Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

September 11th and the Problem of Evil

Date written: September 4th, 2002 Scripture ref: Job 1:8-12 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: September 11th and The Problem of Evil PROPOSITION: To discuss the problem of evil as it relates to the existence of God. OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand why evil exists in the world, how the problem of evil does not […]

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I Am The Bread of Life Sermon – Another “I Am” Sermon

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.

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Sermon on the Call of Abraham – Studies in Genesis

SUBJECT: Origins

TITLE: Studies in Genesis – The Call of Abram

PROPOSITION: We see in the call of Abram 1) A Command, 2) A Promise, 3) A Family, 4) A Land, 5) A Faith, 6) A Concern, 7) An Enrichment, 8) A Disagreement, 9) A Resolution, 10) A Reaffirmation.

Objectives: Each should be able to tell the story of Abram’s call and how it relates to God’s plan for man’s salvation.

Aim: To study and learn from Genesis 12-13 the story of Abram’s call and the promises that God made to him.

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Respect of Persons

SUBJECT: Discipleship

TITLE: Respect of Persons

PROPOSITION: We show respect of persons when we allow 1) The wealthy to control our behavior toward the poor, 2) The young to control our behavior toward the old, and 3) The “in-crowd” to control out behavior toward the “out-crowd.”

OBJECTIVES: Each Christian ought to have a renewed sense of zeal toward not showing respect of persons.

AIM: To increase the awareness of what it means to show respect of persons and bring that behavior into our consciousness.

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Enoch's Exam

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 […]

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Music In The Church — Why It Must Be Vocal

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Music in the Church — Why It Must Be Vocal

PROPOSITION: In this lesson, we will look at the arguments for the exclusive use of a cappella singing within the worship of the church.

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The Balm of Gilead, The Great Physician

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: The Balm of Gilead/The Great Physician

PROPOSITION: To study together the problems of the sin sick soul and how these problems are met and eliminated.

OBJECTIVE: To help everyone apply the prescription given by the Great Physician to our problems.

INTRODUCTION: There is a balm in Gilead.

1. Read: Jeremiah 8:18-22

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Why Do We Need Mother’s Day?

Date written: May 12th, 2007 Scripture ref: Deuteronomy 5:16 SUBJECT: Mother’s Day TITLE: Why Do We Need Mother’s Day? PROPOSITION: We need mother’s day to 1) Celebrate Life, 2) Remember Death, 3) Reinforce Holiness. Objectives: That each would reflect upon what we do on mother’s day and how doing this can support our ability to […]

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Sermon on Mothers – In Praise of the Mother’s Maker

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

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Was Jesus a Historical Figure?

Date written: November 5th, 2006 Scripture ref: Luke 1:1-4 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Was Jesus a Historical Figure? PROPOSITION: To set forth evidence that Jesus was a historical figure. Objectives: That each would understand that Jesus was a historical figure. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: Luke 1:1-4 2. About the Text: 1) At the beginning of Luke’s account […]

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Sermon on Forgiveness | Practicing Forgiveness

Sermon on Forgiveness – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the need to practice forgiveness in our lives in order to gain forgiveness.

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Beatitudes – Blessed Are the Persecuted

Date written: May 26th, 2006 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Beatitudes TITLE: Blessed Are the Persecuted PROPOSITION: One can be happy when one is persecuted because of 1) the Christian’s Relationship with God, 2) the Reality of Truth, 3) the Recompense of the wicked, 4) the Reward of the Righteous. OBJECTIVE: The Christian ought to […]

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Holiness and Gambling

SUBJECT: Sin

TITLE: Holiness and Gambling

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the subject of gambling. What do the statistics say? What does the Bible say? What should the Christian do about this? We’ll look at this in four sections: 1) Gambling is about money. 2) Gambling robs the old, poor, mentally unstable, and you. 3) Gambling fosters lying and deception. 4) Other problems with gambling.

OBJECTIVE: That each would understand the facts associated with this problem and avoid gambling in their lives and encourage others to do the same.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Romans 6:19-22

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Let Brotherly Love Motivate Us to Seek Unity

Date written: July 7th, 2007 Bible Text: John 17:20-23 SUBJECT: Unity TITLE: Let Brotherly Love Motivate Us To Seek Unity PROPOSITION: We need to let brotherly love move us in our 1) Aspirations, 2) Axioms, 3) Autonomy, 4) Astuteness. OBJECTIVE: That each would seek to have unity with his brother through love. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]

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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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Catholicism Refuted- The Truth about Catholicism, Part 1

SUBJECT: False Doctrine

TITLE: Catholicism Refuted (Part 1)

PROPOSITION: To look at the brochure “Top Ten Questions Catholics Are Asked” and compare the answers to the Bible.

OBJECTIVE: Each hearer should be able to understand primary Catholic dogma and be able to refute it from the scriptures with the goal in mind of being able to teach our Catholic friends the truth of God’s word.

Aim: To show that Catholicism is a false religion so that those who are in it will repent.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 John 4:1

2. About the Text:

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Singing as Worship

SUBJECT: Worship

TITLE: Singing as Worship

PROPOSITION: Worshiping God in song involves understanding the role of: 1) Aesthetics; 2) Doctrine; 3) Comprehension; 4) Attitude.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should understand what constitutes proper worship to God in singing.

AIM: To emphasize that singing must be done in God’s way, not ours to worship Him.

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Live Peaceably – Reasons to Live Peaceably

SUBJECT: Relationships

TITLE: Reasons to Live Peaceably

PROPOSITION:In this sermon, we will study three reasons to live peaceably: 1) We know the contrast between peace and strife 2) We know the change wrought by God 3) We know the consequences of faithful–peaceable–living.

OBJECTIVE: To encourage all to live peaceably with all men.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Titus 3:3-7

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“He's My King!”

Date written: August 21st, 2004 Scripture ref: 1 Timothy 6:13-16 SUBJECT: Jesus TITLE: “He’s My King” PROPOSITION: Jesus is my King because 1) He is my God. 2) He is my Savior. 3) He is my All! OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able to state why Jesus is their King. AIM: To teach the Kingship […]

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Sermon on Holidays | Questions Regarding Holidays

Sermon on Holidays – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley regarding the principles governing our observance of holidays today. Are we restricted from or can we observe holidays today? Date written: November 7th, 2004 Scripture ref: Romans 14:5, 6 SUBJECT: Holidays TITLE: Questions Regarding Holidays PROPOSITION: To look at some basic questions regarding observed holidays. OBJECTIVES: […]

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