Sermons about Behaviour Issues

Baptism

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 5, 2002

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Important issues in the Christian upbringing of a child

Baptism of Jack Tucker 08-09-02 Story: When Allied troops captured a young American fighting for the Taliban in Afghanistan, last year a major American newspaper wrote the following: “The parents of John Walker Lindh, the child of privilege turned Taliban terrorist didn’t put their foot down ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Sloth. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

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Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spiritual Warfare Behind Humility And Selfishness Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

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THE ISSUES OF HUMILITY AND UNITY ARE VITAL TO THE CHURCH

THE SPIRITUAL WARFARE BEHIND HUMILITY AND SELFISHNESS PHILIPPIANS 2:3-4 DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT, BUT WITH HUMILITY OF MIND REGARD ONE ANOTHER AS MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOURSELVES; 4 DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Discouraged?

Contributed by John Mccormack on Feb 16, 2015

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THIS STUDY ADDRESSES DISCOURAGING LIFE ISSUES.

DISCOURAGED? OBSERVATION: THE BOOK OF PSALMS IS A COLLECTION OF 150 POEMS WRITTEN BY VARIOUS AUTHORS THROUGHOUT ISRAEL’S HISTORY. EVERY HUMAN EMOTION IS EXPRESSED IN THE PSALMS. KING DAVID PENNED HALF OF THE PSALMS. SOME ARE UNNAMED AND SOME NAMED BY VARIOUS WRITERS. THIS STUDY ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:7

Denomination: Baptist

If I Am Saved By Grace, Can I Live In Sin?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 16, 2014

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A serious issue in a culture inundated by sinfulness.

If I am Saved by Grace, Can I Live in Sin? Romans 6:1-2 Last week, I addressed a foundational issue in regard to the Christian faith: “Can I Know I am Saved?” I made the point that all believers can and should enjoy the assurance of salvation. And that the assurance of salvation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

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Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

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A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers In Backsliding

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 11, 2018

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This message deals with the real issue of backsliding.

I. "O ISRAEL, RETURN UNTO THE LORD THY GOD; FOR THOU HAST FALLEN BY THINE INIQUITY . . . I WILL HEAL THY BACKSLIDING, I WILL LOVE THEM FREELY" – HOSEA 14:1-9 A. How tender and gracious is the Lord: 1. To His backsliding people - "I will love them freely" is the divine assurance 2. "Return thou ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 3:12, Jeremiah 2:32-35, Matthew 23:25-28, Jeremiah 5:22, John 15:1-11, Jeremiah 2:21, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:21, John 10:4, Jeremiah 2:3, Jeremiah 10:25, Isaiah 49:15, Jeremiah 31:3, Hosea 14:1-9, Jeremiah 2:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Ascension Of Elijah.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013

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Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Questions

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013

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THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ungodly Division

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023

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If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:20, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey From Brokenness To Wholeness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

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The woman with the issue of blood teaches us that no matter how long an issue persists, one encounter with Jesus can end it completely.

A JOURNEY FROM BROKENNESS TO WHOLENESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 5:25-34 Supporting Texts: Matthew 9:20-22; Luke 8:43-48; Isaiah 53:4-5; Hebrews 11:6 INTRODUCTION: The story of the woman with the issue of blood is one of the most powerful portraits of faith, desperation, healing, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ticking Time Bomb Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 9, 2005

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This sermon addresses the issue of anger, primarily acceptable/unacceptable forms of it.

Ticking Time-bomb Jonah 3-4 Text: 4:4 "Have you any right to be angry?" (NIV) ANGER – who has not known its unleashed fury and witnessed the devastation left in its wake? Like a tornado with no predetermined path, it sucks into its violent vortex absolutely anyone or anything that creeps across ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Day The King Comes: Living In The Light Of Christ’s Return - Zechariah 14:1–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2026

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In the midst of this turmoil, God speaks of hope, victory, and the arrival of His King. Following Jesus is not simply about moral behaviour—it is about living in anticipation of the King’s return

The Day the King Comes: Living in the Light of Christ’s Return - Zechariah 14:1–9 (NLT) Introduction Imagine, for a moment, a world gripped by chaos—nations rising against each other, leaders scheming, cities crumbling under fear and conflict. This is not merely a headline from today’s newsfeed; ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-9, Joel 2:31, Revelation 11:15, Acts 4:12, Psalm 46:1-3, Matthew 24:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 3:16, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 25:35-40, Romans 1:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Stand On Guard For Thee!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 7, 2006

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The seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the birth of these thoughts that give permission to our deeds and choices. If we can guard the mind, claiming the capacities of intellect for God, there is nothing that can defeat us!

Title is taken from our National Anthem – e.g. we’ll stand on guard for Canada! I’ve borrowed the line in reference to our pledged allegiance to guard our minds for God. Our minds belong to him; our bodies belong to him; the seed of all actions and behaviour are born in the mind and it is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

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