Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

The Parable of the Talents

In the parable of the talents we see 1) Ability, 2) Responsibility, 3) Accountability. Each person should be able to understand the parable of the talents and how it relates to his/her life.

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Fundamentals–The Resurrection of Christ–Lesson 3

Date written: February 14th, 2002 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 15:3,4 SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class TITLE: The Resurrection of Christ PROPOSITION: In this lesson, I want to prove the historical fact of the resurrection of Christ. OBJECTIVES: The student should be able to understand the evidence and make the case for the resurrection of Christ. AIM: […]

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Sermon on Naaman – Lessons from the Life of Naaman

Sermon on Naaman — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the Naaman Bible story and his healing by Elijah of his leprosy. Salvation, obedience.

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Fundamentals – The Need for a Savior – Lesson 7

Date written: April 9th 2002
Scripture ref: Romans 7:24

SUBJECT: Fundamentals Bible Class

TITLE: The Need for a Savior

PROPOSITION: Man needs a savior because 1) Man has a sin problem, 2) Man cannot set his own terms of pardon, and 3) Man needs someone who can mediate before God on behalf of man.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to teach others the problem of sin, the reason we can’t remedy this situation, and what it was that Jesus did to remedy this situation for us.

AIM: To help each person understand the role of the savior in God’s plan for man’s salvation.

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Sermon on Sacrifice – 3 Inspiring Examples of Sacrifice in the Bible

SUBJECT: Sacrifice

TITLE: Three Examples of Sacrifice

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will discuss the meaning of sacrifice. In this lesson we will illustrate this meaning through three examples: 1) a poor person, 2) a preacher, and 3) a pilgrim.

OBJECTIVES:Each hearer should be able to understand and explain what it means to make sacrifices for the Lord.

AIM:I want every person to be renewed in spirit toward making the appropriate sacrifices in their life for the kingdom of God.

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Irrefutable Facts of Life

Date written: December 9th, 2005
Scripture ref: Proverbs 3:13-22

SUBJECT: Wisdom

TITLE: Irrefutable Facts of Life

PROPOSITION: To set forth some practical truths in life that will aid each of us in our daily walk as Christians.

Objectives: That each would understand these tried and true words of wisdom and apply them appropriately.

Aim: To supply these nuggets of wisdom to those who don’t have it and affirm it for those who do.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Proverbs 3:13-22

2. About the Text:

1) The proverb writer tells us several things about the one who gains wisdom.

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Attitudes for Success

Scripture ref: Joshua 1:1-9

SUBJECT: Bible Success

TITLE: Attitudes for Success

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll note and study the attitudes that God wanted Joshua to have prior to his entering the land of Canaan. In essence God tells Joshua to do the following 1) Adopt Aplomb, 2) Avoid Anxiety, 3) Accept Assurance.

OBJECTIVE: That each would know God’s formula for spiritual success as it was given to Joshua and be able to apply these principles to our lives so that we may be successful in our Christian walk with God and in our life each day.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Joshua 1:1-9

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Studies in Daniel – God's Punishments

Date written: November 4th, 2007 Scripture ref: Daniel 5:1-9 SUBJECT: Passage Study TITLE: Daniel Chapter Five – God’s Punishments PROPOSITION: In this lesson we’ll look at Daniel chapter five. We’ll notice from this chapter 1) The Folly of Feasting, 2) The Fault of Fouling Holy Things, 3) The Foolishness of False Idols, 4) The Failure […]

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Four Commands to Live By

SUBJECT: Ethics

TITLE: Four Commands to Live By

PROPOSITION: To discuss the four commands in 1 Peter 2:17: Honor all men; Love the brotherhood; Fear God; Honor the king.

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to quote and explain the verse citing a supporting scripture for each point.

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Sermon on Hope | The Importance of Hope

SUBJECT: Hope

TITLE: The Importance of Hope

PROPOSITION: Hope is important because it gives us something 1) To Talk About, 2) To Work Toward, 3) To Hang Onto.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the importance of hope in the life of the Christian.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Hebrews 6:17-20

2. About the Text:

1) The book of Hebrews was written to encourage Christians to remain faithful to Christ.

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Jesus’ Teaching on Marriage and Divorce

SUBJECT: Marriage and Divorce TITLE: Jesus Teaching on Marriage and Divorce PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will do a textual study of Matthew 19:3-12. We will note: 1) A Personal Problem, 2) A Posed Question, 3) A Primal Principle, 4) A Perpetual Principle, 5) A Petrified Heart, 6) The Proper Perspective, 7) Pondered Repercussions. OBJECTIVES: […]

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The Christian and Politics

Date written: October 14th, 2006Scripture ref: 1 Peter 2:13-17 SUBJECT: Government TITLE: The Christian and Politics PROPOSITION: The Christian’s involvement in politics must be 1) peaceful, lawful, and honorable 2) respectful of other people’s opinions, 3) Concerned for promoting righteousness. Objectives: That the Christian would understand the biblical principles involved in each individual’s involvement in […]

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For Obedience of Faith

Date written: January 16th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 1:1-5 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: For Obedience Of Faith PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will note the following: 1) Jesus lived and died, 2) The Gospel was Given, 3) Salvation is available, . . . for obedience of faith. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should recognize the need for obedience […]

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Sermon on Freedom in Christ | What is Freedom in Christ?

SUBJECT: Freedom in Christ

TITLE: Freedom

PROPOSITION: What is freedom in Christ? 1) The Christian is free from sin. 2) The Christian is free from the Old Law. 3) The Christian is not free from Christ.

Objectives: Each hearer should understand what it means to be free in Christ. To understand from what the Christian is free and from what the Christian is not free in order to be able to exercise freedom in Christ.

Aim: To instruct regarding the subject of freedom and warn regarding some erroneous conclusions that some have drawn regarding Christian freedom.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Galatians 5:1, 13

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Resurrection Sermon | In The Resurrection – 1 John 3:3

SUBJECT: Resurrection

TITLE: In the Resurrection

PROPOSITION: Being In the Resurrection means 1) We must have a resurrected life, 2) We will have a resurrected body, 3) We will live forever in heaven.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand the importance of the resurrected life as it relates to eternal resurrection and life in heaven with God and Christ.

AIM: I hope to exhort those living a resurrected life to continue to do so and encourage those who are not to start.

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The Law of Moses

This lesson will introduce the first five books of the Bible, the Law of Moses. Each person will become more familiar with the first five books of the Bible.

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Understanding Bible Authority through Three Biblical Examples

Sermon outline on Bible Authority. Outline by Kevin Cauley giving three examples showing the true nature of Bible authority. Colossians 3:17 is the text.

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The Christian Duty to be Sober

SUBJECT: Self Discipline

TITLE: The Christian Duty to Be Sober

PROPOSITION: To teach that to be a Christian we must have the right attitude toward ourselves, and that we show this attitude, or the lack of it, in our actions.

OBJECTIVE: To cause those who show the wrong attitude by their actions to repent.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 2:11-12

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The Treasure of the King

The Treasure of the King is 1) Wisdom and Knowledge, 2) Christ Jesus the Lord, 3) Nothing the World Has to Offer. Each person may understand that Jesus is the true treasure that we all need. To help the listener understand that we do not need anything outside of Christ.

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The Body of Christ

Date written: November 5, 1994 Scripture ref: Ephesians 4:1-6 SUBJECT: Church TITLE: The Body of Christ PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study the, the identity, the unity, and the terms of entrance into the body of Christ. OBJECTIVE: Everyone should be able to: 1) state the identity of the body and cite at least […]

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