Sermons on Biblical Principles:

Basic Principles Of The Little Commission

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2014

In the immediate context of this first mission of the disciples, Jesus laid out some basic principles.

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:24-39. This is part of the Missionary Discourse of Jesus (Matthew 9:35-10:42) - the sending of the twelve disciples to seek out none other than ‘the lost sheep of the house of Israel’ (Matthew 10:6). Since the ‘Great Commission’ (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Management, Leadership Principles

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Jan 3, 2011

God gave us a prime example on how to go through our week, by looking at his week through creation.

Life is crowded and loud. We are all searching for company; this is why major book stores and places like Starbucks become so profitable. People sit for hours doing things they could do at home, but in public. We are social, we are seeking, and we are not accustomed to solitude. In the very first ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Leadership: The Jethro Principle Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 12, 2022

Jethro gave Moses such helpful advice that not only did Moses apply this, he wrote it in Scripture. He must have been aware that this was a leadership principle that would help spiritual leaders in every generation that follows him. There would come different circumstances but timeless principles.

I had just finished the book summary, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber. Right away I could see the application of this book. Not for me, I saw that my son-in-law was working long hours and here in this book were principles for the entrepreneur that could help him rise up new employees that he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Principles Of Christian Leadership And Discipleship

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2025

Herod Antipas is pictured as exactly opposite of Jesus in leadership.

Friday of the Fourth Week in Course 2025 Today’s Gospel is a reminder to us of the many pitfalls of having power, money, and an inflated ego. There are several Herods in the NT. All of them were suffragans of Rome, who granted them rights to rule others, take bribes and taxes, and surround ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8, Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Catholic

Message #2: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This MESSAGE SERIES is focusing on the topic of stewardship. Today in Message #2, we are going to look at 3 foundational PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP that are found in the parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30.

Matthew 25:14-30- “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009

All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Current Crisis In America (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 11, 2021

Message grounds Christians in biblical principles that can guide us during these turbulent times. How did we get to where we are at? What is behind the national shift in leadership and how do we respond to it? What can God's people expect in the days ahead?

This morning I am compelled to step out of our series on end times and address the crisis we are currently experiencing in America. This week the election results were certified by Congress. That happened in the midst of a chaotic assault on Capitol Hill that was tragic in its results. Where are we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 1 Chronicles 19:13, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Malachi 3:13, 1 Kings 12:13, Esther 7:1-10, Daniel 3:27, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 2:17-18, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Steps To True Prosperity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put

Introduction • Last week we discussed some other steps to walk in true prosperity. o All of the laws that govern prosperity hang on the law of love. o We must always make decisions that line up with love to develop the character of love. o God is not going to put financial wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Dead Ends

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 31, 2008

Four steps to aid in handling dead ends

How to Handle Dead Ends Romans 4:16-21 Oftentimes things do not always go as planned! At times, life is filled with dead ends. There are occupational dead-ends, financial dead-ends, relationship dead-ends, legal dead-ends – many and various dead-ends. How ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 15, 2008

What can we learn from the shepherds about responding to God’s call at Christmas?

THE CALL OF CHRISTMAS – PT 2 The Shepherds Luke 2:15-20 * What do you think of when you hear these words “THE DRAFT?” Some think of the draft which takes place every year in sports as college athletes are “drafted” into the pros. Think about it; these top level athletes don’t particularly get to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gets Hurt By What We Do?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 24, 2008

Morality is not just an arbitrary abstraction. God is hurt by what we do, and we ourselves are hurt by immoral behavior. But God in Christ can give us a new heart.

I am a part of a group of five ministers who get together about once a month as a support group. Our intent is simply to share what is going on in our lives and let the others comment with any wisdom they may have. At the last meeting of the group, one of the members was talking about the way he ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

A New World Order

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 11, 2009

A message about God’s "Order of Submission"...

A New World Order James 4:7 * What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “A New World Order?” For me, I remember hearing this phrase in the 1980’s talking about a new set of values, ethics, and more through the conspiracy theories (some of which seems to be playing out today), all the way ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Troubling Times Are Coming Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 30, 2009

Chapter 3 reveals certqain signs of coming trouble in society, church and home

TROUBLING TIMES ARE COMING 7/29/09 Esther 3:1-15 1. PROMOTIONS ARE BASED ON CRONYISM 1 A. Questionable Advancement 1. No Mention of Haman before this 2. Not recognizable as man of prominence a. possibly passed others more qualified 3. All - conjecture - believe its close to reality B. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting Above Your Weight Class

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A sermon about going the extra mile.

1 Corinthians 9:26-27 KJV I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: [27] But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. I. INTRODUCTION—FIGHTING ABOVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Section 2) The Nature Of God's Guidance Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 17, 2019

A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life.

(Section 2 His Will) II. THE NATURE OF GOD'S GUIDANCE A yieldedness to the will of God is not demonstrated by some one particular issue: it is rather having taken the will of God as the rule of one's life. To be in the will of God is simply being willing to do His will without ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:2, Proverbs 19:20, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Pentecostal