Sermons on absolute morality:

Why Truth Matters: The Source Of Lies Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A look at what has happened to Truth in our society.

I. Introduction a. Brief Recap Last week we began a series on the question of Truth, on why Truth matters. We looked at the shift in the way people think and in what people believe. That shift has gone from believing in an Absolute, unchanging set of morals and Truths, to the new belief that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Grace: Absolutely Free! (#1) Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

For anyone who feels inadequate. . . you ARE! You need to hear about grace! Here are three things you need to believe about GOd’s grace. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. > rated +75% positive by over 2,500 Sermoncentral users. > Each CD is only $10 including S&H. > Available in WordPerfect & Microsoft Word. > Many sermons not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively."

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 18, 2005

Second in mini-series on judging. This message, based on John 7:24 discusses how to make "right" judgments and how to communicate them to the world.

Should We Judge? "Absolutely, Positively." John 7:24 July 17, 2005 Introduction Last week, on our walk through the gospel of Matthew, we looked at the words of Jesus in chapter 7, verses 1-5 where Jesus says that we are not to judge, and that we need to be careful about cleaning up our own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Absolute Truths That Determine The Harvest

Contributed by George Bannister on May 20, 2008

This is a message dealing with the urgency of sowing the seed of the Gospel message. Without sowing, there can be no harvest.

TEXT: (Psalm 126:5-6) “They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.” ETS: It is necessary to sow the seeds of the Gospel if we are to reap a harvest. OSS: Believers will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The atonement is essential to the Christian message and should always be a priority. Although there are many teachings that are appropriate, we must not allow the peripheral to push out the essential.

1 Cor. 2:2 2-1-15 I want to take as our subject this morning, The Cross as absolutely Essential to: (1) God’s plan of salvation, (2) The Church’s message, and (3) The Holy Spirit’s work in our lives. Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:2 “For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2, Romans 5:12-18, 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Charismatic

The Cross: Absolutely Essential (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

The Church must be diligent to keep the main thing of the gospel, the main thing! The essence of gospel of Jesus crucified & resurrected for our salvation. Our message is not based on what people want to hear. We have a mandate to preach gospel

Matthew 16:24-25 02-08-15 When kids turn sixteen, they often take an in-car driving course to prepare them for their driver’s license test. I want you to imagine with me a driving instructor who meticulously teaches the student how to properly adjust the seat and put on the seat belt, how to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:4-6, Romans 5:1-19, Galatians 5:24, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Absolute Essentials Of Christianity - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 20, 2023

Intro - Monotheism - God, the Father - God the Son, Jesus Christ - God, the Holy Spirit - Salvation by Grace - The Resurrection - The Gospel Message

Denominations have most often come about due to differences in beliefs from others. Many of them started because of a great move of God at a specific time and place in history. Then, after many years, they became a religious organization that operates with their own identity, doctrinal beliefs, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:21, 1 Corinthians 15:14, 2 Peter 1:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Personal Morality Isn't

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

This sermon builds a case against the myth of "personal" morality, showing our moral responsibility.

20000813a - Why Personal Morality Isn’t (Ephesians 4.17-5.2) “Private Lives” matter because of the biblical measures of morality. Isuzu commercial: "The world has boundaries. Ignore them." * Outback Steakhouse: "No rules. Just right." * NFL video game: "No refs, no rules, no mercy." * Comedy ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Putting Down Roots Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 19, 2006

The importance of doctrine for the growth of the church.

Theme of 1 Timothy: Although I hope to come to you soon, I am writing you these instructions so that, if I am delayed, you will know how people ought to conduct themselves in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. 1 Timothy 3:14, 15 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perpendicularity: Proof Of The Fellowship Series

Contributed by Gary Kins on Nov 2, 2002

The qualities of a believer that demonstarte that they are part of The Fellowship.

Perpendicularity: Proof of the Fellowship -- 1 John 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. Strange English word: Perpendicularity -- Moral Uprightness, Being of one kind, class or group; close association. 2. Common Greek word: KOINONIA -- To have in common A. Old English word: Fellowship -- The state of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Truth-Telling: Key To Authentic Relationships Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 8, 2006

In James’ day, as in ours, people revered the idea of truth in principle but in practice it was blatantly disregarded. In James 5:12 he makes a special point to address this issue of being truthful.

Scripture In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004 we read about the percentage of those who said they had: 1. Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% 2. Cheated on their tax return: 17% 3. Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% 4. Lied to their spouse about ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Americas

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 20, 2008

This message compares and contrasts that godly national conception which our founders handed down, with that which is being foisted off by the revisionists of today.

TWO AMERICAS Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July of 1999 Read Romans 1:18-32, especially 24-27. The bad direction our country and our state has been headed in for over 35 years has been well documented and chronicled from this pulpit across the last twenty years. In the last year, there have been the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Exchange

Contributed by Gary Washburn on Jun 25, 2002

You will either accept the truth or suppress the truth. You will either believe the truth and change your ways or change the truth to believe your ways!

The Great Exchange Romans 1:18- 32 Intro: Where did man come from? Where is man going? These 2 questions are at the heart of every human being at one time or another. The answers to these questions determine how a person values life and the lives of others. For example; If a person believes in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist