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Mark A. CopelandTopical SermonsTable Of Contents5BX Spiritual Fitness PlanAfter Baptism, What Then?The Anatomy Of A BacksliderAngry Words! O Let Them NeverThe Apostasy And RestorationApostolic SuccessionAre You A Disciple Of Jesus?Are You An Apatheist?Are You Drifting?Are You ‘High Maintenance’?Are You Ready For Your Journey Into Eternity?Are You The Pastor?Attitudes Needed In Congregational WorkBack To The Basics!The Benefits Of A Small ChurchBiblical IlliteracyBlest Be The TieCapital PunishmentCease From Anger, And Forsake WrathThe Celebration Of ChristmasThe Celebration Of EasterChallenges For A Growing CongregationChurch MembershipThe Clarion Voices Of GodCohabitation Before MarriageCommanded To LoveCongregational EvangelismCongregational SingingThe Conversion Of SaulCremation Or Burial?Daily Bible Reading (I)Daily Bible Reading (II)Dear ReverendDig Your Well Before You're ThirstyDisappointments New Christians FaceDivine SignpostsEmotion Vs. EmotionalismEvangelism Made EasyEvangelism Made PersonalExamples Worth FollowingFaith In The CommunityFaith In The FamilyFaith In The WorkplaceFollow-up: Definition & ImportanceFollow-up: Factors Affecting Follow-upGetting Ready To GrowGod Hates Divorce!Topical 1341361381421452
Mark A. CopelandGod Loves Families!God’s Great BookThe Gospel According To IsaiahGospel Meetings - Keys To A Successful MeetingGospel Meetings - Why Should We Attend Them?Gospel Meetings - Why Some Succeed, Others FailGospel Meetings - Now Our Meeting Is OverThe Gospel Of ChristThe Gospel Of The Grace Of GodGrace And The ChristianThe Great Commission According To MatthewThe Great Commission According To MarkThe Great Commission According To LukeThe Greatest NeedGrowing Old GracefullyHeaven Will Surely Be Worth It AllThe High Cost Of A Free GiftHonk! - Lessons From GeeseHow Much Should I Give?How Well Do You Listen?I Am Coming, Lord!Into All The WorldIs Your Baptism Scriptural?Jesus, My LordJesus Our ShepherdThe Laying On Of HandsLaying Up Treasure In HeavenLet’s Make A Deal!The Lord’s SupperThe Lostness Of The LostLove Your EnemiesMaking Wise ChoicesThe Measure Of A Strong ChristianThe Measure Of A Strong ChurchMusic In New Testament Worship (I)Music In New Testament Worship (II)The Nature Of FaithThe Need For VisionA New CreationThe Old Testament And The ChristianThe Parable Of The Lifesaving StationThe Passion Of The ChristThe Path To SalvationPerspectives For Success In EvangelismThe Perverted Gospel - Its MessageThe Perverted Gospel - Its WitnessThe Power Of An InvitationPrescription For Spiritual HealthPrinciples Of Church GrowthPrivate DevotionsThe Problem Of AnxietyThe Problem Of Religious DivisionThe Providence Of GodTopical 12942972993023053
Mark A. CopelandA Reason For Our HopeReflections On The Loss Of A Loved OneResolutions For A New MillenniumResolutions For The New YearResponding To MaterialismThe Sabbath DaySame-Sex MarriageSecrets Of The Abundant LifeShall We Dance?The Significance Of The Birth Of JesusThe Significance Of The Resurrection Of ChristThe Single ChristianThe Sovereign Rule Of GodSpirituality In YouthSpiritual Well BeingStudying With JWsSupport Your Local Church!Take Time To Be HolyTo Seek Or To Serve?The Three Loves Of A DiscipleThe Uniqueness Of The BibleThe Value Of Secret PrayerThe Virtue Of PunctualityWe Should Remember The PoorWhat Can Kill A ChurchWhat Does Jesus Require Of You?What God Has JoinedWhat Is Evangelism?What Is The Church Of Christ?What It Takes To Be Interested In The Lord’s WorkWhat Mothers DeserveWhat Shall I Wear?What To Look For In A ChurchWhat Visitors Have A Right To ExpectWhen Disasters StrikeWhen The Election Is OverWho Killed Jesus?Why Are You Waiting?Why Attend Every Service?Why Did Jesus Die On The Cross?Why Did Jesus Suffer?A Woman’s Contribution To The Local CongregationWould We Have Believed Them?WWJD - What Would Jesus Desire?Your Personal BibleTopical 4074104134174204234254294334354394424454484
Mark A. Copeland5BX Spiritual Fitness PlanINTRODUCTION1. In the late 1950s, there was an exercise program called 5BX (Five Basic Exercises).a. Developed for the Royal Canadian Air Forceb. Published as a booklet with 23 million copies sold in Canadac. Consisted of five exercises to be done daily in 11 minutes2. In this lesson, I would like to suggest a similar 5BX plan.a. Designed for Christians, to aid their spiritual growth and developmentb. Consisting of five spiritual exercises to be done daily (though not in 11 minutes!)[I call it the 5BX Spiritual Fitness Plan. In the original 5BX plan, the first exercise involvedstretching. Our spiritual 5BX plan begins with a daily regimen that will stretch our souls.]I. READ THE WORD OF GODA. THE WORD OF GOD.1. The means by which we grow spiritually - 1Pe 2:22. Read the Psalmist’s valuation of the Word - Ps 19:7-103. It was by the Word of God that Jesus resisted the devil - Mt 4:4,7,104. It is by God’s Word in our hearts that we can resist sin - Ps 119:11-- The Word of God is therefore foundational to our spiritual fitnessB. READING THE WORD.1. Develop the habit of reading the Word daily2. Start slow; perhaps with the NT, a chapter a day3. Progress to reading the Bible through each year4. Read devotionally, meditating on what you read-- The Word of God will help you to grow in grace and knowledge[In the original 5BX plan, the second exercise involved sit-ups to strengthen the midsection. Ourspiritual 5BX plan involves a spiritual exercise that will empower our souls.]II. SPEND TIME IN PRAYERA. THE POWER OF PRAYER.1. There is forgiveness from God - Ac 8:22; 1Jn 1:7-102. There is peace from God - Php 4:6-73. There is strength from God - Ep 3:14-16,204. There is opportunity from God - Col 4:35. There is boldness from God - Ep 6:19-206. There is wisdom from God - Jm 1:5-87. There is healing from God - Jm 5:14-168. There is tranquility from God - 1Ti 2:1-4-- Together with the Word, prayer is foundational to spiritual fitnessTopical Sermons5
Mark A. CopelandB. PRAYING FERVENTLY.1. As you read the Word of God, pray for wisdom2. Pray daily for forgiveness, strength, opportunity, boldness3. As needed, pray for peace, healing, tranquility4. Continue earnestly in prayer, vigilant in with thanksgiving - Col 4:2-- Consistent, fervent prayer will strengthen your relationship with God[In the original 5BX plan, the third exercise involved back extension that increased flexibility. Ourspiritual 5BX plan involves a spiritual exercise that will enrich our souls.]III. SING PRAISESA. THE ROLE OF SINGING.1. One purpose of singing is to praise God - Ac 16:252. It is a type of spiritual sacrifice that we offer to God - He 13:153. A way to be filled with grace and melody in our hearts - Col 3:16; Ep 5:194. A way to respond to the goodness of God - Jm 5:13-- Singing praises is foundational to our spiritual well-beingB. SINGING PRAISES.1. Make praising God in song a part of your daily devotional2. Either by listening to hymns or singing them yourself3. Sing while you drive, while you work, either quietly or aloud4. Make melody in your heart, sing with grace in your heart-- Singing enriches our souls and fortifies our relationship with God[The fourth exercise in the original 5BX plan was pushups to strengthen the upper body. Our spiritual5BX plan involves a spiritual activity that strengthens our relationship with God and other Christians.]IV. FELLOWSHIP WITH BRETHRENA. THE IMPORTANCE OF FELLOWSHIP.1. The church is the body of Christ which is built up when each part does its share - Ep 4:15-162. Our assembling is designed to stir one another to love and good works - He 10:24-253. Our fellowship is a source of comfort and edification - 1Th 5:114. A way to avoid becoming hardened by the deceitfulness of sin - He 3:12-14-- Frequent fellowship is crucial to remaining faithful and steadfastB. EXPERIENCING FELLOWSHIP.1. Assemble together with Christians every opportunity you can2. Take advantage of the assemblies offered by the local congregation3. Not just one time on Sunday, but every time the door is open4. Look for ways to be with Christians daily - by phone, Bible studies, social activities-- Fellowship with other Christians strengthens one’s faith in God and Christ[The fifth and final exercise in the original 5BX was running in place or walking to increaseendurance. Our spiritual 5BX plan includes spiritual activity that produces endurance as well.]V. DO GOOD WORKSTopical Sermons6
Mark A. CopelandA. THE ROLE OF GOOD WORKS.1. We are not saved by good works - Ep 2:8-9; Tit 3:4-52. But we are created in Christ for good works, to glorify God - Ep 2:10; Mt 5:163. Thus we are to be fruitful in every good work - Col 1:104. We are not to grow weary in doing good - 1Co 15:58; Ga 6:9-10-- Good works are essential if we are going reap spiritual benefitsB. DOING GOOD WORKS.1. Share the gospel with the lost2. Minister to brethren and to the lost in need, whether physical or spiritual3. Utilize your resources (time, money, talents) to help the poor or sick4. Each day try to do something that blesses another person-- Good works, done systematically, builds spiritual enduranceCONCLUSION1. We have seen that the 5BX Spiritual Fitness Plan contains these five elements.a. Read The Word Of Godb. Spend Time In Prayerc. Sing Praisesd. Fellowship With Brethrene. Do Good Works2. Engaged in daily, I believe they go a long way to developing strong Christians.a. But please note that these are “basic” exercisesb. I am not suggesting they are everything a Christian needs to doc. However, they will establish a good foundation of spiritual fitnessPerhaps you might find this “plan” helpful as you seek to carry out the admonition given by Paul to theyoung man Timothy.“.exercise yourself toward godliness. For bodily exercise profits a little, but godlinessis profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is tocome.” - 1Ti 4:7-8Topical Sermons7
Mark A. CopelandAfter Baptism, What Then?INTRODUCTION1. Wonderful blessings come to those who respond to the gospel of Christ in baptism.a. They receive remission of sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit - Ac 2:38-39b. They experience a washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit - Ti 3:5-72. Indeed, by God’s grace they are “saved”.a. Saved from their past sins - cf. Mk 16:16b. With sins washed away by the blood of Jesus - Ac 22:16; Ep 1:7c. Becoming heirs according to hope of eternal life - Ti 3:73. Yet in another sense, they are still to be “saved”.a. They must make their call and election sure - 2Pe 1:10b. They must be careful to save themselves - cf. 1 Ti 4:16c. They must remain faithful to receive the crown of life - Re 2:10[What is one to do after baptism that will ensure remaining faithful to the Lord? There are some.]I. THINGS TO REMEMBERA. YOU ARE A NEW CREATURE.1. By virtue of being in Christ - 2 Co 5:172. Having been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life - Ro 6:3-4-- God has given you new potential for living!B. YOU ARE A BABE IN CHRIST.1. We begin our new life as “babes in Christ” - 1 Co 3:12. We start with spiritual “milk” - 1 Co 3:2-- God allows you time to grow! - cf. He 5:12-14C. YOU ARE IN A CRITICAL PERIOD.1. As a babe, you can be easily “tossed about” - cf. Ep 4:142. Satan often strikes hardest at the beginning of our service - e.g., Mt 4:1-11-- Satan would love to see you fail! - cf. 1Pe 5:8D. YOU FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF FALLING.1. If you allow yourself to hardened by the deceit of sin - He 3:12-142. Especially when you think you are strong - 1 Co 10:12-- God can be trusted to help us through temptations - cf. 1 Co 10:13; 1 Jn 2:1-2E. YOU ARE TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE.1. An example of those who believe - 1 Ti 4:122. An example in both deed and word - Ti 2:7-- Others should be able to look to you as to how to live for Christ - cf. Ph 3:17[Remembering such things will certainly help keep one strong in the faith. Also helpful are.]Topical Sermons8
Mark A. CopelandII. THINGS TO DOA. PUT GOD FIRST.1. Love Him with all your being - Mt 22:372. Seek first His kingdom and righteousness - Mt 6:33-- This will ensure that you do all that is necessary to remain faithful!B. STUDY THE WORD OF GOD.1. Long for the Word, like an infant longs for milk - 1Pe 2:22. Emulate the Bereans in their attitude - Ac 17:11-- Receive the Word with meekness, and it will save you! - cf. Jm 1:21C. BE FERVENT IN PRAYER.1. Jesus has made it possible to approach God’s throne - He 4:14-162. Wonderful blessings come through prayer - Ph 4:6-7-- Be devoted to prayer, with an attitude of thanksgiving - cf. Co 4:2D. BE DILIGENT IN ASSEMBLING.1. We are not to forsake our assembling together - He 10:24-252. It is a time for fellowship, prayer, and on the first day of the week, the Lord’s Supper - Ac2:42; 20:7; 1 Co 11:23-26-- Neglecting the assemblies is a symptom of spiritual stagnation!E. HELP SAVE OTHERS.1. The Lord wants His disciples to make more disciples - Mt 28:19-202. Those diligent in saving others are more likely to save themselves - cf. 1 Co 9:19-27-- Lose your enthusiasm for saving souls, and you may lose your own!CONCLUSION1. While not meant to be exhaustive, these are just a few.a. Things to rememberb. Things to do-- That may be helpful for someone recently baptized2. But not just for new Christians; for any Christian.a. Who has left their “first love” - Re 2:4b. For they should “repent and do the first works” - Re 2:5-- These are some of the “first works” that one needs to doAre you in need of doing the “first works”.? Perhaps you even need to obey the “first steps” of thegospel of Christ. - cf. Mk 16:16; Ac 2:38; 22:16Topical Sermons9
Mark A. CopelandThe Anatomy Of A BacksliderINTRODUCTION1. In 2Pe 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding2. It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter.a. For if anyone knew “firsthand” the reality and dangers of backsliding, it was Peter!b. As he discovered the night he denied Jesus!3. The process of backsliding is a gradual one, often overtaking a person by surprise; and lest we fallfrom our own steadfastness.a. We shall carefully examine the process that led to Peter’s denial of Christb. Followed by noticing how Peter’s own words in his epistles are designed to prevent the samefrom happening to us!I. THE ANATOMY OF A BACKSLIDERA. PRIDE - Mk 14:27-311. In a boastful manner, Peter claims he will not fall away or deny Christ!2. In doing so, Peter takes the first step in backsliding: “pride”! - cf. Pro 16:183. Why is this the “first” step?a. Because the first step in entering the kingdom is humility - Mt 18:3-4b. So if we lose “humility”, we take that first step backward4. Paul’s advice to the Corinthians is very apropos in this regard - cf. 1 Co 10:11B. LAZINESS - Mk 14:32-421. Told to keep watch, Peter kept falling asleep2. It was therefore lack of diligent preparation which caused him to be caught off guard forwhat was to follow3. The same thing can happen to us!a. Without diligence, we too can be found unprepared - cf. Lk 21:34-36b. More often than not, it is a “gradual drifting” that catches us off guard - cf. He 2:1-3c. But when proud of ourselves, we become lazy, and that easily leads to the next step.C. COWARDICE - Mk 14:541. Note that it says “.Peter followed Him at a distance”2. Now that Jesus had become unpopular.a. Peter stays far enough away so as not to be identified with Himb. Peter was unprepared for the challenge of facing ridicule and persecution3. Without diligent preparation, we too can become guilty of cowardice!a. Ashamed to be seen carrying a Bibleb. Ashamed to be seen giving thanksc. Ashamed to be seen with other Christiansd. Perhaps even ashamed to let others know that we are Christians!4. And yet, Jesus has made it clear what He thinks of “cowardice” - cf. Mk 8:38; Re 21:85. When we are ashamed of Christ, it is natural for to fall into the next step of backsliding.Topical Sermons10
Mark A. CopelandD. WORLDLINESS - Mk 14:541. We now find Peter sitting with the servants of the High Priest and warming himself by thefire2. Ashamed to be seen with Christ, it becomes easy to mingle with those of the world andenjoy their comforts3. But one cannot be “comforted by the fire” of the world, and not be “burned”!a. Close contact with that which can harm has its effects! - cf. Pr 6:27-29b. So it is we cannot “flirt with the world” and walk away untouched! - 1 Co 15:334. By the time we becomes “friends with the world”, it is only a short time before we take thenext and final step of backsliding.E. DENIAL - Mk 14:66-711. Away from Christ, at comfort with those in the world, Peter finds himself denying His Lordand Savior!2. In so doing, he has put himself in grave danger - cf. Mt 10:32-333. Though we may never actually deny Jesus in “words”, we can easily backslide to the pointof denying Him in “action”.a. We are called to worship Him . . . but make excuses why we cannotb. We are called to serve Him . . . but render little or no servicec. We are called to stand by His side and suffer for His name.but stand afar off in thesafety of the world’s comfort[When we deny the Lord, our backsliding is complete; unless we repent, the only thing left is to one dayface the Lord, where we will fully realize the error of our ways! For Peter, he fully realized his sin whenthe Lord turned and looked at him there in the courtyard (cf. Lk 22:60-62). Imagine the feeling inPeter’s heart as those eyes of His Savior pierced his soul! Like Judas, Peter wept bitterly over his sin.Unlike Judas, Peter had “godly sorrow” that results in true repentance (cf. 2 Co 7:10-11). And yearslater, we find Peter writing the sort of things that would prevent us from making the same mistake hedid.]II. ADVICE FROM ONE WHO LEARNED THE HARD WAYA. TO GUARD AGAINST “PRIDE”.1. Peter enjoins “humility” - 1Pe 5:5-62. Indeed, “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble”B. TO WARD AGAINST “LAZINESS”.1. Peter commands “diligence” - 1Pe 5:8-92. Note especially his words in his second epistle - 2Pe 1:5,10; 3:14C. INSTEAD OF “COWARDICE”.1. Peter charges us to “glorify God” - 1Pe 4:162. Think not of what it means to you, but what it means to God!D. INSTEAD OF “WORLDLINESS”.1. Peter tells us to “abstain” - 1Pe 2:11-122. Remember that we are “sojourners and pilgrims”, destined for a better place than the thingsof this world have to offer!Topical Sermons11
Mark A. CopelandE. INSTEAD OF “DENIAL”.1. Peter exhorts us to ever be ready to “give a defense” - 1Pe 3:152. By careful preparation, we will “defend” Christ, and not “deny” Christ!CONCLUSION1. From one who learned by the hard road of experience, let’s heed his advice lest we one daybackslide ourselves, and in so doing deny the Lord! - cf. 2Pe 3:17-182. Remember too that when Peter saw the eyes of his Lord, he realized the error of his way.a. Fortunately for him, there was still time to repentb. But for us, when we see Jesus “face to face”, the time to repent will be gone.it
Our assembling is designed to stir one another to love and good works - He 10:24-25 3. Our fellowship is a source of comfort and edification - 1Th 5:11 4. A way to avoid becoming hardened by the deceitfulness of sin - He 3:12-14 -- Frequent fellowship is crucial to remaining faithful and steadfast
The Writing of Sermons Imagination in Preaching 6. The Preparation of Sermons 4 General Preparation Special Preparation Preparation of Special Types of Sermons Planning a Preaching Program 7. The Delivery of Sermons 5 The Methods of Delivery The Voice in Delivery The Body
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Sermon Outlines This material is from Executable Outlines .com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel.
The three basic types of sermons are called: topical, textual and expository. What follows is an overview of each of these three types. The Topical Sermon By definition: A topical sermon is based on a single topic, found in the Bible and its main points are a development of that topic. Ea
Miscellaneous Sermon Outlines This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The outlines were developed
Sermon Outlines This material is from ExecutableOutlines.com, a web site containing sermon outlines and Bible studies by Mark A. Copeland. Visit the web site to browse or download additional material for church or personal use. The outlines were developed in the course of my ministry as a preacher of the gospel.
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