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.
Sermon outlines and audio sermons by Kevin Cauley preached at the New Boston Church of Christ.
"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.
The ABCs of the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:17-34): 1) The Abuse, 2) The Basis, 3) The Consequences. Each person should focus on the right things in the Supper.
Why want the Bible (Psalm 119:9-16)? It 1) Rests the Weary, 2) Warns Against Sin, 3) Teaches of Jesus, 4) Guides Us in Death. Each person should study it more.
Made in God's image (Genesis 1:27), we cheapen our lives by 1) Greed, 2) Gluttony, 3) Lust, 4) Pride. Each person should know he is worth more than this world offers.
The great commission (Matthew 28:18-20): 1) The Basic Plan of Salvation, 2) Its Scope, 3) Its People, 4) Its Results. Each person should know how it affects him.
Seven exercises for mental wellness (Philippians 4:4-9): 1) Rejoice, 2) Be Moderate, 3) God Is Near, 4) Don't Worry, 5) Pray, 6) Think Positively, 7) Follow Examples.
Why pursue joy over happiness (Philippians 4:4)? Happiness is 1) Momentary, 2) Amusing, 3) Self-Made, 4) Carnal, but joy is constant and spiritual. Each person needs joy.
Bible study is worship (Psalm 1:1-3): 1) Reciting God's Will, 2) Respecting His Word, 3) Retaining His Thoughts, 4) Retooling Our Lives. Each person worships in study.
"Thou shalt not covet" (Exodus 20:17): 1) What Covetousness Is, 2) The Old Testament, 3) The New Testament. Each person should know why we must not covet today.
Without vision, people perish (Proverbs 29:18). Vision succeeds with 1) Core Values, 2) Communication, 3) Cooperation. Each person should share biblical expectations.
Jesus was a "man of sorrows" (Isaiah 53:1-3) because 1) He Lived as a Servant, 2) Many Rejected Him, 3) The Innocent Bore Our Sins. Each person should know why.
How to be evangelistic (Matthew 4:19): 1) Let People See Our Life, 2) Talk About Jesus, 3) Invite Others to Hear, 4) Pray. Each person should use these four ways.
God is always present (Psalm 139:1-18). We must 1) Accept, 2) Acknowledge, 3) Act Upon the doctrine of His presence. Each person should be encouraged by it.
The ninth commandment (Exodus 20): 1) What Bearing False Witness Is, 2) The Old Testament on Lying, 3) The New Testament on Lying. Each person should see why it matters.
Principles in giving (1 Corinthians 16:1, 2): 1) Grace, God Gives, 2) Gratitude, Give Thankfully, 3) Generosity, Give Ourselves First. Each person should apply them.
Jesus is the loving Shepherd (Psalm 23) because 1) He Supplies Our Needs, 2) He Defends Us from Harm, 3) He Lays Down His Life. Each person should be able to state why.
A study of 2 Timothy 2:15: 1) The Command to Study, 2) The Purpose, Approval by God, 3) The Consequence, a Workman. Each person should see why Bible study matters.
"Thou shalt not steal" (Exodus 20): 1) Theft Under the Old Covenant, 2) Under the New Covenant, 3) Lessons for Today. Each person should be able to explain why.
Why do we live in fear (2 Timothy 1:7)? 1) Ignorance, 2) Lack of Love, 3) Lack of Faith. Each person should overcome fear and live in love, peace, and fellowship.