Sermon Outlines 2008

"The Cost of Commitment" Judges 16:25-31

December 28, 2008

Steps of Complete Commitment to Christ:

I. Denial of Self

2. Decision of Sacrifice

3. Determination of Surrender

Christmas Drama

"Tell Me the Old, Old Story"

December 21, 2008

"The Shepherds: God's Proclaimers" Luke 2:8-20

December 14, 2008

Some elements of the shepherds' proclamation:

I. The Element of Reception

II. The Element of Exclamation

III. The Element of Jubilation

"Joseph: God's Obedient" Matthew 1:18-25

December 7, 2008

I. Obedient in Attitude (vv. 18-19)

II. Obedient in Acceptance (vv.22-23)

III. Obedient in Actions (vv.24-25)

"Mary: The Lord's Servant" Luke 1:16-56

November 30, 2008

I. The Surprise of Mary (vv. 26-33)

II. The Surrender of Mary (vv. 34-45)

III. The Song of Mary (vv. 46-56)

"Somebody Wants Me" 2 Samuel 9:5-13

November 23, 2008

I. Thankful for the King's Goodness (v. 5)

II. Thankful for the King's Glory (vv. 6-8)

III. Thankful for the King's Grace (vv. 9-13)

"The Responsibility of Reaching" Acts 2

November 16, 2008

Results of being serious about our responsibility

I. Identification of the Group (vv. 1-13)

II. Explanation of the Gospel (vv. 14-36)

III. Description of the Growth (v. 37-46)

"The Practice of Prayer" Acts 1:12-14

November 9, 2008

I. A Meaningful Prayer (vv. 12-13a)

II. A Motivated Prayer (vv. 13-15a)

III. A Miraculous Prayer (v. 14)

"A Possession of Power" Acts 1:8

November 2, 2008

I. The People of Power

A. Saved People

B. Sensitive People

C. Sold out People

II. The Person of Power

A. He Envelopes Us

B. He Empowers Us

C. He Encourages Us

III. The Purpose of Power

A. A Witness to the Community

B. A Witness to the County

C. A Witness to the Country

D. A Witness to the Cosmos

Do you possess the power to witness?

(1) Do you possess salvation?

(2) Do you possess dedication?

"The Table of Remembrance" Matthew 26:26-29

October 26, 2008

I. A Look Back (vv. 26-27)

II. A Look Around (v. 28)

III. A Look Up (v. 29)

"What Kind of Follower are You?" 2 Timothy 4:9-22

October 19, 2008

Four types of followers we see in thi scripture:

I. Deserters (v.10)

II. Disgruntled (vv.14-15)

III. Delivered (v.11)

IV. Dedicated (vv.11-12;19-21)

"Face to Face with Reality" 2 Timothy 4:6-8

October 12, 2008

Three Views of the Reality of His Life

I. Paul takes a look at his present (v.6)

As Paul reviews his present situation, he sees the...

A. Readiness in his present situation (v.6a)

B. Resoluteness of his present situation (v. 6b)

C. Rapidness of his present situation (v.6c)

II. Paul takes a look at his past (v.7)

As Paul reviews his past, he can say...

A. Fought the fight (v.7a)

B. Ran the race (v.7b)

C. Completed the course (v.7c)

III. Paul takes a look at his potential (v.8)

As Paul reviews his potential, he speaks of...

A. The Reward (v8a)

B. The Rewarder (v.8b)

C. The Remnant (v.8c)

"A Supreme Savior" Hebrews 1:1-3

Associate Pastor Timmy Burnette

October 5, 2008

Three truths that point to the Supremacy of Christ:

I. Appointed by God

II. Glory of God

III. Power of God

"Fulfilling Your Call" 2 Timothy 4:1-5

September 28, 2008

Some words to live and die by

I. Word of Proclamation (v. 2)

II. Word of Declaration (vv. 3-4)

III. Word of Exhortation (v. 5)

Truth Bible Conference

September 21-24, 2008

Rev. J. D. Grant preached on Sunday

Rev. Tim Mann Mon.- Wed.

"Vigilance in Victory" Nehemiah 4:13-23

Homecoming Sunday - September 14, 2008

Some actions of vigilance on the road to victory

I. God-given Direction (vv. 13-14)

II. God-given Determination (vv. 16-23)

"Tried and True" 2 Timothy 3:14-17

September 7, 2008

I. Inspiration of God's Word

II. Illumination of God's Word

III. Imitation of God's Word

"The Great Pretenders" 2 Timothy 3:1-5

August 24, 2008

Some words of warning:

I. Times (v. 1)

II. Troubles (vv. 2-3)

III. Traitors (vv. 4-5)

"Avoiding the Trap" 2 Timothy 2:22-26

August 17, 2008

Some steps in avoiding Satan's trap:

I. Flee from Sin (vv. 22-23)

II. Follow the Savior (v. 24a)

III. Fortify Yourself (vv. 24b-26)

"Audience of One" 2 Timothy 2:14-21

August 10, 2008

"Study to show thyself approved unto God..." v. 15

I. Person you are performing to (v. 14)

II. Purpose you are performing for (vv. 15-18)

III. Potential you are performing toward (vv. 19-21)

Who are you performing for?

"From Vision to Victory" Joshua 24:14-15

August 3, 2008

Some final steps in moving from Vision to Victory

I. A Clear Command (v. 14a)

II. A Cultivated Commitment (v. 14 b,c)

III. A Conscious Choice (v. 15)

"As for me and my house we will serve the Lord"

What choice will you make today?

"Looking Back" Deuteronomy 8:3-20

July 27, 2008

As Moses looks back, God reveals some pictures of His Mighty Hand in his life and the lives of the Israelites.

I. The Provisions of God (vv. 3-20)

II. The Protection of God (vv. 11-18)

III. The Principles of God (vv. 19-20)

"The Gospel of Truth" 2 Timothy 2:8-13

July 20, 2008

Jesus said in John 17:17, "Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth."

I. Undeniable Truth (v. 8)

II. Uncomfortable Truth (v. 9)

III. Uncompromising Truth (v. 10)

IV. Unforgettable Truth (vv. 11-13)

What must you do with this truth?

(1) Experience this Truth; (2) Claim this Truth; (3) Share this Truth

"A Good Soldier of Christ" 2 Timothy 2:1-7

July 13, 2008

Some traits of a good soldier

I. Dependent on His Commander (v. 1)

II. Disciplined for His Challenge (vv. 2-4)

III. Determined in His Cause (vv. 5-6)

"Tried and True" (Part 2) 2 Timothy 1:15-18

July 6, 2008

Some word pictures of being tried and true

I. A Picture of Desertion (v. 15)

II. A Picture of Demonstration (vv. 16-18)

"Tried and True" 2 Timothy 1:13-14

June 29, 2008

"The Joys of Biblical Community" Philippians 1:3-11

June 22, 2008

I. Appreciation (vv. 3-5

II. Expectation (v. 6)

III. Affection (vv. 7-11)

"Available for God" Acts 16

June 15, 2008

I. Call you to Minister

II. Send you to Hungry People

III. Lead you through Suffering

"A Call to Courage" 2 Timothy 1:8-11

June 8, 2008

I. The Power of Courage (v. 8)

II. The Purpose of Courage (v. 9)

III. The Personality of Courage (vv. 10-11)

"An Everyday Faith" 2 Timothy 1:1-7

June 1, 2008

Some Components of an Everyday Faith:

I. Our Position before God (vv. 1-2)

II. Our Prayers to God (v. 3)

III. Our Privilege under God (vv. 4-5)

IV. Our Power with God (vv. 6-7)

2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

Guest Minister

May 25, 2008

"Parting Words" Part 2 1 Timothy 6:12-16; 20-21

May 18, 2008

Paul issues parting words to Timothy and to us.

I. A Charge (vv. 12-16)

A. Live for the return of Christ

B. Look for the return of Christ

C. Long for the return of Christ

II. A Challenge (vv. 20-21)

A. Accept our duty

B. Avoid the dangers

C. Apply some determination

"Parting Words" 1 Timothy 6:11-12

May 11, 2008

Paul issues some parting words to Timothy and to us.

I. A Command (vv. 11-12)

A. Flee from sin

B. Follow after something or someone (glory of God)

C. Fight for something

"Who Is Your Master?" 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19

May 4, 2008

Some areas of God's control of our lives:

I. Control of our Head (vv. 6-8)

II. Control of our Heart (vv. 9-10)

III. Control of our Habits (vv. 17-19)

Who or what controls you?

Luke 16:13 "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."

"Living Truth" 1 Timothy 6:1-5

April 27, 2008

Jesus said to live in the light is to live in the truth.
Paul gives us two steps to living truth.

I. The Application of a Faithful Testimony (vv. 1-2)

A. Testimony in our Work

B. Testimony in our Worship

C. Testimony in our Witness

II. The Rejection of a False Teacher (vv. 3-5)

A. The Marks of a False Teacher

B. The Mentality of a False Teacher

C. The Manifestation of a False Teacher

Ephesians 5:11 "And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness,

but rather reprove them."

"Family Duties" 1 Timothy 5:4-25

April 20, 2008

Some Requirements of the Body

I. Destitute of the Church

II. Discipline in the Church

III. Devotion to the Church

"The New Family" Ephesians 2:11-22

April 13, 2008 Pastor Timmy Burnette

"Family Devotions" 1 Timothy 5:1-3

April 6, 2008

Simple duties within the family:

I. Respect the Past

II. Connect the Present

III. Protect the Powerless

"Call of God" 11 Timothy 3:13 - 4:5

March 30, 2008

I. Man of God (3:13-17)

II. Message of God (3:16-4:2a)

III. Mission of God (4:2b-5)

"Responding to the Resurrection" Matthew 28

March 23, 2008

I. Response of the Beloved

II. Response of the Betrayers

III. Response of the Believers

"Operation Truth" 1 Timothy 4

March 16, 2008

Battles of Truth

I. Attack on Truth (v. 1)

II. Abandonment of Truth (vv. 3-4)

III. Application of Truth (vv. 5-11)

IV. Acclimation of Truth (vv. 12-16)

"The Master of the Church" 1 Timothy 3:14-16

March 9, 2008

Jesus is the Master of the Church

Actions of our Lord Jesus:

I. He acted Sacrificially

II. He acted Substantially

III. He acted Supernaturally

"The Ministry of Servanthood" 1 Timothy 3:8-13

March 2, 2008

We are all called to be ministering servants of Jesus Christ.

I. Description of a Servant Minister(v. 8-9)

II. Discipline of a Servant Minister (vv. 10-12)

III. Desire of a Servant Minister (v. 13)

"The Role of Holiness" 1 Timothy 2:9-15

February 24, 2008

Every child of God has a specific role.

I. The Appearance of Holiness (vv. 9-10)

II. The Attitude of Holiness (vv. 11-12)

III. The Actions of Holiness (vv. 13-15)

"Contentment in Commitment" Luke 9:23

February 17, 2008

Contentment will only come with a commitment to a greater cause than yourself, and true contentment can only come through

Jesus Christ.

I.     A Conscious Decision (v. 23a)

II.    A Costly Determination (v. 23b)

III.   A Consistent Dedication (v. 23c)

"The Mechanics of Prayer" 1 Timothy 2:1-8

February 10, 2008

I. The Ministry of Prayer (vv. 1-2)

II. The Motive of Prayer (vv. 3-4)

III. The Mediator of Prayer (vv. 5-6)

IV. The Method of Prayer (vv. 7-8

"Church Doctrine" 1 Timothy 1:3-20

February 3, 2008

Paul had a passion for God's children and God's Word and wanted to pass that passion on to Timothy

I.    Basis for Truth (vv. 3-4)

       God's Word is absolute truth.

      A. Exhorted to teach the divine Word (v. 3)

      B. Exhorted to test the diluted Word (v. 4)

II. Belief in Truth (vv. 5-7)

      A. Shallow belief (vv. 5-6)

      B. Selfish belief (v. 7)

III. Behavior of Truth (vv. 8-11)

      A. Those who hear and reject the Word

      B. Those who hear and receive the Word

Two truths that can change your life today:

      (1) He died to pay the penalty for your sin

      (2) He desires to bless your life if you will commit to His Truth

"A Firm Foundation" 1 Timothy 1:1-2

January 27, 2008

Paul is laying a firm foundation for his letter
Some elements of Paul's foundation:

I. Paul's Status (v. 1a)

II. Paul's Savior (v. 1b)

III. Paul's Student (v. 2)

What foundation do you have?

"In the Presence of Greatness" Philippians 2:5-11

January 20, 2008

I. The Eternal Christ

II. The Earthly Christ

III. The Exalted Christ

"The Lord's Table" Matthew 26:17-30

January 13, 2008

Jesus gives us words concerning the Lord's table

I. Preparation (vv. 17-19)

II. Participation (vv. 26-28)

III. Preservation (v. 29)

Rev. 22:12-14: "And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city."

"New, Not Used" II Corinthians 5:11-21

January 6, 2008

I. The Position of our Newness (v. 17a)

II. The Purpose of our Newness (v. 17b)

III. The Perfection of our Newness (v. 17c)