Sermons on Behavior Norms:

The Local Church Is The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 8, 2009

The last of the 5 part series based on the Core Beliefs of HBC

The Local Church Is the Hope of the World Matthew 16:17-19 * This morning I begin with a confession. These five Core Beliefs which we agree and have now spent 5 weeks on have been my personal core beliefs for almost 15 years. In praying about this message, I was attempting to recall where I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Dangerous God

Contributed by Kent Simmons on Sep 28, 2002

Our God is dangerous to the foundations of man’s strongholds: materialism, hedonism, power, wealth and fame. It is here that God threatens and intrudes into the lives of men and here that they will fight.

Sermon Notes “Our Dangerous God,” Acts 19: 23-41 Kent Simmons Introduction: We live in a dangerous world. The days of leaving your house unlocked, your car keys in the vehicle, and your kids unattended in the front yard of your home are gone. They have been replaced by disturbing images on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 17, 2005

Learn from the mistakes of the Pharisees: (1) Don’t be too caught up by the outward, it’s the heart that counts; (2) Don’t be too caught up by what man thinks; it’s what God thinks that counts.

We are all creatures of habit. We do many things over and over again. • There is nothing wrong with that. There will surely be routines in life. • But the danger comes when we get so accustomed to them, that we no longer understand the reason why we are doing them. • If fact, we may have lost its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-9, Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Re-Establishing God's Order In Family & Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jul 27, 2005

We must return to God’s way and re-establish his order in our homes and families. The family is the foundation of society. Healthy families will contribute to more healthier church life, better members of society, etc. Healthy families will impact genera

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Nine Characteristics Of Wisdom From Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 25, 2004

Failure to exude the wisdom from above leads to impurity, pickiness, harshness, unapproachableness, mercilessness, fruitlessness, wavering and dishonesty. True wisdom is pure, peacable, gentle, entreatable, merciful, fruitful, steadfast, honest that evide

Nine Characteristics of Wisdom from Above (James 3:17,18) "But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle); it is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straight forward; impartial and ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Foundation Of Prayer

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004

The necessity of prayer

Moving ahead on a foundation of prayer Moving Ahead Together, Part 6 October 10, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Francis Neil Jalando-On on Nov 3, 2000

Theme: Jesus, Friend of the Weary

Title: Faith, Hope and Love Text: 1 Corinthians 13 Theme: Jesus, Friend of the weary Place: La Carlota Evangelical Church Time: 9:30 am, September 10, 2000 Introduction: Good morning! Thank you for your prayers while I was in Bangkok. It was a great learning experience for me as a Filipino ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

We Need Dreamers To Arise!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006

God will meet us at our level of expectation! We need so igniters to help the church claim God’s promises for us.

WE NEED SOME DREAMERS TO ARISE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE NEED DREAMERS IN OUR FAMILIES AND IN OUR CHURCHES. GOD HAD A PLAN AND LIFTED UP JOSEPH TO DREAM AND SUSTAIN HIS FAMILY. A. Jacob married Leah and worked another 7 years to marry Rachel. Joseph had 11 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk With Him

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Dec 1, 2006

Paul had never been to Colosse, but was hearing some strange reports of deception. In the NIV version of chapter 2, verse 1 Paul said that he was “struggling” for them. They were doing something wrong, and Paul was responsible for them even though he had

WALK WITH HIM <Power Point presentation available upon request> The book of Colossians was written by the Apostle Paul, to the church in Colosse. This was a little different church than the norm. They were having problems with staying on track with serving God. Paul had never been to Colosse, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Walk In The Plan Of God For Your Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

An examination of the life of Samuel as model for the possibilities that exist for us in this new year. We see this exploration in what is happening in our national election

The Possibilities are limitless: When You Walk In the Plan of God for Your Life 1 Samuel 3:1-21 As we move forward in this year of new beginning once again we are reminded that the possibilities are limitless. On last evening the state of South Carolina went to the voting polls and in what can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Relationships Turn Nasty Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 15, 2007

Respect and relationships deteriorate when people are not trustworthy.

When Relationships Turn Nasty Exodus 10 1.The good and bad of protocol a. Some people are simply rude and do not know it: DEAR MISS MANNERS -- Trying to keep the conversation going at a family dinner, I decided to look at people’s hands. I remarked that one grandson and also his wife had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Magnanimous Test? Magnanimous Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007

Sometimes we must go through here --- to get to there? Let’s us accept the test with a purpose and then grow and develop and release God.

MAGNANIMOUS TEST? MAGNANIMOUS FAITH! FISHED ALL NIGHT AND TAKEN NOTHING? ATTITUDES CAN MAKE OR BREAK GOD’S PEOPLE --- NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MAGNANIMOUS: Requiring great courageous spirit. Generous, bountiful, liberal Readily willing to share ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Facts Of Life

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 13, 2014

A sermon introducing a series on Ecclesiastes; this is part two of two part sermon; part one in the morning is Says the Teacher Everything is Meaningless (Outline and material adapted from Derek Kidner's book, The Wisdom of Proverbs, Job and Ecc.)

HoHum: “In the beginning, God created the earth, and he looked upon it in his cosmic loneliness. And God said, "Let Us make living creatures out of mud, so the mud can see what We have done." And God created every living creature that now moveth, and one was man. Mud as man alone could ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Peace Or Know Peace?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 27, 2014

Peace is illusive, yet God offers it to us on the basis of an assertive faith.

1. "Peas, perfect peas"; "All we are saying is, 'Give peas a chance.'" 2. Some funny church signs: * "Tonight's sermon: Hell. Come early and hear the choir practice." * "7 Days without prayer makes one weak." * "Don't let worry kill you; let the church help." 3. Philippians 4.7-9 Barclay: "To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ