Sermons on Behavior:

Insecure Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

The identity crisis that grace can cause

Who do you think you are? That question is identity-shaping, life-altering, eternity-affecting. How would you describe yourself? How do you introduce yourself? How do you perceive yourself? That’s the greatest question you will ever ask yourself? It’s your identity…and the truest of what you think ...read more

Expectancy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 25, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 20: 1 – 16

Matthew 20: 1 – 16 Expectancy Matthew 19: 30, “30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first.” 20 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 12, 2018

Part 11 of this series discusses why this series was preached. We need to return to holiness by understanding that through Jesus Christ we were made holy and now it's up to us to live out who we are in Him.

The Ten Commandments Part 11 Scriptures: First Peter 1:13-16; Matthew 7:3-5; Jude 20-23 This message is the conclusion of my series on the Ten Commandments. I believe God led me to do this series because being a Christian today has been so watered down that it does not carry the meaning that it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

"Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Smoke On The Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

An introduction to the Ten Commandments.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 13 Introduction to the Ten Commandments Smoke On The Mountain Exodus 19:1 - 19:25 Today according to prevalent mindset, what is right or wrong has to be decided in each given ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Healing Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 16, 2003

The sermon is about our call to reach those in our homes and community with the power of emotional, spiritual, and physical healing.

"A Ministry of Healing"-Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church. I yet believe that the word of God is a prescription for the world’s ills today. Our brokenness can be mended by God’s holy word. Our sorrows can be turned into joy through his word. Our hunger can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-32, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

How Should A Christian Live? Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:1-2.

Romans Series # 47 July 17, 2002 Title: How Should A Christian Live? Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #47 of our verse-by-verse study of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgement Day Surprises Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Jesus’ story of the Sheep and the Goats surprises us with a view of life from heaven’s perspective.

Judgment Day Surprises Matthew 25:31-46 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A drunken man flagged down a bus late one night. He staggered up the aisle, and flopped down right next to an older woman who was clutching a Bible. She looked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Up On Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

We like to do things our own way. God often times is much too slow for our schedule ? or He doesn?t do things the way we would ? so we short circuit His work by coming up with our own, much better plan - but that can mean giving up on grace.

Do you ever read The Family Circus? I always like the ones where the Mom and Dad tell their oldest son to go get the mail or something - and instead of walking out the door and down the driveway and back - he goes out his window, around back, through the garden, plays with the dog, jumps the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Bubble Boy

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

A sermon on how to break free from your bubble and step out of your comfort zone.

Bubble Boy How To Break Free From Your Bubble 8/25/04 I. Introduction Play clip (Bubble Boy breaks free…end “dog poo…this is AWESOME!”) The movie, Bubble Boy, is a coming-of-age comedy following the life of Jimmy Livingston, a young man born without immunities and raised in a manufactured world ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word Is Not Too Hard To Understand.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.”

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Deuteronomy 30: 9-14 Title: “God’s word is not too hard to understand.” Our text is in the midst of a sermon, the third sermon of the book, delivered by Moses, exhorting the people to fidelity to Yahweh alone by living a way of life ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

#3putting Fires Out: Communication Skills Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2005

Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. We need to polish our communication skills and learn to put out fires and emotions by good conversation and communication.

#3 PUTTING OUT FIRES: POLISHING OUR COMMUNICATION SKILLS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I will email this in three parts, but the lesson being taught is a multiple part series. Introduction: Today we have many problems that come from a lack of wisdom and poor communication skills. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lost And Angry Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2006

anger can be legitimate if that anger is aimed at correcting wrongs within the Body of Christ.

Lost…And Angry John 2:13-22 July 9, 2006 This is the last in a series of sermons on being lost. I told you before that I became addicted to the television series LOST, but then have really been unable to keep up with the story-line. The show is about the 48 survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 which ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Take Control Of You Life Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

Managing these inputs and outputs of your life determines the quality of your life. A very important book has been written on the subject. “Boundaries”, by Doctors and Authors Cloud and Townsend. This sermon has a giant footnote at the bottom with th

Healthy Heart Happy Homes How to take control of your life Week 2, January 25, 2004 Intro: This series is about overcoming some of life’s greatest roadblocks. Serenity Prayer: GOD, grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change Courage to change the things I can And The Wisdom to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Place For Friendship Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

1 of 3 sermons dealing with peoples need to belong to a loving family

A place to Belong: A place for Friendship Mother’s Day / May 8th 2005 Intro: Why do we have so few close friends, people we can really talk to, people we can trust, people we can count on for help and support when we need it? Few have relationship with whom they can be unguarded and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal