James 1:21-25 skeletal sermon outline. No title yet. To be preached (Lord willing) on Sunday morning October 9, 2011 at Providence Independent Baptist Church. Possibly split into two parts, for 10/9 and 10/16.
Message thrust: These verses detail what we are to do about hearing the word of God. They are instructions for BEFORE, DURING and AFTER hearing the word. This applies when we come to church, or read the Bible in private devotion, or any time the word of God is received.
BEFORE HEARING THE WORD - v. 21a - Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness.
This is preparation for hearing the word of God. This is to put is in the right attitude for receiving the word.
Explain and illustrate words and phrases: "lay apart", "filthiness" and "superfluity of naughtiness."
Compare I Peter 2:1-3 for the same ideas - put these things aside in order to be ready for the word of God.
Reword Matthew Henry quote about laying them apart versus simply restraining them. Give examples or illustrations to show the difference.
DURING HEARING THE WORD - v. 21b - and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Word study: Receive. Emphasize the necessity of actively participating in taking in the word of God.
By the way, when we speak of the word of God, we are talking about the Bible. Very brief reminder of inspiration, etc.
The attitude during receiving the word: meekness. Expand on how such attitude is absolutely necessary.
How the word works in our lives: explanation of "engrafted" and brief illustration to explain the word.
The power of the word: "able" equals Greek "dunamis" / English Dynamite. If the word has the power to save your soul, then it has the power to continue working in your soul after you are saved. Expand.
AFTER HEARING THE WORD - vv. 22-25. But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only....
What to do after you have heard the word.
VM
10/04/2011
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