INTRODUCTION:

1. Sometimes it’s necessary to put things in a very basic, plain way.

2. Some won’t understand the importance of eternal matters without some plainness.

3. Once a famous football coach was upset with the performance of his team and decided to explain things from the very simplest matters. He began his speech, “This is a football.”

4. So, with this idea in mind let’s note some basic facts of life that we must know.

DISCUSSION:

INTRODUCTION: A. Many different things have been invented by man to harness great destructive power. 1. TNT is one of the most powerful man-made explosives. 2. It has been a great labor saving device, enabling men to literally move the mountains aside for railways and roads. 3. Regretfully, man has also used his knowledge of […]

Sermon on Ascension of Jesus– Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the purpose and meaning of the ascension of Christ.

Date written: October 12th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 SUBJECT: Morality, Ten Commandments TITLE: The Sixth Commandment – Thou Shalt Not Murder PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the sixth commandment, namely, 1) The verb in the commandment, 2) The vindication consequent to that verb, 3) the vitality of the command today, and 4) […]

INTRODUCTION: A. In our series of studies on church leadership, there is a very critical item that needs to be discussed and understood, and that is “How is the church to be governed?” 1. What role do the elders, deacons, and other leaders in the church play with regard to church government? 2. What are […]

Sermon on Discipleship — Sermon outline by Tom Moore on the signs in the lives of Christians that show the world who we really are.

SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: ALL THE WORDS OF THIS LIFE PROPOSITION: To set forth some things Peter understood when he heard, “all the words of this life.” OBJECTIVE: That we know this life, partake of it and share it. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Acts 5:20. 2. Regarding the text: 1) Ananias and Sapphire just punished by God. […]

SUBJECT: Baptism, Salvation

TITLE: The Proper Mode of Baptism

PROPOSITION: The mode of baptism makes a difference in salvation because 1) Doctrinally, there is only ONE baptism, 2) Historically, baptism was immersion, and 3) Theologically, baptism is a burial.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to state why the mode of baptism makes a difference and discuss which mode is correct for Christian baptism.

AIM: To aid each one in their study with others regarding the mode of baptism.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 28:18-20

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

Introduction: 1. Throughout Bible history God has chosen individuals to do His work. To perform His tasks. 2. When He does this He doesn’t ask for resumes. He doesn’t ask how prepared you think you are. He doesn’t care about perceived obstacles. 3. He just says to get it done. 4. If God has called […]

SUBJECT: Life of Christ

TITLE: Lessons from the Birth of Christ

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three significant lessons from Matthew’s account of the birth of Christ, namely: 1) God keeps his promises, 2) Obedience leads to salvation, 3) Jesus is the Messiah.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state why these lessons are taught from the birth of Christ and give examples.

AIM: To show that God’s will cannot be thwarted as long as men are willing to do their part in the process of salvation.

SUBJECT: Church, Conflicts, Peace, Unity

TITLE: Principles for Resolving Church Conflicts

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at six principles for resolving church conflicts as illustrated by a recent mission trip.

Objectives: That each member be informed regarding the mission trip and understand what was done to resolve conflicts and what lessons were learned.

Aim: To teach six fundamental principles for resolving church conflicts.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Romans 12:8 “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”

Sermon on the Plumbline – Tom Moore stresses God’s standard (His plumbline) as our rule or standard for our every word and action today.

INTRODUCTION:

A. We have been discussing the idea of the Church Moving Forward.

1. The church needs to be thinking about the future

a. Looking forward, thinking forward, planning forward, and moving forward

b. This is critical! The church’s future depends on it!

2. Philippians 3:12-14

B. In our past lessons we discussed:

1. Challenges to accept

a. Making a difference in the world

b. Evangelizing our local community

c. Developing leadership

d. Abiding in God’s word

2. Enemies to defeat

a. Ignorance

b. Apathy

c. Unbelief

d. Sin

C. In this lesson we are going to discuss DANGERS TO AVOID

INTRODUCTION: A. In our last lesson on the Holy Spirit, we considered this third person of the Godhead from an Old Testament perspective 1. In the New Testament the Holy Spirit becomes more prominent 2. Here we have a richer, deeper, and a much fuller account of Him in personality and performance, in motive and […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. This is our last lesson in our series on “True Worship”

1. Let us be reminded …Psalm 96:8-9

2. John 4:23-24

B. Our worship each Lord’s Day is to consist of:

1. Singing

2. Lord’s Supper

3. Prayer

4. Giving of our means

5. Preaching

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Reconciliation (3)–“Be Ye Reconciled!”

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study God’s plan for man’s reconciliation– What God has done, what man must do, and what man must continue to do to be reconciled to God.

OBJECTIVE: That all who are not reconciled to God in the hearing of this sermon will become reconciled to him.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 2 Cor. 5:20 “Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.”

Date written: January 4th, 2004

Scripture ref: Isaiah 61:1-3

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Year of the Lord

PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at Isaiah 61:1-3 as understood through the person of Jesus and applied in the work of the church. We can make this year the year of the Lord by 1) Preaching the gospel to the lost. 2) Warning those who are erring. 3) Exhorting those who are faithful.

OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to explain the significance of Isaiah 61:1-3 in relationship to the fulfillment in the messiah and the implementation of the church.

AIM:To encourage everyone to make this year, a year that is dedicated to the Lord by practicing the things we know will dedicate that year to the Lord.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Isaiah 61:1-3

Introduction: Read 2 Tim. 1:13

ASV Hold the pattern of sound words

ESV Follow the pattern of the sound words

NAS Retain the standard of sound words

NKJ Hold fast the pattern of sound words

NRS Hold to the standard of sound teaching

Date written: August 11th, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 17:22-31 SUBJECT: Religion TITLE: Why Should I Change My Religion? PROPOSITION: I should change my religion if my religion 1) Preaches a different morality than the Bible, 2) Practices a different worship than the church of the New Testament, 3) Presents a different plan of salvation than […]