Sermons on Bad Behaviors:

How Can The Young Cleanse Their Way

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

The overriding theme in the 119th Psalm is law: obedience to it, loving it, meditating upon it, rejoicing in it, etc. And, this is the message that is given to the young in Psa. 119:9-16.

How Can the Young Cleanse Their Way? Theme: Ways to cleanse/keep our young pure. Psa. 119:9 INTRODUCTION A. Of the many examples displaying a zeal for God, a great majority are found among the young. 1. Joseph, David, Josiah, etc. 2. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, etc. 3. Timothy, Titus, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fool Proof

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

SUPPOSE YOU WERE ENJOYING SOME SOUP AND THEN YOU FIND A ROACH IN IT, HOW WOULD YOU REACT? HOW DOES GOD REACT TO YOUR CHARACTER?

FOOL PROOF ECCLESIASTES 10:1 As dead flies give perfume a bad smell, so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Imagine yourself enjoying some delicious meal in a café or at a friend’s dinner and then as you enjoy the soup, suddenly you see a dead lizard within the gravy, or a cockroach with ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Your Mind Right

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 25, 2007

DEALING WITH THE PROBLEMS LIFE BRINGS.

GET YOUR MIND RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! INTRO: WHO HAS EVER BEEN MAD? 1: EVERYONE a) ANGER IS AN EMOTION b) EPH 4:26 SAYS BE YE ANGRY AND SIN NOT c) ANGER IS HEALTHY WHEN USED IN THE PROPER WAY POINT: WE ALL GET UPSET, BENT OUT OF SHAPE, SOMETIMES WE JUST LOSE OUR COOL COMPLETELY. HOW MANY TIMES DO WE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Other

"Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017

The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

“Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

"i Cant Christian Today"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 28, 2019

Some days we feel we cant be a Christian because of staff.

I can’t Christian Today 2Timothy 2:4:6-8, 16-18 1. I can’t do the parenting thing today • I need a break ,This week has been weary some • I have had a terrible week and I can’t parent today 2. I can’t do the exercise thing today, • I can’t Walk that hill today I am terribly tired, My legs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Couples Guide (4) - Men's Page Series

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

A guide for those seeking to serve GOD in marriage

Men’s Page This chapter and the next is designed to give men and women  some do’s and don’ts based on scripture. I thought it necessary to include this as the world has a permissive laissez faire attitude. A true Christian is he who does the will of YAHWEH. The Bible has clear instructions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

The Judgment Seat Of Christ For Believers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 1, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the Judgment Seat of Christ and provide few examples of its significance for believers.

The Judgment Seat of Christ, also known as the Bema Seat, is a biblical concept that refers to the judgment of believers in Christ. This event is distinct from the Great White Throne Judgment, which is for unbelievers. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for the Judgment Seat of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

When Righteousness And Peace Embrace

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2025

We've all seen stories of people who think they are on God's side, identify evildoers, and confront them with force. But in God's kingdom, initiated in Jesus Christ, things are otherwise.

Friday of the Second Week in Course 2025 The Church has no definitive teaching on who wrote the Letter to the Hebrews, but we know that the Holy Spirit inspired the author, and he or she was very familiar with the liturgy of the Jewish Temple, especially the annual Day of Atonement, when the High ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19, Hebrews 8:6-13, Exodus 24:10, Luke 1:37, Jeremiah 31:33, Psalm 85:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Shocks But Christ's Message Is Powerful

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 16, 2025

The goal is to spread the message of Christ and His Church of the will of God to save all human beings. If the authorities are dragging us off to jail it’s hard to fulfill that mission.

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Course 2025 Reading today’s excerpt from the letter of Saint Paul to Timothy, you might get the impression that the goal of any church congregation is to “lead a quiet an tranquil life in all devotion and dignity.” That sounds like an average middle-class suburban lifestyle, ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7, Psalm 113:1-8, 1 Timothy 2:1-8, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

"Do Not Grieve The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2003

Practicing the ways of the ’flesh’ grieves the Holy Spirit in us, Who is in the process of sanctifying us. (#21 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“He who steals must steal no longer; but rather he must labor, performing with his own hands what is good, so that he will have something to share with one who has need. Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Orthodox

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

When we hear this passage, we usually picture ourselves as the son who transgressed our loving Father through our sinful lives. Whatever our own particular sins may be, we relate to, we long for, we even expect, a loving God who’ll throw his arms out wide

Additional Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) (The Slave – Captured) A 16-year-old boy was captured by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You A Slave To Sin Or A Slave To God? Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Series in Romans

Text: Romans 6:15-23 Title: Are You a Slave to Sin or a Slave to God? Romans 6:15-23 15 What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? May it never be! 16 Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Temptations Teens Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to teens

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; 1 TIMOTHY 4:12 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS TEENAGERS FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Several weeks ago, we started this series called, “Fatal Temptations” 1. Based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgiving Family Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

Mostly a marriage sermon on the 5 phases of forgiveness and reconciliation (Material adapted from Dr. Paul Coleman's book, The Forgiving Marriage) This was preached over 2 Sunday's so it has two HoHum's and WBTU's.

HoHum: Gerald Lebowitz tells this story- On the way home one night, I spotted some fresh cut roses outside a florist’s shop. After selecting a dozen and entering the shop, I was greeted by a young saleswoman. “Are these for your wife, sir? she asked. “Yes,” I said. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge Of Grace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010

ONE OF THE GREAT CHALLENGES FOR US TO FACE TODAY IS THAT GOD CAN LOVE US AND BESTOW HIS GRACE UPON US.

EPHESIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION: TWO COWS WERE GRAZING ALONGSIDE A HIGHWAY WHEN A TANK-TRUCK OF MILK ON ITS WAY TO THE DISTRIBUTOR HAPPENED TO PASS. ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRUCK IN BIG RED LETTERS WAS A SIGN THAT READ, “PASTEURIZED, HOMOGENIZED, STANDARDIZED, VITAMIN A ADDED.” ONE COW ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist