Wrestling with the Grace of God
We wrestle with God’s grace because 1) Grace is Costly, 2) Grace is Complimentary, and 3) Grace is Conditional. Each hearer will understand these three key notions about grace.
Category: Sermon Outlines
Sermon outlines and audio sermons by Kevin Cauley preached at the New Boston Church of Christ.
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Love Is Not Proud
How does love overcome pride? By action: 1) Love Invests, 2) Love Invites, and 3) Love Initiates. When we invest, invite, and initiate, love’s action overcomes our pride.
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Wrestling with God’s Sacrifice
Wrestling with God’s sacrifice means that God sacrifices His 1) System, 2) Station, 3) Son. Each person should understand that God’s sacrifices set an example for us to make sacrifices in our lives also. We want to help each one of us understand what it means to sacrifice.
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The Power of God
In this lesson, we will talk about the power of God: 1) Its existence, 2) Its instrument, and 3) Its limits. Each person should understand more regarding God's power.
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The Third Commandment – The Lord’s Name
In this lesson on the Ten Commandments, we’ll look at #3, taking the Lord’s name in vain. We will notice the 1) content of the command and 2) the consequence of the command.
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Wrestling with God over Church Attendance
We wrestle with God over church attendance when we ignore... 1) God's command, 2) Church Unity, 3) True Worship. Each person should know that attendance at the assembly is necessary to being a faithful Christian and to help everyone understand what the scriptures teach on this topic.
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That’s A Good Grip You Got There
God wants you to have a good grip on 1) The Gospel, 2) Salvation, 3) Christ, 4) Eternal Life. Each hearer should be encouraged to be faithful to the Lord and never give up.
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The Fight for Life
To win the fight for life we must win the battle for 1) Truth, 2) Personal Responsibility, and 3) the role of the church. Each person should understand the importance of the fight for life and why we should never give up fighting. I want to communicate the need to continue the fight for life.
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Love Does not Boast
Love does not boast because 1) Love Considers Others Over Self, 2) Love Values Self Sacrifice, and Love Recognizes God’s Supremacy in All. Each person should understand why love does not boast and why.
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Wrestling with the Goal of Unity
In this lesson we will set forth three reasons to wrestle with the goal of unity. 1) Unity is the Lord's Prayer. 2) Unity is Essential. 3) Unity is of the Holy Spirit. That each would desire to have unity within the body of Christ. To teach God's plan for unity among believers and to help all come to a better understanding of what this means.
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The Wonderful Works of God
To Teach the wonderful works of God as reference in Acts 2, pertaining to the Israelites (and Gentiles) in the proclamation of the Gospel made on Pentecost. To assist in our understanding of the text and thereby gain important knowledge and skills for evangelism.
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Transforming to the Image of Christ
In this sermon, we will note that being a Christian requires a person to change his life. How do we do this? We must recognize: 1) Everyone Has Problems, 2) Our Past Does Not Define Us, 3) Winning Requires Effort, and 4) Transformation Takes Time. The hearer should be motivated to make changes in his or her life and to help others make changes in their lives as needed.
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Wrestling with Salvation by Faith
In this lesson, we will see that the Bible teaches salvation by faith, but not faith only. Each person should have ample evidence from the scriptures that show salvation is not by faith only.
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When We’ve Gone the Wrong Way
How we respond to failure will shape the course of our lives. For many, failure ends their efforts. How can we carry on in the face of failures? Equip each person with truths to overcome failure. Christians must not let failure control their lives.
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Love Does Not Envy
Love does not envy because 1) Love Values People, 2) Love Rejoices with Others, 3) Love Helps Others Flourish, and 4) Love Seeks Unity. Each should be able to explain why love does not envy. To demonstrate that love and envy cannot coexist in a person.
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Wrestling with the Justice of God
Wrestling with the justice of God means that because God loves justice, 1) He will judge every word and deed, 2) He will punish every injustice, 3) He paid the price for man's sins. Each person should be able to explain the justice of God. Each person will be motivated to seek forgiveness and mercy from God through Jesus.
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Hated Without a Cause – Psalm 35
In this lesson we will focus on what happens when we are hated without a cause. We must respond with 1) Prayer, 2) Correct Attitude, and 3) Pursuing the Truth. Each person should know how to handle hatred without a cause when it happens to us in the world today. Jesus exemplified this attitude best and we must follow His example.
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Profile of the Lost
In this lesson we want to look at the process of rescuing the lost as illustrated by the Elizabeth Smart case. Everyone should understand this process and the principles involved in this process to aid in the seeking and finding the spiritually lost to motivate us as Christians to seek and save the lost.
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Events of Super Significance
Events of super significance are true stories so mind blowing that you never forget them. The miracles of Jesus, the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, and the ascension of Jesus were these kinds of events. Each person would understand that the apostles told the truth about Jesus and His work. I hope that each person would come to believe and obey the gospel because it is true.
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I Know My Mother Loved Me
I know my mother loved me because 1) She disciplined me when I did wrong, 2) She cared for me when I was sick, 3) She fed and clothed me even when I was rebellious. 4) She taught me God's word. Each should be able to recall their mother's love for them and God's love for us to honor God's creation of mothers.
