Sermons and Biblical Studies

What Happened When Jesus Died – Sermon outline asking the question, “What happened when Jesus died on the cross?” By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: John 19:16-30 1. 2000 years ago an event occurred shocking to the sensibilities… 2. An innocent man allowed Himself to be put to death. 3. That event and subsequent resurrection raises … Continue reading “What Happened When Jesus Died on the Cross? – Bible Outlines”

INTRODUCTION: 1. Open your Bible please to Colossians 1:16-17. 2. In our earlier lesson we discussed Colossians 1:15-16b. 3. In this lesson we will discuss Colossians 1:16c-17. 1) In these verses the focus is still on Christ as Creator. 2) In addition to the emphasis of Christ being Creator, emphasis is also about Christ keeping … Continue reading “Christ is the Image of God and the Creator of the Universe #2 – Bible Outlines”

Date written: December 10, 1994Scripture 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. … Continue reading “Faith That Overcomes the World Sermon | How To Overcome The World – Bible Outlines”

Sermon on Redemption Introduction: 1. Ephesians 1:7 sets our topic forward: Redemption in Christ! Redemption through His blood. 2. An Old Testament topic (Job 19:25, as well as the New Testament. 3. Definition: a “buying back … setting free … deliverance.” I.   See How Christ Is Highlighted In Early Verses Of Ephesians 1. A. Paul, … Continue reading “Sermon on Redemption | Redemption Through His Blood – Bible Outlines”

Faith Sermon. Sermon outline setting forth Jesus’ definition of and praise for “Great Faith” found in Matthew 8:10. By Foy Forehand SUBJECT:Faith TITLE: I HAVE NOT FOUND SO GREAT FAITH PROPOSITION: To set forth Jesus’ definition of and praise for “Great Faith” found in Matthew 8:10. OBJECTIVE:To help us all develop “Great Faith.” INTRODUCTION: 1. … Continue reading “Faith Sermon – I Have Not Found So Great Faith – Bible Outlines”

Sermon outline by Tom Moore giving the second in his powerful series on the qualifications of an elder. This is given in the context of a church of Christ. See First: “Qualifications of an Elder #1 Experience, Home and Habits“ INTRODUCTION: A. This is a very crucial time for the church in Port Lavaca. 1. … Continue reading “Qualifications of an Elder #2 – His Character – Bible Outlines”

INTRODUCTION: Philippians 3:17 – 4:1 A. Where are you right now? 1. Look around – what do you see? Touch something with your hand. 2. This is the world that we experience with our five senses – this is the world with which we are familiar 3. This is the world that holds the attention … Continue reading “Earth-Based, but Heaven Bound – Bible Outlines”

Sermon on Discipleship Date written: September 19th, 2003 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 … Continue reading “Sermon on Discipleship – The True Vine and Discipleship – Bible Outlines”

Date written: April 1st, 2007Scripture ref: Luke 9:23-27 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: To Be A Disciple PROPOSITION:In order to be a disciple, we must display the characteristics of discipleship. In this lesson we will look at some of those characteristics. OBJECTIVE: That each would have a better understanding of what it means to be a disciple. … Continue reading “To Be A Disciple – Bible Outlines”

INTRODUCTION: A. The church is under attack by the change agents, and one of their targets is unquestionably the worship services 1. One striking changes that has occurred over the last 30 years is a new style of preaching 2. Scripture used to be the sum and substance of our sermon material 3. We used … Continue reading “The Change Movement – A New Preaching Style – Bible Outlines”