Sermons on Behaviors:

The Spirit Of Love Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 17, 2016

The first of the nine graces of the Fruit of the Spirit is love.

The Spirit of Love Galatians 5:22-23 We mentioned that there are nine graces that are the Fruit of the Spirit. These graces are not to separated in the sense that we have been given some of them, because they all make of the Fruit of the Spirit. See: 1 Cor. 12:1-4, 7 We see the gifts (plural) of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

What For?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 2, 2021

What God has done for us and how we understand it. Then what do we do after we received Gods precious gift?

Our text today offers us an opportunity to explore what we, as God’s children, have done with his words and how we understand them. The "What for?" question. That is to see what is expected of us after we know Him as Savior. We can start out with a wonderful based Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Only Sandals And A Walking Stick

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2018

In contrast, Cynic philosophers of the era were known for their provision bag, staff, and big mouth!

15B My favorite ancient Greek philosopher is the stoic Epictetus (epic-TEE-tus), who taught, “It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters," which is at the heart of some Catholic Christian adaptations of various Cognitive Behavioral Therapies. Epictetus, who taught ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Catholic

Speaking The Truth From Our Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2016

To speak from the heart means that our hearts must not just be on fire, but also enlightened by the fullness of revelation

Thursday of 17th Week in Course In our two and a half year look at the “Joy of the Gospel,” we have been considering Pope Francis’ words about preaching. Today we have two parallel readings about the response to the preaching of Jeremiah and John the Baptist, and on the surface, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

The Price Of Truth

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 22, 2000

A willingness to speak the truth, even if that truth is not popular, is a great virtue.

One of my favorite stories is The Emperor's New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a new, special suit for the Emperor. It is special because only those who are wise will see the clothes, while those who are foolish will find them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Guarded Mind" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 9, 2004

Our minds must be guarded against error, and direct attack of the enemy, with sound doctrine (#22 in The Christian Victor series)

“And take the helmet of salvation,…” Well, we all know what a helmet is for. They protect the head. There are many reasons to wear a helmet. Work on a construction site, riding a motorcycle, going to war, preparing to tell your wife you just bought a brand new Jeep Grand Cherokee on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Orthodox

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Am I A Jerk At Work? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 19, 2007

The attitudes I must have in order for others to enjoy working with me.

AM I A JERK AT WORK? Part 2 of 6 of the series "When Relationships Disappoint You, How to Find God’s Peace in the Pain" I originally titled this week’s message "When You Work With a Jerk," but as I continued studying the Scriptures a different perspective presented itself. The Bible talks a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Foolish?

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

Its only through grace that we are saved

Are you so foolish? Galatians 3:1 - 5 (NIV) 1You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? 3Are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Time Comes, How Will You React?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 4, 2004

Jeremiah is called upon by God to respond to the sin of the Israelites. How would he respond? How would they respond? How would YOU respond?

March 7, 2004 Jeremiah 26:8-15 But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the LORD had commanded him to say, the priests, the prophets and all the people seized him and said, “You must die! Why do you prophesy in the LORD’s name that this house will be like Shiloh and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Having A Spiritual Mind Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014

In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Homosexuality A Sin? How Do We Respond As Christians?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 11, 2013

Maybe one of the biggest moral issues of our day, and the Bible has lots to say about it. If the church won't respond to this issue, who will?

Is Homosexuality a Sin? What should my response be to those who chose this lifestyle? Pastor Glenn Newton, July 7, 2013 Prayer – I put a question on our sign this week, “How do you decide what is true and false? And for the answer, I put “We use God’s Word”. So this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Frenemy Dysfunction

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 8, 2011

God's way it to transform "frenemy" relationships into friendship relationships.

Title: The Frenemy Dysfunction Text Genesis 37:1-4 and 12-28 Thesis: God’s way is to transform “frenemy” relationships into friendship relationships. Introduction Popular culture likes to portray a dysfunctional family as endearing. Three well worn examples might be the Connor ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Blessed Life Now Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Mar 27, 2009

This sermon answers the question, "How did I get here?"

Have you ever had one of those moments where you stopped, looked at your life, and asked, “How did I get here?” This usually occurs when life doesn’t turn out as we expected. Divorce, bankruptcy, job loss, mid-life crisis, broken relationships, failure to obtain a goal or dream, health problems, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist