Sermons on Duty Bound:

Heaven Bound PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Emphasizes seeking heavenly things, living a Christ-centered life, and the transformative power of embracing Christ as our Savior, Friend, and All.

Good morning, dear friends! I am so pleased to see each and every one of you here today, gathered in fellowship and love, ready to receive the Word of God. I am reminded of the words of Max Lucado who once said, "God never said that the journey would be easy, but He did say that the arrival would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Topics: Heaven, Bound

Homeward Bound

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Through Christ, the orphaned heart finds adoption, belonging, and peace — turning every cry of distance into a song of homecoming.

There’s something universal about songs of longing. Every culture has them — songs that rise up from somewhere deep in the soul, where words alone can’t quite reach. The Irish have “Danny Boy,” the Armenians have “Dle Yaman,” the Jews sing “By the Rivers of Babylon,” and African-American slaves ...read more

Scripture: John 14:18, Psalm 27:10, Isaiah 49:15-16, Romans 8:15-17, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Paul Bound Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Paul Bound

Acts 21 v 1 - 14 Paul Bound The Way The Activity - 1 And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara: The Accuracy - 2 and finding a ship sailing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Man's Duty

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2009

Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. They are called to provide sustenance, leadership, stability, and spirituality in the home.

A MAN’S DUTY 1 TIMOTHY 5:3-16 (note verse 8) Introduction: Never before has the demand been greater for men to stand up and do their duty. The strength of the church is only as strong as the strength of the home. When men fail to fulfill their responsibility in the home, the home comes crashing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Duty

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 25, 2011

The devil will do everything in his power to assassinate you and keep you from reaching that expected end (Destiny). He wants to assassinate you. You must guard your heart from the attack of the enemy.

“Guard Duty” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Proverbs 4:23 “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it [are] the issues of life”. OPENING:- When I was in the U.S. Army I remember we had to pull guard duty manytimes. The purpose of guard duty was to ensure that either, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Apostolic

Christian Duties Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb 13

Christian Duties Hebrews Chapter 13 Scripture Reading Heb 13:1-3 Introduction: 1. Throughout the book of Hebrews we learned that a Christian is justified by faith. 2. Hebrews has shown us that we ought to put our faith in Jesus because his is better then anything else. 3. Outline of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Duties Of Dads Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

This is a big area, and it involves giving your children a wise and biblical perspective socially, economically, educationally, and morally. It is no wonder that it is so easy to fail as a father. You have to know how to live wisely and godly yourself in order to be an effective teacher and guide.

A teacher took her class of young boys and girls to the zoo where they were seeing many animals for the first time. They came to one large enclosed area, and the teacher pointed to the graceful inhabitants and said, "Children, that is what your mother always calls your father." One ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28

Christains Are Not Bound By Legalism Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014

While Paul was in prison in Rome, Epaphras came too Paul as he needed Paul's help, he explained to Paul that some new doctrines were being taught in Colossi and were invading the church and creating problems.

#7~ Col.2:16-23~ CHRISTAINS ARE NOT BOUND BY LEGALIZISM~ 1-5-14 * Let's review just a little to do with of study. In 61a.d. - a devastating earthquake hit the area, destroying Colossae, Laodicea, and Heiropolis, probably just after Paul wrote his letters to the Christians of that area. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Duties Of A Watchman

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Apr 5, 2005

God’s call to Ezekiel to be a Watchman gives us clear direction in our duties as Watchmen for Christ

This has been such a tragic week in our world. I am almost afraid to turn the news on in the morning and evening to continue to hear the escalating number of deaths due to the Tsunami. Nearly 150,000 people have died as this huge wall of water hit them with virtually no warning. So for the last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Duty First

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2004

The Christian Soldier needs to learn to put Duty to God First and THEN incorporate into their lives 3 core values: Courage, Commitment, and Selfless Sacrifice FOR THE Commander In Chief.

Duty First Thesis: The Christian Soldier needs to learn to put Duty to God First and THEN incorporate into their lives 3 core values: Courage, Commitment, and Selfless Sacrifice FOR THE Commander In Chief. Scripture Texts: 1 Corinthians 16:13: 13Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guard Duty

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 2, 2002

The importance of guarding your heart, which is "the wellspring of life."

Guard Duty 1/20/02 Prov. 4:23 Introduction This week, a team from the International Red Cross is paying a visit to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba to determine whether the detainees captured by U.S. forces are being kept in conditions which are acceptable according to the terms of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Family Duties Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 19, 2002

What are the proper roles of a husband and wife in marriage as designed by God?

I Peter 3:1-7 “Family Duties” Intro—As you can tell from our text today and the title of the message, we are going to be looking at the relationship between husbands and wives, but before I delve into that text I want to talk for a moment about the attitude we need to bring to any study of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Duty Calls! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 20, 2002

This sermon challenges us to look at the cross of Calvary and ask ourselves if we are honestly living and serving the way we should.

Duty Calls! Acts 23:1; Ecclesiastes 12:13; 2 Corinthians 5:14 September 22, 2002 Intro: A. [Count Nicholaus von Zinzendorf] Nicholaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf was born into one of Europe’s leading families in the year 1700, and he grew up in an atmosphere of prayer, Bible-reading, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1, Ecclesiastes 12:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Duty Consciousness

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 13, 2002

“Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!” Matt. 25:23

Theme: Duty consciousness Text: Zeph. 1:7, 12-18; 1 Thess. 5:1-11; Matt. 25:14-30 Today’s Scripture reading from the gospel of Matthew belongs to what is referred to as the Olivet discourse as it was delivered as Jesus sat on the Mount of Olives. Addressed to His disciples it was intended to give ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed