Scripture ref: John 15:1-8

SUBJECT: Discipleship

TITLE: The True Vine and Discipleship

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Jesus teaching regarding discipleship as it relates to his identity. We will notice 1) the root of discipleship, 2) the relation of the disciples, 3) the renewal of discipleship, 4) the response of discipleship, 5) The results of discipleship.

OBJECTIVES:Each person should be able to discuss their relationship to Jesus as His disciple and how to pursue that relationship more effectively.

AIM:I want to encourage all to learn more about Jesus so as to strengthen each as a disciple of Jesus.

Sermon on Strife — Sermon outline by Tom Moore from Genesis 13 and Abraham’s occasion with Lot. Abraham turns away from strife saying, “For We Be Brethren.” INTRODUCTION: A. Genesis 13:1-8 1. Abraham said that there ought not be strife between them because they were brethren 2. There should be unity and goodwill between brethren […]

INTRODUCTION: A. The doctrine of the Holy Spirit is set forth more fully in the New Testament than in the Old Testament. 1. Yet, there is prominence given to the Holy Spirit in the pages of the Old Testament. 2. Twenty-three of the Old Testament books contain direct reference to the Holy Spirit. 3. We […]

Sermon on the Tongue – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins explaining how to control the tongue. From James 3:6.

SUBJECT: Heaven

TITLE: How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study some Bible truths about heaven as illustrated by truths regarding the Grand Canyon.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand what it takes to get to heaven.

INTRODUCTION:

Sermon on the Authority of Jesus SUBJECT: Authority TITLE: The Authority of the New Testament PROPOSITION: The New Testament is authoritative to direct our lives today. OBJECTIVE: To teach that authority is something that cannot be disregarded. 1. Read: Matthew 28:18-20. 2. Regarding this text: 1) The last item in this “Great Commission” is Jesus’ […]

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 6:8-17

1. Through the prophet the king learned what he could not see.

2. Through the prophet Gahazi learned what he could not see.

3. Through Jesus Christ we learn things we cannot see. Hebrews 1:1-2

INTRODUCTION: A. Keeping the church pure and true to the Book is taught often in the New Testament 1. Ephesians 5:25-27 2. Titus 1:9, 13; 2:1

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:

SUBJECT: Hermeneutics TITLE: Understanding Specific Authority PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to examine specific authority: We will look at 1) some very important preliminary Considerations, 2) the Concept of specific authority itself, 3) the Contrast with general authority, and 4) finally we will note some Concrete examples within sacred history. OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be […]

INTRODUCTION: 1. Read Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16; Luke 24:46, 47; John 20:21-23. 2. “Great” because the Commissioner is great. 1 Tim. 6:15. 3. “Great” because of the enormity of the task. 4. “Great” because of its universality. 5. “Great” because salvation is its theme. 6. God has no other plan to bring the good news […]

Date written: March 07, 2002 Scripture ref: Ephesians 3:3,4 SUBJECT: Bible TITLE: The Bible, Its History PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine how we got the Bible. We will briefly look at the canonization, the transmission, and the translation of the text. OBJECTIVES: The student should be able to briefly discuss the concepts of […]

INTRODUCTION:

A. I think the saying is basically true: we are either going forward, standing still, or falling behind.

1. Sadly, this is also true in the Lord’s church

2. The problem is that many congregations have become complacent and comfortable (the prelude to standing still)

3. And once we are standing still, everyone passes us by and we begin to fall behind

B. To introduce our theme… Philippians 3:12-14

INTRODUCTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 1. We all have to start somewhere when we want to learn about someone. 2. We can learn about Jesus the same way we’d learn about anyone else. 3. We will answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ” by asking his friends and family, by inquiring of competent authority, and […]

SUBJECT: Sermon Outline about Evangelism

TITLE: Evangelism

PROPOSITION: To set forth three prerequisites that all Christians should understand before beginning to evangelize namely that before we can evangelize we must 1) Recognize that there are souls that are lost, 2) Be willing to make a lasting commitment and 3) Truly believe that the gospel is the “good news.”

OBJECTIVE: That each Christian would examine their life and ensure that they are prepared to begin evangelizing.

AIM: To help all of the brethren want to be evangelists and work toward more evangelism in their life.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 8:1-4

Date written: December 10, 1994
Scripture ref: John 16:33

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Sermon on Salvation | How To Overcome The World

PROPOSITION: We can overcome the world because 1) God has given us the power; 2) Faith gives us the victory 3) The world shows us the alternative; 4) The results of overcoming give us the motivation.

OBJECTIVES: In this lesson, the hearer should 1) recognize that God’s power is through his word 2) understand the necessity of baptism for salvation 3) realize the power of faith in Christ 4) shun the desire to be like the world 5) and desire to obtain the blessings that occur as a result of overcoming the world.

AIM: With this lesson I hope to encourage the brethren to faithful living by showing them that they can overcome the world; that the rewards of doing so are great; and that the failure to do so is perilous.

Date written: July 30, 1994
Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3

SUBJECT: Character

TITLE: The Faithful Christian Woman

PROPOSITION: To study the responsibilities of the faithful Christian woman–ecclesiastically, connubially, parentally.

Objective: To help all become aware of the importance of the role which God made for woman.

SUBJECT: Character

TITLE: The Faithful Christian Woman

PROPOSITION: To study the responsibilities of the faithful Christian woman–ecclesiastically, connubially, parentally.

Objective: To help all become aware of the importance of the role which God made for woman.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Corinthians 11:2-3

INTRODUCTION:

A. Why are you a member of the church of Christ?

1. If you are not a member of the church of Christ, why are you a member of the religious organization that you are?

2. Is it because that was the one your Dad and Mom were members of?

3. Is it because that is the one closest to your home?

4. Is it because it has the nicest building in town?

B. If our neighbor were to ask us why we were a member of the church of Christ, could we give them a sound reason?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study three choices that need to be made in our lives. We must: 1) choose the right way 2) choose the right attitudes 3) choose the right company.

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to 1) list these three choices that need to be made in each of our lives 2) cite at least one appropriate scriptures for each choice that needs to be made and 3) discuss the significance of Deuteronomy 30:15-20

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Deuteronomy 30:19-20

INTRODUCTION

A. Jesus is our perfect example

1. 1 Peter 2:21-22

2. Philippians 2:5

B. Jesus was one who had great concern for the lost

1. Luke 19:10

2. Jesus wept over a city in sin (Lk. 19:41)

3. There are many examples of our Lord’s concern for loss souls:

a. Nicodemus (Jn. 3)

b. The Samaritan Woman (Jn. 4)

4. Christ died that we might live … Romans 5:6-9

5. Matthew 28:18-20

C. We, like our Lord, need to have a deep concern for lost souls

1. “He that is wise winneth souls” (Pro. 11:30)

2. Daniel 12:3

DISCUSSION

A. THIS IS A DAY OF GOOD NEWS