Sermons on Discerning Behavior:

Integrating Belief And Behavior Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on May 15, 2008

This is the first in a 3 part series that ivestigates what faith looks like when it has integrity. This first sermon explores the ideas of integrating Belief and Behavior.

Faith Integrity The Integration of Belief and Behavior Matthew 5:13-20 The roots of the series that I want to begin today are found in what Quint Bryan shared with us last week. As he talked about coaching models of ministry and living, it began to stir in me the foundations of the teachings that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: *other

Genuine Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Title: Genuine Christian Behavior Date/Place: LSCC, 7/3/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: “A Few Good Men” –conduct unbecoming of a marine. B. Background to passage: Again Peter stresses points of behavior and conduct that will result from our being ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Addictive Behaviors

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 29, 2007

The apostle Paul warns the Corinthians of their destructive behaviors of the past and speaks of their new hope found in Jesus Christ

OVERCOMING THE DESTRUCTIVE COMPULSIONS IN OUR LIVES Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church ad·dict (…-d¹kt“) tr.v. ad·dict·ed, ad·dict·ing, ad·dicts. 1. To devote or give (oneself) habitually or compulsively. 2. To cause to become compulsively and physiologically dependent on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: *other

Responding To Enemy Behavior

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 15, 2010

Believers should respond to opposition with love, prayer and a witness for their Savior.

Responding to Enemy Behavior Matthew 5:43-48 INTRODUCTION A. Lifeguard rescuing a drowning person. 1. Suppose it was your best friend or just a casual acquaintance. 2. We would probably risk our life to save them. 3. But suppose the drowning person was a contemptible person, your enemy. 4. Someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Crowd Behavior”

Contributed by Dusan Tillinger on Mar 30, 2012

It is a blessing and very important for our faith to consider what kind of crowd we have merged into, what we hold in our hands, and what we are shouting.

John 12:12-13, “The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” In my sermon today I want to focus on and examine the crowds that were present during Holy ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Behavior 101 Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 21, 2012

Paul ended the first letter to the Thessalonians with a grab bag of commands and instructions. These form a basic introduction to Christian attitudes and behaviors. If we can incorporate these simple basics into our lives, we will be very effective in o

Introduction: A. Children often say some of the funniest things, and yet children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. 1. Here are some insightful gems from children: a. “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” b. “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behavior Of Men And Women Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

In our text, Paul speaks of the behavior of Christian men and women.

INTRO.- Our world is full of bad behavior. However, it’s not supposed to be in the church! Christians are supposed to be somewhat different from other people in the world. ILL.- Geroge Gallup wrote: There’s little difference in ethical behavior between the churched and the unchurched. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Behavior Of A Model Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 29, 2019

This is the 2nd sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What does the Model Church look like?

Series: Encouragement [#2] BEHAVIOR OF A MODEL CHURCH 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10 Introduction: Last week, we began our series from 1 Thessalonians. We looked at the birthmarks of a model Church. This morning we are going to continue to look at a model Church. Churches, like individuals, are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Behavior Becoming Of Citizens Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 12, 2016

The church faced difficulty within a culture loyal to Rome. While they were subject to Roman authority, their primary responsibility was to the Sovereign Lord. We are citizens of two worlds, and our allegiance belongs to Christ. We must always honor Him.

Behavior becoming of Citizens Philippians 1: 27-30 As Paul sought to conclude the first thoughts of his gracious letter, apparently he was reminded of the intense struggle the church in Philippi faced. Bear in mind that he and Silas had been beaten and imprisoned there. Philippi being a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Behavior

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

This passage of scripture is talking about the Christian’s wardrobe.

Illus: For example, Princess Diana, Jacqueline Kennedy and Nancy Reagan were known for the beautiful clothes they wore. When Barbara Bush came along, she was a wonderful First Lady, but she was different. In fact, she was so different that many times it looked like she bought her complete ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Toxic Behavior Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 27, 2024

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior.

we gather to address a critical issue that affects us all is toxic behavior. It's a poison that seeps into our relationships, our communities, and even our own hearts. But we have hope in Christ, who came to set us free from the shackles of toxicity and empower us to live a life of love, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, John 8:32

A Call To Discernment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 22, 2025

We must learn to practice discernment

A Call to Discernment June 22, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to practice discernment Focus Passage: Philippians 1:9–10 Supplemental Passage: Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Ruth 3:1-18

Text: Ruth 3:1-18, Title: Discerning God’s Will, Date/Place: LSCC, 5/28/06, AM A. Opening illustration: an ad was printed in a paper read: SBF seeks male companionship, ethnicity not important, good-looking, I love to play, long walks in the woods, hunting, camping, fishing, riding in your pick-up ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Judging Or Discerning?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2006

Jesus taught us to be discerning rather than judging.

INTRO.- Here is an Aesop’s Fable to help us with this subject. ILL.- A Lion, unable from old age and infirmities to provide himself with food by force, resolved to do so by savvy or wit. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational