Short Sermon Outlines | Short powerful sermons that preach! (2024)

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Cunningly Devised Fables

By G. E. Watkins

Cunningly Devised Fables. Sermon outline on the evidentiary power of witnesses. Others would have us believe that the Gospel is cunningly devised fables. Peter and other witnesses say it is true. By G. E. Watkins. Introduction: 2 Pet. 1:16 1. Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code is back in the news with the release of the […]

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Bearing the Infirmities of the Weak

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Read Rom. 15:1 1. There can be things we do or say that would destroy a weaker brother or sister. 2. The things I’m talking about aren’t sin, necessarily, but appear so to the uninformed, Rom. 14:14-23. 3. We can destroy the weak with our liberty. DISCUSSION: I.The Weak May Be a New Christian […]

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Sermon on Patience – How to Acquire Patience

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Rom. 2:7

1. We see in our text the importance of patience. It is a must.

2. We also see times in our lives when we fail to exhibit patience.

1) Stopped praying, 1 Thess. 5:17.

2) Grew weary in well-doing, Gal. 6:9.

3) Some even fail to remain faithful, Heb. 6:11.

3. We know we don’t always have patience, so how do we develop it? How do we acquire patience?

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Sermon on Rest | “Come Unto Me”

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Matt. 11:28-30

1. An invitation from the Son of God, the Messiah, should certainly capture our attention.

1) One whose word is true.

2) Whose intent is pure.

2. This invitation compels us to make a choice.

1) We can reject it but where will we go for blessing?

2) We can accept it and receive the promised rest.

3. Jesus is specific in His invitation. His call is for those who labor under a heavy load.

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The Birth of Jesus: As Incredible as it Sounds

By G. E. Watkins

Secret Things?

By G. E. Watkins

INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 17:9

1. Israel is in captivity, God is giving His reasons.

2. Some of what Israel did he did secretly.

3. Notice that with the mention here that it was not secret.

[How sad it is to see the delusions they were under, that they could keep anything secret from God. Is it not true that we are often under the same delusion?]

DISCUSSION:

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Verily, Verily and Bread From Heaven

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]

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Sermon | “Do It Heartily”

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]

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Persistence

By G. E. Watkins

Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I. Focus on Possibilities, Not Circ*mstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]

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Jesus, The Master of the Law

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]

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Who Is Jesus Christ?

By G. E. Watkins

INTRODUCTION: Who is Jesus Christ? 1. We all have to start somewhere when we want to learn about someone. 2. We can learn about Jesus the same way we’d learn about anyone else. 3. We will answer the question, “Who is Jesus Christ” by asking his friends and family, by inquiring of competent authority, and […]

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Sermon on Temptation – A Way of Escape

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: 1 Cor. 10:13

1. What do we say to those who cry, “I don’t know if I can live the Christian life.”

1) They’ve seen others fold under temptations.

2) They’ve not been able to conquer certain habits.

2. Here the apostle Paul gives a promise from a faithful God. You can trust Him.

1) No uncommon temptations.

2) No temptation beyond your ability.

3) No temptation without a way of escape.

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Sermon on Encouragement | How To Encourage One Another

By G. E. Watkins

INTRODUCTION: Read Acts 4:36.

1. Apostles naming of Barnabas shows the importance of encouragement.

2. How can we encourage one another like Barnabas?

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How to Control Our Tongue

By G. E. Watkins

Sermon on the Tongue – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins explaining how to control the tongue. From James 3:6.

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Blessed are the Pure in Heart…

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Matt. 5:8

1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.

1) “self-righteous”

2) “old fashioned”

3) “repressed”

4) “impossible”

2. The world says:

1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”

2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.

3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.

3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

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“Every Word That Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God”

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Read Matt. 4:4.

1. Jesus refers Satan to God’s Word. To be preferred over physical bread.

2. What is it about God’s Word that makes it more sufficient than bread?

Discussion

I. God’s Word is Truth

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Servant of Sin or Servant of Obedience

By G. E. Watkins

Obedience Sermon Outline Introduction: Rom. 6:16-18 1. The matter of obedience is devalued in today’s religion. 2. Some call it legalism if we emphasize obedience. 3. By Paul’s words we can hardly see where to stop emphasizing obedience. Discussion: Two choices presented. I. Obey sin and die or obedience unto righteousness, v. 16 1. We […]

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“Blessed are the Merciful…”

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction:

1. The world says, “Blessed are the merciless.”

1) Merciless rewarded with power, fame, money.

2) Merciless win elections, power.

3) In the business world being without mercy is “only business.”

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Verily, Verily and the Kingdom of God

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: John 3:3-5 1. The first, foremost and most natural form of entry into a kingdom of this earth is by birth. Being a native born has always been preferred to being naturalized. 2. It is even more exclusive with the kingdom of God. There is no other way. 3. Jesus makes sure we know […]

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This Is What It Looks Like To Follow Jesus

By G. E. Watkins

Introduction: Matt. 8:18-22

1. In your priority list, where is the will of Christ?

1) Above personal comfort?

2) Above even family?

2. Jesus makes it plain that one must follow him above all other considerations.

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Short Sermon Outlines | Short powerful sermons that preach! (2024)

See also:

Cunningly Devised Fables

Bearing the Infirmities of the Weak

Sermon on Patience – How to Acquire Patience

Sermon on Rest | “Come Unto Me”

The Birth of Jesus: As Incredible as it Sounds

Secret Things?

Verily, Verily and Bread From Heaven

Sermon | “Do It Heartily”

Persistence

Jesus, The Master of the Law

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Sermon on Temptation – A Way of Escape

Sermon on Encouragement | How To Encourage One Another

How to Control Our Tongue

Blessed are the Pure in Heart…

“Every Word That Proceedeth out of the Mouth of God”

I. God’s Word is Truth

Servant of Sin or Servant of Obedience

“Blessed are the Merciful…”

Verily, Verily and the Kingdom of God

This Is What It Looks Like To Follow Jesus