The Shepherd's Storehouse

Practical Resources for Pastors, Preachers & Leaders

Number 2, January 1998

This Issue

Welcome
Sermon Outlines
Applications
Good News

Welcome

Welcome to The Shepherds Storehouse No.2 ! We have received several encouraging responses from the first edition so here are a few more sermon starters and outlines. Our aim is to provide resources and ideas for busy pastors.

Sermon Outlines

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). In each sample, the main points are drawn from the text. These points need to be explained, illustrated, applied. Over the page are some comments on applications.

You've Gotta Get Out of That Boat !

Matt. 14:22-36
Subject: Christian Living
Theme: Successful Christian Living
Proposition: What are Four Keys to Successful Christian Living ?
Main Points:
1. When you leave Jesus out of your life, you struggle vs24
2. When you walk on water, you get your feet wet vs29
3. When you take your eyes off Jesus, you fall vs30
4. When you get in trouble, call on His name vs30

Help When You're in a Hole

Psalm 2 7:1-6
Subject: David
Theme: Truths from the life of David
Proposition: What are some truths from David's life ?
Main Points:
1. His Dilemma; surrounded by enemies, foes, armies, war
2. His Declaration; The Lord is....
3. His Desire; His presence; His perfection; His person

What a Difference the Lord Makes !

Psalm 40:1-3

Subject: God

Theme: Gods Touch

Proposition What Happens when God Touches our Lives ?

Main Points

He hears the faintest cry

He lifts us from the deepest pit

He establishes our life on the safest foundation

He gives us the sweetest song

Have You Heard the News ?

Colossians 1:5-6

Subject: The Gospel

Theme: Truths about the Gospel

Proposition What are Four Truths about the Gospel ?

Main Points:

The Gospel is the Truth of God vs5 Truthful
The Gospel is the Life of God vs6 Fruitful
The Gospel is the Heart of God vs6 Universal
The Gospel _is the Power of God vs6 Effective

Blessings of Being in the Kingdom

Colossians 1:13 -14
Subject: Gods Kingdom
Theme: Blessings of God's Kingdom
Proposition: What are some of the blessings of being in God's Kingdom
Main Points:
1. From Slaves to Sons vs13
2. From Darkness to Light vs13
3. From Rebels to Royalty vs 12, 14

Row to Please God

Colossians 1:10-12
Subject: Pleasing God
Theme: How can we please God ?
Proposition: What are Three Ways to Please God ?
Main Points:
1. Be Fruitful vs 10
2. Be Wise vs 10
3. Be Strong vs 11

To the Highest Place !

Colossians 1:15-20
Subject: Christ
Theme: Truths about Christ
Proposition: What are Three Truths about Christ ?
Main Points:
1. The Truth about His Person God vs 15,19
2. The Truth about His Position Lord vs 15,17,18
3. The Truth about His Purpose Saviour vs 20

The Unstoppable Church

Acts 1:14 - 2:47
Subject: The Church
Theme: The Unstoppable Church
Proposition: What are the qualities of an Unstoppable Church ?
Main Points
1. They are Birthed in Prayer 1:14
2. They are Filled with Power 2:2-4
3. They are Expressed in Preaching 2:14
4. They are Focussed on People 2:42-47

What Happens When the Unstoppable Church is Stopped ?

Acts 8
Subject: The Church
Theme: The Birth of the Church at Samaria
Proposition: What can we learn from the birth of the Church at Samaria ?
[God's purposes were thwarted by a Jerusalem church blinded by mono-culturalism]
Main Points:
1. Unusual Events Occur (vs1-4) 'scattered as seed’
2. Unusual People Emerge (vs5)
3. Unusual Miracles are Seen (vs6,13)

Applications

Preaching demands application, good preachers suggest ways how truths preached can be applied to life. Applications often begin, "This week", "The next time", "At the end of this message". If preaching on faith, a possible application could be "This week, when doubts and fears flood your mind, declare aloud God's promises"; or in a message on renewal, "At the end of this message you will have an opportunity to experience the Spirit's power". Applications are difficult, but open your mind to the creativity of the Spirit, request His guidance, expect His help.

Good News !

Bernice and I are returning to pastoral ministry at Marion City Church in Adelaide, beginning February. It will be sad to leave our family in Sydney, Joanne and Tepa on the team at Liverpool CLC, David and John continuing at College. But God is good as we have been blessed with the sale of our Lansvale home and the purchase of one in S.A. Our new address is below, we would love to hear from you.

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