Sermons on Ethics:

Reverant, Yet Relevant

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

This message to a group of leaders and teachers exhorts us to reach out to the seeker without throwing out theology.

Reverent, Yet Relevant Text: Luke 14:16-23 I read that the average person is bombarded by 3000 advertisements everyday. From TV to radio and magazines to billboards, that’s probably a good estimate. All of that got me to thinking about the church and how we share the good news of Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-23

The Hard-To-Snub Gospel

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 3, 2008

Paul said to Titus - "Speak these things, exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you". But if you do these things, isn’t it a given that you will be despised or snubbed?

I. INTRODUCTION A. Question: Paul’s letter to Titus telling him what to teach. Conundrum? If you exhort / rebuke with all authority, many will despise you. B. Good Questions - How many feel despised / No one listening, rejection? etc. II. DESPISE Greek = Perifroneitoo -- Compound Word 1. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Narnia: Turkish Delight Anyone? Series

Contributed by Michael Thomas on Nov 12, 2005

Don’t fall for the turkish delight of the evil queen of Narnia!

Turkish Delight Anyone? By Michael E. Thomas, Pastor Living Waters Lutheran Church 1808 Miller Road Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Ephesians 6: 10-12 “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Vision

Contributed by Mark Kang on Jan 23, 2006

This is not an attempt to give you vision, but a practical on how to restore your own vision and faith.

"Your eye is the lamp of the body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is also full of darkness." Luke 11:33 What is this passage saying? It’s saying that whatever you focus on, becomes your character. If you are always focussed on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:34-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Own People

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 6, 2006

Christ has redeemed us from sin to make us God’s own people and call us to good work.

God’s Own People Tit. 2:14 Scripture Reading Tit. 2:11-15 INTRO.: The letter to Titus is a treatise on Christian ethics. It tells about Church organization and the functions and morals of Christians. 2:11-14 provides a theological basis by reminding us of the function of God’s grace in the death ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

To look at what sin is and its effect on mankind.

What is Sin? Introduction: (1) President Calvin Coolidge returned home one Sunday afternoon from attending morning worship services. His wife, who was unable to attend, asked him what the preacher’s lesson was about that morning. He replied: “Sin.” His wife then proceeded to inquire more about ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Not Changing

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 17, 2012

In a ever changing world there is the comfort of knowing that God changes not.

God’s Not Changing Malachi 3:6 We live in an ever changing world but in all this we have the certainty that our God changes not! See: Psalms 102:25-27 But thou art the same… Mention: Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and for ever Also: James 1:17 With whom there ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Issue Of Personhood Foundational In Bioethical Debates

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013

Issue Of Personhood Foundational In Bioethical Debates

In numerous bioethical debates approached from a secular perspective, many seemingly noble principles such as autonomy, individual choice, dignity, the common good, and the preservation of limited resources are invoked to justify various positions. However, when these complex issues are approached ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disorderly! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2013

Friends, after receiving the Gospel and accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior, we have to whittle our lives and live a disciplined life; we have no excuse to live a disorderly life!

Disorderly! 2 Thessalonians 3:6 ‘But we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you withdraw from every brother who walks disorderly and not according to the tradition which he received from us.’ Life is an embarrassing mess today! There is an aggressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whole-Hearted Love!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 19, 2014

Let us not love God in mere words, put them in action today! James 2:26 says, “For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead.”

Love Him with all your heart! Deuteronomy 6:5”You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”(Memorize) It was a wonderful, spacious, clean, ventilated, centrally located house in a beautiful colony and just apt for the place that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Tracy Stover

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2021

sermon for a veteran who served 20 years and retired working on railroad. He was a Sunday School teacher 25 years .

Funeral Tracy Stover Wallace and Wallace Rainelle 2 Timothy 2:4:6-8, 1. Many of us wake up and as a result of stuff today , I need a break, this week has drove me crazy, • I cant do this no more. This is a day that is hard to live with Christian attributes. • These things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Golden Rule

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message speaks to the importance of treating others how we would like to be treated.

I. "THEREFORE ALL THINGS WHATSOEVER YE WOULD THAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM; FOR THIS IS THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS" A. The life and teachings of Jesus Christ are: 1. The essence of the law and the prophets 2. They testify of Him - John 5:39 B. Christ Himself is: 1. A reflection ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30, Luke 10:31-32, Luke 10:33-35, Genesis 13:8-9, Luke 11:28, Romans 2:13, James 1:22, Matthew 22:39, Matthew 18:28-30, Matthew 18:27, John 5:19, John 14:9, Hebrews 1:3, John 5:39, Matthew 7:12, John 8:40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Practice A Little Kindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

practice random acts of kindness in response to hostility, cruelty

I know most of you have heard the song 'Try a Little Tenderness'; well, today we are going to ‘practice a little kindness’. The media is noisy these days with opinions about controversial issues. People on both sides of these issues advocate for something they call “kindness.” But, what sort of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal

The Modified Copy Of Adam

Contributed by James Linders on Jun 15, 2015

It was GOD'S will that man had to multiply and fill the earth. Although Adam's genes were predominantly male genes, God HAD to suppress it so that He could make Eve....the modified version of man....SHE would be equipped to increase the human population.

Genesis 1:27 "....He created them MALE and FEMALE.” Genesis 2:17 Then the LORD God said: "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper SUITABLE for him." God created the heavens and ALL other life forms on earth. At THIS stage He decided that His creation was NOT ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 12, 2022

Don't worry about when Christ will return. Just keep busy.

When? – Luke 21: 5 - 19 Intro: I will whisper into the ear of one person in the congregation the following: “Jesus loves you! Jesus loves me!” Raise your hand if you are even just a little curious about what I just whispered. If I told you that what I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed