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SERMON OUTLINES FOR 2015
Date: Sunday, January 04, 2015
Title: Fasting is a Hunger for God
Text: Isaiah 58:1-12
Thread: Spiritual Disciplines
Thesis: Believers should fast and pray. The prophet Isaiah shares insights on how a proper fast should be conducted and the results that may follow.
1: Some Precautions when Fasting (1-5)
2: Sincere Practices while Fasting (6-7, 9b-10a)
3: Special Promises from Fasting (8-9a, 10b-12)
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2015No Sermon Outline (REVIVAL) with Zachary Barnes
Date: Sunday, January 18, 2015
Title: A Bride for Isaac (Sermon 1 of 7)
Text: Genesis 24:50-67
Thread: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Thesis: Our marriages demonstrate the love story between Christ and His Church.
In this series, we will consider seven marriages in the Bible that reveal God’s love for His church.
Tale: In today’s verses, the father (Abraham) tasks his servant (Eliezar) to locate a bride (Rebekah) for his son (Isaac).
Similarly, Father God tasks the Holy Spirit to find a bride (the body of believers) for His Son (Jesus Christ).
1: Succeeding in the Assigned Mission (1-49)
2: Succumbing to the Ascertained Moment (50-61)
3: Settling in the Assured Marriage (62-67)
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2015No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2015
Title: Kissing Cousins (Sermon 3 of 7)
Text: Genesis 29:9-30
Thread: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Thesis: Our marriages demonstrate the love story between Christ and His Church.
Tale: In today’s story, Jacob’s quest for Rachel resembles Christ’s pursuit for His Church.
1: His Pursuit: The Wooing of Her (9-14, 16-18a)
2: His Purchase: The Working for Her (15, 18)
3: His Patience: The Waiting on Her (21-26)
4: His Promise: The Wedding to Her (28b-30a)
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015
Title: I Still Do (Sermon 4 of 7)
Text: Hosea 3:1-5
Thread: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Thesis: Our marriages demonstrate the love story between Christ and His Church which is beautifully portrayed in the marriages of the Bible.
Tale: In Hosea’s relationship with Gomer, we see a wonderful portrait of the redemption that we believers enjoy when responding to Christ’s love.
1: The Comparable Passion Asserted (3:1)
2: The Costly Purchase Afforded (3:2)
3: The Changing Posture Announced (3:3-5)
Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015
Title: Let’s Go for a Walk!
Text: Genesis 5:21-24; Hebrews 11:5-6
Thesis: We can walk with or without God. It’s our choice and it’s our consequence.
Tale: Enoch resumed where Adam stopped in that he began walking with God. At the end of his faith journey, he would dwell with the very God, Who dwelled with him (Emanuel).
1: There Was a Turning to a Divine Fellowship:
A Lifelong Walk Began with God (5:21-23)
2: There Was a Testimony of a Devout Faith:
A Lifestyle Witness Branded for God (11:5b, 6)
3: There Was a Translation to a Distinct Form:
A Lasting Welcome Bestowed by God (5:24; 11:5a)
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2015No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, March 01, 2015
Title: Be an Arbiter of Forgiveness
Text: Philemon 1 – 9
Thread: Forgiveness
Thesis: Paul wrote to Philemon to encourage him to now forgive and accept Onesimus, as a brother, not a fugitive.
Transformation: To facilitate forgiveness, one must prepare the offended to forgive the offender.
1: Be Affectionate: Share a Connection; Not a Condemnation (1 – 3)
2: Be Affirming: State a Cheer; Not a Jeer (4 - 7)
3: Be Affable: Submit a Request; Not a Requirement (8 – 9)
Date: Sunday, March 08, 2015
Title: The Offender, the Offended, and the Officiate
Text: 1 Samuel 25 (selected)
Thread: The Ministry of Reconciliation
Thesis: Abigail, the wife of the imprudent Nabal, intervenes to ease David’s fury that was the result of Nabal’s insult to him and his men.
Transformation: In this story, we see three people with three responses to the same situation. In life, offenses will come; but, we chose our response.
So, endeavor never to offend or to be easily offended; rather, aim to resolve offenses amicably.
1: The Offender: A Jeering Insolent Wrong of an Arrogant Meany (2-12)
2: The Offended: A Justifiable Irate Wrath of an Angry Monarch (13, 21-22)
3: The Officiate: A Jesus-like Interceding Way of an Astute Mediator (14-20, 23-35)
Date: Sunday, March 15, 2015
Title: The Lord’s Supper
Text: 1 Corinthians 11:26
Thesis: Believers partake in the communion to remember the passion and death of our Savior.
1: The Historical Origin: At the Time of Moses (Exodus 12:21-28)
- The Introduction of Passover Provided
- Protection from the Last Plague of Death
- Proof of the Lord’s Promised Deliverance
- The Imagery of Passover Previewed
- The Sacrificial Lamb (The Christ)
- The Sides and Lintel (The Cross)
- The Institution of Passover to be Practiced
- In Perpetuity
- In Proclamation
2: The Hallowed Oracle: A Tenet of the Messiah(Matthew 26:26-30)
- The Symbolism:
- The Bread (His Body)
- The Beverage (His Blood)
- The Substance:
- The Many’s Penalty of Sin
- The Messiah’s Payment for Sin
3: The Holy Ordinance: A Timeless Memorial (1 Corinthians 11:23-26)
- The Frequency: His Relationship with Us
- The Focus: His Redemption of Us
- The Future: His Return for Us
Date: Sunday, March 22, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, March 29, 2015
Title: Sharing Jesus with Others
Text: Acts 10:34-48 and selected
Thesis: From the prayerful intercession of Cornelius, through the prompt intervention of God, and because of Peter’s obedient pursuant interaction between Cornelius and his household – the Holy Spirit came upon them all! May we too realize that God is at work among us and wanting to engage us in the ministry of reconciliation – bringing sinful man into a right relationship with the Holy God.
1: The Impartiality of Salvation for All(10:15-16, 19-20, 28, 34-35)
A. God Accurately Perceived as Fair
B. God Accepts People in Faith
- Whoever are Reverent to Him
- Workers of Righteousness for Him
2: The Impartation about the Savior to All (10:36-43)
A. The Word (The Christ of God)
- Appointed as the Herald for God
- Anointed as the Healer by God
B. The Witnesses (The Chosen of God)
- The Preferred Apostles
- The Prophets Affirmed
3: The Impact of the Spirit on All (10:44-48; 11:1-3; 15:1-11, 18-20, 28-29)
A. There was an Outpouring
- The Event: Spectacular in Time
- The Evidence: Speaking in Tongues
B. The was an Outcome
- A Question Arrests about Baptism
2. A Quandary Arises about Beliefs
Date: Sunday, April 05, 2015
Title: Making Known the Unknown God
Text: Acts 17:22-23, 30-34
Thesis: Like Paul to the Athenians, we today also declare the resurrected Christ to those in our world.
1: The Mandate to Repentance (17:30-31a)
A. To Avow the Longsuffering Judge
B. To Avail the Law of Justification
C. To Avert the Looming Judgment
2: The Message of the Resurrection (17:31b-32a)
- The Savior is the Firstfruits of the Fantastic Resurrection
- The Saints are the Followers in the First Resurrection
- The Sinners are the Fatalities of the Final Resurrection
3: The Mixture of Responses (17:32b-34)
- An Outright Rejection by those Undone
- An Open Reflection by those Undecided
C. An Overt Reception by those Undying
Date: Sunday, April 12, 2015
Title: After the Resurrection
Text: Acts 1:1-11
Thesis: Jesus remained 40 days on earth after the resurrection, during which He gave instructions to the Apostles, before returning to the Father.
1: The Gospel: A Historical Account of Christ (1:1-4)
A. Conveying His Miracles and Virtuous Teachings
B. Concerning His Mandates and Veritable Timeline
C. Confirming His Majesty and Visible Tabernacle
2: The Gift: A Holy Authority from Christ (1:5-8)
A. The Comforting Declaration of Paracletos
B. The Clouding Distractions of Prophecy
C. The Comprehensive Dynamics of Power
- The Means is from the Indwelling Spirit
- The Message is of the Incarnate Savior
- The Method is to the Influential Spheres
3: The Gaze: A Heavenly Ascension by Christ (1:9-11)
A. The Moment Concluded with the Rise by Christ
B. The Men Contrasted in their Reaction to Christ
- The Halting Apostles Look Upward
- The Heralding Angels Look Forward
- The Mindful Comment of the Return of Christ
Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015
Title: An Allegory of Reconciliation
Text: 2 Samuel 16:5-14; 19:16-23
Thesis: Shimei’s hatred of David was born of rebellion (i.e., an allegiance with King Saul, and now with his defiant son, Absalom); representing both the outer (satanic) and inner (adamic) struggles everyone has with surrendering to Christ’s kingdom and lordship. David demonstrates how to give mercy to one’s persecutor(s) (i.e., Saul, Absalom, and Shimei) and seek a peaceful resolution, even when opportunity, power, and reason (seen in his nephew, Abishai) calls for a justifiable vengeance. Here, David represents the merciful Christ as Shimei embodies all sinners needing pardon and reconciliation.
Transformation: Be reconciled to others; especially to God.
1: The Display of Loathing: Fed via Rebellion (16:5-8, 13).
A. It was Valiant and Visible (5-6).
B. It was Verbal and Vindictive (7-8).
C. It was Vitriolic and Violent (13).
2: The Dispersal of Longsuffering: Forced via Resolve (16:9-12, 14).
A. It was Temperate and Tolerant (9-10).
B. It was Thoughtful and Trusting (11-12).
C. It was Tiresome and Taxing (14).
3: The Discharge of Leniency: Freed via Repentance (19:16-23)
A. The Confessing of the Penitent (16-20).
- His Promptness to Move (16-17).
- His Prostration before the Monarch (18).
- His Petition for Mercy (19).
B. The Containing of the Payback (21-22).
- The Complaint Registered (21).
- The Compassion Rendered (22).
C. The Conferring of the Pardon (23).
- It’s Proclamation (23a).
- It’s Perpetuity (23b).
Date: Sunday, April 26, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, May 03, 2015
Title:The Brutal Soldiers at the Cross (Sermon 1 of 4)
Text: Matthew 27-28 (selected)
Thesis: The centurion and some of the soldiers at the crucifixion of Christ experienced a notable conversion which exemplifies what happens to all who come to faith in Christ.
1: Soldiers at the Cross: Their Malicious Conduct (27:26-37).
- Their Scope of Cruelty
- Their Scars on Christ
2: Soldiers of the Cross: Their Messianic Confession (27:51-54).
- The Soldier’s Unfolding View was Convincing
- The Savior’s Unfailing Voice was Convicting
3: Soldiers for the Cross: Their Ministry Contemplated (27:62-66; 28:1-15).
A.What was Seen by the Sum
B.What was Said by the Some
Date: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Title:The Heartbroken Mother near the Cross.(Sermon 2 of 4)
Text: John 19:25-27
Thread:Those around the Cross
Thesis: The mother of Jesus demonstrates a ready courage and a great strength in excruciating times; like Mary, we too, in times of crisis, should gather with those dear to us around Christ for comfort and hope.
1: Her Near Presence with Him on the Journey of Suffering to the Cross (19:25-26a).
A. These were All Standing by Christ
- The Caring Family
- Mary, the Mother
- Mary, the Aunt
- The Cherished Friends
- Mary, the Believing Devotee
- John, the Beloved Disciple
B. These were Also Seen by Christ
2: Her New Perspective about Him as Jesus, the Son on the Cross (19:26b).
A. The Maid Delivers Him into the World:
The Temporal Earthly Life She Gives Him!
- Her Heartfelt Memories
- Her Hopeful Mourning
B. The Messiah Delivers Her from the World:
The Timeless Eternal Life He Gives Her!
3: Her Necessary Provision by Him via John, the Son at the Cross (19:27)
A. The Actual Rule from God Transmitted
B. The Active Role of Guardian Transferred
- The Beloved: The Acquiesced Response
- The Bestowed: The Acquired Residence
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2015
Title:The Many Scoffers by the Cross. (Sermon 3 of 4)
Text: Luke 23:35-39
Thread:Those around the Cross
Thesis: There were several groups at Christ’s crucifixion who ridiculed Him: the religious; the worldly; and the immoral. Today, these same groups of people continue their derision of Christ.
1:The Pursuit of the Self Righteous(23:35)
A. Their Dependency on Works of Piety
B. Their Desire for Wealth and Positions
2:The Practice of the Secular Romans(23:36-38)
A. Their Demonstrative Wielding of Power
B. Their Demeaning Worldliness via Philosophies
3:The Problem of the Sinful Robbers(23:39)
A. Their Decided Wantonness for Possessions
B. Their Devious Waywardness via Pilfering
Date: Sunday, May 24, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, May 31, 2015
Title:The Thieves Beside the Cross (sermon 4 of 4)
Text: Luke 23:39 - 43
Thread:Those around the Cross
Thesis: The thieves’ remarks to Christ characterize each human’s decision concerning Him as well.
1: A Rejection of Christ: Dying in Sins (23:39-40).
A. No Verbal Respect for Christ
B. No Visible Remorse for Crimes
2: A Reception in Christ: Dying to Sins (23:41-42).
A. An Honest Confession Imparted
B. An Heartfelt Contrition Implored
3: A Reconciliation by Christ: Dying for Sins (23:43)
A. A Perennial Assurance from God Enjoined
B. Personal Acceptance of Grace Enjoyed
Date: Sunday, June 07, 2015
Title:A Prayer Meeting Like No Other!
Text: Acts 4:23-31
Thesis: Peter and John had healed a lame man causing about 5,000 people to believe on Christ.
The religious authorities were upset and arrested, questioned, threatened, and released them.
The threat was for them to never speak in Jesus’ name again. The apostles prayed for boldness
to continue their ministry in the midst of this hostility.
1: The Report: A Summary of the Incident (4:23).
A. The Fellowship of the Saints Desired (4:23a)
B. The Facts and the Statements Detailed (4:23b)
2: The Request: A Sincere Intercession (4:24-30).
A. A Voice in Concord to God (4:24a)
B. A Venture in Control by God (4:24b-28)
- A Vessel of Conduit for God (4:29-30)
3: The Result: A Spiritual Infilling (4:31)
A. There was a Shaking Bodily (4:31a)
B. There was a Speaking Boldly (4:31b)
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2015
Title:Staying Together When Your World Falls Apart*
Text: Habakkuk 1-3 (selected)
Tale: Israel had forsaken their relationship with God via sinful practices and secular pursuits; punishment from God looms upon them. The prophet questions God about His seemingly absence and lack of involvement in restoring His nation. He soon learns to trust that God is present and active. God’s wrath on the wicked is balanced by His mercy on the just.
Thesis: When the chaotic and sinful happenings of life make no sense to us (nationally, familially, or personally), we are assured that God is still working and in complete control. He won’t desert the just.
1: A Perplexing Problem (1:1-4, 5, 12-13).
A. God’s Indifference?
B. God’s Inactivity?
C. God’s Inconsistency?
2: A Proper Perspective (2:2-14).
A. The Reliability of the Scriptures
B. The Retribution of the Sinners
C. The Reign of the Savior
3: A Profound Praise (3:1, 17-18)
A. A Divine Revelation (of God’s Majesty, Mercy, and Might)
B. A Detail of Reality
C. A Determination to Rejoice
Transformation: Is your world (person, family, nation) falling apart? Let God assure you of His presence with you and His power over everything. You too will then confidently sing a song of joyful praise!
Date: Sunday, June 21, 2015No Sermon Outline (Special Guests “Freedom’s Crossing”)
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, July 05, 2015
Title: An Ideal Church for the Last Days
Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10.
Thread: The Return of Christ.
Tale: The saints in Thessalonica had such a powerful transformation from a life of sin to serve the Living God that their testimony was both an evident and effective witness to everyone; too, they were eagerly anticipating and preparing for Christ’s Return.
Thesis: We should have a powerful witness for Christ to all around us and be looking for His soon return.
1: A Church Transforming into Christ’s Representation (1:1-6).
A. The Proof of the Signs (faith, hope, love)
B. The Power of the Spirit
2: A Church Transmitting about Christ’s Reconciliation (1:7-8).
A. An Example to All Disciples
B. An Exclaimer to All Doubters
3: A Church Transfixing on Christ’s Return (1:9-10).
- The Exemplary Work of Salvation
- A Victorious Repentance
- A Volitional Reverence
- The Expectant Wait for the Savior
- His Soon Return
- His Sure Resurrection
- The Expedient Wrath upon the Sinners
- The Imminent Tribulation on the Hopeless
- The Immediate Triumph of the Hopeful
Transformation: Jesus is coming soon! Are you secure in His grace? Are you anticipating His soon return?
*The italicized portion of this sermon outline is “From The Adrian Rogers Legacy Bible © 2009 by Love Worth Finding Ministries. Used by permission.”
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2015
Title: Paul’s Pride and Joy!
Text: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-20 (key: 2:17-20)
Thread: The Return of Christ.
Tale: The saints in Thessalonica, whom Paul won to Jesus, had a powerful witness for Christ that they often shared everywhere. Paul informs them that they are now and forever will be his “pride and joy.” He rehearses how he led them to faith (a model for us) and how they welcomed the joy of the presence of Christ and the fellowship of His suffering. He concludes with the reality that one future day, our fellowship with Christ and one another will be a time to rejoice forever.
Thesis: Let us actively be a visible and vocal witness for Christ to everyone! Those we win to our Savior are our “crown of rejoicing.”
1: The Apostle’s Model of Favorable Conduct in Witnessing about Christ (2:1-12).
A. His Intricacies Explained (1-2)
B. His Insistence Exhorted (2-3a)
- His Integrity Expected (3b-6, 10)
- His Intimacy Expressed (7, 11)
- His Intelligibility Exposed (8)
- His Industry Expanded (9)
- His Invitation Extended (12)
2: The Affirmation of a Meaningful Faith Conversion of those Won to Christ (2:13-16).
A. Enjoying their Repentance Prompted by the Word (13-14a)
B. Enduring their Resulting Persecution for the Word (14b-16)
3: The Anticipation Made of a Future Consolation as (Soul) Winners for Christ (2:17-20).
A. A Longing for Fellowship Prevented Today (17-18)
B. A Lasting of Fellowship Promised Tomorrow (19-20)
- A Vision Projected
- A Victory Proclaimed
Transformation: Jesus is coming soon! Are you secure in His grace? Are you anticipating His soon return? Share you testimony! Let your light shine! Win someone to His kingdom!
Date: Sunday, July 19, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Mission Team shares the word)
Date: Sunday, July 26, 2015 No Sermon Outline (Youth Led Service Youth Pastor Kade Green)
Date: Sunday, August 02, 2015