Christian Graces – Self-Control
Self-control (2 Peter 1:5-9): 1) Our Desires Are Out of Control, 2) God Is in Control, 3) Jesus and the Spirit Help, 4) God's Purposes. Each person should practice it.
Category: Sermon Outlines
Sermon outlines and audio sermons by Kevin Cauley preached at the New Boston Church of Christ.
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Why It Is All About Jesus!
All about Jesus (Colossians 1:15-20): He is 1) Creator, 2) Our Purpose, 3) Sustainer, 4) Head of the Church, 5) God's Fullness, 6) Reconciler. Center your life on Him.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Smyrna
In the letter to Smyrna (Revelation 2:8-11), we see Jesus' 1) Description, 2) Knowledge, 3) Prophecy, 4) Command. Each person should know Jesus cares for the church.
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The Comfort of God’s Word
God's word comforts us (Psalm 119:49-56) through 1) The Hope and Life It Gives, 2) The Afflictions of the Wicked, 3) Remembering God. Each person should find comfort.
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God Has Spoken – Will We Hear the Bible?
God has spoken (Hebrews 1:1-2): 1) He Speaks Through the Bible, 2) It Has Two Testaments, 3) It Speaks of Jesus. Each person should hear it to learn of God and His Son.
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Studies in Daniel – God’s Punishments
Daniel 5 on God's punishments: the folly of feasting, fouling holy things, false idols, and forgetting history. Each person should learn these lessons and avoid them.
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Christian Graces – Knowledge
Knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 1:5-8) is vital: 1) Ignorance Destroys, 2) Information Builds a Foundation, 3) Ideas Inform Behavior. Each person should grow in knowledge.
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Don’t Miss God’s Grace
Don't miss God's grace (Hebrews 12:15). By it we are 1) Enriched, 2) Everlastingly Loved, 3) Indwelled by the Spirit, 4) Given Eternal Life. Each person should accept it.
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Cain’s Carnal Quest – A Sermon on How Sin Develops
How sin develops: Cain's carnal quest (1 John 3:11-15) had a sinful 1) Direction, 2) Decision, 3) Destination. Each person should see how sin leads to condemnation.
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Seven Churches of Asia – Ephesus
The church at Ephesus (Revelation 2:1-7): 1) Its History, 2) The Church, 3) Jesus' Message, 4) Lessons for Us. Each person should become more familiar with this church.
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Changing Direction for God
Change direction for God (2 Chronicles 15:1-7) and 1) God Is with Us, 2) We Find Him in Trouble, 3) Our Work Is Rewarded. Each person should grow by changing for God.
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How Did We Get the Bible? – Inspiration
The doctrine of inspiration (2 Timothy 3:14-17): 1) Its Evidence, 2) Its Nature, 3) Its Function, 4) Its Scope. Each person should understand it and respect God's word.
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Blessed Are the Persecuted
We can be happy when persecuted (Matthew 5:1-12) because of 1) Our Relationship with God, 2) The Reality of Truth, 3) Recompense, 4) Reward. Each person should expect it.
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Studies in Daniel – God’s Purposes
Daniel 1 shows God's purposes: 1) Divine Change, 2) Divine Constancy, 3) Divine Counsel. Each person should know God's purposes prevail even in hard circumstances.
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You Who Are Spiritual
To restore someone in meekness (Galatians 6:1), we must be spiritual in our 1) Wishes, 2) Words, 3) Walk. Each person who is faithful should help the unfaithful return.
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Our Life of Prayer
Men always ought to pray (Luke 18:1). Our prayer life should show 1) Thankfulness, 2) Faith, 3) Love, 4) Holiness. Each person should pray with the attitudes God wants.
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The Great Commission and Evangelism
Evangelism and the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20): 1) The Plan of Salvation, 2) Its Scope, 3) Its People, 4) Its Results. Each person should give a brief synopsis.
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Christian Graces – Virtue
To be virtuous like Jesus (2 Peter 1:5-9) we must 1) Know God's Word, 2) Show Mercy to the Needy, 3) Practice Self-Sacrifice. Each person should practice virtue.
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God’s Greatest Treasure
The soul is God's greatest treasure (Mark 8:36, 37): 1) It Is Constant, 2) It Is a Unique Creation, 3) It Cost God's Son. Each person should value the soul above all.
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Enrobed in Thankfulness
The Christian is enrobed in thankfulness (Colossians 3:15) by 1) Engaging in Prayer, 2) Elevating the Mind, 3) Showing Kindness. Each person should examine his thanks.
