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About sjbjburke

I am an evangelist that enjoys Bible study and I look forward to posting outlines and receiving helpful comments. My wife and I celebrated our 54th wedding anniversary in 2024 and we enjoy serving the Lord together.

Another look at the Lessons on Faith from the Letter from James

Posted on December 1, 2025 by sjbjburke

The Book of James III.  Instructions on Faith   James 2:1-26   A.  Empty faith.  James 2:1-7   B.  Examined faith.  James 2:8-13   C.  Evidence of faith.  James 2:14-26        James is dealing with mistaken beliefs about faith.  We should … Continue reading →

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Preaching or teaching outline, Life Lessons from King Jehoshaphat

Posted on November 18, 2025 by sjbjburke

I.  Jehoshaphat’s faithful leadership as the King of Judah. Jehoshapat, the king of Judah learned to love God from the example of his father, King Asa.  King Asa did all that he could to restore the worship of God to … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline – Psalm 112:1-4 “There ariseth light…”

Posted on October 18, 2025 by sjbjburke

Introduction:  ‘…There ariseth light in the darkness…” Psalm 112:1-4  Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline: Holiness – God’s Will for His People

Posted on August 9, 2025 by sjbjburke

Holiness – is God’s will for His people. We have been instructed by God through Solomon writing Ecclesiastes that life without God is disappointing and leads to continued separation from God forever.  The truth set before us is that if … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline – Life Lessons from Unsaved Family Members

Posted on June 8, 2025 by sjbjburke

Lessons in life from unbelieving family members In order to present the lessons from unbelieving family members, the introduction will involve presenting the background leading to the critical moment of change in the family of Jesus. We know from the … Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes Message Two

Posted on June 8, 2025 by sjbjburke

Text: Ecclesiastes 1:14 – 2:11   Message 2 Solomon reviewed his plan and how he was going to approach his search for purpose in life.  After discussing his purpose we note three things that immediately caught his attention.  I.  Proposed course … Continue reading →

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Preaching Outline ‘Influence or Impact?’

Posted on June 7, 2025 by sjbjburke

Influence or Impact?      1 Corinthians 2:9-16      Truth or a lie Fact or Foolishness Influence (to effect the character, development, or behavior) or Impact (come forcibly into contact with another)  crash, collide Whatever you choose as a title, the obvious … Continue reading →

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Lesson Outline ‘The Christ, the Son of the Living God’

Posted on June 7, 2025 by sjbjburke

“…Make you fishers of men…” The Christ, the Son of the Living God    Matthew 16:15,16 The Camp theme has emphasized that our relations with Christ must be a personal one, and that it does not matter what the rest of … Continue reading →

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Lesson Outline ‘I Am the True Vine’

Posted on June 7, 2025 by sjbjburke

Lesson on Jesus statement that He is The True Vine     John 15:1-5  I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman. Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth … Continue reading →

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Lesson Outline “I Am the Way and the Truth and the Life’

Posted on June 7, 2025 by sjbjburke

The Way, the Truth, and the Life    John 14:6 The camp theme emphasizes that our relations with Christ must be a personal one, and that it does not matter what the rest of the world thinks. Lesson text – “Jesus … Continue reading →

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