Sermons and Biblical Studies

(Author’s note: This is my part of an e-mail discussion with a non-institutional brother on the subject of whether the church has Bible authority to give to non-saints. The discussion occurred by e-mail in February and March of 2003. It was an informal discussion in that there were no stated propositions upon which we were … Continue reading “Does Galatians 6:10 Authorize The Church to Give to Non-Saints? Part 1 (Introduction) – Bible Lessons”

In discussing the differences between the Christian and the worldling, Paul writes, “Be ye angry, and sin not…” (Ephesians 4:26). This is a quotation from Psalm 4:4 where both the King James and the American Standard Versions read “Stand in awe, and sin not…” Moreover, the American Standard Version mentions in a footnote that “Stand … Continue reading “Bible Lesson on Anger | Be Ye Angry And Sin Not – Bible Lessons”

This is given early in the book of Isaiah (1:18), and is especially striking in that Jehovah here invites man to, as it were, sit down and think seriously with Him on matters of grave importance. The latter part of the verse focuses on the sinfulness of man, and the fact that man’s scarlet, red … Continue reading ““Come Now and Let Us Reason Together” – Bible Lessons”

“For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:20). The above saying of Jesus introduces within its context the fact that the Scribes and Pharisees had devised their own system of salvation based not upon … Continue reading ““Self-Righteousness” – Bible Lessons”

When my wife and I got married close to thirteen years ago and my parents asked us why we wanted to get married, we replied, “because we love each other.” I will never forget the words that my dad told me that day. He said that we had a love, but that we really did … Continue reading “Love and Loving God – Bible Lessons”

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 … Continue reading “The World’s Greatest Power – Bible Outlines”

INTRODUCTION: A. In our series of lessons on “Studying Sin Seriously” we have so far discussed: 1. The Origin of Sin 2. What Sin Is 3. Kinds of Sin 4. What Sin Will Do To You 5. Improper Attitudes Toward Sin B. In this lesson, it is only natural that we now study “Proper Attitudes … Continue reading “Proper Attitudes Toward Sin – Bible Outlines”

Date written: January 1st, 2005Scripture ref: Acts 17:24-28 SUBJECT: New Year TITLE: What will I make of the New Year? PROPOSITION: What will I make of the New Year? I will make it a year of 1) love, 2) service, 3) optimism. OBJECTIVES: Each should resolve to make this New Year a year of love, … Continue reading “What Will I Make of the New Year? – Bible Outlines”

SUBJECT: Self Discipline TITLE: The ABCs of Getting Out of our Comfort Zones PROPOSITION: To set forth the fundamental things we must do to begin to get out of our comfort zones, namely 1) Attend the services; 2) study the Bible; 3) imitate the Christ. Aim: It is my aim to impress upon each person … Continue reading “The ABCs of Christianity – Bible Outlines”

You Are The Salt Of The Earth Sermon – Sermon outline by Tom Moore on Jesus’ statement from Matthew 5:13, You are the salt of the earth. He discusses the meaning and the application. INTRODUCTION: A. We now leave the Beatitudes altogether and move into the next section of the Sermon on the Mount 1. … Continue reading “You Are The Salt Of The Earth Sermon – Our Relationship to the World – Bible Outlines”