Sermons on Behavior Norms:

Built To Serve God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 17, 2014

You have been built to serve God! There are several building blocks that God will use in your life to prepare you to serve Him effectively and to make an impact on others for Christ.

Built To Serve God (Part 1) www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Is a person saved and brought into a right relationship with God by his good works? Do we have to be good enough to be saved? Let’s read Ephesians 2:8-9. • The Bible is quite clear. Nobody is saved from the penalty ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-22

Denomination: Bible Church

Extreme Gratitude

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Christian living requires an extreme level of gratitude

Extreme Gratitude 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Thanksgiving Message November 23, 2008 Morning Service The pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts…nevertheless, [they] set aside a day of thanksgiving. — H. W. Westermeyer The Pilgrims revealed an example of extreme gratitude toward God for all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 1:24-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Bad Debt, Bad Stress Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 2, 2018

Don't let debt be the source of stress in your life or family.

I. Introduction --Are you drowning in debt? Can suck the life out of you. Steal joy and rob peace. Here’s an interesting statistic: Total consumer debt in the US stands at $12.84 trillion. The average American household carries a total debt of $137,063. The US is quickly becoming a debtor ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What We Need Now

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

What we need now is for God to give us: I. Renewed Vision, II. Renewed Vitality, and III. Renewed Victory.

What We Need Now Text: Ps.84: 11, 12; Ps.86: 6, 11 Intro: The writer of Psalm 84 concludes that psalm with some very encouraging thoughts. In verse 11, he compares God to the sun, by saying that, “God, like the chief heavenly body in the physical realm, is the sole source of all our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

We-Harmony: We Can Work It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Harlow on May 13, 2009

This is the third of a four-part series of sermons on godly marriage. This message focuses particularly on conflict resolution.

A dietician was once addressing a large audience at a convention. The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of us sitting here, years ago. "Red meat is awful. Soft drinks erode your stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. Vegetables can be disastrous, and none of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man's Greatest Pursuit Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 28, 2006

In this message we will look at man’s greatest pursuit, pursuing God.

Man’s Greatest Pursuit Drawing Nearer (2) Play the guitar… (mention that you have something special for them and that you knew all week that this moment was coming)… NOW – there really is a point to what I just did and as you probably figured out it is not to display my great musical talent. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

D12 -Church Biology Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 2, 2012

Jesus style discipleship focuses on obeying and applying His teachings and commands to our lives and this includes being willing to pick up our own cross for the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus also made it clear that we are responsible as His disciples to go de

Series 12 in 2012 --- Establishing 12 spiritual mile markers this year! Review of the 2012 so far: Our 3 rocks signify the following: January 2012 – 12 meals, 12 minutes of prayer for our 21 day time of prayer and fasting. February 2012 – 12 minutes of Bible reading a day and you can read the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian’s Response To Government Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2012

1) The Principles of Authority (Romans 13:1-2) 2)The Purpose of Authority (Romans 13:3-4) 3)The Problems of Authority (Romans 13:5-7)

In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. At a time of civil unrest, from continued reverberations of the 2010 G20 sumit, Vancouver hockey riots, student riots ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Other

I Delight To Do Thy Will, O My God Series

Contributed by Viji Roberts on Jun 10, 2014

Lessons from the Messianic Psalms

This is a Messianic Psalm – a Psalm of Incarnation. And I prefer to call it the Psalm of Obedience. Key Verse– [v 8]. “I delight to do Thy will O My God”. I believe this verse is key not just because of its Messianic content but also because of its Divine intent. There is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Who Cut In On You? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

Paul is going to focus on the false teacher’’s influence and their desire to cut in on the Galatians spiritual progress in the verses we will study this morning.

Dance Lessons: Who Cut in on You? Galatians 5:7-12 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 5-10-2020 Run, Forest, Run A couple of years ago, I met a group of runners out at Humiston Woods for a five mile training run. We were all training for different races and running on the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Pentecost Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 16, 2020

The beginnings of the church

The day of Pentecost Acts 2:1-13 How many of you read the obituaries? I always do, first, I want to make sure my name isn’t there and then I want to see if there’s anyone there I know. I read an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Hold On Submission 

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Submission is beutiful as God defines it!

"Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Need To Fear

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 18, 2000

Accept suffering. Say no to fear. Set Christ apart in your heart as Lord!

"Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear [1] ; do not be frightened." [2] But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Be Not Deceived.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Amos 8: 4-7 Title: “Be not deceived.”

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Amos 8: 4-7 Title: “Be not deceived.” Amos was from a village just south of the border between Israel and Judah, Tekoa, but he prophesied at Bethel, the main religious center in the north, just north of the border. In 1:1 he is said to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran