New Testament Sermon Outlines

LUKE 15 – FOUR AMONG THE MISSING In Luke 15:1-2, we discover that Jesus spent time with “tax collectors (considered traitors) and sinners”. For this He was criticized by the “religious” people, who were also sinners, but unaware of their own need for the Lord Jesus. In the rest of…

LUKE 6:36-42 - MERCIFUL ME! Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. We know that we, as Christians, are to be merciful as our Heavenly Father is merciful! Based on Verses 37-42, we ask ourselves the following questions. If we can honestly answer these questions with a…

LUKE 5:17-26 – WHO WILL CARRY THE STRETCHER? We already read the Scripture about 4 men who carried a stretcher and brought a paralytic man to Jesus.  When you came to Christ as your Savior, there were probably one or more people who helped bring you to Jesus. They were…

MARK 9:30-41 – LESSONS FROM THE MASTER Jesus taught: ABOUT THE FUTURE - Vss. 30-32 Jesus was teaching his disciples about his future death, burial and resurrection. ABOUT BEING FIRST - Vss. 33-37 The disciples struggled for superiority among themselves. Jesus taught that the greatest is the one who is…

MATTHEW 3:1-17 – DOWN BY THE RIVER JOHN APPEARED – Vss. 1-6 – In fulfillment of Scripture (Isaiah 40:3) with a Baptism of Repentance JOHN APPEALED – Vss. 7-10 – Pharisees were called upon to repent JOHN ACKNOWLEDGED – Vss. 11-12 – One greater than he was coming. JOHN ADHERED…

Mark 10:46-52 – PERSISTENT FAITH Hebrews 11 is known as the “Faith Chapter” or the Faith Hall of Fame. Many heroes of faith like Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, and many others are mentioned. As you read that chapter, you should notice that all the heroes of faith mentioned are from…

MATTHEW 7:1-5 – DON’T BE A CRITIC If you want to be a critic, watch a movie and evaluate the picture! But when you’re not at the movies, don’t feel you have to act as a critic, evaluating other people! THE CHALLENGE OF A CRITICAL SPIRIT – Vss. 1-2 Judge…

Mark 4:35-41 – WHEN TROUBLED Perhaps, you have heard the expression "At Wit's End".  It refers to a time in our lives when everything is going wrong, and we do not know which way to turn. A similar term which we use today is being at the end of your…

THE COMFORT OF COMMUNION John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If there’s one thing most of us need on a regular basis, it’s comfort. We are bombarded every day with discomfort and turmoil in the news, on the job, in the family, in our hearts, and sometimes in our church. It’s…

LOVING JESUS – JOHN 14:15-27 What are the qualities of an ideal (not perfect) child? What are the qualities of an ideal Child of God? Why is loving Jesus a challenge? Mark 12:28-34 In this section of the Upper Room Discourse, Jesus gives us some thoughts on loving Him and…

ACTS 2:14-36 – PENTECOST EXPLAINED Jim Lovell – “There are people who make things happen, there are people who watch things happen, and there are people who wonder what happened…” Top 15 Astronaut Jim Lovell Quotes (APOLLO 13) (graciousquotes.com) On the Birthday of the Church, the assembled believers in Jerusalem…

ACTS 2:1-13 – PENTECOST: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHURCH! – 1 There are many ways to celebrate a birthday. We can celebrate by receiving cards, gifts, and phone calls. We can celebrate with well wishes from friends and family, and social media. We can celebrate by being people singing. We can celebrate…

ACTS 10 - WE NEED A BRAND-NEW CHRISTMAS! There is no question that Christmas is not the same this year! I think that’s a good thing! We need a wake-up call! We need, in a new sense, a brand-new Christmas. Luke 2:10-11, Luke 2:29-32 – The Birth of Jesus for…

ACTS 9:10-19 – USEABLE  It should be the desire of every Child of God to be useable by Him. When Saul (Paul) was converted on the Road to Damascus, God wanted a human instrument to minister to Him. He chose Ananias who was useable! Here is why:  ANANIAS WAS AVAILABLE…

ACTS 3:1-10 – PAUSE FOR A MIRACLE  PETER AND JOHN WENT TO PRAY – Vs. 1  THERE WAS A DELAY – Vss. 2-3  PETER KNEW WHAT TO SAY – Vss. 4-6  GOD’S POWER WAS ON DISPLAY – Vss. 7-10

ACTS 1:1-8 – SENT! Acts 1:8 -  But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. POWER - But you…

ACTS 4:32-37 etc. - THE FORGOTTEN FACE OF AN ENCOURAGING MAN FORGOTTEN FACES #5 OF 8 There are some people who are gifted at encouraging others.  Barnabas, so named by the Apostles, had a name which means "the son of consolation". We can learn much from him.  BARNABAS ENCOURAGED WHEN…

Acts 2:37-47 – A FAMILY THAT GROWS My unique branch of the Peters Family began on June 10, 1972. Dottie became my bride!  In 1973, 75, and 77 we added 3 children: David, Mark, and Donna. Each one of our children got married. One at a time, we added their…

ACTS 9:1-22 - THE JOURNEY OF A SOUL  The Apostle Paul went on a spiritual journey of the soul that led from unbelief in Christ to salvation through Christ. Each person who is saved will experience a similar journey.  CORRUPTION – Vss. 1-2 Like Paul, we are sinners. Romans 3:10-20 …

Acts 9 - REAL MEN ARE CHANGED MEN – THE STORY OF PAUL Real Men - Lesson #1 of 7  (Here are the outline and questions I used to teach this men’s Bible Study.)  What does it mean to be “real” or “authentic”? Why should Christian men be “real”? Who…

2 CORINTHIANS 1:12-24 - ANSWERING THE CRITICS The Apostle Paul had more than his share of critics, especially among false teachers. A person who is opposed to us, will pick at the littlest things we do and criticize. In this situation, Paul had changed his plans for a visit to…

2 CORINTHIANS 1:8-11 – FACING REALITY! How real was the persecution of Christians in the days of the apostle Paul? How real is the persecution of Christians in the world right now? Let’s review last week’s verses, Comfort in Uncomfortable Situations: Who God Is – 1 Corinthians 1:3 What God…

2 CORINTHIANS 1:3-7 – COMFORT IN UNCOMFORTABLE SITUATIONS When we find ourselves in difficult situations, what kinds of people are the best comforters? How helpful is “Been there, done that” when we are seeking comfort? The Apostle Paul had faced all sorts of trials in his lifetime. 2 Corinthians 11:23-29…

TITUS 3:1-8 – GODLY LIVING IN A DISTURBING WORLD I’d like to suggest to you that we live in a disturbing world. It’s a world that was disturbed by the Corona Virus. It’s a world disturbed by natural disasters. It’s a world disturbed by moral and political polarization between the…

1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 – PARTING ADVICE As Paul concludes this epistle, he gives some good advice for all Christians. BE ALERT - Watch ye, - Mark 13:33-37 BE FIRM - stand fast in the faith, - 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 BE MATURE – quit (act) you like men, - 2 Peter…

THE COMFORT OF COMMUNION John 3:16, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 If there’s one thing most of us need on a regular basis, it’s comfort. We are bombarded every day with discomfort and turmoil in the news, on the job, in the family, in our hearts, and sometimes in our church. It’s…

2 CORINTHIANS 4:1-7 – SAINTS WANTED! A “saint” is someone who has put their faith and trust in the Lord Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. (Philippians 1:1). As saints we are live godly lives that reflect our faith in Christ Jesus. We are to be: COURAGEOUS SAINTS –…

1 CORINTHIANS 15:42-58 – THE UNITY OF RESURRECTION When will there be unity among all Christians? When will there be no denominations? When will there be no disagreements on doctrine? When will there be no sin? When will there be total forgiveness among believers? When will Christ receive all the…

1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31 – THE UNITY OF THE MESSAGE Like so many Christians today, the Church in Corinth was divided. They all seemed to have their favorite Bible teacher and were splintered into different factions. 1 Corinthians 1:10 This was never the intention of the Lord Jesus. John 17:20-21 -…

1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-8a – FIRST LOVE or THE UNITY OF LOVE 1 John 4:7–8 - 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. WHY…

2 PETER 1:12-21 – TRUE VALUE The Apostle Peter was at the end of His journey on earth. He was writing to those who were Christ-followers to encourage them to finish well, as they lived the Christian life. He was particularly concerned about the false teachers that were plaguing the…

2 PETER 1:3-4 – FULLY EQUIPPED! When we moved into our new double-wide in 2015 with the addition of a washer, dryer, and microwave, it was fully equipped. It came with Hot and cold running water Heat and Air Conditioning Electric, lights, and electric outlets 2 full bathrooms Stove, refrigerator,…

2 PETER 1:1-2 – ON OUR WAY! An Introduction to 2 Peter In our day of modern technology, it is not unusual to tell someone that we are on our way. We may do it by a quick phone call, a text, twitter, email, or a message on Facebook Messenger.…

2 Peter 1:12-21 - A PASTOR'S RESOLVE Church Pastors or Elders are the primary leaders in the local church. (1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9) Peter considered himself to be an elder and was concerned that all elders function in a Godly way. (1 Peter 5:1-4) In 2 Peter 1:12-21, I…

FAITH WORTH HAVING – HEBREWS 11:1-8 FAITH THAT’S COMMENDABLE – Vss. 1-2 – Like the “elders” or “ancients”. FAITH IN THE CREATOR – Vs. 3 – Who made the universe out of nothing. FAITH THAT’S RIGHTEOUS – Vs. 4 – like Abel’s. FAITH THAT’S PLEASING TO GOD – Vss. 5-6…

JAMES 3:13-18 – BE WISE The right kind of wisdom is to be a key ingredient in the Christian life. The Christian who is truly walking by faith will be a wise Christian. Kent Hughes – “Being wise does not mean we understand everything that is going on because of…

BEING PATIENT WHEN PATIENCE SEEMS UNREASONABLE JAMES 5:7-11 Name some situations in which it is easy to get impatient. Why is it easy to become impatient during troubles and trials? Why should Christians not be surprised when troubles and trials come? Job 5:7, 14:1, John 16:33, Romans 5:1-5, James 1:2-4…

SWITCHING PLACES? - JAMES 4:11-17                                                     What attempts have been made by created beings to switch places with God or at least be on equal footing?…

JAMES 2:14-26 – GENUINE FAITH How do you know that your Christianity is genuine? Why is it important that your faith is genuine? What makes faith genuine? If we know what genuine faith looks like, it will be easier for us to spot counterfeit faith in our own lives. In…

John 3:13-20  - MEET THE MAN FOR TIMES LIKE THESE MEETING JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN #7  JESUS IS THE MESSENGER – John 3:13 Philippians 2:5-8 JESUS IS THE MEDIATOR – John 3:14-15 Separation between God and man because of sin. Someone had to mediate, bring us together. Numbers…

REVELATION 2-3 – SHOUTING HOPE Whispering Hope – Septimus Winner, pen name – Alice Hawthorne Soft as the voice of an angel,Breathing a lesson unheard,Hope with a gentle persuasionWhispers her comforting word:Wait till the darkness is over,Wait till the tempest is done,Hope for the sunshine tomorrow,After the shower is gone.…

REVELATION 22:1-5 – HEAVEN IS NOT BORING  Don’t think you’ll be floating on a cloud and strumming a harp in Heaven. Don’t think there will be nothing to do. Know that if you are born again or saved (John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8-9), The Eternal State, or Heaven is glorious.  WE…

Revelation 22:6-21 - IN CONCLUSION THE Back of the Book #20 of 20 - End of Series “Heaven is more than a destination; it is a motivation. Knowing that we shall dwell in the heavenly city ought to make a difference in our lives here and now. The vision of…

ETERNALLY HIS – REVELATION 21-22:5 THE BACK OF THE BOOK #19 (REVELATION)   “The subject of eternity piques people’s interest as no other theme in Scripture. People intuitively know that there is a more fulfilling existence beyond this life because the transitory events on earth do not satisfy. But to affirm…

Revelation 20 - AN ORDERLY TRANSITION  THE BACK OF THE BOOK #18 (REVELATION)  “Chapter 20 provides a great summary of many end-time events. It reveals Christ’s Millennial rule on earth, Satan’s destruction and destiny, the destiny of  Tribulation saints, the order of various resurrections presented in the Bible, and details…

CHRIST RETURNS – REVELATION 19:11-20:3 THE BACK OF THE BOOK #17 (REVELATION) “There are some astounding statistics regarding the frequent mention of Christ’s Second Coming in Scripture: One fifth of the Bible is prophecy. One third of these prophecies relate in some way to Christ’s second coming. There are at…

Revelation 19:1-10 - HEAVENLY WORSHIP  THE BACK OF THE BOOK #16 (REVELATION)  What do you think worship will be like in Heaven? How will worship in Heaven differ from our worship on earth?  In Revelation 17-18 we saw the fall of “Mystery Babylon” the false religion, and Babylon the rebuilt…

Revelation 17-18 - BABYLON IS FALLEN  THE BACK OF THE BOOK #15 (REVELATION) What are some of the empires that fell before our time? What are some empires that have fallen during our lifetime? During the Tribulation, the Antichrist will build a worldwide kingdom. It too will fall.  In chapters…

Revelation15-16 - JUDGMENT’S GRAND FINALE  THE BACK OF THE BOOK #14 (REVELATION) This is a series of complete study notes. If you take a premillennial, pretribulational, position in prophecies, these notes may be helpful.  What are some of the ways that God has judged or will judge the earth and/or…

Revelation 14 - ANNOUNCEMENTS  THE BACK OF THE BOOK #13 (REVELATION) This is a series of complete study notes. If you take a premillennial, pretribulational, position in prophecies, these notes may be helpful. I have shared these previously.  What are some “important” announcements we hear made on television? Why are…