Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

SUBJECT: Bible Study

TITLE: A Demonstration of Nobility

PROPOSITION: In this sermon, we will show that praise from God comes from proper conduct in regard to the word–its proving, and its possession.

OBJECTIVES: To help all have a sense of obligation toward engulfing and examining the scriptures.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”

SUBJECT: Godhead

TITLE: How did the Holy Spirit work in the Early Church

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church. This is a work that was promised by Jesus. This is a work that was performed by the Holy Spirit. This is a work that was propagated by the apostles. This is a work that was perfected and completed during the first century.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church as it was promised, performed, propagated, and perfected.

AIM: To help everyone understand that the work of the Holy Spirit in the early church was for a limited time only and that the Holy Spirit works only through His word today.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 14:26 “But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.”

Date written: October 2nd, 2005
Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-33

SUBJECT: Biography, Preaching, God’s Word

TITLE: Ahab the Accuser

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at three statements made by King Ahab in accusation of God’s prophets and draw some practical lessons.

Objectives: That we would each learn to receive God’s word without casting dispersions upon the messenger.

Aim: To cause everyone to be more introspective in regard to allowing God’s word to reach into his or her life.

Sermon on Joshua Date written: January 4th, 2004 Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Joshua PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly note four events in the life of Joshua and draw some lessons from those events. We will notice how Joshua’s growth in service to God transformed him […]

In this lesson, we will look at the first five books of Old Testament history. Each hearer will be more familiar with the first five books of Old Testament history. This lesson will set forth an overview of each of these books of Old Testament history.

“Brain Rot” is Oxford Word of the Year. Each year the Oxford University Press, the publishing house responsible for producing the Oxford English Dictionary (considered by many to be the defining dictionary of the English language) puts out a word of the year. This year’s “word” is two words: “Brain Rot.” The “word” increased in […]

Christ has teaching for family members: 1) Wives, 2) Husbands, 3) Children, 4) Parents, and 5) Servants. Each hearer should be able to state what Christ expects from them as a family member.

Does Christianity involve a recognition and commitment to God’s pattern? Yes. Paul told Timothy, “Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus” (2 Timothy 1:13). Paul Himself received this pattern from the Lord Jesus Christ. He said, “But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

When one worships according to the God-given pattern, God will count him as righteous. When one steps outside that pattern and acts on his own, he creates his own righteousness and cannot please God (Romans 10:3). Without revelation, man can never restore God’s order. However, if one humbles himself and returns to God’s pattern beautiful restoration occurs.

Abel had a pattern from God and he followed it. Cain did not. Cain offered worship that he invented. It was an offering of his own righteousness. It was not what God wanted. It was not pleasing to God. Mankind needs a pattern to avoid presenting his own righteousness to God. However, when we follow God’s pattern, God counts it as righteousness (Romans 4:3, James 2:23).

The plea of churches of Christ today is to restore New Testament Christianity into the lives of as many as will receive the gospel. It is not sufficient to preach the gospel without expecting those who believe it to change their lives. To this end, the churches of Christ preach, and the Bible teaches, that the gospel contains all the information that we need to do this (2 Peter 1:3; 2 Timothy 3:17).

At the old rugged cross 1) the dearest and best was slain for a world of lost sinners, 2) some were repelled, but others were attracted, 3) a Savior calls the saved to faithfulness and eternal life. That we would cherish that old rugged cross for what our Savior did for us there.

At the time of Paul’s writings, I believe the NT was not yet written, incomplete. The “imperfect” I believe is the miraculous spiritual gifts which ceased. What do you think the “perfect” is in 1 Corinthians 13:10? “The perfect” in this passage is the coming completion of the revelation of God to man in what […]

Where does our heart stand? Are we at absolute zero because we are covetous, stubborn, or selfish? I hope not. Instead, we need to be pliable and plastic so that the Lord may mold and shape us to His will. You can’t bend something that is at absolute zero, only break it.

Date written: May 28th, 2006 Scripture ref: Genesis 6:1-8 SUBJECT: Origins, Genesis, Flood TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Flood PROPOSITION: To present and account and analysis of what the Bible teaches regarding the worldwide flood. Objectives: That each would be familiar with the account of the flood and the lessons we learn from it. […]

Putting on Christ means we adopt His 1) Character, 2) Words, 3) Life. Each person will understand that to put on Christ means changing to be like Christ. To help everyone understand that putting on Christ is a full-time endeavor that encompasses everything the Christian does.

Jesus is precious because His blood is precious.1 Peter 1:19 says that we were not redeemed with corruptible things “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot.” This blood paid the price for my sins and bought me back from perdition (1 Cor.6:20). This blood purchased the church (Acts 20:28). This blood speaks greater things than that of Abel (Heb.12:24). The blood of Jesus is precious.

Scripture ref: Luke 24:25-27

SUBJECT: Prophecy

TITLE: Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah quoted in the New Testament as being fulfilled. We will look at prophecies regarding the Messiah’s 1) Origins, 2) Ministry and Teaching, 3) Persecution and Death, 4) Triumph, 5) and eternal role in heaven.

Objectives: Each should understand the Messianic prophecies as fulfilled by Jesus and as quoted in the New Testament.

Aim: To show that Jesus fulfilled the Messianic prophecies that we may have renewed confidence that Jesus is the Messiah.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 24:25-27

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: What will you do with Jesus?

PROPOSITION: To set forth the three possible attitudes which one can have toward the Christ.

OBJECTIVE: To show that one must accept the Christ-both his humanity and divinity.

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Esther

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note several lessons from the book of Esther.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to tell the story of Esther and explain how God cares for His people.

AIM: To help all understand that God cares for His people and provides for them in His own way.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Esther 2:5-9