Understanding Specific Authority

SUBJECT: Hermeneutics TITLE: Understanding Specific Authority PROPOSITION: In this lesson we want to examine specific authority: We will look at 1) some very important preliminary Considerations, 2) the Concept of specific authority itself, 3) the Contrast with general authority, and 4) finally we will note some Concrete examples within sacred history. OBJECTIVES: Everyone should be […]

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Lifting Up Jesus

We rejoice in two baptisms and look ahead to evangelism in the new year. Like those scattered who went everywhere preaching the word (Acts 8:4), lift up Jesus.

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The Gift of Jesus

God’s gift in Jesus (1 John 4:9-10) is 1) Jesus the Human, 2) Jesus the Sacrifice, 3) Jesus the King, 4) Jesus the Son. Each person should see God gave the best gift.

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Blessed are the Pure in Heart…

Introduction: Matt. 5:8

1. The idea of purity is ridiculed.

1) “self-righteous”

2) “old fashioned”

3) “repressed”

4) “impossible”

2. The world says:

1) Look up to those of the world, “worldly,” “been around,” “street wise.”

2) Pursuing pleasure and convenience is lauded.

3) Filth is IN – music videos, books, movies, magazines. Filth sells.

3. Jesus replies, “Blessed are the pure in heart…”

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Sermon on Mother’s Love | I Know My Mother Loved Me

Sermon on Mother’s Love Date written: May 9th, 2003 Scripture ref: 1 Samuel 2:19 SUBJECT: Family TITLE: I Know My Mother Loved Me PROPOSITION: I know my mother loved me because 1) She disciplined me when I did wrong, 2) She cared for me when I was sick, 3) She fed and clothed me even […]

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The Natural Man vs. The Spiritual Man

Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley showing the difference between the natural man and the spiritual man. We should reject the natural man.

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Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT
Acting Like Our Father (Love Your Enemies)
Matthew 5:43-48

INTRODUCTION:

A. When Jesus spoke about “Responding To Evil”, He laid down two principles:

1. Do not resist an evil person (Mt. 5:39a)

2. Respond to evil by doing good (Mt. 5:39b-42)

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The Preciousness of the Church

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: The Preciousness of the Church

PROPOSITION: To set forth the scriptures that indicate how precious the church is to God and Christ.

OBJECTIVES: Each member should understand that the church is precious and valuable to God.

AIM: To teach each member the importance and preciousness of understanding God’s purpose in the church.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 16:18

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Sermon on Discipleship – The True Vine and Discipleship

Scripture ref: John 15:1-8

SUBJECT: Discipleship

TITLE: The True Vine and Discipleship

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Jesus teaching regarding discipleship as it relates to his identity. We will notice 1) the root of discipleship, 2) the relation of the disciples, 3) the renewal of discipleship, 4) the response of discipleship, 5) The results of discipleship.

OBJECTIVES:Each person should be able to discuss their relationship to Jesus as His disciple and how to pursue that relationship more effectively.

AIM:I want to encourage all to learn more about Jesus so as to strengthen each as a disciple of Jesus.

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Sermon on Music Pleasing to God | The Kind of Music that Pleases God

Sermon on Music Pleasing to God INTRODUCTION: 1. Psalm 96:8-9 2. Worship is an attitude, but it is more. It is demonstrated and expressed by actions – Divinely Appointed. 1) The actions of worship have always been divinely mandated. 2) This is true of the Old Testament as well as the New… 3. Praising God […]

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Worship – Part 5 – Bible Study as Worship

Date written: July 3rd, 2002Scripture ref: Psalm 1:1-3 Bible Study as Worship (Listen) Subject: Worship Title: Bible Study as Worship Proposition: A study of worship in the Bible. In this lesson we will look at Bible Study as Worship. Bible Study is worshiping God because we are 1) Reciting God’s Will. 2) Respecting and Honoring […]

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Sermon on Hatred in the Bible | Overcoming Hatred*

INTRODUCTION

A. Hate is a sin that has caused many atrocities in our world in the past, and in our present time.

B. Hate is a heart ailment forbidden by the Lord in the Old and New Testament

1. “Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine hear …” (Leviticus 19:17)

2. Matthew 5:43-44

DISCUSSION:

A. WE ARE TO HATE SIN; BUT WE ARE TO LOVE THE SINNER

1. God hates sin

a. “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren” (Proverbs 6:16-19).

b. Hebrews 1:9

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The Fear That Puts All Into Perspective

Introduction: Read Matt. 10:28 1. In living the Christian life we worry far too much about what others think. 2. Jesus teaches that we should not even fear those that kill the body. He points out: 1) They can’t kill the soul. 2) There is one to fear who can kill body and soul in […]

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The Rights and Responsibilities of the Redeemed

Date written: October 15, 1994 Scripture ref: Hebrews 10:19-25 SUBJECT: Passage TITLE: The Rights and Responsibilities of the Redeemed PROPOSITION: To make a expository study of Hebrews 10:19-25 noting the rights of the redeemed Christian (confidence and counsel), and the responsibilities of a Christian (that he must come close, cleave, and consider). Objecive: To recognize […]

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Sermon on Staying Focused | Living The Focused Life

INTRODUCTION: Philippians 3:10-16

A. A hungry tiger started tracking the scent of a deer. As he followed the deer, he came across the scent of a rabbit. He turned aside and started after the rabbit. Then he was distracted by the scent of a mouse and started following that. He finally came to the hole into which the mouse had vanished. He ended the day hungrier than when he had started the day. This fable illustrates how many spend their lives distracted with this or that, and at the end of the day – they have accomplished little.

B. In Philippians 3:10-16 we find a focus for one’s life – a spiritual focus

1. Paul wrote Philippians 3:13b-14

2. Paul said “this one thing I do”

a. Not “a hundred things I start” or “a dozen things I attempt” – but “one thing I do”

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Jesus, The Master of the Law

Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]

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Faith and Obedience to Christ Brings Life

My personal Bible studies are currently centered in the book of John.  This great New Testament book tells us the story of Jesus from the Apostle John’s perspective.  Unlike the other three accounts of Jesus’ ministry, John is a more intimate view.  The first twelve chapters of John focus on Jesus public life and the […]

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“Christ We Do All Adore Thee”

Date written: 2005 SUBJECT: Jesus, Love TITLE: “Christ, We Do All Adore Thee” PROPOSITION: To adore Christ means that we love Him by putting Him first in our lives and obeying His commands. We adore/love Christ because he first loved us. OBJECTIVE: To understand what it means to adore Christ and why. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]

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Sermon | The Origin of Sin

INTRODUCTION:

A. Sin, is a word we are all familiar with, or, are we?

1. Sin comes from hamartia and literally means “to miss the mark” – it is the idea of an archer missing the target

2. Sin, though it is a small word, is a very terrible word

3. Sin is terrible because it separates man from God

a. Isaiah 59:1-2

b. Consider also – 1 John 1:6

B. Many in the religious world today try to talk as little about sin as they think they can get away with.

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Issues Of Life

SUBJECT: Morality

TITLE: Issues of Life

PROPOSITION: To examine Bible teaching on the questions of 1) Abortion, 2) Euthanasia, and 3) Suicide in reference to current events.

Objectives: That each would know what the Bible teaches on these subjects.

Aim: That each would understand that these actions are not options for the Christian.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.”

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