Sermons on Behavior:

Take It To The Streets

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 10, 2008

In the story of the Good Samaritan you will see vital qualities that are necessary in carrying our faith into the street.

1487 Are you taking your faith to the streets? I am not speaking of literally going into the street and preaching, or something of that nature. I am speaking of living and sharing your faith after you leave church. I turn to the story of the Good Samaritan for help with this idea. In Luke 10 we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Examination Time Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

How are we to observe the Lord's Supper in a suitable manner?

Introduction This morning we will observe the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Are you ready? Last week in announcing that we will have it, I exhorted you to prepare your hearts to receive it properly. The Book of Church Order requires the announcement so that “all may come in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Purpose Driven Death

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Nov 17, 2014

There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. But surprisingly Jesus wasn't the only one that died that day. Gal.2:20

Video Presentation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go88lDdmVLo There is one pivotal event that all believers look to which define them as Christian. That event is the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Without it we have no chance of gaining salvation, relationship with God or any hope of ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Little Man In His Eye

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 17: 1 - 15

Psalm 17: 1 – 15 The little man in His eye 1 Hear a just cause, O LORD, attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips. 2 Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright. 3 You have tested my heart; You have visited me in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Escaping Your Prison Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020

As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 10, 2018

When it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with God - We Do Something and God Does Something.

TITLE: THE PARADOX OF GRACE SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 No two verses in the Bible have been discussed and debated more than these together. Throughout Christian history, these two verses, this passage, has provided comfort and affliction to numerous Bible readers. Among the many biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Insatiable Craving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: INSATIABLE CRAVING ILLUSTRATION: Can you believe that next year will mark 20-years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? We all saw the news stories—the DESTRUCTION, the DEATH TOLL, the HUMAN AGONY and MISERY. Hurricane Katrina is the COSTLIEST natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps A Wise Counselor Understand An Individual's Perspective

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee.

1. The Holy Spirit helps a counselor, who knows how to listen, understand what is REAL to their counselee. A person’s reality consists of what they regard as being actual in its true nature, both visible and invisible things. A leader develops the insight to get to know each person’s perspectives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of The Prophet Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Third in series. The gift of the prophets and of Christ, the ultimate prophet.

The Gift Of The Prophet John 9:1-17 Intro: Head that I bought as a senior in H.S. -made fart sounds -some would consider this gross -Time when consumption of gross items rose -Nickelodeon’s slime; "You can’t do that on Television" -‘snot’ purchased out of gumball machines Behavior/ ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

Chosen To Be Blessed

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Dec 6, 2001

For God has invested gifts and talents in us for us to cultivate and use for our benefit and the benefit of others.

“And the Lord said, Who then is that faithful and wise steward, whom his lord shall make ruler over his household, to give them their portion of meat in due season? Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing. Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow Me

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Feb 8, 2003

Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.

Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Progressive Steps To A Fulfilled Life

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 13, 2002

There are steps that your may take to bring fulfillment in your life

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Romans 5:1-2 Progressive Steps To a Fulfilled Life Romans5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wide Open

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 4, 2006

What would it look like if you took yourself off of cruise control and began to live life pedal to the metal serving with all your heart? It would be living Wide Open.

Living Wide Open Acts 13:36 Recently sharing our church story with two church leaders from another local church. They asked "how did you raise all that money?" I never really thought of it that way. I didn’t know we had a choice of whether or not to raise the money we needed to do what God told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Counts!

Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 27, 2012

Don't forget who you are: a child of the King!

He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. The unstated premise of this verse is that personal security is great blessing. It is a blessing to be able face the world directly, hold your head up high, and not be burdened by the worry of regularly, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

To Be A Father Like God

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Jun 18, 2011

The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look to our heavenly Father as the gre

FATHER’S DAY: TRY TO BE A FATHER LIKE GOD Rodney Langley Introduction The role of the father has been greatly diminished in our society. Because of this, we can see how the world is changing around us. We must restore biblical fatherhood to our society. The only way to do that is to look ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ