Common Questions Asked About the Churches of Christ
Common questions about the churches of Christ (Romans 16:16): 1) Why no instruments? 2) Only ones saved? 3) Is baptism works? Each person should understand the answers.
Category: Sermon Outlines
Sermon outlines and audio sermons by Kevin Cauley preached at the New Boston Church of Christ.
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Assembling Matters
Assembling matters because 1) God commanded it, 2) Unity demands it, 3) Worship requires it. Each person should know that attendance at the assembly is necessary to being a faithful Christian. To help everyone understand what the scriptures teach on this topic.
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“Will Jesus Find Us Watching”
Are we prepared for Jesus to come? We must 1) Be prepared. 2) Be patient. 3) Expect the consequences of proper and improper preparation. Will Jesus find us watching? Each should know what the scriptures say about being prepared, patient, and expecting the consequences of Jesus return. The aim of this sermon is to encourage all to prepare so that Jesus will find us watching.
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The Righteous Work of Jesus Christ
The Righteous Work of Jesus Christ means 1) The Law is Fulfilled, 2) Jesus is the Greatest in the Kingdom, and 3) His Righteousness Exceeds the Law. Each person should understand that Jesus is God’s righteousness for us today. This lesson seeks to explain Matthew 5:17-20 in terms of Jesus being God’s righteousness.
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The Gospel Matters
In this lesson we will look at the gospel. 1) What is it? 2) Why does it matter? 3) To whom does it matter? 4) Where does it matter? 5) How do we spread the gospel? 6) When does it matter? Each person should understand that the gospel matters. This lesson will provide an overview of the gospel and why it matters.
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Be Not Weary in Well Doing
Why ought we not to be weary in well doing? Because in doing good there is a 1) Reward 2) Need 3) Example. This lesson seeks to encourage everyone not to be weary in well doing, but to continually be faithful to the Lord.
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Letting Our Light Shine
For Christians to let their light shine there are some things that they must 1) Avoid, 2) Attempt, and 3) Acclaim. Each should understand that he has an influence to use for good. Each Christian should be more cognizant of his example to others in both word and deed.
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All the Families of the Earth Will Be Blessed
In this lesson, we will study some significant messianic prophecies in the book of Genesis. Each person should know how God made and fulfilled each prophecy. This lesson seeks to build faith in God and the Bible.
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Oh, to Be Like Thee
This lesson will discuss the main points of the song “Oh, to Be Like Thee.” To be like Christ we must 1) sacrifice like Christ, 2) behave like Christ, 3) commit like Christ. Each person should have a good understanding of what they are singing in this song.
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Rejoice in the Lord Always!
The Christian may rejoice always because of his 1) History, 2) Heart, 3) Hope. Each person should be able to recite Philippians 4:4 and say why his History, Heart and Hope give him reason to rejoice always! To encourage the brethren by showing why the Christian has much reason to rejoice.
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How Can God Be Righteous? (Romans 3)
God is righteous because 1) He is faithful, 2) He is just, 3) Man is guilty, and 4) God justifies by faith in Jesus Christ. The hearer should be able to understand how God justifies the guilty sinner. The aim of this lesson is to learn the gist of Romans chapter three.
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Evangelism Matters!
Evangelism matters because 1) The Devil is a liar, 2) Eternity is long, 3) Jesus was an evangelist, 4) God wants everyone to be in His church. Each person will understand the importance of evangelism and give reasons for it.
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Praise for the Works of the Lord – Psalm 9
In this Psalm the singer praises the Lord because the Lord 1) Defends, 2) Shelters, 3) Delivers, and 4) Remembers. Each hearer will understand to praise the Lord for His works for the righteous and against the wicked.
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“I Gave My Life for Thee”
In this lesson, we will look at the song “I Gave My Life for Thee,” and the questions that it asks at the end of each line that each person would understand the meaning of the lyrics and be inspired to give more to Christ.
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How Do We Value the Church?
We value the church by 1) Praising Lovingly, 2) Praying Fervently, 3) Giving Willingly, 4) Serving Faithfully.
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People Matter
People matter because 1) they were made in the image of God, 2) Jesus died on the cross for them, 3) they were created to live forever in eternity. Each hearer should understand why people matter to God and why they should matter to us also.
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God’s Covenant with David
In this chapter, God makes a covenant with David. We see 1) David’s Desire, 2) God’s Design, and 3) David’s Devotion. Each person should understand that God’s covenant with David was fulfilled in Jesus.
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The Beatitudes
Those who are citizens of God’s kingdom have 1) The State of Being Blessed, 2) The Attitude of the Blessed, 3) The Blessing of the Blessed. The hearer should understand that to be a citizen of God’s kingdom means having and maintaining these beatitudes in our lives. The aim of this sermon is to communicate that the beatitudes introduce the Sermon on the Mount and the character of the citizen of God’s kingdom.
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God’s Righteous Judgment (Romans 2)
God’s righteous judgment is 1) Impartial 2) Consistent 3) Penetrating. Each listener should understand that God is wholly righteous in his judgment. This lesson aims to help everyone understand the message of Romans regarding God’s righteousness.
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“It is Well with My Soul”
It is well with my soul because 1) Christ’s Teaching Overcomes External Circumstances, 2) Christ’s Sacrifice Conquered Satan’s Work, 3) Christ Nailed the Christian’s Sins to the Cross, 4) Christ Will Return. Each person should understand that we can be content in Christ Jesus with the great blessings that He gives. The aim of this sermon is to help us better understand the lyrics of the song, “It is Well with My Soul.”
