INTRODUCTION:

1. Sometimes people will stop at nothing to prevent the work of the Lord from being accomplished.

2. What we see unfolding in Nehemiah 6 is Sanballat and company’s conspiracy to stop Nehemiah’s efforts in doing the work of the Lord. Nehemiah 6:1-2

3. The work of Nehemiah was nearly complete, and in a last-ditch effort to stop the work – Sanballat and company resort to conspiracy.

4. Let us now consider the various acts of conspiracy that Nehemiah had to overcome in doing the work of the Lord.

Sermon on the Life of Hezekiah — Sermon outline on the lessons learned the hard way in the life of Hezekiah by Kevin Cauley. From Isa. 38. Lessons about prayer, pride and restoration.

Sermon on King David – This sermon considers the background leading up to the reign of King David. From Eli through both Samuel and Saul

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Epithets of King David

PROPOSITION: In this lesson we will look at the epithets of king David. We see in the scriptures the following epithets of David: 1) A mighty man of war, 2) the sweet psalmist of Israel, 3) Thou art the man, 4) A man after God’s own heart.

OBJECTIVES: Each person should be able learn and explain about David and his life.

AIM: To study some of the attributes of David and learn from the positive and negative examples he gives us in the scriptures.

Sermon on Moses – Sermon outline noting four characteristics of Moses. By Kevin Cauley.

SUBJECT: Family – Fathers

TITLE: Sermon on Abraham | Abraham Commanded His Children

PROPOSITION: To teach about the characteristics of Abraham as a father.

OBJECTIVE: That fathers might improve their fatherhood.

TEXT: Genesis 18:17-19

INTRODUCTION:

1. Two things come to mind as we look at the background of this passage.

1) The cities of the plain were set for destruction. Their sin was egregious, vv. 20-21.

Sermon on Jezebel – Sermon outline from 1 Kings 16:29-31 on the wicked life and sins of Jezebel, one of history’s most loathed women. Date written: May 13th, 2007 Scripture ref: 1 Kings 16:29-31 SUBJECT: Biography TITLE: Sermon on Jezebel – Lessons from the Wicked Life of Jezebel PROPOSITION: In the life of Jezebel we […]

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

Date written: April 23rd, 2006
Scripture ref: 2 Kings 2:9-14

SUBJECT: Biography

TITLE: Lessons from the Life of Elisha

PROPOSITION: To review the life of Elisha and glean appropriate lessons.

OBJECTIVE: That each would be more familiar with the life of Elisha.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: 2 Kings 2:9-14

SERMON ON RAHAB THE HARLOT Introduction: 1. The iniquity of the Amorites was full, Gen. 15:16. The sin of Canaan was akin to Sodom, preflood earth, Gen. 6:5. 2. Rahab lived in the midst of such a situation. 1) She worshipped a false God. 2) She sold her body for her living. 3) She knew […]

Sermon on Zacharias | Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the example, doubt and faith of Zacharias the priest at the event of the conception and birth of John the Baptist.

SUBJECT: Repentance

TITLE: King David’s Repentance

PROPOSITION: David’s repentance 1) Acknowledged his sin, 2) Appealed for forgiveness, and 3) Adjusted his attitude.

OBJECTIVE: To understand David’s repentance so that we can know how to repent of our sins also.

INTRODUCTION:

1. Read: Psalm 51:1-19

Sermon outline by Tom Moore. We are warned by the negative example of Cain that we have a responsibility toward those around us. We are indeed our brothers’ keeper.

Sermon on Job – Sermon outline by Kevin Cauley on the great discoveries Job made because of his great trials.

INTRODUCTION: 1 Samuel 15:1-31

A. In 1 Samuel 8 we find an incident that forever changed Israel’s course – and it was a change for the worse.

1. 1 Samuel 8:1-7

a. They rejected God as their King and wanted to be like the nations around them.

b. They were warned of the results of this kind of rebellion… 1 Samuel 8:18-19

2. Saul was the people’s choice to be their first king

a. Saul’s reign was filled with one indiscretion after another

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13

A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record

1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times.

2. Once in the context of strife.

3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from Abram

4. Once in the context of separation from Abram alone.

5. Once when he was captured by evil kings.

6. Once when he was rescued by Abram.

7. Once when he was doing […]

INTRODUCTION: Genesis 6-9

A. Almost 11 centuries after the creation of Adam and Eve, Lamech had a son whom he called “Noah”

1. Lamech was 182 year old when Noah was born

2. Methuselah was Noah’s grandfather and was a contemporary with Adam for 243 years.

3. Methuselah knew first hand the events of the garden of Eden … creation, provisions, the fall

4. Lamech, again – the father of Noah, was 56 when Adam died and clearly understood the fall of man and the curse of God – Genesis 5:28-29

5. Methuselah and Lamech heard Enoch preach and saw the example of his noble life … of him it was said – Genesis 5:24

6. All of this must have made a deep impression on Noah

B. But something terrible happened, man refused to obey God

1. Genesis 6:5-6

a. Man did only evil continually

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.

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

Introduction: Luke 1:5-25 1. Read Malachi 4:5-6 1) In the final words of God in the Old Testament we read a promise that there would be more to come.