The Shepherd's Storehouse
Practical Resources for Pastors,
Preachers & Leaders
Number 1, Dec 1997
This Issue
Welcome to the Shepherd's Storehouse ! You are receiving this newsletter because we
have either met recently; or you have written to us; or I have had the privilege of
teaching you in Preaching or Pastoral subjects. The aim of this newsletter is to provide
resources for busy pastors, particularly in the area of sermon outlines.
But, is it right to use someone else's outline? Outlines are like recipes, you make
them your own by adding your own ingredients. The following outlines are yours to use or
adapt or develop.
The sermon outlines follow the sermonic process of subject (the sermon in one word);
theme (the sermon in one phrase); proposition (the sermon in one sentence). Each main
point needs to be explained , illustrated, applied.
The following outlines include some ideas for Christmas and New Year; and short series
from 1 Timothy and Mark. I hope you will find them helpful and that they will enhance your
preaching ministry and ease your busy schedule.
Joseph - The Forgotten Man of Christmas
- Matt. 1: 18-25
- Subject: Joseph
- Theme: Joseph's Life and Character
- Proposition: What are Some Interesting Features of Joseph's
Character
- Main Points:
- A Related Man vs16
- A Righteous Man vs19
- A Private Man vs19
- A Thoughtful Man vs20
- An Obedient Man vs24
Gifts for the One who has Everything
- Matt.2:11
- Subject: Jesus
- Theme: The Person of Jesus
- Proposition: What do the Magi's gifts teach us about the person of Jesus
?
- Main Points
- Gold - the Value of His Person - He is Lord - Deity
- Incense - the Beauty of His Power - He is Christ - Anointed
- Myrrh - the Sorrow of His Purpose- He is Jesus - Saviour
A New Year - A Time of Transition
- Joshua 1:1-5
- Subject: Transitions
- Theme: Successful Transitions
- Proposition: What are Three Keys to Successful Transitions ?
- Main Points
- God's Purposes Advance vs2 'get ready to cross over'
- God's Promises are True vs3 'as I promised Moses'
- God's Power is Unrivalled vs5 None will stand against you'
How to Make Your Life Count for God
- 1 Timothy 1:12-14
- Subject: Paul
- Theme: Paul's Life
- Proposition: What were some of the reasons for Paul's effective life ?
- Main Points
- God Dealt with Paul's Past (vs 13)
- God Demonstrated His Grace (vs 14)
- God Desired Paul's Response (vs 16)
How to Avoid Shipwreck
- 1 Timothy 1:18-20
- Subject: Christian Living
- Theme: Successful Christian Living
- Proposition: What are some of the Keys for Successful Christian Living ?
- Main Points
- Follow God's Way (vs 18)
- Fight a Good Fight (vs 18)
- Hold on to Faith (vs 19)
The Gospel is the Power of God
- 1 Timothy 2:1- 7
- Subject: The Gospel
- Theme: Truth about the Gospel
- Proposition: What are Four Truths about the Gospel ?
- Main Points:
- Prayer is the Key to the Gospel (vs 1)
- Salvation is the Purpose of the Gospel (vs4)
- Jesus is the Message of the Gospel (vs5)
- People are the Voice of the Gospel (vs7)
The Supremacy of Christ Mark 1:7-8
- Subject Jesus
- Theme: Jesus is Greater than John the Baptist
- Proposition Why is Jesus Greater than John
- Main Points
- He Has Greater Power (vs7)
- He Has Greater Value (vs7)
- He Has Greater Ministry (vs8)
Jesus! The Action Man
- Mark 1:14-39
- Subject: Jesus
- Theme: Jesus, His Words and His Works
- Proposition: What were the value of the words and works of Jesus ?
- Main Points
- Declaring the Kingdom by His Words vs14,21,39.
- Demonstrating the Kingdom by His Power vs25,31,34.
- Displaying the Kingdom by His Authority vs17,22,27.
Jesus Loves Mothers-in-Law
- Mark 1:29-31
- Subject: Jesus
- Theme: The Ministry of Jesus
- Proposition: What were Four Aspects of the Ministry of Jesus ?
- Main Points
- The ministry of Jesus centred on families and homes
- The ministry of Jesus was able to meet every need
- The ministry of Jesus released people to serve Him
News
Bernice and I are quite well. It is five months now since we left
College and these have been difficult months of transition and change. We believe God will
replant us into pastoral ministry and we wait for Him to open the right door. We may be
available for visiting ministry over the summer and in 1998. Please feel free to write or
call. Have a blessed Christmas and a fruitful New Year.
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