1000 Sermon Outlines

1000 Sermon Outlines

Volume Eight

"Rise Up"

1. Saved and Moving. "Rise up and walk?" (Luke 5:23). Healed from the disease of sin, henceforth we are to walk in the Lord.

2. Listening and Working. "Let us rise up and build" (Neh. 2:18). Listening to the words of Nehemiah led the listeners to activity.

3. Rebuke and Command. "Rise up, ye women that are at ease" (Isa. 32:9). Sloth is a curse to the sluggard and an invitation to Satan.

4. Affection and Concern. "Rise up, My love, My fair one, and come away" (Canticles 2:10). The Lover of the Bride wants her at His side.

5. Christ and Disciples. "Rise up, let us go" (Mark 14:42). The consciousness of danger always calls forth the concern of the Savior.

6. Prayer and Deliverance. "Arise up quickly" (Acts 12:7). Prayer for Peter brought deliverance to Peter.

702. Rules

The child of God, as he lives up to his privileges, observes the following rules:

1. He denies himself—Luke 9:23.

2. He loves his brother—1 John 3:14.

3. He looks upon the things of others—Phil. 2:4.

4. He ministers to the need of those who are of "the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).

5. He sympathizes with those who are in sorrow—Rom. 12:15.

6. He allows others to be preferred before him—Rom. 12:10.

7. He seeks to please his Lord in all things—Heb. 13:21.

703. Royal Commissions

Here are eight Royal commands of the Lord to His servants. Are there none of them for you?

1. Go and teach all nations—Matt. 28:19.

2. Go and preach the Gospel—Mark 16:15.

3. Go to the lost sheep—Matt. 10:6.

4. Go into the vineyard—Matt. 20:4.

5. Go into the highways—Matt. 22:9.

6. Go into the streets and lanes—Luke 14:21.

7. Go home to thy friends—Mark 5:19.

8. Go and do likewise—Luke 10:37.

704. Rules for Conduct

1. A personal faith in Christ to save from sin—Matt. 1:21.

2. An empowerment by the Holy Spirit to do the will of God—Acts 1:8; Eph. 3:16.

3. The blessedness of joy which comes from heart purity—Matt. 5:8.

4. Love, which shows itself in sympathy and help to others, and that love born of the love of God—1 John 3:16; 1 Cor. 13.

5. An obedience to Christ which shows itself in keeping His commandments—John 13:34, 35; 14:15.

6. Christ Himself producing His life over again in the lives of. those who are indwelt by Him—Gal. 2:20.

7. Doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do, or as grace teaches: "To live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world" (Titus 2:12).

705. Runners

1. A Fruitless Task. "Not of him that runneth" (Rom. 9:16).

2. A Heavenly Race. "Let us run with... the race" (Heb. 12:1).

3. A Definite Object. "So run that ye may obtain" (1 Cor. 9:24).

4. A Trained Athlete. "I therefore so run" (1 Cor. 9:26).

5. A Stunted Assembly. "Ye did run well; who did hinder you?" (Gal. 5:7).

6. A Hindering People. "Lest by any means I should run, or had run in vain" (Gal. 2:2; Phil. 2:16).

7. A Successful Word. "That the Word of the Lord may have free course ("run," R.V., margin) and be glorified" (2 Thess. 3:1).

706. Sabbath

1. We are commanded to keep holy the Sabbath Day—Exod. 20:8-10. When God commands, it is for us to obey.

2. We are to rest one day in seven, because God rested from His creative work on the seventh day—Gen. 2:2. It is economic and essential that everything that works should have a period of rest.

3. The early Christians by the practice of gathering together to worship the Lord, and to remember His death, on the first day of the week, proclaim they had the authority of Christ to do so—Acts 20:7.

4. There is a special blessing promised to those who keep God's day of rest—Isa. 56:4, 5.

5. If God's Day is not recognized, people will drift into the rapids of agnosticism, rationalism, covetousness, self-pleasure, and sin; for if we cut ourselves from one of God's commands, we shall cut ourselves from others—Isa. 56:2, 6; 58:13.

6. Disobedience to remember the Sabbath by self-action always brings punishment, as is evidenced in the man who gathered sticks on the Sabbath—Num. 15:32-41; and in the case of those who gathered manna—Exod. 16:25, 26.

7. And the most important of all, is, the Sabbath is a Holy Day; for the Lord has sanctified it—Gen. 2:3; hence, for man to take what is holy to the Lord for his own use is to commit a trespass in God's holy things; and when any man did this under the law, atonement had to be made for his sin, and reparation—See Lev. 5:14-19. It is a principle we do well to recognize, that in all God's commands He has our best interests at heart, and we study our own interests when we obey His bidding.

707. Saints in Wrong Places

1. A Discouraged Worker. Elijah under a juniper tree—1 Kings 19:4.

2. A Backsliding Believer. Abram in Egypt—Gen. 12:10.

3. A Disobedient Servant. Jonah in the sea-monster—Jonah 2.

4. A Seduced Prophet. The man of God in the old prophet's house—1 Kings 13:19.

5. A Lazy Saint. David on the house top—2 Sam. 11:2.

6. A Silenced Witness.Lot in Sodom—Gen. 14:12.

7. A Miserable Disciple. Peter before the fire—Luke 22:55.

708. Safeguards

1. On God's Side. "Who is on the Lord's side?" (Exod. 32:26).

2. In God's Hand. "Covered thee in the shadow of Mine hand" (Isa. 51:16; John 10:28, 29).

3. Doing God's Work. "My work in the Lord" (1 Cor. 9:1). "Stablish you in every good work" (2 Thess. 2:17).

4. Walking in God's Way. "I have walked in Thy truth" (Psa. 26:3; Isa. 38:3).

5. Energized by God's Power. "Strong in the Lord and in the power of His might" (Eph. 6:10).

6. Enlightened through God's Word. "Eyes of your understanding be enlightened" (Eph. 1:18).

7. Aiming for God's Glory. "Whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Cor. 10:31).

709. Saint's Medicine Chest

One pound of the Spirit's Graces in equal portions of one ounce each.

1 oz. Balm of Gilead—Jer. 8:22.

1 oz. Bark of Calvary—Isa. 53:4-6.

1 oz. Syrup of Faith—James 5:15.

1 oz. Essence of Love—1 Cor. 13:13, R.V.

1 oz. Oil of Confidence—Prov. 3:26.

1 oz. Honey of the Word—Prov. 4:20-22; 16:24.

1 oz. Spice of Consecration—Song of Songs 4:12-16.

1 oz. Stalk of Uprightness—Prov. 14:2; Rom. 14:17.

1 oz. Flower of Discretion—Prov. 22:3.

1 oz. Root of Contentment—Heb. 13:5, 6.

1 oz. Herb of Joy—Prov. 17:22.

1 oz. Milk of Kindness—Prov. 31:20.

1 oz. Frankincense of Worship—Matt. 2:11.

1 oz. Dew of Humility—Prov. 22:4.

1 oz. Crystals of Patience—2 Peter 1:6.

1 oz. Perfume of Praise—Psa. 103:1, 2.

Pound these ingredients well in the mortar of believing prayer—1 John 5:14, with the pestle of truth—Eph. 4:20, 21; add sufficient water of the Spirit's life—Rom. 8:11, till all are mixed proportionately together, and then put up in the jar of a sanctified memory—2 Peter 1:12. Apply the preparation three times a day, and oftener if required, with the hand of diligence—2 Peter 1:10, and it will be found that this Christ-all compound—Matt. 8:17, will cure all kinds of ailments—Matt. 8:16.

710. Salvation

1. Establishing in its Stability. "Rock of His Salvation" (Deut. 32:15).

2. Exhaustless in its Supply. "Wells of Salvation" (Isa. 12:3).

3. Enabling in its Strength. "Strength of Salvation" (Isa. 33:6).

4. Environing in its Protection. "Salvation will God appoint for her bulwarks" (Isa. 26:1; 2 Samuel 23:5; Psa. 149:4).

5. Exhilarating in its Joy. "The cup of Salvation" (Psa. 116:13).

6. Enlightening in its Presence. "Salvation... as a lamp" (Isa. 62:1).

7. Eternal in its Character. "My Salvation shall be for ever" (Isa. 51:6).

8. Easy in its Comfort. "Thy chariots of Salvation" (Hab. 3:8).

711. Satan and Job

Job. 1

1. Satan Among the Saints. "Satan came also among them" (v. 6). He is a regular attendant when God's people meet together.

2. Jehovah's Question. "Satan, whence comest thou?" (v. 7). Sometimes he has a "seat" and a synagogue—Rev. 2:9, 24.

3. Satan's Reply to Jehovah. "Satan answered, From going to and fro in the earth" (v. 7) (1 Peter 5:8).

4. Jehovah's Inquiry about Job. "Hast thou considered My servant Job" (v. 8). The Lord appreciates what He sees in Job.

5. Satan's Insinuation. "Satan... said, Doth Job fear God for nought?" (v. 9). Being Job's adversary, he accuses him to God.

6. Jehovah's Permission. "The Lord said unto Satan, All that he hath is in thy power" (v. 12). We consider the "end of the Lord" in this permission—James 5:11.

7. Satan's Going Forth from the presence of the Lord to afflict Job—v. 12.

Ponder the added afflictions of Job from Satan in Job 2.

712. "Salvation"

1. Power. "Horn of Salvation" (18:2; 20:6, margin; 25:5).

2. Protection. "Shield of Salvation" (18:35).

3. Person. "God of my salvation" (18:46; 27:1, 9).

4. Principle. "Truth of Thy Salvation" (69:13).

5. Provision. "The Salvation of God" (50:23; 62:7).

6. Pleasure. "I will joy in the God of my Salvation" (Heb. 3:18).

7. Patience. 'I will wait for the God of my Salvation" (Micah 7:7).

8. Prayer. "Help us, O God of our Salvation" (79:9).

9. Presence. "Surely His Salvation is nigh" (85:9).

10. Prospect. "Behold thy Salvation cometh" (Isa. 62:11).

11. Platform. "Rock of our Salvation" (95:1).

12. Priesthood. "I will clothe her priests with Salvation" (132:16; Isa. 61:10).

713. Satan in the Book of the Revelation

1. The Description of Satan in Revelation 12 Once he is called "the great red dragon" (v. 3), once "the great dragon" (v. 9), six times "the dragon" (4, 7, 7, 13, 16, 17), once "the old serpent" (9), twice "the Devil" (v. 9, 12), once "Satan" (v. 9), and once "the accuser" (10).

2. The Synagogue of Satan identifies him with religious circles—2:9; 3:9, in his work among those who profess the Name of Christ.

3. The "Seat" of Satan, where he dwells, speaks of his power to oppose the truth and persecute God's faithful ones—2:13.

4. The "Depths of Satan" 2:24), denote his subtle and hidden workings, as he seduces and leads astray by his false ways and doctrines.

5. Confinement of Satan in the abyss for a thousand years, where he is kept while Christ reigns—20:1-3.

6. Loosing of Satan for a short period, and his consignment into the Lake of Fire—20:7-9.

714. Satan's Activities

No. 1

Satan has many devices, designs, and doings to accomplish his fell purposes.

1. He provokes to wrong action, as seen in David—1 Chron. 21:1.

2. He resists the grace of God, as illustrated in Joshua—Zech. 3:1.

3. He tempts to gain advantage, as manifest in Christ—Matt. 4:10.

4. He takes away the seed of God's Word, as taught in the parable of the sower—Luke 8:12.

5. He desires to have us, to sift, as stated by Christ to Peter—Luke 22:31.

6. He transforms himself into an angel of light to lead us astray, as warned by Paul—2 Cor. 11:14.

7. He incites to sin, that he may get us under his power, as unfolded by John—1 John 3:8.

715. Satan's Activities

No. 2

1. He attracts by the glamour of wonders, as will be evidenced in the coming man of sin—2 Thess. 2:9.

2. He seeks to get "an advantage" over us by misrepresentation, as pointed out by the apostle—2 Cor. 2:11.

3. He fills the heart with lies to keep back what is devoted to the Lord, as practiced in Ananias—Acts 5:3.

4. He hinders in seeking to thwart God's purposes, as stated by Christ—Matt. 16:23.

5. He seeks to gain possession of people, that he may carry out his designs, as demonstrated in Judas—John 13:27.

6. He oppresses that he may harm those whom he dominates, as manifest in Christ's opposing ministry—Matt. 9:32; 15:22; Acts 10:38.

7. He persecutes the servants of God, who are faithful to Him, as predicted he would—Rev. 2:10.

716. Satan's Activities

No. 3

1. He fights against the heavenly powers to hinder Christ's rule, as described in Revelation 12:3-10.

2. He places himself upon us when we "give place" to him by inconsistent conduct, as stated in Ephesians 4:27.

3. He blinds the minds of those who are in unbelief, that they may not see Christ, as revealed in 2 Corinthians 4:4.

4. He beguiles by his sophistries to rob us of blessing, as he did Eve—2 Cor. 11:3.

5. He works in the children of disobedience, that he may wreck their career, as we read in Ephesians 2:2.

6. He hinders God's servants in their work, as Paul experienced in his ministry—1 Thess. 2:18.

7. He accuses the brethren to God, and does it night and day, that he may wound God by their inconsistencies, as is revealed in Revelations 12:10.

717. Satan's Many Parts

The Bible shows that Satan can play many parts, and among the principal parts he plays are the following seven:

1. He is the Devil to deceive—Rev. 20:10.

2. He is the adversary (Satan) to accuse—Luke 22:31.

3. He is an angel of light to misrepresent—2 Cor. 11:14.

4. He is an enemy to oppose—Matt. 13:28, 39.

5. He is the hinderer to deter—1 Thess. 2:18.

6. He is the god of this age to blind—2 Cor. 4:4.

7. He is the tempter to allure—Luke 4:2; 1 Thess. 3:5.

718. Scriptures

The Scriptures claim to be inspired, and prove the claim they make. They are—

1. God-breathed in substance—2 Tim. 3:16.

2. Unbreakable in nature—John 10:35.

3. Christ-revealing in contents—John 19:24, 28, 36, 37; Luke 24:27, 32).

4. Definite in message—1 Cor. 15:3, 4.

5. Holy in character—2 Tim. 3:16.

6. Profitable in out-working—2 Tim. 3:16.

7. Divine in authorship—2 Peter 1:19, 20.

719. Satan's Subtle Service

Satan means an opponent, the accuser; hence, the adversary. He is God's adversary, and man's, too. He accuses God to us, and accuses us to God.

1. Satan opposes the death of Christ, as seen in his use of Peter, when he tried to keep Christ from the Cross, and brought Christ's stern rebuke: "Get thee behind Me, Satan" (Matt. 16:23).

2. Satan catches away the seed of God's Word, when it falls upon the wayside-bearer, lest it should find a lodgment in the heart—Mark 4:15.

3. Satan sifts the self-sufficient believer, as he did Peter, to get rid of faith in the Lord—Luke 22:31.

4. Satan endeavors to get people to compromise in their consecration, as he did Ananias, when he and his wife kept back part of the price—Acts 5:3.

5. Satan tempts with his devices to get an "advantage" by keeping us from acting after Christ in our actions towards each other—2 Cor. 2:11.

6. Satan transforms himself into an angel of light through his emissaries who come in a false guise to deceive—2 Cor. 11:11-15.

7. Satan hinders the servants of God in their service by putting difficulties in their way—1 Thess. 2:18.

720. Satan's Wicked Ways

1. Satan's malignant temptation of Christ in the wilderness, through the flesh's weakness, the world's glamour, and the pride of life—Mark 1:13.

2. Satan's cruel work in binding a woman for eighteen years, so that she could not raise herself—Luke 13:16.

3. Satan's despotic sway in dominating Judas to betray Christ—Luke 22:3; John 13:27.

4. Satan's deceitful working through the coming man of sin, to get them to believe the lie that his protégé is the Christ—2 Thess. 2:9.

5. Satan's purpose in seeking to turn aside from the right things in the relations of life—1 Tim. 5:15.

6. Satan's hurtful messenger in causing the Lord's people to have thorns in their bodies—2 Cor. 12:7.

7. Satan's resisting the angel of the Lord to hinder the blessing of His people—Zech. 3:1, 2.

721. Satan's Wily Wiles

Satan has many wiles and weapons, and by means of them deceives and defeats us.

1. Wiles to Deceive. "Wiles of the Devil" (Eph. 6:11). With cunning and craft he lies in wait, like a wrecker with a false light.

2. Darts to Hurt. "Fiery darts of the evil one" (Eph. 6:16, R.V.). His darts are intended to do us harm, as they did in the case of Job.

3. Snares to Entrap. "The snare of the Devil." Pride, riches, and error are some of his snares (1 Tim. 3:7; 6:9; 2 Tim. 2:26).

4. Devices to Defraud. "We are not ignorant of his devices" (2 Cor. 2:11), and those devices are to get advantages over us to rob us.

5. Buffets to Injure. "The messenger of Satan to buffet me" (2 Cor. 12:7). Buffet means to hit one with a clenched fist.

6. Sifts to Remove. "Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat" (Luke 22:31). He sifts to get rid of faith, love, consecration, prayer, faithfulness, watchfulness, and power.

7. Tares to Choke. "Enemy came and sowed tares" (Matt. 13:25). The tares resemble the wheat, but they are destructive to it.

722. Saved "From" and "To"

1. Saved from the wrath to come—Rom. 5:9.

2. From the curse of a broken law—Gal. 3:10.

3. From the servitude of sin—Rom. 6:16.

4. From the pollution of sin—1 Cor. 6:9. 10.

5. From the corruption of the world—2 Peter 1:4.

6. From the selfishness of self—2 Peter 2:10. Saved

1. To relationship with God—John 1:12.

2. To eternal life—John 3:36.

3. To newness of life—Rom. 6:4.

4. To holiness of character—Rom. 6:22.

5. To pureness of heart—Matt. 5:8.

6. To the love of Christ—2 Cor. 5:14.

7. To righteousness of conduct—Rom. 14:17.

8. To sweetness of temper—Eph. 4:31, 32.

9. To victory over Satan—Rev. 12:11.

10. To saving others—Jude 23.

723. "Saved"

1. Originator of our being Saved. The Lord: "Who hath saved us" (2 Tim. 1:9).

2. Mediator through whom we are Saved. Christ: "Through Him might be saved" (John 3:17).

3. Cause of our being Saved. Grace: "By grace ye are saved" (Eph. 2:5-8).

4. Instrument of being Saved. Faith: "Thy faith hath saved thee" (Luke 7:50).

5. Assurance to those who desire to be saved and those who are. Word of Christ: "These things I say that ye might be saved" (John 5:34).

6. Promise to those who want to be Saved. Prayer: "Whosoever shall call on the Name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21).

7. Mission of the Christ and the Gospel. "By which also ye are saved" (1 Cor. 15:2).

724. "Save Me"

1. A Persecuted Saint. "Save me from all them that persecute me" (Psa. 7:1).

2. A Harassed Sufferer. "Save me from the lion's mouth" (Psa. 22:21).

3. An Oppressed Suppliant. "Save me, O God, by Thy Name," etc. (Psa. 54:1).

4. A Confident Believer. "As for me, I will call upon God; and the Lord shall save me" (Psa. 55:16).

5. A Happy Worshipper. "The Lord was ready to save me; therefore we will sing," etc. (Isa. 38:20).

6. A Sinking Disciple. "Lord, save me" (Matt. 14:30).

7. An AgonizingSavior. "Father, save Me from this hour" (John 12:27).

725. Savior

An Acrostic

Saves from sin by His grace—Eph. 2:5.

Atones for sin by His blood—Rom. 3:25, 26.

Vivifies from sin by His life—Rom. 5:11.

Inspires to love by His love—2 Cor. 5:14.

Obtains an inheritance by His power—Heb. 1:3, 4.

Receives to glory at His return—John 14:3.

726. Sea of Crystal

George Fox, in writing of one of his experiences, said: "I saw a sea of ink and a sea of crystal, and the sea of crystal swept away the sea of ink." The above quotation suggests what the Gospel of God's grace does in the lives of those who believe in Christ, for, as in the Millennium, there will be an effective living water current which will wash out the Dead Sea, and make it a living stream—Ezek. 47.

1. So the Gospel in the cleansing of the precious Blood of Christ removes the foulness of sin—1 John 1:7.

2. The water of life quenches the fire of unholy passion—John 4:14.

3. The love of God supplants the desire to sin—2 Cor. 5:14-17.

4. The power of Christ conquers the dominance of evil—Rom. 6:14.

5. The holiness of the Lord electrifies to wholehearted devotion to Him—Phil. 4:12, 13, and thus annuls the failure of self-effort.

6. The presence of Christ destroys all fear of man and Devil, for His grace is sufficient—2 Cor. 12:9.

7. The Coming of Christ drives all impurity away, for it is the soul's ambition, when looking for Him, to be ripe and ready, and thus to have His approval—1 John 3:2, 3.