DIY Sermon Outlines

Text: 1 Peter 2:9

A Chosen Race - Galatians 3:26-29

A Royal Priesthood - 2 Timothy 2:12; Romans 12:1

A Holy Nation - Daniel 2:44; Isaiah 2:2-3

A People for God’s Own Possession - 1 Corinthians 6:20; Romans 12:2

What Are We to Do? - “Proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you…”

• By our words - 1 Peter 3:15
• By our example - Ephesians 4:1

What God has Done for Us - “called you out of darkness into His marvelous light”

• From sin & separation from God - Isaiah 59:2
• To forgiveness & fellowship with God - 1 John 1:7

Text: Genesis 19:1-14; Judges 19:10-27, 20:12-13

What We Should Expect as Acceptance Grows

• They will become more demanding
• They will become more intolerant
• They will become more violent

What Does the Bible Say about Homosexuality?

• It is a chosen practice - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
• It is a sinful practice - 1 Timothy 1:9-10; Jude 7
• Puts one in a worse condition - Romans 1:21-27
• Those who practice it can be saved, if they repent - 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
• We are to hate the sin, but love the sinner - Jude 22-23

Text: 2 Corinthians 4:13

We Believe in God

We Believe What God has Said

We Will Speak What God has Said

We Will Do What God has Said

We Look Forward to Heaven

Text: Matthew 28:18

Jesus Possesses All Authority - Matthew 28:18

We Are to Respect His Authority in All Things - Colossians 3:17

The Authority of Christ & the Word of God - 1 Corinthians 2:10-16

What Happens if We Reject Jesus’ Words? - John 12:48

Text: Matthew 7:13-14

Lessons from the Text

• We have two choices
• The right way is hard
• Few will be saved

What God has Given to Help Us on the Way

• A light - Psalm 119:105
• A Map - 2 Timothy 1:13
• A Guide - John 14:6
• Company - Hebrews 3:12-13
• His Grace - 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17

Be Subject to Them - Romans 13:1-7

Pray for Them - 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Rebuke Their Sin - Luke 3:18-20

Use Them as an Example - Matthew 20:25-28

Exercise Your Rights - Acts 25:9-12

Text: Acts 11:19-26

Focused on the Word of God - Acts 11:20,23,26

United Despite Different Backgrounds - Acts 11:20-21

Generous to Those in Need - Acts 11:27-30

Interested in Spreading the Gospel - Acts 13:1-3, 14:26-27

Dealt with Issues Correctly - Acts 15:1-2

Text: Matthew 22:1-14

Preparations Were Made (v. 4)

The Invitation Was Sent (v. 3-4)

Some Will Reject the Invitation (v. 3,5-6)

Some Will Respond Improperly to the Invitation (v. 11-13)

Text: Acts 17:11

What Is an Eager Hearer?

• More than just wanting to listen
• Readiness or willingness of mind - James 1:21

Preaching to Eager Hearers

• This is the audience the truth teacher wants
• The false teacher cannot face the scrutiny of eager hearers

What Do Eager Hearers Make?

• Disciples - Acts 17:12
• Unity - Acts 17:12
• Persecution - Acts 17:13

[Sermon delivered by Ross Conley]

Blessed are they who…

Read & Hear - Revelation 1:3

Are Called - Revelation 19:9

Keep the Sayings - Revelation 22:9

Have a Part in the First Resurrection - Revelation 20:6

Die in the Lord - Revelation 14:13