Sermons on Duty Bound:

Our Civic Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 7, 2025

Christians must serve as salt and light in our world. As part of our responsibility in the world, we must be good citizens, fulfilling the will of the Lord by wise exercise of our participation in the civic process.

“You shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that the LORD your God is giving you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. You shall not pervert justice. You shall not show partiality, and you shall not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is There Such A Thing As A Christian Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 16, 2025

Christian duty is more than being a Sunday School teacher, a church musician, deacon, or pastor.

Is There Such a Thing as a Christian Duty? Luke 17:7-10 What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Duties Of A Godly Father

Contributed by James May on Jun 22, 2025

A sermon written for Father's Day based on the life of Job and all he did for his children.

The Duties of a Godly Father June 15, Father’s Day, 2025 Being a father is a wonderful thing. We all have an earthly father, and although many of them have gone from this life, we still honor them in our hearts today, and we will see them again in the resurrection. Along with our natural father, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1, Job 1:8, Job 42:13, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It Is A Duty To Be Joyful Always

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 2, 2023

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty.

You will note that Paul does not write that believers are to be joyful often or frequently. He says it plainly that we are to be joyful always. This means we are to be perpetually joyful, and anything we are to be ever doing becomes a duty. There is to be no time in our lives where we have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

Calling And Duties Of Priests Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 14, 2021

Christians are a Royal Priesthood; what does this mean?

We have been noting in the Book of Exodus that as the Hebrews headed to the Promised Land of Canaan, God was teaching them how to live in a loving relationship. God gave them instructions and to build things to be used for worship. This morning we will learn about priests, besides Moses. Please ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 28:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Their Duties Are Different In The Vineyard

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 21, 2019

Don't judge pastors, create factions in the church and fight against each other. Always belong to Team Jesus and fight the devil not one another

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THEIR DUTIES ARE DIFFERENT IN THE VINEYARD* 1 Corinthians 3:6-9 King James Version (KJV) 6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Doing Your Duty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2019

Serving God is not over until they are shoveling dirt on your face.

Doing Your Duty Luke 17: 5 - 10 Intro: During a tornado a mother was crying for help. It seems that her son was taken up into the tornado and blown away. The mother turned to heaven and shouted a prayer: “Please, Lord, bring back my son! He’s all I have. I’ll do anything to get him back.”--- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Our Duty?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 6, 2023

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty?

What does the word “duty” mean? The online dictionary states that duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility or a task or action that someone is required to perform. So, as a Christian, what is our duty? Do we have a duty within the church, the church service, our Christian service in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Intercessor’s Duty Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Apr 6, 2023

The intercessor has to pray on behalf of others and bridge the gap between them and God. They act as mediators, standing in the gap for those who cannot or do not know how to pray for themselves. The intercessor must stand in the gap and pray for others, bringing their needs before God

THE INTERCESSOR’S DUTY Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, April 6, 2023 Ephesians 6:18 “And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests." With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.” INTRODUCTION The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"homeward Bound"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 1, 2002

The parable of the Prodigal Son is perhaps the most famous of all of the Lord’s parables. But are we truly understanding the full significance of this amazing message of love and mercy?

“Homeward Bound” In the United States today, it is estimated that between one and two million teenagers run away from home every year. Of course, there are many different reasons why these children choose to leave their homes. Many are simply the products of very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Hopelessness Of The Hell-Bound Hypocrite

Contributed by Aaron Brown on Sep 27, 2001

A searching, satire on the prevalent hypocrisy in the church: with humorous reflections on the preacher, prayer, choir, deacons, and ushers.

**** Disclaimer **** This sermon’s intent is to highlight hypocrisy in all levels of the church where the enemy is trying to deceive and infiltrate. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO OFFEND OR BE JUDGEMENTAL. I love all people and my heart yearns that all would be saved. He that winneth souls is wise (Prov. ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bound In The Grave Clothes Of Sin

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 22, 2007

JESUS SAID LOOSE HIM AND LET HIM GO. HE WHO WAS BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES CAME FORTH ALIVE. ARE YOU WRAPPED IN THE WEDDING GARMENT OF THE BRIDE OF CHRIST OR BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN?

BOUND IN THE GRAVE CLOTHES OF SIN TEXT: JOHN 11: 1--6 AND 38--44 INTRODUCTION: HERE IN THE MIDST OF UNBELIEF, WE FIND THE MIRACLE OF LAZARUS BEING RAISED FROM THE DEAD. JESUS TOLD HIS DISCIPLES OUR FRIEND LAZARUS IS SLEEPING. THOMAS SAID IF HE SLEEPS HE DOES WELL. THEN JESUS TOLD THEM PLAINLY: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Not Bound By The O.t. Law

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL CONFUSED WHEN IT COMES TO THE O.T. LAW, THIER STILL TRYING TO HOLD ON AND HOLE OUT.

KEEPING PEOPLE BOUND BY THE OLD TESTEMENT LAW Acts 15:1-5 1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For The Lost And Bound

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

An outline of scriptures that teach us how to pray for the lost.

*****Sermon Outline***** How To Pray For The Lost And Bound (the role of the Holy Spirit in witnessing) 1) Pulling down the strong holds... 2Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Begin to pull down the strong holds in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:38