Sermon Outlines on Christian Living

Failures in Fellowship - Leviticus 6:1-7:  Historically, the word fellow means to lay money; as to lay money down. A fellow was one who financially supported a business deal with someone else; a business partner.  Fellowship then is to be united together in covenant for a common purpose.

For That Thy Name is Near - Psalm 75:1:  Most people picture God as a grandfather way up in Heaven that is out of touch with what is going on, but we serve a God who is near to us.

Go For the Gold - 1Corinthians 9:24-27:  Paul used sporting events to describe the spiritual life. He especially used the foot race. Believers are compared to runners in a race. Are you ready to run so that you may obtain the prize?

He Maketh No Mistake - Romans 8:28:  One of the greatest blessings of the Christian life is the providential care of the Lord.  No matter what you are going through the Lord is working it out to your good.

The Heart of the Matter 1Kings 8:37-40: Our works are a product of what is going on in our hearts. When God looks on your heart, what does He see?

The Inheritance of the Saints - Ephesians 1:15-19:  Paul prayed for the Ephesians that the eyes of their understanding might be enlightened so that they might see, among other things, the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints. One of the greatest blessings for which God’s people need to be thankful is their inheritance in Christ.

It's Almost Suppertime - Luke 14:15-24:  A feast was made and many were bidden, but when they would not come the servant was sent to the streets, highways and the hedges.  If you have accepted the invitation then you should be acting as the servant to bring in others.

Lessons from the Encampment - Numbers 2:1-2: Here is a group of people who have escaped the wrath of God by putting their faith in the shed blood of a Passover lamb. They are in the midst of a strange place traveling to a land that flows with milk and honey. We find that God is giving instructions for how the Israelites are to camp. Now we will find a few principles that will help us as we travel through our own wilderness. Have you been making light of the details of your life?  Have you been disobedient to God in those areas?  Have you considered what your disobedience in those areas is doing to those around you?

Lessons From the Storms of Life - Luke 8:22-25: The storms and trials of life are as sure to come your way as the breath you just took. We must work not to get bitter in the storm but, rather rejoice that our Father is allowing us another opportunity to learn.

Limiting the Holy God - Psalm 78:40-41:  John Calvin's doctrine doesn't work here.  Do you limit God?

The Lord Our Rereward - Isaiah 52:12- What is a rereward?  How is it a blessing that God is our rereward?

Lovest Thou Me - John 21:15-17:  We know that Christ loved and continues to love us. But do we know how important it is that we love Him? The Bible states in no uncertain terms that if God is our Father, then we will love Christ (John 8:42).

A Man Sent From God - John 1:6-7:  There is a great famine in the land for men who will take a stand for God.  John the Baptist was such a man, what about you?

Merchants of Souls - Ezekiel 13:17-21: Interpretation of the women that sew pillows to armholes and hunt for the souls of men – soothsayers; fortune tellers, sorcerers. The ones Ezekiel is called to pronounce judgment against are hunting the souls of God’s people and polluting God among His people. This points to a broader application. This message focuses on those who make merchandise of God’s people in order to pollute God among His people.

The Ministry of Barnabas - Acts 4:36-37: Do you have an honest love and burden for those who are saved and fallen by the wayside?  According to 1John 4:20, “If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen.”  Will you be a Barnabas?  Will you give of yourself to help another?

The Ministry of Wisdom - Proverbs 7:4-8:3:  On one side of the street the strange woman is enticing the simple man to commit sin, but at the same time on the other side of the street, wisdom is crying out with blessings to offer.  Who will you hear?

Never Alone - Judges 6:13: Not a message about one person like Gideon, but about a condition of this life. It is called despair meaning all hope is gone. The Lord has left us on our own. Throughout scripture, God gives us examples of those who seemed to be left by the Lord and thought they had been deserted by Him but later found that He hadn't left them at all.

New Wine in New Bottles - Luke 5:33-39: Why do the disciples of Jesus not fast like the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees? 1) Their circumstances are different (their bridegroom is with them). 2) The message Christ brings does not just amend the old way; it is radically different and brings complete change.

No Corruption: 1 Peter 1:13-25 - The Bible mentions seven things that are incorruptible. What are they? How can they help us determine the important things?

The Opening of the Ear - Deuteronomy 15:12-18:  We look on service today as something beneath our dignity. However, Jesus said, “And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant”. And here, in this passage, a temporary servant becomes a lifetime servant of his own free will. What is the Lord trying to teach us?

Our Purpose on Earth - Galatians 1:1-5:  Why are we here?  What am I supposed to do?  Who am I?  Why didn't God just take me on to Heaven after He saved me?  These questions and many others can be answered by looking into the word of God.

Our Spiritual Warfare - Ephesians 6:10-13: We are in a war. All of you may not be hearing the gunfire and seeing the smoke rise as the enemy attacks but that does not mean that the war has ceased. There are other people and other times perhaps even now where the sky is filled with smoke and gunshots are going off left and right. What should we do in such times? What should we be looking for? Why is the enemy attacking so strong? Who will help us?

Paths of Deception-1Timothy 4:1-3- The Deceiver is at work in the world today. He does not stop at deceiving the lost, but seeks also to deceive the saints.

The Peace that Dwells Within - Psalm 37:1-8: The saints are told three times to “fret not” (v.1, 7, 8). Fret comes from a root word meaning to eat or to devour. We will find that Jesus Christ is the only solution to the disease of a fretting heart.

Prepared for Spiritual Battle - 2Corinthians 2:10-11:  One of the greatest defenses against any enemy is knowing where he is likely to attack and what strategy he is like to take. God gives us this knowledge through His word.  Are you prepared?

Promotion Day - 2Corinthians 5:1-8:  Looking for a promotion?  You may be looking in the wrong direction.

The Purpose of Prayer - 1Timothy 2:2-8:  This book of the Bible was written to a young preacher.  In this chapter we find a commandment to pray but not only that we also have the purpose for praying.

Raising Children God's Way - Proverbs 22:6:  The only way to begin to reach the masses is to begin at home by training your children in the way they should go.  What can we learn from this passage in Proverbs to help us do it God's way?

Remove Not the Ancient Landmarks - Proverbs 22:28:  Those that have gone on before us established some foundations.  They took stands for various things and God calls upon us to hold on to those things.  Are you removing the landmarks or fighting to keep them?

Sacrifice of Thanksgiving - Leviticus 7:11-15:  The first reference to thanksgiving in the Bible is in the description of the thanksgiving offering. It shows us the true value and of a thankful heart. Through it, we learn how God's expects us to practice thankfulness.

Say It With Deeds - Hebrews 11:4: Abel lived about 6,000 years ago. He did not leave behind any books. In fact, we do not have a single quotation from his lips. Yet, God gives testimony that he being dead yet speaks.

Seeing is Believing - Or is it? - 1Kings 10:1-7:  The queen of Sheba did not believe the words she had heard about Solomon and the glory of his reign until she had seen it for herself. This supports the truth of the old saying: seeing is believing. But does it?

Serving With Love - Genesis 29:13-20: What is the purpose of your life? Would you serve the Lord if the only option presented to you was a job that you did not like to do? Do you murmur and complain in front of your friends, coworkers, or children about serving the Lord? Is your heart right in service? If not maybe you should go back to the example of Jacob and serve with love.

Sins of the Elder Brother - Luke 15:11-13:  We often hear of the sins of the prodigal son but the truth is that most of us are guilty of the sins of the elder brother.

Stewards of the Mysteries of God - 1Corinthians 4:1-7:  A steward is one who is put in charge of something that does not belong to him. We are stewards.  How are you doing with what God has given you?

The Sufficiency of Christ - John 1:16-17:  The demands of the Christian life are great. You are not sure if you can match up. The truth is, you cannot. We can only serve the Lord fully through His enabling grace and power. That is the message of this sermon.

The Taming of the Tongue - James 3:1-5:  The tongue is an unruly evil.  To bridle the tongue is to accomplish a great thing.  If only we could only surrender our tongue to glorify God.

The Temptations of John the Baptist - John 1:19-22:  We often focus on the temptations of the flesh and the world and what they offer. However, many of our greatest struggles come from the temptations of life. We wonder who we are, what we have accomplished, and if followed the right path. John the Baptist dealt with these temptations. We need to learn to handle them as he did.

To Be the People of God - Deuteronomy 27:9-10; 29:12-13:  The covenant of Moab deals more with the heart and the motive of love. We will look at one of the major provisions of the covenant and apply it to our lives.

The Triumph of Faith - Exodus 14:1-31:  Anyone ever tell you just have faith?  It's a lot easier said than done.  See some things here about faith and it's rewards.

Unprepared For the Blessings of God - Zechariah 7:1-14; 8:1-23:  We often get caught up in the times in which we live. When this happens, we become victims in our minds and lose our zeal for true service to God. This, in turn, leads to sin and judgment. The Lord will soon return. Are you ready?

What's Wrong With God? - Jeremiah 2:4-9: People today have no concept of loyalty. We are wishy-washy. Today you love something and tomorrow you will hate it. We make decisions quicker than you can blink and then forsake them just as fast. The bad thing is that this has rolled over into our relationship with God.

Why Elijah's Prayer was Answered - 1Kings 18:41-46: Elijah received mighty answers to his bold prayers. The text before us provides insight into why these audacious prayers were answered by God. We would do well to learn from Elijah’s example.

Without the Camp - Hebrews 13:9-16:  The lepers were told to go without the camp.  At one time it was a place of uncleanness, yet we are called to go outside the camp.

The Wonder of it All - Romans 8:31-39:  Many believers today seem to lose the wonder of what God has done for them. Paul never lost that wonder. You hear this wonder in his testimony of 1Timothy 1:12-17. You see it in this passage as well. It begins, “What shall we say to these things?”

A Word For Weary Soldiers - 2Timothy 2:11-13:  As soldiers we are to endure hardness, but sometimes we can get weary in the battle.  This passage has a word for you.  Also deals with 2Timothy 2:12 on the word "deny".

The Work of the Body on Earth - Philippians 1:1-11:  The Book of Philippians is a very practical book.  In it we find many admonitions to the believer of how to carry out the work of Jesus Christ while on this earth.

Ye are the Branches - John 15:1-8: God must really enjoy gardens, trees and flowers. He planted a garden eastward in Eden and walked there with Adam (Genesis 2:8; Genesis 3:8). The Lord Jesus during His earthly ministry resorted oftentimes to a garden place to pray and near the throne of God we find a river and a tree of life bearing fruit. In John 15, were likened to branches shooting forth from the vine. This vine represents the Lord Jesus. God is the husbandman and He cares for the fruitfulness of the branches. What would He find should He come today?