Sermons about Civil Compliance

Called Into Righteousness

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 21, 2025

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1) The Righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees 2) The Righteousness God Requires, and finally, 3) The Righteousness God Gives.

Although we will just focus on Matthew 5:20, in Matthew 5, beginning in verse 17, Jesus explained God’s standard of Righteousness as embodied by the law of God. He said: Matthew 5:17-20.17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Other

Considerations Concerning The Christ Of Christmas

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

based on 104 ratings

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Though there is nothing wrong with giving and celebration, we as Christians need to remember that Christmas is about Christ, and about why He came into the world.

CONSIDERATIONS CONCERNING THE CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS Text: Luke 2: 1-16 Intro: Christmas, though it has been much corrupted and commercialized over the years, is still a somewhat pleasant time out at the end of the year. It’s a time when, even if only out of dutiful habit, people seem to focus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"One Nation Under God..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

based on 46 ratings

| 6,631 views

Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fast Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 9,595 views

Message detailing the reasons, responsabilities, and rewards of fasting.

¡ñ We have been walking through Matthew 6 the past three weeks ¡ð focusing on the spiritual disciplines that Jesus talks about in this passage ¡ð giving, praying, and today . . . fasting. ¡ñ Fasting defined: ¡ð To abstain from food. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18, Isaiah 58:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mature Maturity And Maturing.

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 28, 2002

based on 24 ratings

| 15,478 views

A sermon that discusses the need for maturity for the believer and the church = "Only a mature plant will produce good fruit."

New. Maturity. Have you ever noticed that the most mature fruit comes from the most mature plants. You don’t get good apples from immature trees! Maturity over recent years has received a bad press. The value of immaturity has been popularised at the expense of Maturity. In todays world Immaturity ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

America Under Attack: Our Reponse

Contributed by Ed Blonski on Sep 27, 2001

based on 71 ratings

| 3,422 views

Written in response to the 9/11 attacks but also in response to the reactions of some notable Christian leaders.

The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. … May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen.The Word of God from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgiveness Matters Series

Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003

based on 76 ratings

| 7,241 views

In our pursuit of godly character we must learn to forgive. We must also learn the biblical difference between frogiveness and reconciliation.

Character Counts! Forgiveness Matters (1 John 3:16-18) Theme: God?s character requires Him to forgive. Those seeking godly character must learn to forgive. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, The Preeminent One

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 25, 2003

based on 57 ratings

| 6,633 views

God’s Word tells us that Christ is infinitely superior to all others, and therefore should be first and foremost in the life of the Christian.

Christ, The Preeminent One Text: Col.1: 18 Intro: I have heard some very well meaning people make the statement, “The Lord is a big part of my life.” We all know what is meant by that statement, and certainly would find it somewhat commendable. But too often that statement is very literally ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: Remembrance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

based on 185 ratings

| 30,137 views

Remembering the past enables us to live in the present and have life for the future.

MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBRANCE REVELATION 22:12-21 MAY 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly by Aaron Tippen Well if you ask me where I come from Here’s what I tell everyone I was born by God’s dear grace In an extra-ordinary place Where the stars and stripes and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 28, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,411 views

God is a God who comes down to us... to move us out.

Title: What Happens When the “Self” Meets God? (The self-reliant, the self-important, and the self-centered) Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Thesis: God is a God who comes down to us… to move us out! Introduction Last weekend Bonnie and I were in Charlotte, North Carolina visiting Bonnie’s parents. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 4,553 views

Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

(Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Heal Our Land

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 29, 2006

based on 46 ratings

| 23,502 views

Our nation is on moral decline. God will continue to bless America and bring healing to our land only if we continue to seek Him.

HEAL OUR LAND ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Divine Son Of God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 20, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 3,229 views

Is Jesus Divine?

Jesus, Divine Son of God. November 18, 19, & 22, 2007 Jesus Who? Video clips – Bono & others Jesus was all the things we said; He was a teacher, rabbi, guru, revolutionary, friend, healer, messiah… Was he the God-man: was he the divine Son of God? The most pressing question on the problem of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:6

Denomination: *other

A Day To Be Remembered

Contributed by Engleburg Toney on Nov 24, 2007

based on 24 ratings

| 12,720 views

God gave us a memorial to remember His name forever. People do a lot of things to get their names remembered. What has He done to get his name remembered?

A Day to be Remembered It’s not hard to loose the significance in our world with regard to past experiences, events, and people. Cultures have designated special days, monuments, and customs to commemorate their experiences. The reason certain cultures do this is to serve as a reminder for future ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Abortion

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 14, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 8,078 views

The controversy over abortion is deep and divisive. The only way to respond to it is with compassion and understanding.

Abortion PS139:13-16 2326 words 13 For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. 14 I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; that I know very well. 15 My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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