Sermons on Godly Standards:

The Folly Of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 19, 2023

The wise according to the world believe the message of the cross is foolish, and yet to us as Christians, it is the very wisdom and power of God on display for all to see.

Corinthians Series (Part Three): The folly of Mr. Worldly Wiseman Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:16, Romans 5:6-8 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING (Give background reading from Pilgrim's Progress) We are continuing on with our study in 1st Corinthians this morning. And I hope the Lord is using ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spiritual Discernment

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016

Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

"the Majestic Holiness Of God."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022

The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6, Matthew 16:18, Psalm 19:14, Acts 2:37, Psalm 24:3-5, Isaiah 6:3-5, Romans 12:1-2, Ephesians 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Ephesians 5:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Virtue

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 2, 2023

Virtue is defined as a behavior that depicts high moral standards. It promotes integrity, solidity and significantly features kindness and understanding toward others.

Matshona Dhliwayo, a Zimbabwean-born and Canadian-based philosopher, entrepreneur and author once remarked: “When truth looks in the mirror, virtue looks out. When courage looks in the mirror, faith looks out. When charity looks in the mirror, love looks out. When contentment looks in the mirror, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:11-20, Galatians 5:22, Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 16:9

"A Life Well Lived” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008

Live life with a readiness, an openness, and a willingness to preach the Word...when it’s expected and when it’s not.

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO 1 John 3:1-3 & 2 TIM 4 1. I believe it is God’s will & His steadfast desire that every generation live with the urgent expectancy that Jesus can and will return at any moment. a. That our lives would be tempered & targeted toward holy living and righteous conduct. b. That our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of God

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

Jehoshaphat encourages earthly judges to pattern themselves after the character of the Holy God whom they serve.

“THE CHARACTER OF GOD” 2 CHRONICLES 19:7 1. He is a God who is without INIQUITY. (v. 7a) Wherefore let now the fear of the LORD be upon you; take heed and do it: for there is no iniquity with the LORD our God Genesis 18:25; Exodus 23:6; Deuteronomy 19:18; 32:4; 2 Samuel 23:3; 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:7

Denomination: Baptist

Deeds; Not Doctrine

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 27, 2015

It is not our doctrine that reaches people or brings them to God. No matter how pure or right your doctrine is. What brings people to Christ is what they see in you.

Deeds, Not Doctrine 1 Timothy 5:23 A famous evangelist was holding a Crusade in a certain town. One afternoon, before the evening services, he decided to take a drive around the town. He wanted to see the town, get a feel for the people and needed to mail a letter at the post office. He borrowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

Crete Was A Dogs Breakfast Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 28, 2009

First of two series on life change and the value of learning Godly teaching and living as God would have us live.

Titus 2:1-13 Sermon 22/09/09 It is wise for us to learn and grasp onto Godly teaching As a society Crete was a dog’s breakfast, morality was poor, examples being culturally sanctioned and promoted same sex relationships as a form of population control and piracy, woman drank and gossiped, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Gauging Your Grief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2009

Part 2 of a 2-part sermon. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively different from that of unbelievers. How is grief a gauge of spirituality? Grief Is a gauge of godliness when...

GAUGING YOUR GRIEF-II—1Thessalonians 4:13—15:11 Grief Set Free—Grief Relief—Grief as a Gauge of Godliness Need: Grief over the loss of other brothers & sisters in Christ can be a gauge of your relationship with God. Paul explained that Grief, for the Thessalonian Christians, was qualitatively ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life Changing Decisions Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 2, 2009

You and I will make life changing decisions and so let us learn from the mistakes of Esau.

Before celebrating our remembrance of our Savior Jesus Christ through communion, let me share with you from 2 simple verses ending in Genesis 26. It is about a man named Esau, his wives, and his parents. Let us start with some background about Esau. Please open your Bibles to Genesis 12. Read along ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessings Of Holiness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2009

To be able to grasp and live a holy and pleasing life for God, we have to beable to understand what the Lord is calling holiness.

Blessings of Holiness 2 Timothy 1:3-12 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Introduction and prayer: To understand and grasp what the apostle Paul is saying here, you have to understand the background of it’s writing. The Apostle Paul is in prison. That is not unusual, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Be Strong In The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 8, 2010

If you’re having a hard time saying no to sin and you’re allowing the devil to win in your life, focus and work on being strong in Jesus Christ!

We have been learning from the Letter to the Ephesians and we are now in the middle of the last chapter. We have learned that the letter is addressed to every person who believes in Jesus Christ. God tells us through the Apostle Paul who we are as Christians; that we are citizens of heaven and so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Man

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 16, 2010

Man is one of the greatest things in God,s eyes.

WHAT IS MAN Job 7:17What is man, that thou shouldest magnify him? and that thou shouldest set thine heart upon him? As we look at the next four things about man ask yourself how can a just God find anything good about us. 1.We are formed ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:17

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Amazing About Grace?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 23, 2009

We sing about Amazing Grace but what is it about grace that makes it so amazing?

WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? INTRODUCTION: We sing a song about amazing grace but have you ever stopped to meditate on why God’s grace is an amazing thing? How amazing is this grace that saved a wretch like me? And is there anything else that makes God’s grace amazing? What exactly is grace, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship And Wonder: The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 11, 2010

Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.”

WORSHIP & WONDER Rev. 4:1-11 Sermon Objective: Authentic worship is accompanied and evidenced by a love-induced “Fear of the Lord.” The Pagan makes his way from his home to the shrine. It is time for his obligation … to offer incense and pay homage to his god … an idol ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene