Sermons on Bad Behavior:

Wayfaring Strangers A Study Of 1 Peter Part 9- "Someone Is Always Watching" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on May 2, 2018

Part 9 of our 1 Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A Study of 1 Peter Part 9 “Someone is always watching” I want to thank each of you for the warm and loving reception you gave to Brother Mark and Dee last week. They truly enjoyed being here and were very complimentary about the entire experience Patti and I were warmly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Road Of Repentance. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Change is the essence of repentance. It is to stop doing what you are doing that is not making you an effective Christ-pleasing Christian, and to start doing what does make you that kind of Christian.

For decades the American people have been lulled into complacency by hearing the Gallop Pole say that over 90% of Americans believe in God. This led to a false security that we were a godly nation. But now Gallop decided to get more specific, and he discovered that only 10% of Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Acceptin God's Council Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011

Using the life and lessons of Job, we are called to accept God's council and teaching.

Greetings: Recap: Job being tested twice by Satan, allowed by God Job never curses God Job becomes depressed, and begins to question God, but not condemn or curse. Jobs friends show up with their own form of counseling Last week: God speaks. Questions Job about who he thinks he is. Creator ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

God Is Love

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 25, 2012

God loves us; we need to love others.

God is Love November 11, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God loves us; we need to love others. Focus Passage: I John 4:7-11 Supplemental Passage: Lev 19:18 'You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the sons of your people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

When To Set Boundaries And To Block A Toxic Family Member Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 7, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible says about removing a family member from your life and provide few signs that may indicate God is telling you to block a toxic family member.

As Christians, we are called to love and forgive others, including our family members. However, there are times when setting boundaries or distancing ourselves from toxic family members is necessary for our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. In this sermon, we will explore what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:51-53, Matthew 7:6

Bondage Breakers Part 1 Series

Contributed by Darryl Baker on Mar 6, 2013

Getting the victory of strongholds.

Sermon 3/03/2013 Bondage Breakers Pt. 1 A stronghold is an area of darkness within our mind or personality that causes ongoing spiritual, emotional and\or behavioral problems. A stronghold is a lie that we have allowed to distort or confuse our thinking. With our permission, a lie can gain ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Alone; The Only Gospel Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

The nature of the true gospel of Jesus Christ

Christ Alone: The Only Gospel Galatians 1:6-10 Introduction: In the Fall of 1996, an interesting recipe book was published. The title is In Memory’s Kitchen. What is interesting about this book is that many of the recipes are incorrect. It is very probable that if you follow one of the recipes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing Our Corrupted Os

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wayfaring Strangers Part 7" Got Milk?' Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 27, 2018

Part 7 of our 1st Peter study

Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 7 “Got Milk” 1 Peter 2:1-3 Today is part 7 of our on-going study of 1 Peter Titled Wayfaring Strangers We have learned that Peter was writing to the believers who were scattered because of their faith And how we As believers in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Blaming And Accusing Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 9, 2022

We all have unique personalities. We are all different from each other but sometimes we come across negative destructive people as well, who loves to play blame shifting Game.

We all have unique personalities. We are all different from each other but sometimes we come across negative destructive people as well, who loves to play blame shifting Game. They might have been disguised as families, as colleagues as friends etc.. These negative Narcissistic people are good ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, John 8:44

Lifestyle Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:11-12

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Title: Lifestyle Evangelism, Date/Place: LSCC, 9/4/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Deborah and Jane’s story p. 16-17 in The Unchurched Next Door B. Background to passage: After giving these suffering Christians the definition and purpose of the church, Peter transitions back ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Be Shrewd!

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jul 21, 2007

Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom!

PSA 3:13 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, 14 for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

God And Justice

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 23, 2011

Christians should show mercy to those unjustly oppressed.

GOD AND JUSTICE Texts: Amos 6, 8; Zephaniah 3 @ "Injustice is relatively easy to bear; what stings is justice."__ H.L. Mencken, Prejudices We should act with justice in everything. Justice can be considered right behavior. Ethics involve or express moral approval or disapproval consistent with ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Hate The Sin; Love The Sinner

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 20, 2014

If we are to effectively witness the Gospel to the world, regarding all kinds of evil, and living virtuous lives, we must do exactly as God has done to us: love the sinner and hate the sin.

It’s amazing how similar the climate in the Holy Land is to the climate here in South Texas, especially in the summer. The figs in our back yard are ripening, and I understand that this hot month in Palestine is also the season for ripe figs. The Scriptures are right even on agricultural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Catholic