The Wrath of the King

The wrath of the King 1) Mandates a Death Penalty, 2) Avenges Disobedience, 3) Can Be Avoided. Each person will understand that God will execute justice one day, and how we can avoid it.

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I Make Known Unto You The Gospel

SUBJECT: Gospel

TITLE: I Make Known Unto You The Gospel

PROPOSITION: To set forth the description of the Gospel as found in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

OBJECTIVE: To help us understand this prime, basic point which is the Gospel of Christ,

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4.

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What Have They Seen In Thine House?

TITLE: Sermon on Christian Influence | What Have They Seen In Thy House?

INTRODUCTION:

A. In 2 Kings 18:1, a man by the name of Hezekiah became the 13th king of Judah.

1. Of his reign we are told – 2 Kings 18:3

2. Hezekiah was a great king, but he displayed weakness of character when the king of Babylon sent messengers…

a. These messengers came to congratulate Hezekiah upon his recovery from a very serious illness.

b. Hezekiah seems to have the idea that he must convince the king of Babylon, through his messengers, that he was indeed a mighty king.

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“As the Oracles of God”

SUBJECT: Word of God

TITLE: “As the Oracles of God”

PROPOSITION: When we speak as the oracles of God we speak 1) According as God has revealed, 2) Without adding or taking away from what he has revealed, and 3) By addressing and observing all that He has revealed.

Objectives: To teach how to speak “as the oracles of God.”

Aim: That each would resolve to so do in their daily communications with others.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Peter 4:10-11

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The Two Testaments

Introduction: Read Hebrews 9:15 1. This volume, the Bible, is the STANDARD by which we will be judged (John 12:48). 2. It is a handbook on salvation, and all things connected with it. 3. As with any tool, it must be handled properly (2 Tim. 2:15).

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Asian Churches – Sardis

TITLE: Asian Churches – Sardis SUBJECT: Church PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the church in Sardis. OBJECTIVE: Each should be familiar with the description of the church at Sardis. AIM: To teach the lessons of the church at Sardis. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Revelation 3:1-6 2. About the Text: 1) Sardis is the […]

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Spiritual Exercise

EXERCISING GODLINESS

Date written: December 3rd, 2005

Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

SUBJECT: Perseverance, Steadfastness, Christian Growth

TITLE: Exercising Godliness

PROPOSITION: What do we need to properly exercise? The truths that apply to physical exercise apply to spiritual exercise as well. What are those truths? 1) Readiness, 2) Repetition, 3) Resistance, 4) Resolution.

Objectives: Each ought to understand what is involved in exercise so that we can exercise godliness.

Aim: To encourage everyone to apply themselves to the Christian life through spiritual exercise.

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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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