Sermons on Duty And Honor:

Mother's Day 2000 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Our mothers need to be honored and appreciated.

INTRO.- Mothers. What can we say about them? Everything good and nothing bad. ILL.- Eight-year-old Mary wrote her mother a note for Mother’s Day. "Dear Mother, here is the box of candy I bought you for Mother’s Day. IT IS VERY GOOD CANDY. I KNOW, BECAUSE I ALREADY AT 3 PIECES." ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Get The Most Out Of Life

Contributed by Randall Terrill on Nov 17, 2000

How to honor Christ in difficult circumstances

How To Get The Most Out Of Life I Thessalonians 5:16-18 Introduction: 1. The Rule of St. Benedict (The Love of Christ must come before all else) 2. Three admonitions to help us I. Be Joyful Always 1. Things that steal our joy 2. Things that bring us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 16, 2001

God honors the prayers of women of faith!

WOMEN OF FAITH I SAMUEL 1: 1-20 MOTHERS DAY MAY 13, 2001 INTRODUCTION: E-mail: what men know about women: list of one through 10 with all ten lines blank! Erma Bombeck writes: For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition – not a calling. It was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gathering Of Friends And Enemies Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009

THe conversation at the dinner given in Jesus honor.

The gathering of friends and enemies John 12: 1-11 I went to one of those restaurants where they tell you to sit at the bar while you have to wait for them to get your table ready. I think it’s just a gimmick to try and get you to have a drink or a salad or something, but rather ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Boldly Go

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 4, 2013

God rewards initiative in his honor.

1. Kemmons Wilson Kemmons Wilson has always been an initiator. He started working when he was seven selling magazines, newspapers and popcorn. In 1930 at the age of seventeen he started working for a Cotton broker in his first salaried job, for $12 a week writing figures on the price board. When a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 27:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go Down To Go Up Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 24, 2016

Find the highest honor in the lowest places.

John Ortberg, in his book Love Beyond Reason, talks about the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, who pulled into a service station to get gas. He went inside to pay, and when he came out he noticed his wife engaged in a deep discussion with the service station attendant. It turned out that she knew him. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Guardrails:flee Don't Flirt

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Nov 3, 2017

We are to honor God with our bodies.

Title: Flee Don’t Flirt Place: BLCC Date: 11/5/17 Text: 1 Corinthians 6.18-20 CT: We are to honor God with our bodies. [Screen 1] FAS: In Spanish, it's called el camino de la muerte, which translated into English means "road of death." In 1995, the Inter-American Development Bank called it the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What Do You Want For Your Birthday? Lesson 14 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017

God honors faithful speech and living.

1. You take a new look at yourself on your birthday. “I am this day eight-five years old” (Joshua 14:10). a. You look at your past. “Moses . . . sent me . . . to spy out the land” (14:7). b. You survey your present condition. “I am as strong on this day, as . . .” ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments, 4 Of 6: Fifth And Sixth Commandments

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 1, 2022

“Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” “You shall not murder.”

The Ten Commandments, 4 of 6: Fifth and Sixth Commandments Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16 Exodus 20:12, “Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.” Deuteronomy 5:16, “Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 5:16

Thankfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

Explores how to maintain joy, prayer, and gratitude in all circumstances, even during difficult times, as a Christian duty.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today in the love and fellowship that binds us together. We are here to share, to learn, and to grow in the light of God's Word. Our focus today is on a simple, yet powerful passage from the book of 1 Thessalonians. It's a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Make Every Effort To Live A Godly Life Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010

A sermon examining the importance of living a life that honors Christ.

MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO LIVE A GODLY LIFE II Peter 1:5-9 There is a common word of counsel that we Christians give to those who have a misunderstanding about living a Christian life. Many of us have encountered someone who has said “I am trying my best to live a Christian life”. Often, we seize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

We Ask, "Just Who Is My Neighbor?” Jesus Answers, "Be A Neighbor.”

Contributed by Adam Reichart on Oct 5, 2004

This sermon highlights the duty and responsibility of compassion which follows upon the reception of God’s free gift of grace and salvation.

Today’s Gospel lesson is a very familiar story. It is the parable of the Good Samaritan. It takes place within the context of Jesus teaching the crowds that gathered to hear His words. At one such time an expert in the law questions Jesus regarding a fairly simple and plain teaching from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Lutheran

About Freeways, Eggshells, Crossing Our T's, And Dotting Our I's

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 21, 2003

Pentecost 15: Legalistic approaches that are intended to honor God... don’t. This message contrasts legalistic vs. God-honoring worship.

A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and became very concerned so he called her on her cell phone. She answered and he said, “Dear, there’s one car going in the wrong direction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Master Teacher Series

Contributed by Art Good on Nov 6, 2008

During this series we honored people in the world who make a difference. This sermon honors teachers, especially the Master Teacher, Jesus.

Illus. Teacher’s Appreciation day. Daughter of Florist. Son of Candy Store. Son of owner of Liquor Store. “Is it wine?” “Champagne?” I give up you’ll have to tell me.” “It’s a puppy!” How many of you remember a teacher who was deserving of that kind of gift? A Teacher who impacted your life ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Palm Sunday? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 18, 2011

People were honoring Jesus Christ as they laid down their cloaks and palm branches; what are we honoring Jesus with on a daily basis?

Today is known as Palm Sunday. Why do we celebrate Palm Sunday? Got questions? Got answers!! - The Word of God! Palm Sunday is described in all the 4 Gospels. The narrative in Mark 11 is abbreviated but similar to the one in Matthew. So let us read Matthew 21:1-11……. Let us note a few things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible