Sermons on Behavioral:

Wedding Message

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 9, 2001

Some practical advice in a wedding message.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX (This message has been adapted from the comments of others. I hope that it might provide you with some ideas, too.) __________, __________, in just a few minutes you will publicly express your love, & pledge yourselves to each other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Ephesians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Change Or Die

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2006

If we do not let Christ change us we will be changed by the World

_______________________________________________________ PowerPoint Transitions + New Slide > Transition in X Transition out _______________________________________________________ + Imagine A doctor calls, “I’ve got good news and bad news. - Bad news is that you’re going to die within a month. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Off With The Old And On To The New

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 18, 2006

Growing in the Christian faith involves learning to put on the new attitudes and actions of the new life in Christ.

Off With The Old And On With The New Colossians 3:5-17 5Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Polite?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007

Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Matthew 5 - Part 9 - Ever Been Criticised And Abused For Being A Christian? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 29, 2009

Unfortunately for many Christians, compromise is easier than being criticised and no-one would ever know that they are Christians, or if they do know, they are disappointed by the kind of example that is given.

Matthew 5 - Part 8 - Have you ever been criticised and abused for being a Christian? One of my jobs some years ago was working with disabled people. I remember working with a young Christian woman and my job was teaching her how to read. She would readily share her faith to others and I enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

John was baptizing and the people knew and understood that but what was this baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus was bringing?

(This sermon is in an outline form so you may need to flesh it out a little) Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday when we took a look at this passage of Scripture we talked about three things: 1. Mark was announcing Who Jesus is 2. Mark was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Nazarene

"Therefore, Bear Fruits Worthy Of Repentance"

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 16, 2018

understanding what repentance really is

Weekend Message/Devotion Matthew 3:8 September 16, 2018 Therefore, bear fruits worthy of repentance How often do we pray for forgiveness and repentance? It is within our daily prayers at the Gunter house. In Matthew’s account of John the Baptist in Chapter 3, we come across a very interesting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inward Christian Qualities Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 4.4-9.

Inward Christian Qualities Text: Phil 4.4-9 Introduction: 1. The Christian life is not conformity to an outward standard, like the Pharisees, but rather inward qualities that are developed and lived from the inside out. 2. Our series on Philippians has uncovered a great many of these inward ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Resolution - The Believer’s Way

Contributed by Lucky Ekentason on Feb 13, 2013

God expects us to come up higher in every area of our lives. He told the children of Israel to take a long and lasting look at the Egyptians (who oppressed them), because they were about to embark on a journey of no return to the past bondage.

TOPIC: NEW YEAR RESOLUTION – THE BELIEVER’S WAY TEXT: Joshua 24:13-15; Haggai 1:5-7 Resolution is the act or process of resolving: as - the act of determining - the act of answering: solving - “making a resolution to mend my ways” Resolution can also be in a form ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7

Denomination: Holiness

Know Someone By Their Fruits Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical principle of knowing someone by their fruits and how to apply it when testing a potential marriage partner.

As believers, we are often reminded of the importance of seeking God's guidance and wisdom in all areas of our lives, including our relationships and marriages. In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus teaches us to beware of false prophets and to know them by their fruits. This principle can also be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Pray Against Household Wickedness And Household Enemies Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 8, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on household wickedness, its manifestations, and strategies for overcoming it.

The concept of "household wickedness" refers to the presence of evil or malevolent influences within one's own family or close relationships. These influences can manifest as envy, jealousy, betrayal, or other forms of destructive behavior that hinder personal growth, relationships, ...read more

Thanking Your Way To A Strong Family Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2005

According to one researcher, one of the characteristics of a strong family is "appreciation" or thankfulness for others in my family. Why do we find this so hard to do, and how do we train ourselves to be appreciative?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a woman wrote an article I found interesting. She said that her cousin had invited them to “Come for a thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, March 20th.” She wrote: “She was not celebrating an early Thanksgiving. She was saying that all was well with her husband, who had ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Colossians 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning Right From Wrong: Empathy Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 25, 2005

Empathy is a foundational virtue that children need to learn for determining right from wrong

Learning Right from Wrong: Empathy INTRODUCTION Several weeks ago Sue and I received a request from Lima Allen Council on Community Affairs to conduct a session for parents on helping children learn right from wrong. These are parents who, for one reason or another, have demonstrated a need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Brethren

Where The Rubber Meets The Road Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 9, 2010

Exposition of 1 Cor 3:1-9 regarding carnality and immaturity that was causing division in the church

Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Title: Where the Rubber Meets the Road, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/8/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell some story about being stuck with a needle, maybe that one about the needle going all the way through my hand…and say what they always say, “OK now, just a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Family Matters Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

It's time to turn the family back to Jesus.

FAMILY MATTERS Text: Col. 3:18-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: When a national random sample of 1,000 adults was asked about the morality of eight family-related behaviors, large majorities of the public claimed that five of those behaviors are acceptable either because they are "morally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-22

Denomination: Methodist