PROPOSITION: To set forth four sound reasons for the belief in a supreme being. OBJECTIVE: That the hearers might be strengthened in their faith and in their ability to defend the truth. INTRODUCTION: Concerning the text… 1. Read Hebrews 3:1-5. 2. Concerning the text… 1) The writer of Hebrews addresses himself to Christians “holy brethren”. […]
INTRODUCTION
A. Hate is a sin that has caused many atrocities in our world in the past, and in our present time.
B. Hate is a heart ailment forbidden by the Lord in the Old and New Testament
1. “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine hear …” (Leviticus 19:17)
2. Matthew 5:43-44
DISCUSSION:
1. God hates sin
a. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).
b. Hebrews 1:9
Introduction:
1. We are concerned with the genuine. Ask any Coke drinker if “New” Coke will do. We want the Real Thing, the genuine article.
2. Of all the religions on the earth one is real, approved by the Almighty.
3. How do we weed out the pretenders and the counterfeits?
4. If we want to know whether something is authorized, commended or approved by God we should look for an event. Something that happened in space and time that shows that God approves.
INTRODUCTION:
1. I have found very little written about this subject
1) Yet this is a very important subject.
2) The well-being of the church depends on this relationship
3) If elders and deacons are unable to work well together:
a. The church suffers
b. Stunted in growth
c. Splits …. divisions
d. Remember ….. Hebrews 13:17
Sermon Outline on Modesty – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the Bible standard for modest apparel. Do you know the consequences of immodesty?
SUBJECT: Church
TITLE: The Preciousness of the Church
PROPOSITION: To set forth the scriptures that indicate how precious the church is to God and Christ.
OBJECTIVES: Each member should understand that the church is precious and valuable to God.
AIM: To teach each member the importance and preciousness of understanding God’s purpose in the church.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: Matthew 16:18
SUBJECT: Salvation
PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what it means to be born again. To be born again means 1) To be born of water, 2) To be born of Spirit, and 3) To enter the kingdom of God.
OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand and tell others what it means to be born again.
AIM: To refute the denominational doctrine that the new birth does not include baptism and to teach the truth regarding what it meant to Jesus, John, and Nicodemus.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Read: John 3:1-7 “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus…
Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Psalm 95:6-7 Pattern of Worship SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting: Back to the Bible Pattern TITLE: Pattern of Worship PROPOSITION: We want to study the Pattern of Worship. Our pattern of worship must have the correct object, the correct attitudes, and the correct actions. OBJECTIVES: Brethren should be able to […]
INTRODUCTION: Read Philippians 4:10-14.
A. “I’ve got a secret”
1. There is something fascinating about those words
a. Ears perk up, and people lean in as they whisper, “What is it? I won’t tell anyone”
b. Religiously speaking, there are many who claim to have the “secrets” to spiritual life – but they are frauds
2. In sharp contrast to these frauds, notice Philippians 4:12
a. Here Paul speaks of a genuine and important “secret”
b. One has called this “the only secret that we need”
B. We are nearing the end of Paul’s letter to the Philippians
1. He has one final task: to express his appreciation for the gift that was sent him by Epaphroditus
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 […]