Sermons on Defining Standards:

When The Leaders Lie

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 2, 2025

God has a lot to say about leaders, their behavior, their integrity and their resulting impact on the people they rule. The Bible is a warning and a guide concerning corrupt leaders and our response and duty when faced with the likes of such leaders.

“When The Leaders Lie” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - This week while watching the news the one thing that stood out to me among all the chaos and buffoonery and the blatant ambush on the Military Hero the Ukrainian President Zelensky was when the President of France Emmanuel Macron ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Psalm 58:1-2, Proverbs 28:15, 1 Timothy 2:2, Daniel 2:20-22, Proverbs 16:12, Ephesians 5:11, Exodus 28:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Apostolic

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020

The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Plumb Line

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024

This message is about God's standards. Everyone has standards by which they live by, but are our individual standards in line with God's standards? This message explores that question.

God’s Plumb Line Scripture: Amos 3:3; 7:7-8; Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 28:16 Good morning Strangers Rest. In my message last week, I talked about our being independent together with God and with one another. I read the Scripture from Amos 3:3 which says, “Can two walk together, unless they are ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3, Amos 7:7-8, Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness Defined: Transformed By Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2024

Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16. In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of aligning our lives with the truth of God's Word.

Holiness Defined: Transformed by Truth 1 Peter 1:15-16 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of truth as we explore the words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 1:15-16 (NLT). In these verses, Peter calls us to a life of holiness, pointing to the transformative impact of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Peter 1:15, 1 Peter 1:16, Psalm 99:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

2 Defining Moments - How To Put Your Design To Work

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Four things for the inlightened to know

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 2 Defining Moments How To Put Your Design To Work Having a computer Given programs but do not know how to run them 1) 4-7 - Satisfaction from the Father 2) 8-12 - Sufficiency through the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How God Defines Greatness (1 Samuel 18:5-16)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

The world defines greatness in terms of achievements and deeds, celebrated today and forgotten tomorrow. God defines greatness as how one lives his life. We see this in David as he continued to follow the will of the LORD.

Greatness, according to the world's standards, is measured by things such as achievements, status, education, wealth, and individual or corporate contributions to society. While these traits are admirable, they can also be a source of pride, selfishness, self-centeredness, and arrogance. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:5-16, Ephesians 5:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12, Proverbs 27:2, Proverbs 26:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas (According To Luke And The Other Gospels) (New American Standard Bible)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2021

DR. LUKE ALSO WROTE ACTS, SO THE HOLY SPIRIT AND MEDICAL DETAILS ARE INCLUDED. JESUS’ BIRTH FORETOLD; THE MESSIAH WAS TO COME WHILE THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM WAS STILL STANDING. IT WAS DESTROYED IN 70 AD. NOTES FROM BIBLEGATEWAY.ORG

1: 26 Now in the sixth month the angel (MESSENGER) Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin [r]betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the [s]descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was [t]Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have To Live By Man Made Standards

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom. 8:12-14)

How To Avoid Feeling Like You Have to Live By Man Made Standards (Rom 8:12-14) Illustration: In 1900, the Daughters of the American Revolution elected social reformer Jane Addams to honorary membership. But Addams’s antiwar stance during World War I and her insistence that even subversives had a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Outside Of The Box

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Bible is our standard and is what defines our freedoms and boundaries. It is important to spend generous amounts of time in the word in order to grow in knowing God and how God want us to serve him

In a conversation, someone posed an interesting and much needed question to me. "Is it wise to think outside of the box?" There are many, including myself, who have used this phrase. Wisdom would seem to dictate that this, like many other things, should have a caveat to it. Many things pressed to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Family?

Contributed by Kent Meeler on Oct 7, 2010

WHO ARE YOU SERVING? WHO ARE YOU LEADING YOUR FAMILY TO WORSHIP?

HOW’S YOUR FAMILY? NBCOG 10/10/10 AM JOSHUA 24:14-15 INTRODUCTION *MAN WAS CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF GOD WITH A PROPENSITY TO WORSHIP GOD. *EVEN THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE ATHEIST WORSHIP SOMETHING. *WHETHER IT’S CARS, MONEY, PEOPLE OR THEMSELVES, THEY WORSHIP, THEY SERVE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Extraordinary Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen.

The Extraordinary Christian Text: 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. I. Resist THE 'ME FIRST' MENTALITY a) This "me first" mentality was fundamentally opposed to Jesus' concept of following ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Qualifications For God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

The Qualifications for God’s Kingdom Text: Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Introduction: I. Allowing Christ to Live Over You - It’s need to give up to the control or influence of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Slippery Slopes, Dried Up Hands...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2010

If I ever wrote a lesson that needs to be studied this is it... let us consider Jeroboam and his moving the church to Dan and to Bethel for fleshly reasons... BEWARE! BEWARE!

SLIPPERY SLOPES, A DRIED UP HAND AND STILL REFUSES TO LEARN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Tim. 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:4-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Does Keep Records

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 25, 2014

God does remember us from birth till death.

GOD DOES KEEP RECORDS MALACHI 3: 16 Then they that feared the LORD spake often one to another: and the LORD hearkened, and heard it, and a book of remembrance was written before him for them that feared the LORD, and that thought upon his name. It has been said ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Father Lessons From The Tape Measure Series

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jun 13, 2012

Encourge fathers to live their lives in such a way to honor the Lord and their families. Giving each father a tape measure and describing it by using the words legacy, standard and transparency in their own personal lives.

FBMB Fathers Day June 19, 2011 Father Lessons From The Tape Measure Selected Intro.: Today is Father’s Day and I want to say Happy Day Dad! I trust that already, you have had a blessed day, or will have. For all that you do for your family may you be rewarded by your family and by God. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:18

Denomination: Baptist