Kevin Cauley Sermon Outlines, Articles, Lessons, etc.

Entering God’s Gates with Thanksgiving

SUBJECT: Thanksgiving to God

TITLE: Entering God’s Gates with Thanksgiving

PROPOSITION: We enter God’s gates with thanksgiving because 1) thanksgiving is the only appropriate response for what God has done for us, 2) thanksgiving brings about a change of attitude in our lives, 3) thanksgiving spurs us into action for the welfare and benefit of others.

OBJECTIVE: The hearer should be able to state why he ought to have a heart of thanksgiving to God and how that relates to Christian living.

Aim: That each one would harbor a heart of tremendous gratitude toward God for the blessings he has given us in our lives.

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Sermon – The Tower of Babel

Sermon on the Tower of Babel — Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the account of the Tower of Babel.

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The Tribulation and the Thousand Year Reign

Sermon outlines by Kevin Cauley on end times. He discusses the tribulation and the thousand year reign.

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“Take the Name of Jesus With You”

SUBJECT: Example

TITLE: Take the Name of Jesus With You

PROPOSITION: How can I take the name of Jesus with me? I can take the name of Jesus with me by 1) by Speech, 2) Knowledge, 3) Dress, and 4) Actions

OBJECTIVES: Each should understand what it means to take the name of Jesus into the foreign country of our world and explain how we can take the name of Jesus with us.

AIM: To help all understand what it means to take the name of Jesus with us so that when we sing the song, we will be thinking about the things we can do to take this name with us.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 1 Cor. 1:1-3

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Sermon | Who is a Friend of God?

SUBJECT: Friendship (with God)

TITLE: Who is a Friend of God?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the question, “Who is a Friend of God?” One is God’s friend when he 1) Loves God with all his heart, soul, and mind, 2) Does what God wants him to do simply because God has asked us to do it, 3) Tells others about what a great friend God is.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand what it takes to be a friend of God.

AIM: I want everyone to be motivated to make God their friend.

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Directions for Observing the Lord’s Supper

Communion Sermon Outline Date written: October 21st, 2006 Scripture ref: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 SUBJECT: Worship TITLE: Directions for Observing the Lord’s Supper PROPOSITION: In our directions for observing the Lord’s Supper we must 1) Go Backward, 2) Go Inward, 3) Go Upward, and 4) Go Forward. Objectives: That each individual know how to appropriately observe […]

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Barnabas: An Exemplary Example

Date written: January 30th, 2008
Scripture ref: Acts 4:36-37

SUBJECT: Giving

TITLE: Sacrificial Giving – Barnabas: An Exemplary Example

PROPOSITION: Barnabas was an exemplary example due to his 1) Sacrificial Giving, 2) Seeking the Kingdom, 3) Spirit of Christ.

Objectives: To learn true giving from the example of Barnabas.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 4:36-37

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Conversion Accounts – Saul of Tarsus

SUBJECT: Conversion

TITLE: Conversion Accounts – Saul of Tarsus

PROPOSITION: In the conversion of Saul we see 1) Selective Confrontation, 2) Sincere Contrition, 3) Serious Concern, and 4) Scandalous Conversion.

OBJECTIVE: To study and understand the conversion of Saul so that we may explain it to others.

Aim: That each would understand how Saul’s conversion serves as a model for everyone’s conversion.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Acts 9:1-9

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Why Believe?

Date written: August 5th, 2007 Scripture ref: John 20:30-31 SUBJECT: Apologetics TITLE: Why Believe? PROPOSITION: Why ought we to believe? 1) I want to believe. 2) There is good reason to believe. 3) Because of the consequences of not believing. 4) Because of the rewards of believing. Objectives: That each would be motivated to believe […]

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The Work of the Holy Spirit In The Early Church – Sermon Outline

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.”

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Beatitudes – Blessed Are the Pure in Heart!

Date written: December 16th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 5:1-12 SUBJECT: Attitudes, Beatitudes, Purity TITLE: Beatitudes

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Sermon on Trust – “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

SUBJECT: Faith, Trust, Jesus

TITLE: “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

PROPOSITION: We need to learn more about trusting in Jesus. What is trust? Why is it sweet? And Why should we trust Jesus?

Objectives: We should all know how to answers these questions so that we can tell others about trusting in Jesus.

Aim: We need to be able to explain to others what it means to trust in Jesus and why.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Ephesians 1:11-12

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The Power of God

Date written: July 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Matthew 22:29 SUBJECT: God TITLE: The Power of God PROPOSITION: To know the power of God as set forth in the scriptures: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Objectives: To show that God’s word teaches that the God’s power works through His word today […]

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Studies in Psalms 119 – Wondrous Things

Date written: September 16th, 2007 Scripture ref: Psalm 119:17-24 SUBJECT: God’s Word TITLE: Studies in Psalm 119 – Wondrous Things PROPOSITION: God’s word reveals wondrous things about 1) God, 2) Self, 3) Sinners. OBJECTIVE: Each should be able to tell what wondrous things Psalm 119:17-24 reveals about God’s word. Aim: To impress upon the hearer […]

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Sermon on Modesty | Modesty In An Immodest World

Sermon Outline on Modesty – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the Bible standard for modest apparel. Do you know the consequences of immodesty?

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The Preciousness of the Church

SUBJECT: Church

TITLE: The Preciousness of the Church

PROPOSITION: To set forth the scriptures that indicate how precious the church is to God and Christ.

OBJECTIVES: Each member should understand that the church is precious and valuable to God.

AIM: To teach each member the importance and preciousness of understanding God’s purpose in the church.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Matthew 16:18

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What Will I Make of the New Year?

Date written: January 1st, 2005 Scripture ref: Acts 17:24-28 SUBJECT: New Year TITLE: What will I make of the New Year? PROPOSITION: What will I make of the New Year? I will make it a year of 1) love, 2) service, 3) optimism. OBJECTIVES: Each should resolve to make this New Year a year of […]

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What Does it Mean to be Born Again?

SUBJECT: Salvation

TITLE: Sermon on Born Again | What Does it Mean to be Born Again?

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will study what it means to be born again. To be born again means 1) To be born of water, 2) To be born of Spirit, and 3) To enter the kingdom of God.

OBJECTIVES: Each hearer should be able to understand and tell others what it means to be born again.

AIM: To refute the denominational doctrine that the new birth does not include baptism and to teach the truth regarding what it meant to Jesus, John, and Nicodemus.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: John 3:1-7 “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus…

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Ephraim Grieving

Date written: April 3rd, 2005 Scripture ref: Jeremiah 31:18 SUBJECT: Attitudes TITLE: Ephraim Grieving PROPOSITION: The Bible speaks of complaints that are unwarranted, but also of complaints that are warranted or righteous. We will look at these two areas and then examine some of the results of both warranted and unwarranted complaints. Objectives: Each should […]

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Pattern of Worship

Date written: October 5th, 2001 Scripture ref: Psalm 95:6-7 Pattern of Worship SUBJECT: Gospel Meeting: Back to the Bible Pattern TITLE: Pattern of Worship PROPOSITION: We want to study the Pattern of Worship. Our pattern of worship must have the correct object, the correct attitudes, and the correct actions. OBJECTIVES: Brethren should be able to […]

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