Date written: November 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 6:1-10 SUBJECT: God, God's People TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God's Protection PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion's den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation,
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Date written: November 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 100 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Entering God's Gates with Thanksgiving PROPOSITION: We enter God's gates with thanksgiving because 1) thanksgiving is the only appropriate response for what God has done for us, 2)
Date written: November 11th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:25-32 SUBJECT: Word of God TITLE: The Strengthening of the Word PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll discuss how God' word strengthens us 1) In Inwardness 2) In Weariness 3) In Faithfulness. Objectives:
Date written: November 4th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 5:1-9 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Daniel Chapter Five – God's Punishments PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at Daniel chapter five. We'll notice from this chapter 1) The Folly of Feasting, 2)
Date written: November 3rd, 2007 Scripture ref: Revelation 4:1-11 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Before the Throne PROPOSITION: When we come before the throne we see that 1) Beauty is Defined, 2) God is Exalted, 3) Holiness is Honored, 4) Praise is
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)
Date written: October 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 4:1-3 SUBJECT: Pride, Humility TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God's Preeminence PROPOSITION: In this passage we have 1) A Message, 2) The Meaning, 3) A Mistake and a Misfit, 4) A Moral
Date written: September 30th, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 20:28 SUBJECT: Christ / Church TITLE: "For Christ and the Church" PROPOSITION: For Christ and the church let us 1) Praise Lovingly, 2) Pray Fervently, 3) Give Willingly, 4) Serve Faithfully. OBJECTIVE:
Date written: September 30th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 84 SUBJECT: Prayer TITLE: Why does the Psalmist cry? PROPOSITION: The Psalmist cries because of 1) Sickness and Suffering, 2) The Persecution of Evil Men, 3) His Sins and For His Forgiveness,
Date written: September 23rd, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:1-15 SUBJECT: Faith, God's Promises TITLE: Studies in Genesis – God Promises a Son PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study God's promise of a son to Abraham. OBJECTIVE: To understand that
Date written: September 22nd, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: The Fifth Commandment – Honor Father and Mother PROPOSITION:In this lesson we will study the fifth commandment, honor thy
Date written: September 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:17-24 SUBJECT: God's Word TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 - Wondrous Things PROPOSITION: God's word reveals wondrous things about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. OBJECTIVE: Each should be able to tell
Date written: September 9th, 2007 Scripture ref: Romans 6:19-22 SUBJECT: Sin TITLE: Holiness and Gambling PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of gambling. What do the statistics say? What does the Bible say? What should the
Date written: September 2nd, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 3:1-7 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God's Proving PROPOSITION: What can we learn of the trial of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego? We learn 1) The Pressure of Political Correctness,
Date written: September 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 8:26-40 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Accounts of Conversion - The Ethiopian Nobleman PROPOSITION: From this account of conversion we learn the following great truths 1) God wants people, 2) God uses preachers, 3)
Date written: August 26th, 2007 Scripture ref: Joshua 22:1-6 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Lessons from Joshua 22 – The Story of Ed the Altar PROPOSITION: From Joshua 22 we learn about 1) Fellowship, 2) Falling Out, 3) Fact Finding, and
Date written: August 25th, 2007 Scripture ref: Hebrews 6:9-12 "O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink" SUBJECT: Faith TITLE: "O for a Faith That Will Not Shrink" PROPOSITION: That each Christian would have a faith that wouldn't shrink in
Date written: August 19th, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 37:31-36 SUBJECT: Adversity TITLE: How do you handle bad news? PROPOSITION: To study what the Bible teaches regarding how to handle bad news. OBJECTIVE: That each would know these Bible principles so
Date written: August 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:8-11 SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: "Remember the Sabbath" PROPOSITION: As we study the fourth commandment let us consider 1) The Rule, 2) The Rationale, 3) The Relevance. Objectives: That we will become
Date written: 8/12/07 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 15:12-15 SUBJECT: God TITLE: God the Redeemer PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study about God the Redeemer: 1) God Defines Redemption 2) God Reveals the Need for Redemption and 3) God Provides Redemption.
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
Date written: August 8th, 2007 Scripture ref: 2 Timothy 4:7 SUBJECT: End Times TITLE: Christian Olympics – Finishing the Race PROPOSITION: What can we expect in finishing the Christian race? 1) Victory in Death, 2) Abodes of the Righteous and
Date written: 8/7/07 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:24 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Christian Olympics – Run the Race! PROPOSITION: What must we do to run the Christian race? 1) Follow the Rules, 2) Look to our example, 3) Look to
Date written: August 6th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Christian Olympics – Preparing to Run the Race PROPOSITION: What do we need in order to prepare to run the race that is set before us? 1)
Date written: August 5th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:30-31 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Why Believe? PROPOSITION: Why ought we to believe? 1) I want to believe. 2) There is good reason to believe. 3) Because of the consequences of not believing.
Date written: August 4th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 2:1-12 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God's Plans PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at the second chapter of the book of Daniel and note 1) A Troubling Situation
Date written: July 8th, 2007 Scripture ref: Lamentations 3:21-24 SUBJECT: Renewal TITLE: "New Every Morning" PROPOSITION: God's mercies are new every morning because 1) God is present, 2) God's blessings continue, 3) The Old Things are passed away, and 4)
Date written: July 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 17:20-23 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Let Brotherly Love Motivate Us To Seek Unity PROPOSITION: We need to let brotherly love move us in our 1) Aspirations, 2) Axioms, 3) Autonomy, 4) Astuteness. OBJECTIVE:
Date written: July 1st, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 John 3:1-3 SUBJECT: Faith TITLE: "Farther Along" PROPOSITION: Farther along we will understand more about the 1) Mysteries of Life, 2) Uncertainties of Life, 3) Inequities of Life. OBJECTIVE: That each hearer
Date written: June 30th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 SUBJECT: Ten Commandments TITLE: The Third Commandment - The Lord's Name PROPOSITION: In this lesson on the Ten Commandments, we'll look at #3, taking the Lord's name in vain. We will
Date written: June 24th, 2007 Scripture ref: Luke 1:5-7 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Zacharias PROPOSITION: While we don't know must about Zacharias life, we can gain great lessons from his 1) Example of Life, 2) Expression
Date written: June 23rd, 2007 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Scriptural Success TITLE: Attitudes for Success PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll note and study the attitudes that God wanted Joshua to have prior to his entering the land of Canaan.
Date written: June 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:17-19 SUBJECT: Father's Day TITLE: The Good Father PROPOSITION: To understand a good father through the example of Abraham. Abraham was a good father because he was 1) Present, 2) Protective, 3)
Date written: May 13th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-31 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Jezebel PROPOSITION: In the life of Jezebel we find 1) Marriage 2) Persecution 3) Covetousness 4) Promised Death. Objectives: That we would
Date written: May 12th, 2007 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 5:16 SUBJECT: Mother's Day TITLE: Why Do We Need Mother's Day? PROPOSITION: We need mother's day to 1) Celebrate Life, 2) Remember Death, 3) Reinforce Holiness. Objectives: That each would reflect upon
Date written: May 6th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 7:15-20 SUBJECT: Truth, Warning, False Teachers TITLE: "Beware of False Prophets" PROPOSITION: What are the dangers of listening to false prophets? 1) Diversion, 2) Division, 3) Damnation. Objectives: That we would be
Date written: 4/22/07 Scripture ref: Daniel 1:1-7 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God's Purposes PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first chapter of the book of Daniel and note God's purposes, namely, that there
Date written: April 21st, 2007 Scripture ref: Acts 8:5-12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Conversion Accounts - Samaritans PROPOSITION: In the conversion of the Samaritans, there was a 1) Proclamation, 2) Previous Practice, 3) Penitence and Profession, 4) Preservation. Objectives: That we
Date written: April 15th, 2007 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:16-20 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Genesis – Sodom and Gomorrah PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at and study the events that lead to the destruction of Sodom and
Date written: 4/14/07 Scripture ref: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 SUBJECT: Perseverance TITLE: Be Not Weary in Well Doing PROPOSITION: Why ought we not to be weary in well doing? Because in doing good there is a 1) Reward 2) Need 3)
Date written: April 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:9-16 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: The Cleansing of the Word PROPOSITION: The word of God provides cleansing for our 1) Path, 2) Praise, 3) Purpose. OBJECTIVE: That each would become more familiar
Date written: April 7th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 22:11-21 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: The Hand That Was Wounded PROPOSITION: The hand that was wounded 1) Brought compassion, mercy, and forgiveness, 2) Bled for the sins of the world, 3) Broke the
Date written: April 1st, 2007 Scripture 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.
Date written: March 31st, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 SUBJECT: Christian Growth TITLE: Milk and Meat PROPOSITION: When considering milk and meat we notice 1) the content of milk and meat is similar, 2) the consistency of milk and
Date written: March 25th, 2007 Scripture ref: Isaiah 38:1-8 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Hezekiah PROPOSITION: We learn from king Hezekiah the lesson of 1) Restoration, 2) Prayer, 3) Pride. OBJECTIVE: To study and learn from the
Date written: March 24th, 2007 Scripture ref: Ephesians 6:17-18 SUBJECT: Perseverance TITLE: The Art of Perseverance PROPOSITION: To develop the art of perseverance we need 1) Tests, 2) Truth, 3) Time, 4) Trust. OBJECTIVE: That we would value the quality
Date written: March 18th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 28:18-20 SUBJECT: Christian Doctrine TITLE: The Importance of the Doctrine of Christ PROPOSITION: The doctrine of Christ is important for the church to be 1) Fruitful, 2) Faithful, 3) Fellows. OBJECTIVE: That
Date written: March 17th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:26-28 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Jesus Is Lord PROPOSITION: That Jesus is Lord means that Jesus is the One Who 1) Controls all things, 2) Was Crowned with Glory and Honor, and 3)
Date written: March 11th, 2007 Scripture ref: Exodus 20:1-17 The First and Second Commandments - Idolatry SUBJECT: Idolatry TITLE: The Ten Commandments #1 and #2. PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the first and second commandments. Objectives: That
Date written: March 10th, 2007 Scripture ref: 2 Kings 6:15-18 SUBJECT: Growth TITLE: Open My Eyes PROPOSITION: We need to open our eyes to spiritual possibilities. Let us pray the Lord open our eyes to 1) Our/My spiritual needs, 2)
Date written: February 24th, 2007 Scripture ref: Matthew 12:1-8 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: Lord of the Sabbath PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Matthew 12:1-8 specifically that in this passage, we have an 1) Insufficiency, 2) Indictment, 3) Implication, 4)
Date written: January 28th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 5:25 SUBJECT: Prayer TITLE: "Brethren, Pray For Us" PROPOSITION: In asking for prayer, Paul acknowledged his 1) Need for Divine Help, 2) Dependence upon God's providence, 3) Belief that God answers
Date written: January 27th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 SUBJECT: Self Control, Passage Study TITLE: Formula for a Peaceful Life PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three commands that result in honest living: 1) Study to be
Date written: January 20th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 51:1-19 SUBJECT: Repentance TITLE: David's Penitent Heart PROPOSITION: David's penitent heart was a heart that 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude. OBJECTIVE: To understand the
Date written: January 14th, 2007 Scripture ref: Colossians 3:12-17 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: What Can I Do To Help the Church? PROPOSITION: What can I do to help the church? 1) Practice Christianity personally. 2) Participate in the congregation, 3)
Date written: January 13th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Peter 4:10-11 SUBJECT: Word of God TITLE: "As the Oracles of God" PROPOSITION: When we speak "as the oracles of God" we speak 1) According as God has revealed, 2) Without adding
Date written: January 7th, 2006 Scripture ref: Isaiah 35:1-10 SUBJECT: Holiness TITLE: "More Holiness Give Me" PROPOSITION: More holiness give me because 1) I want to be like God, 2) I want to be pure, 3) I want to go
Date written: January 6th, 2007 Scripture ref: Philippians 3:13-16 SUBJECT: New Year TITLE: I Resign and Resolve PROPOSITION: I resign to my failures and resolve to be spiritually successful. I resign to my excuses and resolve to do what needs
Date written: December 31st, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 13:5 SUBJECT: God's People, New Year TITLE: Who Am I? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, "Who Am I?" OBJECTIVE: That on the eve of the New
Date written: December 17th, 2006 Scripture ref: Acts 20:17, 28 SUBJECT: Church Organization/Leadership TITLE: Why Do We Have Elders? PROPOSITION: We have elders to 1) Oversee 2) Counsel 3) Shepherd. Objectives: That each would understand the role elders have in
Date written: December 10th, 2006 Scripture ref: Acts 17:4, 12 Women Who Worked for God SUBJECT: Work, Woman's Role TITLE: Women Who Worked for God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at different women that worked for God and think
Date written: December 9th, 2006 Scripture ref: Ephesians 3:14-19 SUBJECT: Jesus, Love TITLE: “Christ, We Do All Adore Thee” PROPOSITION: To adore Christ means that we love Him by putting Him first in our lives and obeying His commands. We
Date written: December 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: Hebrews 6:17-20 SUBJECT: Hope TITLE: The Importance of Hope PROPOSITION: Hope is important because it gives us something 1) To Talk About, 2) To Work Toward, 3) To Hang Onto. OBJECTIVE: That each
Date written: November 11th, 2006 Scripture ref: John 8:3-11 Taken In Adultery SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Taken In Adultery PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study John 8:1-11. Objectives: To study the passage and learn lessons from the text. Aim:
Date written: November 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: Luke 1:1-4 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Was Jesus a Historical Figure? PROPOSITION: To set forth evidence that Jesus was a historical figure. Objectives: That each would understand that Jesus was a historical figure. INTRODUCTION:1.
Date written: November 4th, 2006 Scripture ref: Luke 17:28-32 “Remember Lot's Wife” SUBJECT: Worldliness TITLE: “Remember Lot's Wife” PROPOSITION: When we remember Lot's wife, we remember her 1) Circumstances, 2) Conflict, 3) Conclusion. Objectives: That each would learn from Jesus'
Date written: October 29th, 2006 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:1-8 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 – Behavior of the Blessed PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Psalm 119:1-8. We will note: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands,
Date written: October 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 25:19-30 SUBJECT: Christian Duty, Christian Living TITLE: Can He Depend on You? PROPOSITION: Can Jesus depend upon us as his servants? Can he depend upon us to 1) Help the needy? 2)
Date written: October 22nd, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 10:5 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Thinking Christianly PROPOSITION: How ought Christians to think? 1) Soberly, 2) Beneficially, 3) Wisely. Objectives: Each should be able to tell others about how Christians think.
Date written: October 21st, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Directions for Observing the Lord's Supper PROPOSITION: In our directions for observing the Lord's Supper we must 1) Go Backward, 2) Go Inward, 3) Go Upward, and
Date written: October 15th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 12:1-3 SUBJECT: Origins TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land,
Date written: October 14th, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Peter 2:13-17 SUBJECT: Government TITLE: The Christian and Politics PROPOSITION: The Christian's involvement in politics must be 1) peaceful, lawful, and honorable 2) respectful of other people's opinions, 3) Concerned for promoting
Date written: September 30th, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Peter 1:5-11 SUBJECT: Retirement TITLE: The Christian and Retirement PROPOSITION: What is retirement for the Christian? It is 1) Not an excuse to Stop. 2) An Opportunity. 3) A Reminder. Objectives: Each
Date written: 9/16/06 Scripture ref: John 15:1-8 SUBJECT: False Doctrine TITLE: “Once Saved, Always Saved” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the doctrine of “Once Saved, Always Saved.” 1) It's historical background, 2) The Bible's teaching on security,
Date written: September 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: Philippians 3:8-10 SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation TITLE: “I'd Rather Have Jesus” PROPOSITION: I'd rather have Jesus than 1) Wealth, 2) Popularity, 3) Sin and Its Consequences. OBJECTIVE: That each would join with Paul in
Date written: September 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 John 3:1-3 SUBJECT: God's Family, Blessings TITLE: The Blessings of Being a Child of God PROPOSITION: To be a child of God is to have the blessing of: 1) Forgiveness, 2) Family
Date written: August 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Romans 7:14-25 SUBJECT: Temptation, Sin, Struggles TITLE: Inner Demons PROPOSITION: In this lesson I want to discuss some of our inner demons. There is the inner demon of 1) Selfishness, 2) Greediness, 3)
Date written: August 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 SUBJECT: Love, Ethics TITLE: Love: The Christian Ethic PROPOSITION: To discuss the ethical standard of God: 1) That there is no other standard that can take its place, 2) That
Date written: 7/29/06 Scripture ref: Acts 8:4 SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: Examples of Evangelism PROPOSITION: Our evangelism needs to follow the example of 1) Noah in Obedience, 2) David in Faith, 3) The Prophets in Courage, 4) Daniel In Prayer, 5)
Date written: 7/15/06 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:43-48 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Loving Our Enemies PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll consider what it means to love our enemies by answering several questions: 1) Who are our enemies? 2) Why should we love
Date written: 7/9/06 Scripture ref: Hebrews 11:1-10 Does It Matter What We Believe? SUBJECT: Faith, Truth TITLE: Does it matter what we believe? PROPOSITION: It matters what we believe because 1) Our beliefs determine our actions, 2) Our actions have
Date written: July 8th, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 John 3:14-19 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Loving The Brethren PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the text of 1 John 3:14-19 and look at the subject of brotherly love. Loving the brethren
Date written: July 2nd Scripture ref: Genesis 11:1-9 SUBJECT: Origins, Nations, Language TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Tower of Babel PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the history of the Tower of Babel and draw some lessons.
Date written: July 1st, 2006 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 6:1-5 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Greatest Command PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what Jesus calls the greatest command looking at its 1) Imperative nature, 2) Intention and Instruction for
Date written: June 10th, 2006 Scripture ref: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8 SUBJECT: Passage Study, Meaning of Life, Vanity TITLE: Studies in Ecclesiastes – Is Life Vain? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at the first chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes and
Date written: June 9th, 2006 Scripture ref: John 3:12-16 SUBJECT: Love, God TITLE: God's Love for Man PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how God has shown his love for man. He has shown that love through 1) the
Date written: June 3rd, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 26:14-16 SUBJECT: Apostasy, Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Judas PROPOSITION: To look at the life of Judas as we know it. He was 1) An apostle. 2) A betrayer. 3)
Date written: June 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:36-40 SUBJECT: Love, Obedience TITLE: The Second Command PROPOSITION: What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? How do I practice it? Where do I start? Objectives: That each would
Date written: May 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 6:1-8 SUBJECT: Origins, Genesis, Flood TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Flood PROPOSITION: To present and account and analysis of what the Bible teaches regarding the worldwide flood. Objectives: That each would
Date written: May 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes TITLE: Blessed Are the Persecuted PROPOSITION: One can be happy when one is persecuted because of 1) the Christian's Relationship with God, 2) the Reality of Truth, 3) the
Date written: May 21st, 2006 Scripture ref: Revelation 3:7-13 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches - Philadelphia PROPOSITION: To the church of Philadelphia we have a message of 1) Opportunity, 2) Conquering, 3) Help in the time of need, and 4)
Date written: May 20th, 2006 Scripture ref: Leviticus 17:11 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: The Life Is In The Blood PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will compare the functions of blood with the functions of the blood of Christ: Blood 1) replenishes,
Date written: May 14th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 4:1-5 SUBJECT: Sin, Origins TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Sins of Cain PROPOSITION: To discuss the sins of Cain in Genesis 4. OBJECTIVE: To understand what those sins are and how
Date written: May 13th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:20 The Beauty of the Word “Mother” SUBJECT: Mother's Day TITLE: The Beauty of the Word “Mother” PROPOSITION: In this lesson we'll look at the spiritual beauty of motherhood in an acronym:
Date written: May 7th, 2006 Scripture ref: Jude 1:3-5 SUBJECT: False Doctrine TITLE: The Doctrines of Gnosticism PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the doctrines of Gnosticism as newly touted by the popular media in "The Da Vinci Code,"
<< Listen To This Sermon As You Study (MP3) >> Date written: April 30th, 2006 Scripture ref: Judges 2:10-19 When Religion Has No Authority SUBJECT: False Religion TITLE: When Religion Has No Authority PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study
Date written: April 23rd, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Kings 2:9-14 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Elisha PROPOSITION: To review the life of Elisha and glean appropriate lessons. OBJECTIVE: That each would be more familiar with the life
Date written: April 16th, 2006 Scripture ref: Ecclesiastes 12:1 SUBJECT: Youth TITLE: In The Days of Thy Youth PROPOSITION: In the days of thy youth, 1) learn what it means to be principled, 2) listen to your parents, 3) treasure
Date written: February 19th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 SUBJECT: Resurrection TITLE: Implications of the Resurrection PROPOSITION: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead implies: 1) the identity of the One resurrected; 2) the injunction of baptism; 3) the
Date written: April 2nd, 2006 Scripture ref: Isaiah 53:1-12 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: "Let the Beauty of Jesus Be Seen" PROPOSITION: Let the beauty of Jesus be seen in me by my 1) pure life 2) pure speech 3) living sacrifice
Date written: March 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:1-6 SUBJECT: Satan, Sin, Temptation, Consequences TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Fall PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the fall of man as recorded in Genesis 3: 1) The temptation
Date written: March 25th, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 SUBJECT: Preaching, Problems TITLE: The Problems of Preachers PROPOSITION: To look at preachers and some of their problems and understand how the Bible distinguishes between the preacher and the message
Date written: March 19th, 2006 Scripture ref: Revelation 3:1-6 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches – Sardis PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the church in Sardis. Objectives: Each should be familiar with the description of the church at
Date written: March 18th, 2006 Scripture ref: Proverbs 29:18 SUBJECT: Stewardship, Responsibility, Planning, Leadership, Church Growth TITLE: The Need for Vision PROPOSITION: We need vision because 1) Not having vision results in disaster, 2) Having a vision improves attitudes, 3)
Date written: March 12th, 2006 Scripture ref: Jonah 1:1-3 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Jonah PROPOSITION: In this sermon we will study the book of Jonah and glean some general lessons from the book. Objectives: To further
Date written: March 11th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Peace, Beatitudes TITLE: Beatitudes – Blessed Are the Peacemakers PROPOSITION: Christians ought to be peacemakers because 1) God is the God of peace. 2) Jesus was and is a peacemaker.
Date written: February 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Priorities, Devotion TITLE: Who do you love? PROPOSITION: To discuss the things that Paul says people will and will not love from 2 Timothy 3:1-5, namely, 1) Lovers
Date written: 1991 Scripture ref: 2 Corinthians 5:20 "Be Ye Reconciled!" 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
Date written: February 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: 3 John 1:1-4 SUBJECT: Peace TITLE: "It Is Well With My Soul" PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, "Why is it well with my soul?" It is well with my
Date written: January 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: John 5:1-17 SUBJECT: Passage TITLE: What Happened at the Pool of Bethesda? PROPOSITION: At the pool of Bethesda we see an 1) unrealized cure, 2) unabashed command, 3) unjustified criticism, 4) unapologetic confirmation.
Date written: January 15th, 2006 Scripture ref: Mark 6:35-44 SUBJECT: Passage Study, Miracles, Faith, Correct Standards TITLE: Lessons from the Feeding of the 5000 PROPOSITION: From the story of the feeding of the 5000 we learn about 1) The Ministry
Date written: January 14th, 2005 Scripture ref: Acts 2:14-24 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Beginning of the Church of Christ PROPOSITION: In this study we will look at Acts 2 in relationship to the beginning of the church of Christ. Objectives:
Date written: January 8th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 2:1-3 SUBJECT: Creation TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Creation PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the Genesis account of creation. OBJECTIVE: That everyone would be more familiar with the Bible
Date written: January 7th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 9:20-22 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: "Thy Faith Hath Made Thee Whole" PROPOSITION: To study the woman who's faith made her whole considering her: 1) Condition, 2) Cure, 3) Closure. OBJECTIVE: That each would
Date written: 1/1/06 Scripture ref: Nehemiah 4:6 SUBJECT: Christian Work TITLE: A Mind To Work PROPOSITION: Having a mind to work is having a mind that 1) Recognizes a need to work, 2) Desires to work regardless of personal interests,
Date written: December 31st, 2005 Scripture ref: Colossians 3:1-4 SUBJECT: Attitudes, New Year TITLE: "Seek the Things Which Are Above" PROPOSITION: In order to seek the things which are above we must 1) Value the things which are above, 2)
Date written: December 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Beatitudes, Purity TITLE: Beatitudes – Blessed Are the Pure in Heart PROPOSITION: Why are the pure in heart blessed/happy? 1) They are sincere, simple, and serene. 2) Their lives
Date written: December 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Proverbs 3:13-22 SUBJECT: Wisdom TITLE: Irrefutable Facts of Life PROPOSITION: To set forth some practical truths in life that will aid each of us in our daily walk as Christians. Objectives: That each
Date written: December 3rd, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 4:6-8 SUBJECT: Perseverance, Steadfastness, Christian Growth TITLE: Exercising Godliness PROPOSITION: What do we need to properly exercise? The truths that apply to physical exercise apply to spiritual exercise as well. What
Date written: November 26th, 2005 Scripture ref: Hebrews 13:10-15 SUBJECT: Gratitude TITLE: For This, I'm Thankful PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note a few things for which to be thankful. Objectives: That each hearer would consider how they need
Date written: November 20th, 2005 Scripture ref: Psalm 147:5 SUBJECT: Evidences TITLE: Scientific Foreknowledge in the Bible PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at some facts of science that the Bible declares factual which were not discovered by scientists
Date written: November 19th, 2005 Scripture ref: John 3:1-2 "Savior, Teach Me" SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: "Savior, Teach Me" PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the questions, 1) Why do we need a teacher? 2) Who is our Teacher and
Date written: November 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: James 4:1-10 SUBJECT: Selfishness TITLE: A "Gimme" Society PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to look the reason why we live in a "gimme" society: 1) Worldliness, 2) Covetousness, 3) Selfishness. Objectives: That
Date written: November 6th, 2005 Scripture ref: Genesis 18:16-23 SUBJECT: God's People TITLE: Good Men Who Opposed God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the lives of some good men who opposed God and draw lessons. Objective: To
Date written: October 29th, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 7:7-12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Raising Our Ebenezer PROPOSITION: We raise our Ebenezer when 1) we depend upon God in difficult times, 2) acknowledge God's help in prayer, 3) remember God's help
Date written: October 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Mark 14:3-11 SUBJECT: Ability TITLE: Do What You Can! PROPOSITION: How do we do what we can? How do we know that we have done what we could? Objectives: That each would understand
Date written: October 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: 2 Kings 5:1-8 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Naaman PROPOSITION: To teach the story of Naaman and use it to illustrate our salvation today. Objectives: That each would know the
Date written: September 30th, 2005 Scripture ref: Revelation 20:1-10 SUBJECT: End Times TITLE: The Tribulation and Thousand Year Reign PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at what the Bible has to say about the tribulation and the thousand year
Date written: October 2nd, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-33 SUBJECT: Biography, Preaching, God's Word TITLE: Ahab the Accuser PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three statements made by Ahab in accusation of God's prophets and draw some
Date written: September 25th, 2005 Scripture ref: Job 1:1-8 SUBJECT: Suffering, God PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at several lessons from the book of Job on the subject of suffering. OBJECTIVE: That each would be able to understand
Date written: September 14th, 2005 Scripture ref: Ephesians 1:11-12 SUBJECT: Faith, Trust, Jesus TITLE: "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" PROPOSITION: We need to learn more about trusting in Jesus. What is trust? Why is it sweet? And Why
Date written: August 18th, 2005 Scripture ref: Luke 24:25-27 SUBJECT: Prophecy TITLE: Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled. We will look
Date written: September 4th, 2005 Scripture ref: Proverbs 1:1-6 SUBJECT: Wisdom TITLE: The Bible Doctrine of Wisdom PROPOSITION: To survey the Bible doctrine of Wisdom: The need for wisdom, the source of wisdom, the character of heavenly wisdom. Objectives: That
Date written: August 13th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes, Mercy TITLE: Blessed Are the Merciful PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the meaning of mercy, the actions of those who practice it and the blessing that
Date written: August 6th, 2005 Scripture ref: Acts 17:22-31 SUBJECT: God, Salvation, Fellowship TITLE: Where is God? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss man's relationship to God and where God stands in each of those relationships. Objectives: To evaluate
Date written: July 30th, 2005 Scripture ref: Job 10:1-13 SUBJECT: God, Problem of Evil TITLE: Why do people blame God? PROPOSITION: To look at several reasons why people blame God. Objectives: Each should understand why people blame God. Aim: To
Date written: July 23rd, 2005 Scripture ref: Exodus 3:13-15 SUBJECT: God TITLE: Who is God? PROPOSITION: To look at the identity of God as revealed in scripture. He is 1) The Eternal One, 2) The Creator, 3) The Redeemer. Objectives:
Date written: July 10th, 2005 Scripture ref: Job 37:19 SUBJECT: God, Prayer, Worship TITLE: What Can We Say to God? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, "What can we say to God?" Objectives: That each would know
Date written: July 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:29 SUBJECT: God TITLE: The Power of God PROPOSITION: To know the power of God as set forth in the scriptures: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Objectives:
Date written: June 24th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 8:23-27 SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation, Love TITLE: Does Jesus Care? PROPOSITION: Jesus cares about our necessities, our loved ones, but most importantly, about our personal salvation. Objectives: Each should understand that Jesus cares
Date written: June 18th, 2005 Scripture ref: Colossians 1:9-11 SUBJECT: Work of the Church TITLE: To The Work PROPOSITION: The elders have set a work before us. How ought we to look at this new work? Objectives: That each would
Date written: June 11th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes – Blessed Are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness PROPOSITION: In this beatitude we find 1) A desire. 2) The object of that desire. 3) The
Date written: June 4th, 2005 Scripture ref: Mark 5:18-20 Motives For Personal Evangelism SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: Motives For Personal Evangelism PROPOSITION: Why ought I to be involved in personal evangelism? 1) Love 2) Thankfulness Objectives: Each should understand these motives
Date written: May 28th, 2005 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity, God the Father TITLE: Things That Unite - One God and Father PROPOSITION: The God of unity is 1) a Particular God, 2) a Paternal God, 3) a Present
Date written: May 7th, 2005 Scripture ref: Philippians 2:1,2 SUBJECT: Unity, Church TITLE: Why Have Unity? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why we ought to have unity. 1) Jesus prayed for it. 2) Paul pleaded
Date written: May 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: Romans 12:8 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
Date written: May 1st, 2005 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:18-29 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches - Thyatira PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Asian church of Thyatira. We will note that Jesus knows: 1) The state of the
Date written: April 30th, 2005 Scripture ref: James 1:2-4 SUBJECT: Patience TITLE: Patience' Perfect Work PROPOSITION: We ought all to have the Christian virtue of patience because patience 1) keeps us faithful to the Lord, 2) keeps us watching and
Date written: April 24th, 2005 Scripture ref: Philippians 2:1-11 SUBJECT: Fellowship, Cooperation, Christian Conduct, Unity TITLE: Principles of Personal Cooperation PROPOSITION: We will look at several biblical principles that will help us in personally cooperating with one another, especially in
Date written: April 22nd, 2004 Scripture ref: Mark 1:16-20 SUBJECT: Worldliness, Discipleship TITLE: "Jesus Calls Us" PROPOSITION: Jesus calls us 1) to salvation 2) to holiness, 3) to worship, 4) to heaven. Objectives: That each would understand that to which
Date written: April 17th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 25:41-46 SUBJECT: Hell, End Times TITLE: Is Hell Eternal? PROPOSITION: Hell is eternal because 1) The Bible clearly says it is eternal. 2) The same words used to describe the eternality of
Date written: April 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: 2 Timothy 4:1-5 SUBJECT: The Work of the Preacher TITLE: The Work of Preaching PROPOSITION: The work of preaching involves: 1) Study 2) Teaching 3) Exhortation. Objectives: That each would know what work
Date written: April 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:7-10 SUBJECT: Morality TITLE: Modesty In An Immodest World PROPOSITION: How does the Christian remain modest in an immodest world? 1) By knowing God's standard for modest dress. 2) By understanding the
Date written: April 3rd, 2005 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 31:18 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Ephraim Grieving PROPOSITION: The Bible speaks of complaints that are unwarranted, but also of complaints that are warranted or righteous. We will look at these two areas and
Date written: April 2nd, 2005 Scripture ref: Proverbs 4:23 SUBJECT: Morality TITLE: Issues of Life PROPOSITION: To examine Bible teaching on the questions of 1) Abortion, 2) Euthanasia, and 3) Suicide in reference to current events. Objectives: That each would
Date written: March 27th, 2005 Scripture ref: Psalm 100 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: The Joy of Worship PROPOSITION: Worship should be joyful because 1) The Christian has every reason to rejoice, 2) Worship itself is designed to be joyful, 3) I
Date written: March 26th, 2005 Scripture ref: Luke 22:14-20 SUBJECT: Jesus, Lord's Supper, Worship TITLE: Why Remember Jesus? PROPOSITION: We ought to remember Jesus because 1) It is part of Jesus' and the apostles' doctrine, 2) A grateful heart will
Date written: March 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Aids to Remembrance PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth some aids or helps to remembering the death of Jesus during the Lord's Supper. Objectives: That
Date written: February 27th, 2005 Scripture ref: Hebrews 12:14 SUBJECT: Holiness TITLE: Following Holiness PROPOSITION: To follow after holiness we need to 1) Follow After God, 2) Follow After Purity, 3) Follow After Distinctiveness. Objectives: That each would know what
Date written: February 26th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-11 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes – The Meek PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Matthew 5:5, "Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth." We will answer the
Date written: February 19th, 2005 Scripture ref: Isaiah 21:11, 12 SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: "Watchman, What of the Night?" PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Isaiah 21:11, 12 and the question "Watchman, what of the night?" We will note:
Date written: February 18th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 25:1-13 SUBJECT: End Times/Preparation TITLE: "Will Jesus Find Us Watching?" PROPOSITION: Are we prepared for Jesus to come? We must 1) Be prepared. 2) Be patient. 3) Expect the consequences of proper
Date written: February 12th, 2005 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things That Unite - One Baptism PROPOSITION: Baptism unites because 1) It is that which Jesus commanded. 2) It is that which the apostles practiced. 3) It is
Date written: February 6th, 2005 Scripture ref: Col.1:21-26 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Obtaining Sainthood PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will explore what it means to obtain sainthood. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand and be able to explain what it means to obtain
Date written: February 5th, 2005 Scripture ref: Hebrews 2:3, 4 SUBJECT: Miracles TITLE: Bible Miracles PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the subject of Bible miracles looking at their definition, distribution, and domain. OBJECTIVES: Each should be able
Date written: January 30th, 2005 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:12-17 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches -- Pergamum PROPOSITION: In this study we will examine the letter to the church at Pergamum. In it we learn about Jesus. He is He who
Date written: January 29th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 27:18 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Do Not Envy This! PROPOSITION: The Bible teaches us some specific things NOT to envy. In this lesson we will note that we ought not to envy 1)
After over 400 years of bondage, 9 great plagues, and the death of the firstborn of the Egyptians, God lead the children of Israel out of Egypt with a high hand under the leadership of Moses: "And the LORD hardened
Date written: January 2nd, 2005 Scripture ref: 1 Cor.1:1-3 SUBJECT: Example TITLE: Take the Name of Jesus With You PROPOSITION: How can I take the name of Jesus with me? I can take the name of Jesus with me by
Date written: January 1st, 2005 Scripture 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)
Date written: December 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:8-11 SUBJECT: Church History TITLE: Asian Churches -- Smyrna PROPOSITION: In the letter to the church at Symrna, we have Jesus': 1) Description 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. OBJECTIVES: AIM: INTRODUCTION:1.
Date written: December 16th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:3-10 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes – They That Mourn PROPOSITION: In looking at this beatitude, we will notice 1) The characteristics of mourning, 2) The characteristics of comfort, and 3) Practical lessons
Date written: December 11th, 2004 Scripture ref: Mark 2:15-17 SUBJECT: Jesus, Salvation TITLE: "Christ Receiveth Sinful Men" PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss 1) Why, 2) How, and 3) To What End Jesus receives sinful men. OBJECTIVES: Each should
Date written: December 5th, 2004 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 1:4-10 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Jeremiah PROPOSITION: We can learn from Jeremiah's 1) Denunciations, 2) Examples, 3) Persecutions, 4) Messianic Prophecies. OBJECTIVES: Each should know more regarding the
Date written: December 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things That Unite - One Faith PROPOSITION: How can we have unity in the one faith? 1) By being steadfast within it. 2) By not falling away from
Date written: November 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 4:3-6 SUBJECT: Righteousness TITLE: The Biblical Doctrine of Righteousness PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the biblical doctrine of righteousness. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand that while man cannot be righteous
Date written: November 19th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col.3:15 SUBJECT: Thanksgiving TITLE: Enrobed in Thankfulness PROPOSITION: The Christian can be enrobed in thankfulness by 1) engaging in prayer 2) elevating his mind 3) exemplifying kindness. OBJECTIVES: That each would examine and
Date written: November 13th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:3-10 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Beatitudes-Poor In Spirit PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the beatitude, poor in spirit. We will note what it means to be poor in spirit. We
Date written: November 7th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 14:5, 6 SUBJECT: Holidays TITLE: Questions Regarding Holidays PROPOSITION: To look at some basic questions regarding observed holidays. OBJECTIVES: That each Christian would know the biblical principles governing holidays. AIM: To teach
Date written: October 1st, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite - One Lord PROPOSITION: To acknowledge Jesus as Lord we must acknowledge his 1) Authority, 2) Leadership, 3) Sovreignty. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the relationship
Date written: October 24th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 17:1-7 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Elijah PROPOSITION: We will note three lessons from Elijah's life: 1) God provides for the faithful, 2) God confirms His words with
Date written: October 23rd, 2004 Scripture ref: Hebrews 8:13 SUBJECT: Covenants TITLE: Differences Between The Old Covenant and The New PROPOSITION: Between the Old Covenant and the New, there is a difference of 1) Scope of People, 2) Their Relationship
Date written: October 16th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 28:18-20 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
Date written: October 3rd, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 3:14-22 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches -- Laodicea PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly look at the asian church of Laodicea. We will note: 1) Some facts regarding the city, 2)
Date written: September 26th, 2004 Scripture ref: Esther 2:5-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Esther PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note several lessons from the book of Esther. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to tell
Date written: September 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 3:20-22 SUBJECT: Jesus, Evangelism, Invitation, Salvation TITLE: "Who At The Door Is Standing?" PROPOSITION: To answer the question, "Who at the door is standing?" 1) Jesus is standing at the door. 2)
Date written: September 11th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things That Unite—One Hope PROPOSITION: The Christian has one hope for 1) justification, 2) motivation, and 3) salvation. OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to state how hope unites.
Date written: September 6th, 2003 Scripture ref: Ephesians 2:8-10 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Saved by Grace PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss Ephesians 2:8-10. We will note: 1) The source of salvation. 2) The substance of salvation. 3) The selflessness
Date written: September 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:6-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Christian Contentment PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of contentment. We want to look at what contentment is not and then look at
Date written: August 29th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ruth 1:15-18 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Ruth PROPOSITION: We see in Ruth's love 1) Dedication, 2) Devotion, 3) Determination. OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to tell the story of
Date written: August 28th, 2004 Scripture ref: Psalm 23 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: "Jesus, The Loving Shepherd" PROPOSITION: Jesus is the loving Shepherd because 1) He supplies all of our needs (providence), 2) He defends us from harm (protection), 3) He
Date written: August 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: "He's My King" PROPOSITION: Jesus is my King because 1) He is my God. 2) He is my Savior. 3) He is my All! OBJECTIVES: Each person
Date written: August 15th, 2004 Scripture ref: Luke 15:25-32 The Other Prodigal Son SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: The Other Prodigal Son PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will take a look at the other prodigal son. 1) His knowledge, 2) His attitude,
Date written: August 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite-One Spirit PROPOSITION: The one Spirit unites by giving us 1) one mind, 2) one voice, 3) one mission. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer will be able to
Date written: August 8th, 2004 Scripture ref: Isaiah 53:1-3 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: "Man of Sorrows" PROPOSITION: Why was Jesus a man of sorrows? Jesus was a man of sorrows because 1) though He was the Son of God, yet He
Date written: July 25th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 20:20-28 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: To Be A Servant PROPOSITION: What does it mean to be a servant? To be a servant one must 1) Have the attitude of a servant, 2) Know
July 20th, 2004 Genesis 1:26-28 SUBJECT: Home TITLE: An Overview of God’s Home PROPOSITION: To look at the origin, design, responsibilities, and functions of the home as God made it. OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to explain what God
Date written: July 10th, 2004 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 Things that Unite—One Body SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Things that Unite—One Body PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one
Date written: July 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Galatians 6:10 SUBJECT: Benevolence TITLE: The Church's Work of Benevolence PROPOSITION: To discuss the work that the church must do in rendering benevolent deeds to be saints and non-saints. OBJECTIVE: Each listener should
Date written: July 3rd, 2004 Scripture ref: Galatians 5:1, 13 SUBJECT: Christian Freedom TITLE: Freedom PROPOSITION: What is freedom in Christ? 1) The Christian is free from sin. 2) The Christian is free from the Old Law. 3) The Christian
Date written: August 21, 1994 Scripture ref: Mark 8:36, 37 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: God's Greatest Treasure PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will give three reasons why the soul is God's Greatest Treasure: 1) The soul is constant; the world is
Date written: May 30th, 2004 Scripture ref: Genesis 25:7, 8 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: The Ageing Christian PROPOSITION: The Christian should grow old 1) With God in Mind, 2) With all the enthusiasm that he can muster, and 3) With a
Date written: May 29th, 2004 Scripture ref: Luke 14:15-24 SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: Come to the Feast! PROPOSITION: We want to do a study of Luke 14:15-24. From this passage we learn about God's 1) Invitation, 2) Expectations, 3) Anger, and
Date written: May 23rd, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 3:5-15 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Solomon PROPOSITION: We learn from the life of Solomon, 1) In all your getting, get wisdom, 2) Earthly things cannot satisfy, 3)
Date written: May 20th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 1:16, 17 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Let Us Not Be Ashamed! PROPOSITION: Let us not be ashamed 1) To suffer as a Christian, 2) To teach and preach the gospel, 3) To own
Date written: April 28th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 7:15-20 SUBJECT: False Religion/Doctrine TITLE: Beliefs of Islam PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly notice what Muslims believe about key areas of religious thought, namely, what they believe about Jesus, the
Date written: May 9th, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Tim.2:1, 2 SUBJECT: Mothers' Day TITLE: A Mothers' Day Prayer PROPOSITION: My prayer for Mothers' Day is that 1) mothers love their children, 2) husbands honor their wives as mothers, 3) children
SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: The Extreme Jesus PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the Extreme Jesus. When we look at the Extreme Jesus, we find 1) Extreme measure to deal with sin, 2) Extreme dedication required of his disciples, 3)
Date written: April 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: James 2:1-4 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: Respect of Persons PROPOSITION: We show respect of persons when we allow 1) The wealthy to control our behavior toward the poor, 2) The young to control
Date written: March 27th, 2004 Scripture ref: Jude 1-3 SUBJECT: Passages TITLE: The Book of Jude PROPOSITION: To set forth an expository study of the book of Jude. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be familiar with the book. AIM: To help
Date written: March 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three
Date written: March 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: Titus 2:11, 12 SUBJECT: Morality TITLE: Demanding Purity PROPOSITION: Immorality today is running out of control. It is time that we stood up and demanded purity from ourselves and those around us. We
Date written: March 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Hebrews 13:4 SUBJECT: Family TITLE: Honorable Marriage PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at things that define an honorable marriage. Marriage is honorable when 1) God says it is honorable. 2) It
Date written: March 7th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 2:1-7 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Asian Churches -- Ephesus PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the church at Ephesus. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be more familiar with the church in that city.
Date written: February 29th, 2004 Scripture ref: Mark 10:17-22 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Lessons from the Rich Young Ruler PROPOSITION: To study the story of the rich young ruler and note four particular lessons. OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to
Date written: February 22nd, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 7:12 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: The Golden Rule PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine the golden rule. It's optimism; its reflection of God; its practical love toward other men; its proactive nature.
Date written: February 15th, 2004 Scripture ref: Revelation 20:12-15 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: The Book of Life PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what the Bible has to say about the book of life. 1) What is this book? 2)
Date written: February 14th, 2004 Scripture ref: Eph.5:18, 19 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Music in the Church -- Why It Must Be Vocal PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the arguments for the exclusive use of A Cappella singing
Date written: February 7th, 2004 Scripture ref: Col.3:16 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Music in the Church--Its History PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will examine music as historically used in the church. We will look both at sacred history, and secular history.
Date written: February 1st, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Samuel PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three lessons from the life of Samuel. 1) The lesson of listening. 2)
Date written: February 1st, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 1:16, 17 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Great Statements about Faith PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will notice four lessons about faith from the Bible. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to state the
Date written: January 23rd, 2004 Scripture ref: Heb.10:1-4, 16-18 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Practicing Forgiveness PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at some attitudes and actions that are involved in practicing forgiveness. OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to understand
Date written: January 16th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 1:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: For Obedience Of Faith PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note the following: 1) Jesus lived and died, 2) The Gospel was Given, 3) Salvation is available, .
Date written: January 10th, 2003 Scripture ref: James 5:16b SUBJECT: Worship/Attitudes TITLE: Attitudes in Prayer PROPOSITION: To have the right attitude in prayer we must ask in 1) Faith, 2) Thanksgiving, 3) Constancy. OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand these prerequisites
Date written: January 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Joshua PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly note four events in the life of Joshua and draw some lessons from those events.
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
Date written: November 8th, 2003 Scripture ref: Matthew 27:33-36 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: The Crucifixion of Jesus Type: Topical PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss how to view the crucifixion of Jesus, that it was 1) Real, 2) Personal, and
Date written: November 23, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 16:10-13 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Epithets of King David PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David:
Date written: November 21st, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 John 3:14 SUBJECT: Love TITLE: Impediments to Loving our Brother PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss things that the Bible says impedes loving our brother. We impede ourselves from loving our
Date written: November 14th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 3:15 Subject: Family Title: The Bonds of Christian Family Proposition: As Christians, we are bonded together as family because 1) we have the same birth, 2) we have the same
Date written: October 22nd, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 16:7 SUBJECT:Attitudes PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at two kinds of hearts, 1) The hard heart, and 2) The Soft heart. OBJECTIVES: Each should understand the two hearts, their
Date written: November 1st, 2003 Scripture ref: Luke 16:19-23 SUBJECT: Covetousness TITLE: The Rich Man and Lazarus Type: Expository PROPOSITION: To study the story of the rich man and Lazarus and notice: 1) The characters, 2) The circumstances, 3) The
Date written: February 1st, 1997 (Revised October 26th, 2003) Scripture ref: 1 Peter 2:9 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Attitudes of the Chosen Generation Type: Topical/Expository PROPOSITION: To have the attitude of the chosen generation, we must 1) Be proactive 2) Be
Date written: October 19th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 John 4:1 SUBJECT: False Doctrine Type: Topical TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (part 2) PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure "Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked" and compare the answers to the Bible. OBJECTIVES:Each
Date written: October 18th, 2003 Scripture ref: Leviticus 11:46, 47 SUBJECT: Holiness Type: Expository/Topical TITLE: Dietary Restrictions under the Old Law PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at some of the dietary restrictions under the Old Law. We will
Date written: October 9th, 2003 Scripture ref: Romans 12:1,2 SUBJECT: Discipleship TITLE: Three Examples of Sacrifice PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the meaning of sacrifice. In this lesson we will illustrate this meaning through three examples: 1) a
Date written: September 28th, 2003 Scripture ref: Acts 8:35, 36 SUBJECT:Salvation TITLE: What is Christian Baptism? PROPOSITION:In this lesson we want to look at the question, "What is Christian Baptism?" We will note that Christian baptism is: 1) A burial
Date written: September 19th, 2003 Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Death of Aaron PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the Bible account of the death of Aaron. Aaron's death has a message for
Date written: September 19th, 2003 Scripture ref: Numbers 20:22-29 SUBJECT: Attitude 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
Date written: September 13th, 2003 Scripture ref: Matthew 9:37, 38 SUBJECT: Evangelism TITLE: What is Evangelism? PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will answer the question, "What is Evangelism" in a fourfold way. Evangelism is 1) Prayer, 2) Opportunities, 3) Work,
Date written: September 6th, 2003 Scripture ref: Ephesians 2:8-10 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Saved by Grace PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss Ephesians 2:8-10. We will note: 1) The source of salvation. 2) The substance of salvation. 3) The selflessness
Date written: September 6th, 2003 Scripture ref: Colossians 1:23 SUBJECT: Steadfastness TITLE: Let us Not Be Moved PROPOSITION:In this lesson we will look at the necessity for us not to be moved away from the hope of the gospel. We
Date written: August 31st, 2003 Scripture ref: Luke 15:10 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: The Younger of the Prodigal Sons PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the parable of the prodigal son, his 1) Ascending, 2) Descending, and 3) Rescinding.
Date written: August 31st, 2003 Scripture ref: Exodus 2:1-3 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Moses PROPOSITION: To look at four lessons from the life of Moses regarding: 1) Shunning Sin, 2) Patience, 3) Excuses, and 4) Meekness
Date written: July 20th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 John 4:1 SUBJECT: False Doctrine TITLE: Mormonism PROPOSITION: To set forth some of the teachings of Mormonism and show how they are in conflict with the Bible. OBJECTIVES:Everyone should understand a few
Date written: May 14th, 2003 Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: "Seek Ye First" (Part 1) PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern,
Date written: May 14th, 2003 Scripture ref: Matthew 6:33 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: "Seek Ye First" (Part 2) PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will study Matthew 6:33. Matthew 6:33 contains a 1) Principle, 2) People, 3) Priority, 4) Place, 5) Pattern,
Date written: February 7th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 What Will Happen at the End of time? SUBJECT: Eschatology Type: Topical TITLE: What Will Happen at the End of time? PROPOSITION: The Bible teaches that the following events will
Date written: January 30th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Our Attitude Toward Money SUBJECT: Stewardship TITLE: Our Attitude Toward Money PROPOSITION: Our attitude toward money and wealth should recognize, 1) our relationship with God regarding wealth, 2) the reasons
Date written: January 25th, 2003 Scripture ref:2 Chronicles 34:15, 16 The Message of Restoration SUBJECT:Restoration TITLE: The Message of Restoration Type: Topical PROPOSITION:To set forth the fundamental principles behind the concept of restoration. The need for restoration implies, 1) that
Date written: April 10th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 Christ and Him Crucified Part 3--The Natural Man vs. The Spiritual Man SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified Part 3--The Natural Man vs. The Spiritual Man PROPOSITION: We
Date written: April 6th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13 Christ and Him Crucified, Part 2--The Spirit of God or the spirit of the world? (LISTEN) SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified, Part 2--The Spirit of God or the
Date written: March 28th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:1-8 Christ and Him Crucified, Part 1--God's Wisdom or Man's Wisdom (Listen) SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified, Part 1--God's Wisdom or Man's Wisdom PROPOSITION: We must reject the wisdom