Hosea. Sermon Outlines. By Pastor Ronnie Brown

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1 Hosea Sermon Outlines By Pastor Ronnie Brown

2 Thank you for downloading this ebook of outlines. I hope it is a help and blessing to you in your ministry or personal study. If you would like more resources including full text messages, preaching tips, and small church how-to's be sure to visit and sign up for our news letter. Grace and Peace through Jesus, Pastor Ronnie Brown Copyright 2015 by Ronnie Brown Ministries. All rights reserved. Published by Ronnie Brown Ministries 82 Vandiver Road, Rossville, GA Hosea Series Outlines 1

3 Table of Contents The Story of the Book of Hosea (Hosea 1:1)... 3 Parallels from the Prophet's Plight (Hosea 1:1-3)... 4 The Offspring of Rebellion (Hosea 1:3-11)... 5 How God Endeavors to Reach an Adulterous People (Hosea 2:1-7)... 6 God's Reaction To Being Forgotten (Hosea 2: 8-13)... 7 God's Gracious Way With Wayward Hearts (Hosea 2:14-17)... 8 There Is Coming A Day (Hosea 2:18-23)... 9 The Gospel According To Hosea (Hosea 3:1-5) How To Keep God From Making A Case (Hosea 4:1-10) Learning From The Destructive Path Of Sin (Hosea 4:11-19) For Judgment Is Toward You (Hosea 5:1-7) Seven Signposts On The Road Of Rebellion (Hosea 5:8-15) Four Facts On The Route To Restoration (Hosea 6:1-3) Signs Of An Exasperated God (Hosea 6:4-11) Hindrances To Healing (Hosea 7:1-7) Four Pictures Of A Wayward Life (Hosea 7:8-16) Gone With The Wind (Hosea 8:1-7) A Covenant People In Captive Hands (Hosea 8:8-14) What Will Ye Do In The Solemn Day (Hosea 9:1-7) The Disease Of A Deteriorating Dominion (Hosea 9:7-17) Six Signs Of A Divided Heart (Hosea 10:1-15) This Is Going To Hurt Me A Lot More Than It's Going To Hurt You (Ho 11:1-11) 24 The Life Of A Paper Champion (Hosea 11:12 12:14) The Fall Of A Nation (Hosea 13:1-8) Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine (Hosea 13:9-16) Characteristics Of Returning To God (Hosea 14:1-9) Hosea Series Outlines 2

4 Hosea Series - 01 The Story of the Book of Hosea (Hosea 1:1) Proposition: I want to give a brief overview of what God is showing us in the book of Hosea in four points of exposition and application. I. A People's Adultery Depicted (Chapters 1-3) A. Depicted In His Bride B. Depicted In His Babies II. A People's Iniquity Discovered (Chapters 4-7) A. Pronounced Iniquity B. Pictured Iniquity III. A People's Penalty Determined (Ch. 8-10) A. The Pictures of Penalty B. The Perpetrators of Penalty IV. A People's Recovery Declared (Ch ) A. The Hope of Recovery B. The Heart of Recovery Hosea Series Outlines 3

5 Hosea Series - 02 Parallels from the Prophet's Plight (Hosea 1:1-3) Proposition: All through the book of Hosea, we will see these parallels between the experience of his life and the revelation of God to His people. Here in these first few opening lines the parallels become clear in the plight of this prophet of God. Every one of us can apply these parallels to lives by following the four instructions drawn from these few verses. I. Learn from the Period of the Prophet's Ministry A. A Period of Peace (Vs. 1) B. A Period of Prosperity (Vs. 1) C. A Period of Promiscuity (Vs. 1) II. Listen to the Pronouncement of the Prophet's Master A. An Offensive Pronouncement (Vs. 2a-b) B. An Obeyed Pronouncement (Vs. 3a) III. Look at the Picture of the Prophet's Marriage A. A Picture of a Seeking Sovereign (Vs. 2c) C. A Picture of a Sinful State (Vs. 2c) Hosea Series Outlines 4

6 Hosea Series - 03 The Offspring of Rebellion (Hosea 1:3-11) Proposition: Every one of us knows the pull of the world, the old lovers that appeal to our flesh. I could not get this verse out of my mind as I studied James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. I want is to see these three warning signs that are these children. I. A Stern word of Retribution (Vs. 3-5) A. The Scattering of Retribution (Vs. 4a) B. The Seed of Retribution (Vs. 4b-5) II. A Solemn word of Refusal (Vs. 6-7) A. The Sentence of Refusal (Vs. 6) B. The Staying of Refusal (Vs. 7) III. A Stout word of Rejection (Vs. 8-9) A. A Similar Rejection (Vs. 9) B. A Serious Rejection (Vs. 9) IV. A Sweet word of Reunion (Vs ) A. A Saving Reunion (Vs. 10) B. A Scriptural Reunion (Vs. 11) Hosea Series Outlines 5

7 Hosea Series - 04 How God Endeavors to Reach an Adulterous People (Hosea 2:1-7) Proposition: Everyone of us can avoid the road of spiritual adultery or be saved from the ruin of spiritual adultery by seeing how God reaches out to an adulterous people. I. God reaches by Calling (Vs. 1-2) A. The Couriers of His Calling (Vs. 1) B. The Contents of His Calling (Vs. 2) II. God reaches by Cautioning (Vs. 3-5) A. The threat of Revealing (Vs. 3a-c) B. The threat of Ruin (Vs. 3d, 5) C. The threat of Rejection (Vs. 4) III. God reaches by Confining (Vs. 6-7) A. Confining in a Path (Vs. 6) B. Confining for a Purpose (Vs. 7) Hosea Series Outlines 6

8 Hosea Series - 05 God's Reaction To Being Forgotten (Hosea 2: 8-13) Proposition: There are repercussions for forgetting God. Here in these verses we see five ways God reacts to being forgotten that will be a stern warning to our minds and strong encouragement for our hearts to stay close to God. I. God Retracts their Supply (Vs. 8-9) II. God Reveals their Sins (Vs. 10) III. God Removes their Song (Vs. 11) IV. God Ruins their Sources (Vs. 12) V. God Remembers their Sedition (Vs. 13) Hosea Series Outlines 7

9 Hosea Series - 06 God's Gracious Way With Wayward Hearts (Hosea 2:14-17) Proposition: Here in our text we see how God graciously deals with the wayward and rebellious heart. Every person here can leave this place in awe at the amazing grace of God by reflecting on the three ways God dealt with Israel in this text. I. He will Entreat the Will (Vs. 14) A. By the Whispers of Persuasion (Vs. 14b,d) B. By the Wilderness of Isolation (Vs. 14c) II. He will Encourage the Heart (Vs. 15) A. By Unexpected Restoration (Vs. 15a) B. By Undeserved Redemption (Vs. 15b) C. By Unspeakable Rejuvenation (Vs. 15c-e) III. He will Effect the Mind (Vs ) A. By Igniting our Faithfulness (Vs. 16) B. By Inciting an Forgetfulness (Vs. 17) Hosea Series Outlines 8

10 Hosea Series - 07 There Is Coming A Day (Hosea 2:18-23) Proposition: Although this is a peer into the future of Israel, I believe we can see real biblical truth in how he deals with the truly repentant backslider, that be the chastening hand of God had been brought into fellowship with his God. I want you to see four truths concerning this restored relationship. I. God will Exhibit His Command (Vs. 18) II. God will Extend His Covenant (Vs ) III. God will Exercise His Control (Vs ) IV. God will Expand His Kingdom (Vs. 23) Hosea Series Outlines 9

11 Hosea Series - 08 The Gospel According To Hosea (Hosea 3:1-5) Proposition: Everyone of us cna find our place in this gospel story by seeing the five gospel realities that can be drawn from this chapter. I. The Proclamation of the Lord (Vs. 1) II. The Payment of Love (Vs. 2) III. The Prohibitions for Living (Vs. 3) IV. The Penalties for Leaving (Vs. 4) V. The Prospects for Loyalty (Vs. 5) Hosea Series Outlines 10

12 Hosea Series - 09 How To Keep God From Making A Case (Hosea 4:1-10) Proposition: We can all learn something from this court case, by drawing out three instructions on how to keep God from making a case. I. Listen to the Divine Charges (Vs. 1-2) A. The Charge of Omission (Vs. 1) B. The Charge of Commission (Vs. 2) II. Look at the Devastating Consequences (Vs. 3-5) A. The Consequence of Calamity (Vs. 3, 10a-c) B. The Consequence of Corruption (Vs. 4-5b) C. The Consequence of Collapse (Vs. 5c) III. Learn from the Distinct Cause (Vs. 6-10) A. A Leaving of the Scripture (Vs. 6, 10d) B. A Loving of Sin (Vs. 7-9) Hosea Series Outlines 11

13 Hosea Series - 10 Learning From The Destructive Path Of Sin (Hosea 4:11-19) Proposition: God in this passage seems to be taking their destructive free-for-all down the path of sin to teach us the reader three lessons that can help us avoid the same path. I. The Description of the Road of Sin (Vs ) A. The Initiation of Sin (Vs. 11) B. The Ignorance of Sin (Vs. 12a-c) C. The Idolatry of Sin (Vs. 12d-13d) C. The Inciting of Sin (Vs. 13e-14d) D. The End-Result of Sin (Vs. 14e) II. The Demonstration of the Rule of Sin (Vs ) A. Refuse their Delights (Vs. 15a-b) B. Renounce their Distortion (Vs. 15c-e) C. Reject their Defiance (Vs. 16a) D. Run from their Destiny (Vs. 16b) III. The Desolation of the Results of Sin (Vs ) A. The Desolation of Refusal (Vs ) B. The Desolation of Recompense (Vs. 19) Hosea Series Outlines 12

14 Hosea Series - 11 For Judgment Is Toward You (Hosea 5:1-7) Proposition: Every one of us, both saved and lost need to understand that this same path of self-willed rebellion toward God will end with the painful judgment directed toward us as it was Israel. But it doesn't have to end that way. Here in our text are three warning signs that Judgment is Toward You. I. An Unheeded Stern Reproof (Vs. 1-3) A. A Directed Reproof (Vs. 1a-c; 2b) B. A Damaging Reproof (Vs. 1e) C. A Denied Reproof (Vs. 2a) D. A Discovering Reproof (Vs. 3) II. An Unyielding Sinful Restraint (Vs. 4-5) A. The Restraint's Proof (Vs. 4a) B. The Restraint's Pleasure (Vs. 4b) C. The Restraint's Pride (Vs. 5a) D. The Restraint's Price (Vs. 5b-c) III. An Unmoved Sovereign Refusal (Vs. 6-7) A. They are refused because of Hypocrisy (Vs. 6) B. They are refused because of Treachery (Vs. 7a-b) C. They are refused in the coming Penalty (Vs. 7c) Hosea Series Outlines 13

15 Hosea Series - 12 Seven Signposts On The Road Of Rebellion (Hosea 5:8-15) Proposition: From this chapter, every one of us can plainly see seven signposts on our rebellious road of sin that can caution us of the danger ahead and the path to restoration with God. I. The Sound of Warning (Vs. 8) II. The Sentence of Wrath (Vs. 9-10) III. The Strife of Refusal (Vs. 11) IV. The Scourge of Rottenness (Vs. 12) V. The Substitute of Refuge (Vs. 13) VI. The Slaughter of Recompense (Vs. 14) VII. The Search of Repentance (Vs. 15) Hosea Series Outlines 14

16 Hosea Series - 13 Four Facts On The Route To Restoration (Hosea 6:1-3) Proposition: I believe our text shows is. Every Christian can make their relationship right with the Lord by following the four descriptions we see in Hosea 6:1-3. I. A Turning To The Lord (Vs. 1a-b) A. The Outcry Of The Prophet B. The Original Position C. The Owning Person II. A Truth About The Lord (Vs. 1c-d) A. He Has The Authority To Hurt (Vs. 1c) B. He Has The Ability To Heal (Vs. 1d) III. A Trust In the Lord (Vs. 2) A. His Sovereign Ability (Vs. 2a) B. His Speedy Arrival (Vs. 2b) C. His Sure Approval (Vs. 2c) IV. A Trailing After The Lord (Vs. 3) A. The Person Of Our Pursuit (Vs. 3a) B. The Promise Of Our Pursuit (Vs. 3b) C. The Provision Of Our Pursuit (Vs. 3c) Hosea Series Outlines 15

17 Hosea Series - 14 Signs Of An Exasperated God (Hosea 6:4-11) Proposition: We can see four activities here in this text that we can avoid to keep God from being exasperated with us. I. A Continued Refusal (Vs. 4-5) A. A Refusal of Righteousness (Vs. 4) B. A Refusal of Revelation (Vs. 5) II. A Contaminated Relationship (Vs. 6-7) A. The Desired Relationship (Vs. 6) B. The Demonstrated Relationship (Vs. 7) III. A Corrupted Refuge (Vs. 8-9) A. The Corruption of Refuge's Place (Vs. 8) B. The Corruption of Refuge's Priests (Vs. 9) IV. A Conspicuous Rebellion (Vs ) A. The Whoredom that was Seen (Vs. 10) B. The Harvest that was Set (Vs. 11) Hosea Series Outlines 16

18 Hosea Series - 15 Hindrances To Healing (Hosea 7:1-7) Proposition: We can prevent God's healing in our lives: Healing of our sin, healing of our backsliding, healing of our churches, healing of our nation. Every one of us can free up God's intended healing of our lives by locating the three hindrances to our healing found in these verses. I. An Unrepentant Lawlessness (Vs. 1b-2) A. A Displayed Lawlessness (Vs. 1b-e) B. A Disregarding Lawlessness (Vs. 2) II. An Unrestricted Lust (Vs. 3-7b) A. Lust's Delight (Vs. 3a) B. Lust's Deceptions (Vs. 3b) C. Lust's Debauchery (Vs. 4,6) D. Lust's Drunkenness (Vs. 5) E. Lust's Devouring (Vs. 7a-b) III. An Unregarded Lord (Vs. 1a, 7c) A. Unregarded Potential (Vs. 1a) B. Unregarded Petition (Vs. 7c) Hosea Series Outlines 17

19 Hosea Series - 16 Four Pictures Of A Wayward Life (Hosea 7:8-16) Proposition: Here in the remaining verses of chapter seven, God takes the powerful truth of the wayward direction of His beloved people, and packages it in four brilliant and revealing pictures. Every one of us must take these four pictures and hold them up to our lives and to be aware of any similarities that may exist that would indicated a life that is going astray. I. A Scorched Biscuit (Vs. 8) A. Their Mixture (Vs. 8a) B. Their Making (Vs. 8b) II. A Silvering Beard (Vs. 9-10) A. They were Weakening (Vs. 9) B. They were Willful (Vs. 10) III. A Silly Bird (Vs ) A. Their Running (Vs. 11) B. Their Risk (Vs. 12) C. Their Ruin (Vs. 13) D. Their Rebellion (Vs ) IV. A Shoddy Bow (Vs. 16) A. They are Unpredictable (Vs. 16a) B. They are Unprotected (Vs. 16b) Hosea Series Outlines 18

20 Hosea Series - 17 Gone With The Wind (Hosea 8:1-7) Proposition: For every one of us the possibility exists that if we persist in the downward path of sin and rebellion toward God, the whirlwind of His chastisement will forever alter life as we know it. But here in these few verses are three warning signs that the whirlwind is on the horizon. We can expect the whirlwind of God... I. When We Refuse the Word of God (Vs. 1-3) A. A Course of Parting (Vs. 1c-d, 3a) B. A Cry of Pretense (Vs. 2) C. A Condemnation of Pursuit (Vs. 1b, 3b) II. When We Reject the Reign of God (Vs. 4-6) A. They were Godless in Direction (Vs. 4a-b) B. They were Godless in Devotion (Vs.4c, 5a, 6a) C. They will be Godless in Devastation (Vs. 4d,5b-c,6b) III. When We Revoke the Rule of God (Vs. 7) A. His Rule Prescribed (Vs. 7a-b) B. His Rule Pictured (Vs. 7a-b) C. His Rule Practiced (Vs. 7c-e) Hosea Series Outlines 19

21 Hosea Series - 18 A Covenant People In Captive Hands (Hosea 8:8-14) Proposition: We, the people of God who ought to live in freedom, find ourselves bound and trapped but the strongholds of Satan. Every one of God's covenant people, those saved by the grace of God, can allude the captivity of sin by noting the three captivating influences that as Vs. 8 says swallowed up Israel. I. They are Held Captive by their Alliances (Vs. 8-10) A. Look at the Alliances they Sought (Vs. 8-10) B. Look what their Alliances Brought (Vs. 8-10) II. They are Held Captive by their Altars (Vs ) A. The Practice they Invented (Vs. 11) B. The Proclamation they Ignored (Vs. 12) C. The Pretense they Intended (Vs. 13a-b) D. The Punishment they Incurred (Vs. 13c-d) III. They are Held Captive by their Amnesia (Vs. 14) A. They forgot the Design of God (Vs. 14a-b) B. They forgot the Defense of God (Vs. 14c) C. They forgot the Discipline of God (Vs. 14d) Hosea Series Outlines 20

22 Hosea Series - 19 What Will Ye Do In The Solemn Day (Hosea 9:1-7) Proposition: I call out to you that are lost, what will ye do in the day of death? I call out to you wayward Christian, what will you do in the day of chastening? What will you do? Every one of us must face the hard questions if we persist in our rebellion toward God! What will ye do... I....When the Revelry is Interrupted (Vs. 1) II....When the Resources are Emptied (Vs. 2) III....When the Removal is Imposed (Vs. 3, 6) IV....When the Rejection is Experienced (Vs. 4) V....When the Recompense is Insisted (Vs. 7) Hosea Series Outlines 21

23 Hosea Series - 20 The Disease Of A Deteriorating Dominion (Hosea 9:7-17) Proposition: Everyone of us can have our own spiritual check up by reviewing the deteriorating dominion of the Northern Kingdom. I. The Symptoms of a Diseased Faith A. The Prophet Rejected (Vs. 7-9a) B. The Preferred Reign (Vs. 9b, 10c, 15a) II. The Sight of a Diminishing Favor A. A Wondrous Past (Vs. 10a-b; 13a) B. A Worsening Present (Vs. 10e-11) III. The Certainty of a Dreadful Future A. The Remembrance of Their Sin (Vs. 9c-d) B. The Recompense of Their Sin (Vs. 12, 14-17) Hosea Series Outlines 22

24 Hosea Series - 21 Six Signs Of A Divided Heart (Hosea 10:1-15) Proposition: Every one of us can see if the diagnosis of a divided heart lies beneath our religious exterior by seeing the six signs of a divided heart that can be drawn from this chapter. I. A Selfish Devouring (Vs. 1) II. A Substitute Devotion (Vs. 2, 5-6) III. A Self Dependence (Vs. 3, 13d) IV. A Sinful Display (Vs. 4, 9, 13a-c) V. A Certain Discipline (Vs , 7-8, 14-15) VI. A Sensible Demand (Vs ) Hosea Series Outlines 23

25 Hosea Series - 22 This Is Going To Hurt Me A Lot More Than It's Going To Hurt You (Hosea 11:1-11) Proposition: Here in chapter 11, it seems as though the heart of God is displayed and as he approaches Israel with the rod of chastening in hand we can almost hear Him say, This is going to hurt me a lot more than it's going to hurt you. Because the seed of sinful Adam still resides in this fallen body of ours and we are still prone to sin, every one of us must pay close attention to the impact that our sin has on out heavenly Father. I. The Parting of our Rejection Pains the heart of God. A. The Pain of our Infancy (Vs. 1) B. The Pain of our Ignorance (Vs. 3-4) C. The Pain of our Indiscipline (Vs. 2, 7) II. The Punishment for our Rebellion Proves the love of God. A. God's Love proven in the Truth of Chastening (Vs. 5-6) B. God's Love proven in the Temper of Chastening (Vs. 8-9) III. The Path to our Restoration Purposes the will of God. A. The Sounding of the Will of God (Vs b) B. The Submitting to the Will of God (Vs b) C. The Safety in the Will of God (Vs. 11c) Hosea Series Outlines 24

26 Hosea Series - 23 The Life Of A Paper Champion (Hosea 11:12 12:14) Proposition: Every child of God can avoid being a paper champion in the family of God by observing the three vital realities found in our text. I. The Observations from a Paper Champion A. Their Perfuse Deception (Ch. 11:12; Ch 12:1b) B. Their Pursued Delights (Vs. 1a) C. Their Powerless Dependencies (Vs. 1c-d) D. Their Pitiful Dealings (Vs. 7) E. Their Prideful Declaration (Vs. 8) F. Perpetual Defiance (Vs. 11) II. The Outcome of a Paper Champion A. The Controversy with God (Vs. 2a) B. The Call of the Prophet (Vs. 10) C. The Consequences of Sin (Vs. 2b; 14) D. The Cost of Restoration (Vs. 9) III. The Opportunities of a Paper Champion A. The Example of Opportunity (Vs. 3-5; 12-13) B. The Exercise of Opportunity (Vs. 6a) C. The Exhibit of Opportunity (Vs. 6b) D. The Expectations of Opportunity (Vs. 6c) Hosea Series Outlines 25

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28 Hosea Series - 24 The Fall Of A Nation (Hosea 13:1-8) Proposition: We see in these verses not only how any nation can fall, but how each and every one of us have the potential of following the same fallen route. Every child of God can avoid the fall of Ephraim and Israel by seeing the three characteristics of their fall drawn from these few verses. I. A Superior Past A. A Humble Approach (Vs. 1a-b) B. A Holy Acknowledgement (Vs. 4) C. A Helping Approval (Vs. 5-6d) II. A Sinful Present A. A Blatant Disregard (Vs. 2a) B. A Barron Determination (Vs. 2b-e) C. A Broken Devotion (Vs. 1c-d; 6e) III. A Severe Prospect A. The Fading of Security (Vs. 3) B. The Fury of Sovereignty (Vs. 7-8) Hosea Series Outlines 27

29 Hosea Series - 25 Ain't Nobody's Fault But Mine (Hosea 13:9-16) Proposition: Every child of God can learn seven valuable lessons concerning the path and the results of rebelling against God, by listening the sad, despairing song of God's people laid out for us in these verses. Ain't nobody's fault but mine that... I....my Lord was Forsaken (Vs. 9) II....my Leadership was Faulty (Vs ) III....my Lusts were Followed (Vs. 12) IV....my Lingering was Foolish (Vs. 13) V....my Living will be Fruitless (Vs. 15) VI....my Lot is Frightful (Vs. 16) VII....my Liberation is Factual (Vs. 14) Hosea Series Outlines 28

30 Hosea Series - 26 Characteristics Of Returning To God (Hosea 14:1-9) Proposition: Every follower of Jesus Christ that has fallen, that has traveled at a distance, that had become as the old preacher said cold and indifferent toward God can be restored by following the five characteristics of a return to God that are outlined in this chapter. I. A Returning Appeal (Vs. 1) A. The Repeating of the Appeal (Vs. 1a) B. The Reason for the Appeal (Vs. 1b) C. The Reflection in the Appeal (Vs. 1) II. A Repentant Admission (Vs. 2-3) A. The Position of Repentance (Vs. 2a-b) B. The Plea of Repentance (Vs. 2c-f) C. The Perception of Repentance (Vs. 3a-d) D. The Proof of Repentance (Vs. 3e) III. A Remedy Applied (Vs. 4-5a) A. His Assistance Applied (Vs. 4a) B. His Affection Applied (Vs. 4b) C. His Absolution Applied (Vs. 4c) D. His Animating Applied (Vs. 5a) IV. A Reviving Affect (Vs. 5b-8) A. A Purifying Affect (Vs. 5b) B. A Powerful Affect (Vs. 5c) Hosea Series Outlines 29

31 C. A Productive Affect (Vs. 6a, 7b-c) D. A Pleasant Affect (Vs. 6b, 7d) E. A Protective Affect (Vs. 7a) F. A Perception Affect (Vs. 8) V. A Remark Added (Vs. 9) A. A Determining Remark (Vs. 9a-d) B. A Descriptive Remark (Vs. 9e-g) Hosea Series Outlines 30

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