Sermons on Ethical Focus:

Firm In Righteous Living Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Despite the challenges and temptations we face, we must stay committed to living righteously by listening to wise instruction, living holy lives, loving others, and working diligently.

Today we're diving into 1st Thessalonians. The church in Thessalonica was getting a lot of flak for believing in Jesus. Sounds familiar, right? It's like trying to pick the right path in a maze full of wrong turns. But we've got to keep our eyes on Jesus. Imagine you're in a maze, and you've got a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Topics: Moral Choices, Ethical Dilemmas, Spiritual Discipline, Worldly Temptations

"Ambition And High Hopes" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 25, 2007

The sermon deals with the ethical question: "Is it right or wrong for a Christian to be ambitious".

In Jesus Holy Name January 28, 2007 Text: James 3:13-4:3 Epiphany IV, Redeemer “Ambition and High Hopes” The Book of James 7th in the Series One of the fun things to study in the scriptures is the biblical themes. These biblical these weave through the fabric of scripture. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Sermon On The Golden Rule

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 1, 2023

The Golden Rule, is a principle of ethics, directly relating to a specific path in Christianity.

Fred Rogers, an American television host and author once remarked: “Imagine what our real neighbors would be like if each of us offered, as a matter of course, just one kind word to another person. There have been so many stories about the lack of courtesy, the impatience of today's world, road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14, Proverbs 16:24, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Job 4:4

Holiness In Our Thoughts Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual victories or defeats are decided. The Bible calls us to bring every thought into captivity and make it obedient to Christ.

Title: HOLINESS IN OUR THOUGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:8 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not only about our actions but also about our thoughts. Our minds are the battleground where many spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 5:28, Romans 12:2, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pursuing The Call Part 10 Gaining An Eternal Focus For Life Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

In our text today, Acts 20:17-38, Paul is passing on to others learnings and things to watch out for. Paul knows that the people that have gathered to learn from him will never see him again

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Series Conclusion Dr. Tom Bartlett September 8, 2019 Acts 20:17-38 OUTLINE Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. And when they came to him, he said to them: (Acts 20:17-18a) Gaining an Eternal Focus for Life Acts ...read more

Denomination: Other

At Work And At School, Focus On Jesus (Ephesians 6:5-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 16, 2025

Our true boss, who we always stay aware of, is Jesus. He's the one we aim to please; his paycheck is the one we seek.

Today, we wrap up the part of Ephesians that's often called the "household code." We tend to think of the family as being one or two parents, some kids, and a dog. But in first century Rome, the household often included slaves. Many people had at least one or two. Some Roman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 1, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Mark 5:24-34 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America.” It is taken from the first six chapters of Mark. We discovered that Jesus’ worldview goes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Letters To Leaders- Character Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 6, 2019

Leaders must be aware of how they live life. Conduct, ethics, habits, actions all reflect the inner life we have with God. Our ethics show us what our theology is.

INTRODUCTION • MOVIE CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Today as we continue with our Letters to Leaders series, we will delve into a subject that is important for all of us to consider. • When we dig into our text today, it will appear that we are talking about one thing, when we are actually talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If It Feels Good, Do It Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 22, 2007

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

IF IT FEELS GOOD DO IT! Mark 5:1-20 From the Sermon Series: “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Sermon Objective: To offer a solution to the “feel good” philosophy and quest for sensual gratification that drives our culture. We are in the final stages of our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005

God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

An Age Of Nonsense: "Success Is In The Eye Of The Beholder" [part Two]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

Establishing priorities. Finding a balance between a strong work ethic and accumulating wealth

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 12, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “Success is in the Eye of the Beholder” Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 Growing up I use to tell my dad I didn’t care what I did when I ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evolutionist Is A Fool Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2014

Those holding to evolutionary doctrine display a tragic lack of moral or ethical character.

"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." In years gone by I frequently addressed students enrolled in provincial and state colleges. Because of my training in the sciences, I was often asked to speak on the issue of origins. Especially along the West Coast of the United States ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Old Gracefully

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 15, 2004

Like it or not, all of us grow older...all of us age. Some enjoy joking about aging....but deep down inside growing old is something many dread....and fear.....and are willing to do anything to avoid.

Growing Older Gracefully Ecclesiastics 12:1-7 It seems to me that one of the things that some people joke about most in life is aging...One way we do this is by comparing our lives to our children’s lives. All of us have had our parents say things like: • In my day I walked to school up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Choosing The Best Part

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

A Mother’s day Sermon looking at the differences between Mary and Martha

INTRODUCTION: Today’s woman has no easy task. More appliances and conveniences are placed within the home with the goal of making the household chores easier. Things have certainly changed from the time that I was a child. There were no micro-wave ovens, icemaker refrigerators, and many of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist