The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard
The text of Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, where the landowner pays those hired last the same wage as the first. So the last will be first.
Category: Sermon Outlines
Sermon outlines and audio sermons by Kevin Cauley preached at the New Boston Church of Christ.
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Blessed are They who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness
To hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) is 1) A Desire, 2) Its Object, 3) Its Satisfaction. Each person should know what it means to be filled.
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Questions Answered on Pentecost
The text of Acts 2:1-39, where the apostles preached on Pentecost and Peter told the people to repent and be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38).
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The Folly of Trying to Control Others
Seeking to control others (Philippians 2:3-4) is ungodly: impossible, unholy, irresponsible, and hypocritical. Each person should understand its danger and stop.
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The Church, The Falling Away, and the Restoration
An introduction to church history: 1) The Church of the New Testament, 2) The Falling Away, 3) The Restoration. Each person should gain a framework for studying it.
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How Heaven is Like the Grand Canyon
Heaven is like the Grand Canyon (John 14:1-3): it's grand, there's no cheap way across, the way is narrow, and you must go to the water. Each person should know the way.
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Putting our Faith in Jesus
Put your faith in Jesus (Galatians 2:20): 1) He Will Not Deceive, 2) He Models Faithfulness, 3) He Forgives. Each person should trust Him, obey Him, and stay faithful.
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The Blessings of Obedience
The blessings of obedience (Hebrews 5:8-9): it is 1) Good in Itself, 2) Not Burdensome, 3) Goal Oriented, 4) A Source of Life and Joy. Each person should learn to obey.
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Blessed Are the Meek
"Blessed are the meek" (Matthew 5:5): 1) Who Are the Meek? 2) How Will They Inherit the Earth? 3) What Are the Applications? Each person should study these questions.
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Year of the Lord
Make this the year of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-3): 1) Preach to the Lost, 2) Warn the Erring, 3) Exhort the Faithful. Each person should see how Jesus fulfilled this text.
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Principles for Personal Cooperation
Principles for cooperation (Philippians 2:1-11): pursue peace, let love live, judge righteously, listen liberally, watch your words. Each person should apply them.
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What Will You Do With Jesus?
What will you do with Jesus (Matthew 27:22)? 1) Some Reject Him, 2) Some Merely Eulogize Him, 3) Some Wholly Accept Him. Each person should accept Him as man and God.
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Blessed Are They That Mourn
"Blessed are they that mourn" (Matthew 5:4): 1) Traits of Mourning, 2) Traits of Comfort, 3) Practical Lessons. Each person should see how mourning leads to comfort.
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The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Early Church
The Holy Spirit's work in the early church (John 14:26) was 1) Promised, 2) Performed, 3) Propagated, 4) Perfected. Each person should understand that work.
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Before We Evangelize
Before we evangelize (Acts 8:1-4), we must 1) See That Souls Are Lost, 2) Commit for the Long Term, 3) Believe the Gospel Is Good News. Each person should prepare.
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Questions Regarding Holidays
Questions on holidays (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why do we have them? 2) Does the New Testament authorize them? 3) What about Christmas? Each Christian should know God's view.
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Studies in Psalm 119 – The Behavior of the Blessed
Psalm 119:1-8, the behavior of the blessed: 1) Blessed Conduct, 2) Binding Commands, 3) Bona Fide Commitment. Each person should become more familiar with Psalm 119.
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Walking with Christ
Walking with Christ (1 Peter 2:18-25): 1) The Context, Persecution, 2) The Crux, Graciousness, 3) The Consequence, Fellowship. Each person should apply it to evangelism.
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For Christ and the Church
For Christ and the church let us 1) Praise Lovingly, 2) Pray Fervently, 3) Give Willingly, 4) Serve Faithfully. That each considers the words to this great song and be renewed in spirit in these great actions of which the song exhorts us to do. To enhance our understanding of this hymn and also encourage each to faithfulness in these areas.
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Blessed Are the Poor in Spirit
"Blessed are the poor in spirit" (Matthew 5:3): 1) What It Means, 2) Its Link to the Kingdom, 3) Practical Lessons. Each person should be able to explain this beatitude.
