Sermons on correct behavior: showing 571-585 of 42,162

Tolerance - 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended.

Dakota Community Church July 11, 2010 Tolerance – Part 1 We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended. Examples from the internet: Another street preacher in the U.K. has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic

Against Christian Pride And Arrogance

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a stand against Christian pride and arrogance

In Luke 10:1-16 instructions are given by Jesus to his seventy followers as he prepares them for ministry. Verses 17-20 describe the debriefing that took place following their return. In this debriefing, Christ instructs the seventy to have correct priorities as Christians and in so doing takes a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 11, 2001

How do you spot a false teacher? This sermon was miss titled as a sermon on marriage, I have corrected it.

Text: Matthew 7:15-23 Subject: False Teachers Theme: Identifying false teachers Prop: We cannot identify false teachers by sight, be we must examine their fruit. T.S. Today we will study the instructions that Jesus gives us to be able to identify false teaches. INTRODUCTION Society and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your Focus Right

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

Around the table with Jesus only Mary had the correct focus. This sermon examines all the different foci of those represented.

Updated: 3rd April 2001 (was previously only in ’skeleton’ form) (1) INTRODUCTION: According to Rev 3:20, when we ask Jesus into our lives He comes to feast with us! In this story, there are many people around that table with Jesus but all with a different ’FOCUS’ - Mary is seen as having the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11, Revelation 3:20

Denomination: *other

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

3 People Present Today

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 14, 2005

Here is a Sermon for Everyone Some sermons to convert the lost Some sermons to feed or correct believers This one’s for you

Three People Present Today 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 I. Introduction A. Here Is a Sermon for Everyone 1. Some sermons to convert the lost 2. Some sermons to feed or correct believers 3. This one’s for you B. Three Kinds of People 1. The natural man (v. 14) 2. The spiritual man (v. 15) 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Out For The Wrong Turns

Contributed by John Perry on Jan 30, 2011

Making a wrong turn in life is something that anyone of us can & does do but the real failure is the failure to correct them.

Bunbury Sun am 30/01/2011 “Watch out for the wrong turns” Intro: Saul was a man who had great potential ………. Not only this but God had made great promises to him. But when we look at the end of Saul’s life we see that somewhere he went tragically wrong. As a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foundational Guidance (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Christians sometimes wonder why they experience trials and corrections while the ungodly seem to prosper. This is examined in the light of Psalm 73.

Psalm 73 3/20/16 Intro For the last two weeks we have talked about “Foundational Guidance,” those things we do regardless of circumstances, “come what may.” We took our first message from Micah 6:8 where God tells us to (1) do justly (2) to love mercy (3) and walk humbly with your God. Last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28, 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Luke 16:1-28, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Charismatic

#2 Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (Understanding The Apostasy) Series

Contributed by Tim West on Mar 28, 2022

This lesson shows how the inspired writers of the New Testament warned of a coming apostasy and how that apostasy occurred and can be corrected.

Fundamental Foundations of Faith: Understanding the Apostasy INTRO. A. Last week we began a series of lessons on the fundamental foundations of faith. We began by looking at the church. 1. We are the “called out.” The meaning of the term “church” or Ekklesia.” 2. We also saw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:8-9, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Armour Of God, Has No Back Covering!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 15, 2016

A sermonette on the armour of God, whose armour it is, and why it has no back. Please note the correct English spelling of armour. :)

Why the armour of God, has no back covering. Ephesians 6:10-18 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armour of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blessed And Highly Favored PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon explores the true nature of God's blessings, correcting misconceptions, viewing burdens as blessings, and our responsibility to bless others.

Good morning, dear church family. It's a joy to be with you all today, to be gathered together in the house of the Lord. I am reminded of the words of the renowned preacher Charles Spurgeon who once said, "It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy, that makes happiness." This sentiment is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:7-8

Topics: Understanding, Blessed

Our Principle Assets(2023)-5

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2023

5 of 7. Paul & Sosthenes opened their letter to the Corinthian church by informing them of their most important spiritual assets. The local(our) church has important spiritual assets. But What are some of those assets? A Principle Asset of the Christian church is...

Our PRINCIPLE ASSETS-V—1Corinthians 1:6-7(:1-9) ATTENTION: Pizza Hut’s ‘Pan Pizza’—I haven’t eaten at a Pizza Hut in years. Like most pizza places, Pizza Hut has a few different types of crust. But for me, the ‘Pan Pizza’ crust used to be, or possibly still is, hands down, unbeatable! It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational