Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

Sermon on Ephesians 4:4-6 The Unique Nature of God’s Family

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: The Unique Nature of God’s Family

PROPOSITION: The unique nature of God’s family involves a unique Home, Spirit, Future, Older Brother, Standard, Birth, and Father.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to list the seven “ones” of Ephesians 4:4-6 and explain how each relates to the unique nature of God’s family.

AIM: To study the unique nature of the parts of God’s family to come to the conclusion that the whole is unique as well.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians4:4-6

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Sermon on False Prophets | “Beware of False Prophets”

SUBJECT: Truth, Warning, False Teachers

TITLE: “Beware of False Prophets”

PROPOSITION: What are the dangers of listening to false prophets? 1) Diversion, 2) Division, 3) Damnation.

Objectives: That we would be keenly aware that God expects us to believe and obey the truth and that to be lead astray by false teachers is serious business.

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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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Sermon on Perseverance – The Lost Art of Perseverance

SUBJECT: Perseverance

TITLE: Sermon on Perseverance | The Art of Perseverance

PROPOSITION: To develop the art of perseverance we need 1) Tests, 2) Truth, 3) Time, 4) Trust.

OBJECTIVE: That we would value the quality of perseverance in our lives and learn to develop it as we seek to walk in the Christian faith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 6:17-18

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Sermon on Morality – Sins of Speech, Sex, Modesty, Gambling

Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 2:10-13

SUBJECT: Morality

TITLE: Christ and Him Crucified, Part 2–The Spirit of God or the spirit of the world?

PROPOSITION: We must reject the spirit of the world and accept the Spirit of God in regard to 1) Our Speech, 2) Sexuality, 3) Modesty, and 4) Gambling.

OBJECTIVES: The hearer should be able to describe the spirit of the world in regard to these things and explain why these things are not from the Spirit of God.

AIM:To develop in each person’s life an appreciation for the distinction between the spirit of the world and the spirit of God.

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The Doctrine of Righteousness | 3 Essential Points

SUBJECT: Righteousness

TITLE: The Biblical Doctrine of Righteousness

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the biblical doctrine of righteousness.

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand that while man cannot be righteous on his own, under God’s plan, man can be accounted as righteous.

AIM: To reinforce the idea that works of faith, trust, and obedience is God are things that we can and must do to be righteous.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Romans 4:3-6

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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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Sermon on Godliness – Christian Godliness Part 1

Sermon on Godliness – Two sermon series by Kevin Cauley outlining what God expects of the Christian with regard to godliness. Date written: September 26, 1992 Scripture ref: Titus 2:11,12 SUBJECT: Salvation TITLE: Sermon on Godliness – Christian Godliness Part 1 PROPOSITION: The plan of salvation is how a man becomes godly. OBJECTIVE: To teach […]

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Sermon on Daniel – Lessons On Obedience, Wisdom and Prayer

Scripture ref: Daniel 1:8-16

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Daniel

PROPOSITION: Daniel is a great example of 1) obedience, 2) wisdom, 3) prayer.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to relate three stories from Daniel that teach these lessons.

AIM: To instruct and encourage by studying lessons from the life of Daniel.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 1:8-16

2. About the Text:

1) Daniel was taken into Babylonian captivity around 606 B.C.

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Christian Olympics – Run the Race!

Date written: 8/7/07 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 9:24 SUBJECT: Christian Living TITLE: Christian Olympics – Run the Race! PROPOSITION: What must we do to run the Christian race? 1) Follow the Rules, 2) Look to our example, 3) Look to the Prize 4) Endure to the End. Objectives: Aim: INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: 1 Corinthians 9:24 […]

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“Peace, Peace”

SUBJECT: Peace

TITLE: “Peace Peace”

PROPOSITION: To set forth the peaceful thoughts in Jeremiah 6:13-15, as they apply to Christianity.

OBJECTIVE:That we understand peace and be peaceful.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Jeremiah 6:13-15.

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Daniel in the Lion’s Den – Sermon on Daniel 6

SUBJECT: God, God’s People

TITLE: Studies in Daniel – God’s Protection

PROPOSITION: In the story of Daniel in the lion’s den we see 1) Conspiracy, 2) Confrontation and Condemnation, 3) Conservation, 4) Consternation.

OBJECTIVE: That the hearer would be familiar with the story of Daniel in the lion’s den and be familiar with lessons from that chapter.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Daniel 6:1-10

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Sermon on Unity in the Church | There is One Body

SUBJECT: Unity

TITLE: Things that Unite – One Body

PROPOSITION: Knowing that God only acknowledges one body drives us to be that one body. We can be that one body provided: 1) We acknowledge our Lord’s standard for unity of the body, 2) We do not divide the one body based upon human philosophy, 3) We endeavor for unity in the one body through service to others.

Objectives: Each hearer will have a better knowledge of unity as it relates to the one body.

Aim: To discuss the seven ones of Ephesians 4:1-6 and the uniting truths associated therewith.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 4:1-6

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Common Questions About the Church of Christ

SUBJECT: Church TITLE: Common Questions about the church of Christ PROPOSITION: To answer the three most common questions about the church of Christ. OBJECTIVES: Each listener should be able to understand the answer to the three most common questions regarding the church of Christ. AIM: I want to answer the most commonly asked questions both […]

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Sermon on Faith | Does It Matter What We Believe?

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.

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Effectual Work

Date written: October 1, 1994 Scripture ref: John 9:4 SUBJECT: Stewardship TITLE: Effectual Work PROPOSITION:Effectual work in the kingdom requires three things: abiding, acting, acknowledging; such work looks forward to a fourth thing–accounting for our labor. OBJECTIVE: In this lesson, each should learn what it means to work effectually in the kingdom. INTRODUCTION: 1. Read: […]

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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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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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Be Not Weary In Well Doing Sermon Warning to be Faithful

Be Not Weary in Well Doing Sermon — Sermon outline and audio sermon on perseverance by Kevin Cauley on Paul’s warning, “be not weary in well doing.”

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Asian Churches — Laodicea

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: Asian Churches — Laodicea

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will briefly look at the asian church of Laodicea. We will note: 1) Some facts regarding the city, 2) Some facts regarding the church at Laodicea, 3) Jesus’ message to the church at Laodicea.

OBJECTIVES: Each should be able to discuss Revelation 3:14-22 in its historical and spiritual context.

AIM: To increase awareness of the church at Laodicea and the lessons we can learn from her mistakes.

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