Sermons on Face Value:

Keeping Us Face To Face With The Human Jesus

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

A question asked long ago, and often repeated is as to why we have four Gospels. The answer to that enquiry was given by Origen when he said, There are not four Gospels, but a four-fold Gospel.

A question asked long ago, and often repeated is as to why we have four Gospels. The answer to that enquiry was given by Origen when he said, There are not four Gospels, but a four-fold Gospel. This means that to an understanding of the Person and mission of our Lord, each evangelist, inspired of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5

Clarify Your Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 20, 2003

Solomon wrote his son some valuable advice once regarding his decisions for the future when he said, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insights. IN all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths." (Prov. 3:5,6

A GUIDE TO Resolving Conflicts for the Propagation of the Gospel Introduction - Conflicts of values perhaps do more to stymie the progressive of cross-cultural communications more than any other thing, but why? The thwarting of the gospel’s communication is often misunderstood as a challenge to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Alphabet Of Values

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2001

A Christian alphabetized list of Godly responses to hardship. How would you evaluate yourself?

The Christian Alphabet Poem Author Unknown "We are no longer to be infants, but speaking the truth in love, let us grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ." (Eph. 4:15) A lthough things are not perfect B ecause of trial or pain C ontinue in thanksgiving D o not begin to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Values Life

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jan 17, 2002

Sanctity of Life Sunday sermon that gives God’s view on the issue of life in the midst of all the world views we are bombarded with.

Date: 1-16-2000 Title: God is Pro-Life. Bible Text: Jer. 1:5 and assorted others Subject: What does God say about life? Complement: God is for life in a big way! Main Idea: If the God the Bible is our God then we must be pro-life! Intro: On September 11, 2001 over 4,000 people were killed. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5, Genesis 1:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Christian Ideals

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Price?value?worth?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

We study the differences in price/value/and worth? What is the soul of man worth?

PRICE/WORTH/VALUE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 13: 44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth it, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. 45 Again, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Value One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on building community

Building Community - Value One Another In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. A place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shock Value Of The Gospel

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Apr 18, 2004

If convicted felons were set free by our court system because someone else wanted to take their punishment, imagine the outcry! Well, Jesus did exactly that. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

How To Be Right With God TEXT: Rom. 3:21-26 "But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Holiness

Refining Your Values

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004

Jesus called his disciples (apostles and others) to refine their values so that they may better serve God in the spread of the gospel. In the gospel text of the morning, Luke records the first part of Jesus’ sermon on the plain – the blessings and woes o

The Roman emperor Charlemagne has an interesting story surrounding his burial. This famous king asked to be entombed sitting upright in his throne. He asked that they place the crown on his head and his scepter in his hand. He requested that they drape the royal cape around his shoulders and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Other

Our Value To God

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 3, 2002

We will look at 6 criteria used to determine a things value, and we will see by every standard we have great worth to God.

Our Value to God Our Value To God Many have arranged the thoughts of John 3:16 in different ways and under different headings, this is my favorite: John 3:16: God = The Greatest One So loved = The Greatest Degree the world = The greatest amount of people that He gave = The greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hospitality As A Core Value Series

Contributed by Michael Erwin on Aug 2, 2003

Hospitality is a core value of Judaism and Christianity.

1. Entering kindergarten, all kids are strangers. Some handle this better than others, but all are in a new place, a strange place. 2. As adults, we often find ourselves in the role of stranger. Examples. 3. Perhaps this is why we connect with the story of God’s people: bondage in Egypt, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Congregational

The Real Value Of Life

Contributed by Richard Reid on Apr 21, 2006

Having God’s presence over your life is truly living!

The Real Value of Life II Samuel 6:10-12 4/18/06 And David was unwilling to move the ark of the LORD into the city of David with him; but David took it aside to the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. Thus, the ark of the LORD remained in the house of Obed-edom the Gittite three months, and the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Core Values -- Prayer Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: A House of Prayer – James 5:15-18 15 And the prayer offered in faith will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be ...read more

Scripture: James 5:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Core Values -- Equipping Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Equipping – Five Hour Heroes – Ephesians 4:11-16 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Core Values -- Relationships Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

We are in our series on Core Values. Core Values are the DNA that define who we are, what we are in infancy and in greatness. What God has called us to be. They are not just creeds on plaque or notes in book somewhere. They are the essence of who we a

Core Values: Relationships – The Fellowship Galatians 6:1-5 1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 2 Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ. 3 If anyone ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God