Sermons about Detrimental Behaviors

"A Voice Crying For Repentance”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2024

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I begin with the illustration of tunnels to make a point "mountains leveled, and roads made smooth. Repent Your God is coming, He hates pride, they will be humbled. Is your righteous behavior in display in a secular culture if not repent?

In Jesus Holy Name December 8, 2024 Luke 3:3-4 “A Voice Crying for Repentance” Have you ever thought about how roads are cut and planned, all the permits required, they heavy equipped needed, the engineering. Someone once said: “If you can’t go over it, and you can’t go around it, then go ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:3-8, Luke 3:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Way Of Jesus #3 "Becoming Like Jesus In Attitudes, Behavior & Character

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2017

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A critical part of the Way of Jesus platform is to come to appreciate Who Jesus is, and what His attitudes, behaviours and character says about Him. When we know what He is like, we seek to become like him in order to honour His name.

CATM Sermon - January 20, 2017 - The Way of Jesus # 3 “I am Becoming Like Jesus in My Attitudes, Behaviour and Character” John 8:1-11; Bill, a college student, was a new Christian. According to author Rebecca Manley Pippert, one Sunday he visited a church near campus. He walked in barefoot and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Mere Men-4--Sec. 1, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014

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4 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

NO MERE MEN-IV—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

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Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Knowledge Shall Increase"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Oct 2, 2002

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This sermon takes a look at the spiritually detrimental effects of some modern technological "advancements."

“Knowledge Shall Increase...” Late one night, not too long ago, I was in one of my favorite places of prayer. I was outside underneath an endless display of stars, the weather was perfect, the sky was unbelievably clear, and there was just the right amount of nip in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, Proverbs 2:1-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Shortcuts

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011

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We live in a world of shortcuts. They can be harmless or detrimental to our well-being.

“Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy’s drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

It’s An Inside Job Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 7, 2011

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What, or who, is on the inside is one of hte most important determinates or detriments to living between the lines.

“Between the Lines: It’s An Inside Job” Romans 2:11-29 A robbery occurred in the branch bank where we did our banking. Law enforcement officers stated that the evidence pointed towards an “inside job.” The crime had been carried out in such a way that only someone who knew the bank from the inside ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Avoiding The Mistake Of Alcohol And Drugs Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2007

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Substance abuse is dangerous and detrimental. In this lesson we learn from the mistakes of biblical characters.

Introduction: A. During the days of prohibition, an evangelist was preaching against the evils of alcohol. 1. He demonstrated the destructive force of the demon drink by dropping a worm into a bottle of whiskey. 2. By the time the worm hit the bottom of the bottle, the worm was dead. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Questions Job About Animal Behavior - Job Chapter Thrity Nine Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 19, 2008

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A study into Job chapter thrity nine.

Job 39 could be outlined - God Questions Job About Several Animals The Wild Goats and Deer (Job 39:1-4) The Wild Donkey (Job 39:5-8) The Wild Ox (Unicorn) (Job 39:9-12) The Ostrich (Job 39:13-18) The Horse (Job 39:19-25) The Hawk (Job 39:26) The Eagle (Job 39:27-30) In ...read more

Scripture: Job 39:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Complacency Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

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This sermon deals with two problems. 1. Satifaction with the way things are. 2. Rejection of things as they might be.

How to Deal with Complacency There was a Canada goose flying across the farm land of Kansas on a fall day. For what ever reason it had gotten separated from the rest of its flock. But as the goose flew it spied the pond of Farmer Jones. Farmer Jones had Toulouse geese in his pond. If you know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 1:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reputation Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 22, 2009

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The importance of uderstanding how our actions and attitudes reflect upon the character of God and how His reputation affects the world at large.

THE REPUTATION OF GOD Ezekiel 36:16-23 Back in my high school days, booing at sporting events was strictly forbidden because the principal believed it would tarnish our reputation. Failure to adhere to this standard was dealt with quickly and severely. What a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:16-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Identity: Live Like You Mean It Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 8, 2009

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After having learned who we are in christ in the first three chapters now we know right belief. Paul begins the last three chapters of Ephesians with right behavior. It begins with unity and leads to maturity.

Intro: Bruce Howell tells of “I Can’t Change Jesus” Bill Irwin, a man who is blind, has a talking computer he uses to study the Bible. He’s had a few chuckles over some of the pronunciations. "For a long time," Bill says, "the computer pronounced Holy Bible as ’holly bibble’ until I figured out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

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Christians witness through the means of their social witness

Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Engaging Worship

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Jul 21, 2008

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Finding a place in His world.

Engaging Worship Psalm 100 June 8, 2008 During the past 3 Sundays and concluding today, we’ve been reading texts from the prayer book of God’s people. During our times together, we have read Psalms 8, 46, 131 and this morning Psalm 100. The theme that I have been identifying in these Psalms is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behave Wisely In The Home

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

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If there is any place where we have trouble walking with a perfect heart, it is at home! At home, we are real. At home we tend to be lax, and, more often that not, it gets us in trouble! We will SAY things at home that we would never dream of saying in pu

Intro: If there is any place where we have trouble walking with a perfect heart, it is at home! At home, we are real. At home we tend to be lax, and, more often that not, it gets us in trouble! We will SAY things at home that we would never dream of saying in public. We will DO things at home; we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:2-3

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