Sermons on Defining Standards:

Dangers That Face The Bride

Contributed by James Snyder on Apr 18, 2016

Most people underestimate their Christian experience. They compare it to something out in the world and then bring that into their Christian experience. They allow the world to define who they really are.

“Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things that were heard, lest haply we drift away from them.”— Heb. 2:1 (R.V.). “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love” (Revelation 2:4) “Catch the foxes for us, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

The story of David and how he overcame his giant of a problem. Defining traits necessary to overcome the obstacles of life to live the victorious Christian life.

Facing Your Giants Part #1 1 Samuel 17:40–51 (NIV84) — 40 Then he took his staff in his hand, chose five smooth stones from the stream, put them in the pouch of his shepherd’s bag and, with his sling in his hand, approached the Philistine. 41 Meanwhile, the Philistine, with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The "Pentaristics" Of Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Nov 13, 2014

Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples?

Jesus Christ on different occasions identified five characteristics that should typify His disciples and they are what I refer to as "Pentaristics". Disciples have been defined as disciplined followers but what does Jesus expect as the attributes of those who He really considers His disciples? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Challenge To Be A Dynamic Church Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 19, 2009

The sermon challenges our church, to be more dynamic, where dyanmic is defined as being fluid enough to adjust to the climate and environment that our church is a part.

As we enter November we take the opportunity to reflect and to remember the saints of Mount Bethel that has gone on to be with the Lord. We as a church are surround by a great cloud of witnesses, brothers and sisters that fought the good fight, kept the faith and ran the course that God ordained ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Actitud

Contributed by Aaron Chavez on May 31, 2008

Nuestra actitud define que tan lejos llegaremos. Es de suma importancia que nosotros pongamos mas atencion a nuestra actitud.

Actitud I. Dios tiene cosas grandes para nuestra vida, de nuestra actitud depende que las alcanzemos a. Numeros 14.24 - En cambio, a mi siervo Caleb, que ha mostrado una actitud diferente y me ha sido fiel, le daré posesión de la tierra que exploró, y su descendencia la heredará. b. La verdad es ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Free Will Really Free?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 23, 2020

The subject of Free Will cannot be simply defined. However, it can be described as the ability of a person to determine within themselves the choices they make and the course of action they take.

Nowhere in the Bible is there any specific mention of 'Free Will,' the divine will of God, or human free will because it never discusses philosophical subjects of any kind. It is apparent in the Bible that God is regarded as acting freely, and that humans are recognized as free agents to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:18-26, Romans 11:34-36, John 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 15:19, Romans 8:9, John 15:16, Colossians 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God's Time: Learn To Tell Time

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2023

Have you ever tried to define time. One thing we trust we serve an ON TIME GOD. Not too early, not too late!

IN GOD’S TIME, FEW LEARN TO TELL TIME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 1 Peter 5:6 (NLT2) So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Peter 3:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Daydreams Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 21, 2023

Daydreaming is defined as the activity of thinking about pleasant things that one would like to do or have happen to them, instead of thinking about the present.

Daniel Levitin, an American-Canadian psychologist once remarked: “That daydreaming mode turns out to be restorative. It's like hitting the reset button in your brain. And you don't get in that daydreaming mode typically by texting and Facebooking. You get in it by disengaging.” Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Philippians 4:8, Luke 14:11, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Sermon On The Tribulations Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on May 23, 2023

Lifts, or elevators as they are often referred to, are defined as a platform or compartment housed in a specifically designed shaft for raising and lowering people or things to different levels.

Andy Rooney, an American television writer once remarked: “Almost all of us have an elevator or two in our lives somewhere. We wait for them, we ride on them. We're annoyed by the wait, but pleased with the lift.” Ezekiel 3:12 reminds us: “Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:21, Romans 12:12, Revelation 3:10, Colossians 3:15

Passages To Eternal Rest Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 14, 2022

Can you define the eternal rest believers will be blessed with in heaven and on the New Earth? Did you ever think we would be working there?

Hebrews 1 from the Easy-to-Read Version follows: In the past God spoke to our people through the prophets. He spoke to them many times and in many different ways. And now in these last days, God has spoken to us again through his Son. He made the whole world through his Son. And he has chosen his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:15, Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Submit To Be A Slave Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God.

06:15-23 Submit to be a slave Introduction: This passage has a more interesting comparison of the slaves of Sin and Slaves of God. It defines the slaves and identifies the slaves through their trademarks and the resourceful gift of God. This passage will lead the reader either to cling to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mystery And Wonderment Of God

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 10, 2022

Mystery has been defined as: "Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain." Wonderment is described as a state of awed admiration and respect.

Albert Einstein, the German-born theoretical physicist once remarked: “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom the emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand wrapped in awe, is as good as dead; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3, Ephesians 1:9-10, Acts 2:22, Ephesians 3:5

Sermon On A Wooded Glade

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 7, 2025

A wooded glade is defined as an open, often sunny clearing within a forest. Essentially, a small, treeless meadow that allows sunlight to penetrate the forest canopy.

Elizabeth Gaskell, an English novelist and biographer once remarked: "By the soft green light in the woody glade, On the banks of moss where thy childhood played; By the household tree, thro' which thine eye; First looked in love to the summer sky." Joshua 17:15 reminds us: And Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:25, 1 Samuel 14:25-26, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Psalm 96:12

Kick A Zeck In Shissel

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

Trust God by living quietly, minding your own business, and working faithfully so His love, not gossip or control, defines your relationships.

Opening Story – The Boat and the Drill A group of men were sailing out to sea. After a few hours one man calmly pulled out a drill and started boring a hole right under his seat. The others shouted, “Stop! What are you doing?” “Mind your own business,” he said. “This is my spot.” They cried, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11, Hebrews 4:9-11, Matthew 11:28-30, Proverbs 17:27-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Identify The Cause? Blind Leading The Way?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 4, 2025

A big part of finding a solution is to clearly define what the problem is. We cannot allow the blind to lead the blind. There is a diitch out there.

CAUSE? LET THE BLIND LEAD THE WAY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I AM TOLD MANY BIRDS CAN’T FLY IF THEIR WING IS BROKEN. OF THE FEW THHAT CAN FLY WITH BROKEN WINGS WILL FLY IN A CIRCULAR PATTERNS. WITHOUT A CAUSE? WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE IN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:22, Matthew 15:14, Hebrews 5:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God