Sample Outline

(Topical Messages - Study # One)

LORD, WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO? Acts 9:1-15

INTRODUCTION:
God has a divine plan for every life. Psalm 37:23

1. THE FINDING OF GOD'S WILL FOR OUR LIVES

As an architect prepares a detailed drawing for each building erected under his guidance, God has an accurate and detailed plan for each believer...

2. THE FACTS ABOUT GOD'S WILL FOR OUR LIVES

1. IT IS A PERSONAL PLAN - Acts 9:4 & 6 - Thou - Me

2. IT IS A PRACTICABLE PLAN - Romans 12:1 & 2

THE LORD WOULD HAVE YOU

I. Titus 3:14 - TO GET INFORMED ABOUT GOD'S WORK

1. INFORMED THROUGH EXAMPLE - Philippians 4:9

2. INFORMED THROUGH EXPERIENCE - Philippians 3:10

3. INFORMED THROUGH EDUCATION - Ephesians 4:11-15

II. Titus 3:1 - TO GET INTERESTED IN GOD'S WORK

1. BY EXPOUNDING ABOUT GOD - Psalm 105:2

2. BY EXPANDING WITH GOD - John 15:5

3. BY EXPECTING FROM GOD - Matthew 21:22

III. I Corinthians 3:9 TO GET INSPIRED FROM GOD'S WORK

1. BY CLAIMING THE PROMISES OF GOD - II Peter 1:4

2. BY RECLAIMING THE PRESENCE OF GOD - James 4:8

3. BY PROCLAIMING THE PRAISES OF GOD - Psalm 66:5 & 6

IV. Matthew 9:37 & 38 TO GET INVOLVED WITH GOD'S WORK

NO ONE CAN DO YOUR WORK FOR YOU! YOU ARE TO...

1. PERFORM GOD'S WILL - I John 2:17

2. PROCLAIM GOD'S WORD - Philippians 2:15 & 16

3. PRACTICE GOD'S WAYS - Psalm 145:17

SAMPLE OUTLINE

Mid-Week Bible Study

“Revival Messages “- Study # One

GOD'S POWER FOR REVIVAL - I Kings 19:19-21

INTRODUCTION:

Elijah under the tree - vs. 1-8 - DISCOURAGED.

Elijah in the cave - vs. 9-18 - DISILLUSIONED.

Elijah in the field - vs. 19-21 - DISCIPLING.

I. THE CALL TO REVIVAL

1. CALLED TO BE IDENTIFIED WITH A PERSON - Mark 3:14, "Be with Him."

2. CALLED TO BE INSPIRED BY A PLAN - vs. 15 & 16,

Gradually revealed - Gloriously Realized

II. THE COST FOR REVIVAL

1. THE COST RECOGNIZED - Must forsake all to follow Him.

2. THE COST REPRESENTED - Oxen and plough, old way of life.

III. THE COMMITMENT OF REVIVAL

1. TO SURRENDER FULLY - vs. 21 - "Went after Elijah", Revelation 14:4

2. TO SERVE FAITHFULLY vs. 21 - "Ministered unto Him"

II Kings 3:11 Served Elijah faithfully.

IV. THE COMPENSATION WITH REVIVAL

1. TO ENJOY THE PRESENCE OF HIS MASTER.

2. TO EXPERIENCE THE PERFORMANCE OF GREAT MIRACLES.