Sermons on Defining Standards:

Choose Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 15, 2016

Part 5 of this series focuses on our need to truly walk in love.

Choices – Part 5 Choose Love Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 13; Galatians 6:7; 1 Corinthians 13: Introduction This message is Part five of my series “Choices” and I want to encourage you to “Choose Love.” Now you may be wondering what love has to do with our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disputing Disputable Matters

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 6, 2016

We are not all at the same level of spiritual maturity, and we do not all walk the exact same path with Jesus; therefore, let us not get disagreeable over opinions.

Disputable Matters Illustration – The Hatfield and McCoy feud (1863–1891) In most cases, when a dispute ends in violence there is a bit of history behind the dispute. Probably the most famous dispute in America was between two families living in the West Virginia/Kentucky area along ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1

Denomination: Christian Church

My Commandments, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” This sermon's goal is to teach what is meant by "My commandments" refers to.

This is our second week in considering John 14:21. It reads: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” Last week, I discussed the first part of this passage, which challenges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 7:10-12, Romans 16:25-26, Acts 17:30, 1 John 3:23, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 14:26-37, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Lust Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 2, 2018

When sexual desire is twisted into lustfulness

Deadly Sins and Transforming Virtues Series - 2 LUST I had some fun with people this week. When asked what I was studying for today’s message, my answer was ‘I am spending time with lust.’ Inevitably the surprised look gave way to a laugh that was an implied question asking what I meant! ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Purpose Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 5, 2021

Attaining the church's purpose is about "keeping the main thing the main thing." People must not only "know" the core values, but they must also "hear" them continually restated so they can envision what they're working towards.

Proverbs states, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18 KJV). Bill Hybels, in his book Courageous Leadership, tells us, “When a leader is casting a vision publicly the goal is to help people know, understand, and remember the ‘main thing’.”(1) Purpose is all about keeping ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Centuries Come And Go -- But God Remains Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2001

As the new century begins to unfold, what will be the source of our values? (First in a series of the Ten Commandments)

Ten Commandments Series First in a series -- An Introduction to the Commandments -- January 9, 2000 "Centuries Come and Go -- God’s Law Remains" By the Rev. Dr. Maynard Pittendreigh Exod 20:1-17 1 And God spoke all these words: 2 "I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Smoke On The Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

An introduction to the Ten Commandments.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 13 Introduction to the Ten Commandments Smoke On The Mountain Exodus 19:1 - 19:25 Today according to prevalent mindset, what is right or wrong has to be decided in each given ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Feasting In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Context: Chap.

Context: Chap.14 begins with a dinner invitation that turns out not to be a very relaxing time vs.1-6 dropsy is not a very attractive disease -- various parts of the body puffed up with a lot of extra fluid -- the type of person not likely to be offered a seat at this exclusive country club but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Wisdom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2006

True wisdom involves understanding your position before God and turning to him in repentance, asking him to restore you.

Sermon by Camille Lang Are you wise? Who do you consider wise? What is wisdom? Here are some random wise sayings I found on the internet The older I grow the more I distrust the familiar doctrine that age brings wisdom - H.L. Mencken Men and nations behave wisely once they have ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 11, 2005

Jesus’ victory over temptation is our victory. A closer look at the beginning of Jesus’ victories on our behalf.

Matthew 4:1-11: VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Have you ever tried to do something yourself, but in the end, it didn’t work out well? You should have depended on someone else do it. Maybe that has happened to you with a home improvement project – you did some painting yourself, or some plumbing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

63. Purpose Of The Mosaic Law Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018

The Torah pointed not only to a merciful God who was willing to forgive their sins but also to the sacrifice the future Lamb of God would pay for the sins of the whole world

IN GOD'S IMAGE 63 - PURPOSE OF THE MOSAIC LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:7, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:7-8, Romans 3:23, Romans 8:3-4, Romans 10:1-4, Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Wrong With Christianity - Part 3

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 13, 2019

This is the final message of the series.

What’s wrong with Christianity – Part 3 This series looks at some of the things that Christianity teaches that many Christians are not in agreement with. Today is Part 3 of “What’s Wrong With Christianity?” As I said before, these messages are not asking what’s wrong with Christianity. Instead, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-27, Romans 1:32, Isaiah 5:20-21, 2 Timothy 3:1-4, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Man God Chose To Introduce His Son #1 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

What was so special about the man God chose to introduce His Son. You find out in the life of John.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #1 The Man God Chose to Introduce His Son Mark 1:1-8 (Parallel Passages: Matthew 3:1-12; Luke 3:1-18; John 1:19-28) The great promise found throughout the Old Testament is that Christ would one day come into the world – not to right political wrongs or cure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

God's Human Nature Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The full Gospel is Christmas and Easter, and that Jesus was fully man and fully God. He was the God-Man. If you take either one out of the church year you have destroyed it, and if you take either of the natures of Jesus out of him you have destroyed the Gospel and the Jesus of the New Testament.

Superman has always been popular as a comic book character, and I can remember racing across the snow in a blizzard to trade comic books with a friend in order to get some new adventures of this heaven-like hero of humanity. In our day now the movies of superman have made millions because they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

In Christ I Am Destined Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022

In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022

In Christ I Am Destined Series: Made for More (Ephesians) Brad Bailey – May 1, 2022 Introduction Do you know your ultimate destiny? > That is what I believe God wants to speak into us today as we continue engaging the Book of Ephesians. It relates to the whole way we think about what we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational