic of the restless dissatisfaction with the status quo and the contemporary push to brand previous interpretations of Scripture as “tradition” in […]

SERMON ON BACKSLIDING SUBJECT: Sin and Sinners TITLE: The Heart of the Backslider PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will notice three reasons a person backslides: he/she has no realization of the word, rudiments in the faith, nor restraint from evil in their heart. OBJECTIVE: To set forth an expository study of the parable of the […]

Lord’s Supper Sermon SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Reflections on the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the (1) theme the (2) thankfulness and the (3) thought involved in the Lord’s supper. OBJECTIVE: To help the brethren pray and think about the Lord’s supper. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 “For I have received […]

Introduction:

1. We now begin where the Bible begins — Genesis 1:1.

2. This study is appropriate, indeed, in a day of atheism, unbelief.

I.   The Bible Asserts, “GOD IS!” — And So Do We!

Sermon on the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is divine. The Holy Spirit is a unique person of the Godhead. The Holy Spirit has a unique role in the Godhead.

Date written: September 4th, 2004
Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Christian Contentment

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of contentment. We want to look at what contentment is not and then look at what it is. Contentment is not conceit. Contentment is not laziness. Contentment is not being self-satisfied. Contentment is living within one’s means. Contentment is being happy regardless of one’s situation. Contentment is the peaceful self-assurance of salvation.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to practice contentment, recognize when others are not content, and be able to discuss Christian contentment with others.

AIM: That each would understand more about contentment and be able to make application to their life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Timothy 6:6-12

INTRODUCTION: Isaiah 10:10-14

1. The Kingdom of Judah had trusted in its idols for protection.

2. Sennacherib points out that he had defeated all the kingdoms with greater idols than Judah.

1) He defeated Babylon and Egypt.

2) He defeated Syria and then Samaria.

Sermon outline on Bible Authority. Outline by Kevin Cauley giving three examples showing the true nature of Bible authority. Colossians 3:17 is the text.

SUBJECT: God, Problem of Evil

TITLE: Why do people blame God?

PROPOSITION: To look at several reasons why people blame God.

Objectives: Each should understand why people blame God.

Aim: To encourage everyone to praise instead of blame God.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Job 10:1-13

SUBJECT:Salvation

TITLE: What is Christian Baptism?

PROPOSITION:In this lesson we want to look at the question, “What is Christian Baptism?” We will note that Christian baptism is: 1) A burial in water. 2) An action of faith. 3) God’s work of righteousness.

OBJECTIVES:Everyone needs to be able to discuss what baptism is in relationship to the plan of salvation. Not many in the religious world today understand it. But it is part of the great commission and we must preach and teach it.

AIM: To encourage the brethren to teach others about Christian baptism.

SUBJECT: Passage

TITLE: FOLLOW ME, AND LEAVE THE DEAD TO BURY THEIR OWN DEAD

PROPOSITION: Jesus demands that we follow Him upon His terms, not ours.

OBJECTIVE: To help others understand this passage.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 8:18-22.

SUBJECT: False Doctrine

TITLE: The Doctrines of Gnosticism

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the doctrines of Gnosticism as newly touted by the popular media in “The Da Vinci Code,” “The Gospel of Judas,” and others.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what Gnosticism was, how the New Testament deals with those doctrines and why popular culture gets it wrong.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Jude 1:3-5