Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

I do not know what the specific reason was that the Holy Spirit forbade and did not permit Paul, Silas, and Timothy to preach in these locations. The Bible does not say other than that God wanted them to go into Macedonia and preach there. It may have been as simple as that. However, God sometimes says “No,” even to good things that we desire to do, and we can learn some lessons from this. Let’s look at a few examples in the Bible where God said “no.”

Sermon on Adoption SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Adoption Into The Family PROPOSITION: Adoption into God’s family involves 1) acceptance into the family, 2) responsibilities as a family member, and 3) blessings of being a member of the family. OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to state what adoption into God’s family involves, outlining briefly what has […]

SUBJECT: Jesus

TITLE: “I Am The Bread of Life”

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study Jesus statement, “I am the bread of life.” We will look at 1) The significance of the bread, 2) the source of the bread, 3) the supping of the bread, and 4) the supply of the bread.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to understand the meaning of the statement, “I am the bread of life” and how that statement applies to them as individuals.

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 […]

SUBJECT: Attendance

TITLE: The Decision of Attendance

PROPOSITION: To discuss the decision of attendance; that it ought to be a subservient decision, a sustained decision, and a spiritual decision.

OBJECTIVE: To encourage the brethren toward regular, faithful attendance.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read Hebrews 10:19-28.

Noah’s salvation mirrors our own salvation today in that Noah was saved 1) By Grace, 2) By Faith, 3) By Obedience, 4) From Destruction. Each person should be able to explain how Noah was saved. All should understand that God worked in the days of Noah just as he does today. God’s principles are the save though his methods are different.

SUBJECT: Faith, Truth

TITLE: Does it matter what we believe?

PROPOSITION: It matters what we believe because 1) Our beliefs determine our actions, 2) Our actions have consequences, 3) Happiness results from believing the right things.

SUBJECT: Resurrection

TITLE: Implications of the Resurrection

PROPOSITION: The resurrection of Jesus from the dead implies: 1) the identity of the One resurrected; 2) the injunction of baptism; 3) the insurance of a second resurrection; 4) the inspection of all mankind in the day of judgment.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to understand the significance of the resurrection of Jesus upon the truth that Jesus is the Son of God and His words, therefore, are truth and that he is, therefore, the Christ.

SUBJECT: Bible Optimism

TITLE: Sermon on Optimism – Bible Optimism

PROPOSITION: To set forth some optimistic resolutions each Christian should make in light of the new year.

OBJECTIVES: Each member should be motivated to go forward into the new year and work for God anticipating great accomplishments.

AIM: I want to motivate all to be optimistic toward this new year.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Philippians 3:13-16

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Before the Throne

PROPOSITION: When we come before the throne we see that 1) Beauty is Defined, 2) God is Exalted, 3) Holiness is Honored, 4) Praise is Lifted, 5) Man is Humbled, 6) Authority is Respected, 7) Worship is Consummated.

OBJECTIVE: The listener should be keenly aware of the throne room of God and what happens when we enter that throne room.

Aim: To fix within our hearts the proper attitude that we ought to have when we come before the Father’s throne to worship.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Revelation 4:1-11

God wants us to fulfill His purposes for us by living for Him every day. In this way, we can grow to be the kind of people that God wants us to be. Ultimately, God wants every single person to grow into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. Romans 8:29 says, “For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.”

The foundations of authentic Christianity: 1) Not from Men, 2) Through Jesus Christ, 3) Rescues from this present evil age. Each hearer should understand that authentic Christianity comes from Jesus Christ as the standard. I want to impress upon each person the need for Christ to be the standard, not self.

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Words of Encouragement–Love

PROPOSITION: In this sermon on love, we will briefly look at Love in the Bible. 1) God’s love for man; 2) Man’s love for God; 3) Man’s love for one another.

OBJECTIVES: The listener should be able to discuss the various relationships in which love is involved and cite one supporting scripture for each.

AIM: To encourage the brethren by helping them understand God’s love for them; to move the brethren to reciprocate that love to God and toward one another.

INTRODUCTION:

Date written: December 5th, 2004 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 1:4-10 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Lessons from the life of Jeremiah PROPOSITION: We can learn from Jeremiah’s 1) Denunciations, 2) Examples, 3) Persecutions, 4) Messianic Prophecies. OBJECTIVES: Each should know more regarding the prophecies, examples, and persecutions of Jeremiah. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Jeremiah 1:4-10 2. About the Text: […]

Scripture ref: Luke 16:19-23

SUBJECT: Covetousness

TITLE: The Rich Man and Lazarus

Type: Expository

PROPOSITION: To study the story of the rich man and Lazarus and notice: 1) The characters, 2) The circumstances, 3) The cries of the rich man, 4) The conclusions of the story.

OBJECTIVES:Each listener should be able to understand the story, repeat it, and explain it.

AIM:To familiarize everyone with this story and teach its lessons so as not to fall into similar circumstances as the rich man.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Luke 16:19-23

2. About the Text:

1) Context starts in Luke 16:13ff

2) Contrast between serving God and mammon (v.13).

3) Covetous Pharisees overhead (v.14).

SUBJECT: Attitude TITLE: Enoch’s Exam PROPOSITION: This lesson will cover the three tests of Enoch’s Exam: Action (Enoch walked with God), Association (Enoch walked with God), and Attitude (Enoch walked with God). OBJECTIVES: Each listened should be able to explain what walking with God entails by defining the Christian walk, explaining their association with God […]

SUBJECT: Mother’s Day

TITLE: In Praise of the Mother’s Maker

PROPOSITION: We praise the Maker of our mothers because He made our mothers to be 1) Kind, 2) Compassionate, and 3) Caring.

OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand why God made mothers and the importance of their role within the home.

AIM: To help everyone appreciate the value of motherhood.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Genesis 3:20

Date written: April 28th, 2004 Scripture ref: Matthew 7:15-20 SUBJECT: False Religion/Doctrine TITLE: Beliefs of Islam PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly notice what Muslims believe about key areas of religious thought, namely, what they believe about Jesus, the Bible, Peace and War, and Heaven. OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should know that the Islamic religion […]

SUBJECT: Attitudes

TITLE: Beatitudes – The Meek

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at Matthew 5:5, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” We will answer the questions, 1) Who are the meek? 2) How shall they inherit the earth? And 3) What are some practical applications for this verse?

Objectives: Each should be able to answer these questions in their own study.

Aim: That each would understand more about meekness and the blessedness inherent in being meek.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 5:1-11

SUBJECT: Unity, Church

TITLE: Why Have Unity?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will set forth three reasons why we ought to have unity. 1) Jesus prayed for it. 2) Paul pleaded for it. 3) The Holy Spirit prescribed it.

Objectives: That each would desire to have unity within the body of Christ.

Aim: To teach God’s plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Philippians 2:1,2