Sermons on Behavior Modification:

Strange Temples Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 17 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message focuses on defeat in the church due to internal lawsuits and external behavior.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “A Defeated Church” 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 • He encouraged them to unity • He exposed their disunity • He confronted their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Conduct Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014

Based on The Conduct of the Gospel outline in the MacArthur Study Bible

Over the past few weeks, we have discussed how we as Christians should "Stand in the Gap" regarding some of the social issues of the day; ones that not only plague our society but have leeched their way into the church. It seems that the farther along we go as a church in the USA, the more and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Reboot

Contributed by Jonathan Landis on Aug 10, 2011

Need a fresh start? Here's the A, B, C's of REbooting your life. Written as a back to school message, preached immediately after the first day of school in our district. Youth need to now their past doesn't have to define their future. With Christ's work

REboot Jonathan Landis 8-3-11 Intro: Our lives are similar to building a building. As your life and mine progress, we build upon past events and past lessons. They shape our thinking and actions. The thinking we put into practice in turn shapes our future. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What God Expects

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners.

What God Expects August 30, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God expects us to behave like the Redeemed of the Lord, not like a bunch of sinners. Focus Passage: Matthew 22:34-40 Supplemental Passage: (Micah 6:8 NASB) He has told you, O man, what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (4)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

Discover your identity in Christ! In Ephesians 4, we learn about our morality, moods, money, mouths, and manners!

Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/19/2014 Several centuries before Christ, Alexander the Great came out of Macedonia and Greece to conquer the Mediterranean world. He didn't know it, but God was using him to prepare the way for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Behave In Church? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 29, 2022

The last three verses of 1 Timothy 3 are power-packed with incentive to conduct ourselves in a proper manner. Why should we behave? We should behave because of what the church is and who Christ is.

Introduction: A. One Sunday a young child was “acting up” during the morning worship service and the child’s parents did their best to maintain some sense of order in the pew, but they were losing the battle. 1. Finally, the mother took the little fellow by the hand and walked sternly up the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Voice Crying For Repentance”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2024

I begin with the illustration of tunnels to make a point "mountains leveled, and roads made smooth. Repent Your God is coming, He hates pride, they will be humbled. Is your righteous behavior in display in a secular culture if not repent?

In Jesus Holy Name December 8, 2024 Luke 3:3-4 “A Voice Crying for Repentance” Have you ever thought about how roads are cut and planned, all the permits required, they heavy equipped needed, the engineering. Someone once said: “If you can’t go over it, and you can’t go around it, then go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Danger Of Arrogance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the Bible and it is a behavior or attitude detested by God.

Verse: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11, Romans 12:10 Arrogance is not just a behavioral issue but a character deficit, a heart issue. It's an attitude that elevates self above others and above God. In Proverbs 16:18, we're warned that "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 16:18

A Mirror Of Our Souls Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2025

This is the 20th Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#20] A MIRROR OF OUR SOULS Luke 6:37-42 Introduction: I have told you often about my work challenges; but as I think about it, all jobs have these types of issues. Issues like- People passing off all of the work onto you; but taking the credit for the good things. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-42, Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What A Woman! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Based a lot on Look Who is in the Family Tree, this looks at the women in Jesus’ genealogy, to see Him as the King (2nd in Worship the King series) with a shady lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 – What a Woman Someone once wrote these words: Things My Mother Taught Me. My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Alive For The Very First Time Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 31, 2013

Through Jesus we can enjoy the experience of being alive for the very first time

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A couple of weeks ago in our passage we saw that we were buried with Christ in baptism and that God raised us to life in Christ as a result! • What does it mean to be raised with Jesus through the power of God? • Have you ever woke up and just felt ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

She "Wouldn't Take No" For An Answer!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 15, 2014

She relied on the GRACE and Mercy of Jesus and that's exactly what we should do everyday of our lives! Amen! That's why He went to the cross..so you could do what this woman was doing!

She wouldn't take no..for an answer! Illus. WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME My mother taught me RELIGION: When I spilled grape juice on the carpet, she instructed, "You better pray the stain will come out of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: From her decisive words, "Because I said so, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Blueprint For Building A Christian Home

Contributed by Robert Webb on May 9, 2015

Mother's Day Sermon

God’s blueprint for building a Christian home Happy Mother’s Day Booker T Washington once said “If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother” Washington Irving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Proof Of An Obedient Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

The fact of our new life is proven by the way we live our lives.

 Today we continue discuss John’s concern that believers discover how to maintain unbroken fellowship with Christ. It is the secret to living a dynamic Christian life. If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink….out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water(JN 7:37-38) ’This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 14, 2007

Fathers are not to be viewed as the family fool, but as the guiding force of the family; for God has made him just that.

Father: Guiding Force Of The Family Text: Gen.18: 19 Intro: It is rather tragic that the position of fatherhood has been much diminished in our present-day culture. Listening to some of the liberal psychologists, one would think that fathers are not really that important to the family unit. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist