Sermons on ethical focus:

The View: A Matter Of Perspective On Morality And Ethicschr Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

What you believe about God and man will impact what you believe about truth and knowledge which will in turn impact what you believe about morality and ethics – which is what the final question a worldview must answer deals with.

The View: A Matter of Perspective on Morality and Ethics Romans 1:18-32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI January 29, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home There’s a joke my buds and I used to use when driving through town. We’d say that the word “stop” on a stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Ethics: Putting On Compassion, Kindness, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 15, 2023

As believers, we are called to live out our faith in practical ways, reflecting the character of Christ. In Colossians 3:12-13, the apostle Paul provides valuable guidance on how to exhibit Christian virtues such as compassion, kindness, and forgiveness.

Point 1: Clothe Yourself with Compassion Cross-Reference: Ephesians 4:32 Compassion lies at the heart of the Christian ethic. Just as a person adorns themselves with clothing, we are called to clothe ourselves with compassion. Compassion enables us to empathize with others, sharing in their joys ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3-4, Matthew 18:21-22, Romans 15:5-6, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom For The Life’s Work Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 13, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018

Wisdom for the Life’s Work Series: Wisdom for Life (Proverbs) Brad Bailey – August 12, 2018 Intro We are continuing in our series entitled “Wisdom for Life.” Wisdom is defined best as the ability to know how life actually works…and what is the right response for the many choices we make. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Walk On Water PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

This sermon explores maintaining faith in Jesus amidst life's storms, overcoming fear, and deepening our relationship with Him through our struggles.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I welcome you all, as we gather here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. An appointment set by our loving Heavenly Father, who, in His infinite wisdom, has brought us together to share in His Word. Our focus today is the story of Peter walking on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30

Topics: Focus

Honesty Is A Choice

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

You don’t have the power to be ethical until you have made a life-choice to be ethical.

“Tell the truth to your neighbor as you expect him to tell you the truth” (Luke 6:13, ELT). 1. You must choose to always do right. a. When corrupt business executives had an opportunity to make millions, they did it because they never made a decision to be ethical. b. If you wait until the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Work

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 2, 2018

A short devotional about renewing our joy in the work we do as if seeing it from God's point of view.

You’ve probably worked with a guy like Bill. You’re working away when you hear him say out loud, “Just trying to make it to Friday.” Outside his cubicle, co-workers laugh. It was Monday . . . and he was already looking forward to Friday. Isn’t that how it goes? Sometimes we just need to get ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Continue To Practice

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013

The above scripture is an eye-opener!

Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clean Hearts And Clean Hands Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 15, 2022

Blessed are the pure in heart: God blesses us when our heads, hearts and hands are clean. Then we can experience the world as He does.

Flint Michigan water crisis City in decline. In 2014, switched it’s drinking water supply from Detroit to the Flint River. The river had served as a dumping place for factories, meatpacking plants and paper mills. Raw sewage was dumped there along with toxic runoff from farms and landfills. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Jeremiah 17:9, Titus 2:14, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Go - Distractions

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 6, 2019

An advent journey looking at what we need to let go of in order to draw closer to God

Letting Go - Distractions December 8, 2019 Act like I am texting . . . OH . . . sorry about that. I got a text from a friend about the Bears game. Then we got caught up in other talking about baseball. That made me think about summer - and I need some new shorts, so I was checking for Black ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:28-30, Hebrews 12:1-2, Proverbs 4:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate The Person Not The Production Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

In living for God we must make sure we do not become distracted with unneccary details. We must keep our focus on God.

I Will Live In-Between #8 Celebrate the Person Not the Production (Luke 9:28-36) ~ Intro: Have you ever wondered what famous people are like in private as compared to their public persona. My seeing Jerry Lewis… 1. The only way to see/know the true Jesus is through prayer.(vrs 28-31) • Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist

Reflective Mirrors

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 22, 2015

MAN LOOKS OUTWARD, GOD LOOKS INWARD!

REFLECTIVE MIRRORS OBSERVATION: EXODUS DESCRIBES GOD’S RESCUE OF HIS PEOPLE, THE ISRAELITES, OUT OF EGYPTIAN BONDAGE. HE MADE AN AGREEMENT WITH ISRAEL NAMED THE TEN COMMANDMENTS AT MOUNT SINAI. THESE COMMANDMENTS WERE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF GOD’S LAW. GOD DEMANDED ANIMAL SACRIFICES ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 38:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Focus Of The Gospel -- Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS

BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON EXALTING CHRIST AND YOU CAN COUNT ON SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY -- - ONE THAT WILL GLORIFY CHRIST - AND EFFECTIVELY IMPACT OTHERS I. SUPERNATURAL BOLDNESS IN FRUITFUL MINISTRY COMES FROM FOCUSING ON EXALTING CHRIST (:19-21) A. The Power of Intercessory Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Kingdom Focus Of Politics As Usual

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 5, 2004

Jesus models for us a Kingdom Focus when confronted with political issues.

A KINGDOM FOCUS OR ‘POLITICS AS USUAL’? Matthew 22:15-22 •This is the question every believer must ask during election time. Will I maintain a Kingdom focus, or will I revert to ‘politics as usual’? Will I allow myself to be salt and light through the political processes, or will I focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Readjust Your Focus

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 29, 2003

Fulfilling the Great Commission

Readjust Your Focus Matthew 28:18-20 Just about any one who’s been in church for any length of time can tell you that this passage of Scripture is called the Great Commission. Mark 16:15 simplifies it by Jesus saying, “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel.” And even though we call this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-30, Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Focus On The Violence Of The Passion? Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 13, 2004

Part Three of our series entitled “the Passion of the Christ: Curious? Find out more!” Violence of the Bertuzzi sucker-punch and the Madrid bombings and the violence of the cross says a lot about God and us.

Why focus on the violence of the cross? 13 See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted. 14 Many were amazed when they saw him—beaten and bloodied, so disfigured one would scarcely know he was a person. 15 And he will again startle many nations. Kings will stand speechless in his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free