Sermons on Defining Standards:

Giving Thanks In The Mourning

Contributed by Philip Grose on Nov 24, 2004

We all struggle with the sin in our lives. Some days we wonder how we will ever measure up to the standards that God has commanded in his holy word. Paul came to the conclusion that it is only through Christ Jesus our Lord that we can hold on and propse

“Giving Thanks in the mourning” The residents of Lane County, on the Oregon coast, woke up one morning to a devastating find. A forty-five foot, eight ton pacific grey whale had died and washed up on the beach near the town of Florence. It had been a while since such a large whale had washed up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

Take A Bold Stand For The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 11, 2022

We must... 1. Recognize that we are in a great spiritual struggle (vs. 1-11). 2. Strive to live by God's standards (vs. 4). 3. Live for the Lord in a sacrificial way (vs. 9-11). 4. Go to Jesus for the strength to stand (vs. 12).

Take a Bold Stand for the Lord Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 11, 2022) MESSAGE: *Over the last few weeks, we have been studying Matthew 13, and there Jesus began to explain His Kingdom to His followers. The Lord taught them through a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining Purity In A Sinful World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Living in a world filled with temptation, immorality, and sin, maintaining purity as believers can feel like a constant challenge. The pressures of society, media, and peer influence often pull us away from God’s standards of holiness. However, as Christians, we are called to live pure lives.

Title: MAINTAINING PURITY IN A SINFUL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:2; Matthew 5:8; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, 2 Corinthians 6:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Good Tidings Of Great Joy!” Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 5, 2022

After the return of Christ, all those who are a part of God’s kingdom will rejoice. They will be clothed with salvation, belong to God’s redeemed and living in harmony by God’s standard. It must have been simply marvelous for Isaiah to see what God had planned for Judah and Jerusalem.

Sermon – “Good Tidings of Great Joy!” Scripture: Isa 61:1 “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me, for the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted and to proclaim that captives will be released, and prisoners will be freed. 2 He has sent ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, Luke 4:17-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 15, 2022

Webster’s Dictionary defines the conscience as “an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one’s behavior.” The conscience is something God has given every person--an alarm that sounds inside you, which often leads to feelings of guilt or shame.

Three Kinds of Conscience: 1. A Clear Conscience — the alarm is working properly Acts 23:1, “And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.” Acts 24:16, “And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Came For Me To Set Me Free Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2016

“Love is God” says 1 John 4:8 or to reverse this thought “Love is God” God minted and defined what Love is. John 1:1 tells us Jesus and God are one which also implies that Jesus is love.

Introduction Song by Beth out of communion: Love came for me from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8tjqtJA_xU Thoughts from Shannon Wexelberg on her song “Love came for me!” For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son… Have you ever wondered how the cast of Heaven reacted to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Isaiah 4:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Integrity Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

This week we see integrity defined by Jesus in the form of several people ? and it gives us an idea of how we can have integrity when it comes to our dealings with God, with one another, and in our giving to the Lord.

Today we’re going to talk about the concept of integrity. Most of us when we think of integrity we mostly think of someone who is true to their word - and that’s a part of it, but that’s more accurately honesty than integrity. To illustrate the principal of integrity I want you to come visit my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Should We Live Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Saints Alive!!

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 25, 2007

Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are Alive and Kn

Saints Alive! Ephesians 1:1; 5:3; Revelation 13:7; Jude 14 Who are the Saints? The Dictionary defines a saint A Saint is a holy or godly person A Saint is a very patient, unselfish person In the NT, a saint is any Christian believer The Bible agrees with the 3rd Definition Saints are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Access Granted Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Nov 8, 2011

The word access is defined by William Barclay in his book New Testament words: Bringing chosen men into the presence of God that they may be ordained as priests for His worship and his service The bringing of someone into the presence of something speci

Title: The Bloodline of a Champion – 5 “Access Granted” Text: Hebrews 10:19-22 According to our text, we have a right to access the very throne of God. We have a right to enter into the Holy of Holies through the blood of Jesus. The blood gives us access to everything ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

In This Together

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2012

What do we think of Church? Are we the unified body that Paul discusses Christ had called it to be or are we caught up in what we define of as a "church"? We, as a body of believers, should be in this together to glorify God.

Text: 1 Cor 16:19-20, Title: In This Together, Date/Place: NRBC, 6.10.12, PM 1. Opening illustration: Mackenzie and I having the conversation about household chores, and me saying, “Oh, no, we are all in this thing together” 2. Background to passage: these are part of Paul’s final greetings in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Causes And Management Of Crisis In Marriage

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 24, 2012

God has clearly defined the roles and responsibilities of the husband and the wife for a peaceful and happy co-habitation. However, neglect of one’s responsibility and failure to meet up with the required expectation often lead to one or more crisis in

THE CAUSES AND MANAGEMENT OF CRISIS IN MARRIAGE Study Text: 1 Peter 3: 1-7: Likewise, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands, so that if any do not obey the Word, they may also be won without the Word by the conduct of the wives, 1Pe 3:2 having witnessed your chaste ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Causes A Person To Compromise?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 12, 2010

Elijah had it right. He defined compromise for us in a biblical fashion – to be divided in opinion, and action. To compromise on belief is to compromise on relationship. This morning I would like to address four causes of personal compromise. Then ton

WHAT CAUSES A PERSON TO COMPROMISE? 1 Kings 18:21 And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the Lord be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word. INTRODUCTION: Elijah had it right. He defined compromise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Rethinking Love

Contributed by Dave Workman on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus love is raging, it’s extravagant, it’s illogical, it’s over-the-top, it’s revolutionary, it pushes the boundaries of how we define love.

A while back there was a news story on the BBC about a teenage girl in England who had her boyfriend’s nickname tattooed in Chinese on her stomach, symbolic of her “undying love” for him. A tattoo on your stomach?—that’s got to hurt. A little later—and who would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-35

Denomination: Vineyard