Sermons on Decent:

#6: Decently And In Order Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jul 20, 2004

This is #6 of 7 on Worship. This talks about not letting fear of doing something wrong keep us from really worshiping God.

In Spirit and In Truth A Series on Worship #6: Decently and In Order We’re continuing our series on worship. This is the sixth in a series of seven lessons on worship. Since I am purposely teaching these lessons as a group, I want to review a bit for those who haven’t heard the other lessons. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Everything Decent And In Order

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Dec 28, 2024

God’s Big Idea: “Avoid worthless, foolish talk that only leads to more godless behavior” (2 Tim. 2:16, NLT).

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. In times like these, Oh Lord, we recognize that we need decency and order. Consequently, as we move forward, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne and ask for Your strength to see us through these trying times. Lord Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:16, 1 Corinthians 14:33, 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Other

Do Things Decently And In Order

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 16, 2026

I Corinthians 14:33 tells us that “God is not the author of confusion.” He wants order in the universe and order in the church. And yet the church in Corinth did not have everything in order. Often their times of gathering together to worship was in disarray.

Alba 3-15-2026 DO THINGS DECENTLY AND IN ORDER I Corinthians 14:36-40 There was an elder at Carterville Christian Church who was very organized. His name was Jim Marcum. He also served as a professor and Admissions Director for Ozark Christian College. He lived on a small acreage north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:36-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let All Be Done Decently And In Order Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 25, 2012

In this lesson, we learn that in the worship service all things should be done decently and in order.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s conclude our section on spiritual gifts in a message I am calling, “Let ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:33-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001

Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Call To Work Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 2, 2010

What is "decent" work, and how do we provide it?

Monday in Easter Week 2010 Caritas in Veritate In the bright light of the post-Resurrection moment, Peter stood up and told the Jews about “Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and signs which God did through him in your midst.” There were two ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-33

Denomination: Catholic

Dynamic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Good Cup Of Coffee"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 18, 2004

David and his wife could not sit down and have a decent conversation and a good cup of coffee together!

“A Good Cup of Coffee” Introduction: There are many reasons why I am very impressed with David in this text. 1. He could speak with the tongues of angels. David was a song writer and a writer of poems. I am sure that in this text David probably wrote a couple of Psalms as he made his way from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014

We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uplifting Worship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2022

If you want to edify people in a chaotic world, then be disciplined, decent, and deferential to God's Word in your worship.

Pastor Stephen Trail, from Sage, Arkansas, describes a family, which enjoyed an annual vacation. However, at the start of each vacation, when they were only a few miles from home, mom would wail, “Oh my goodness! I think I left the iron on.” And every year they would turn around and go back, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Understanding The Present Time Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2014

In the light of our salvation what must we do? 1- Put aside the deeds of darkness 2- Behave decently as in the daytime 3- Clothe ourselves with the Lord Jesus

INTRO.- Do you know what time it is? Many people are living in their own little fairy tale world and they don’t know what’s going on spiritually. ILL.- “Actress Katie Holmes Six Years Later” the article stated. Six years after what? Six years after meeting Tom Cruise. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Addressed According To Your Dressing

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jun 2, 2021

The way you dress is the way you will be addressed. In our society today, decently dressed people get more respect than poorly dressed ones. It is the sane in the spiritual realm.

TEXT: Genesis 41:14, 42 "Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:42, Ephesians 6:12-18, Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Organized

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Two things are specifically emphasized in this passage: 1. "Let all things be done unto edifying" (v. 26). 2. "Let all things be done decently and in order" (v. 40).

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In a Peanuts cartoon Lucy demanded that Linus change TV channels, threatening him with her fist if he didn’t. “What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?” asks Linus. “These five fingers,” says Lucy. “Individually they’re nothing but when I curl ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

God's Idea Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006

We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

(this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ