Sermons on Gold Standard:

What Love Looks Like Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Aug 9, 2009

We all have ideas of what love is, but Jesus uses an unlikely person by Jewish standards to illustrate what love looks like.

Karl Marx the philosopher, social scientist, historian and revolutionary is without a doubt the most influential socialist thinker to emerge in the 19th century. He gained a reputation as a socialist and seemed to be concerned about the poor and the working class while he himself sought a middle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Church

What Is Success? Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 15, 2009

Pt 1 of the series investigates how Christians should view success in the world around us. Are our standards different than those of the world?

The Secrets to Successful Living Pt 1 – What is Success? Phil 3 What is success? What does it mean to be successful? Over the last couple of weeks I have had a lot of time to think over what it means to be successful. As I traveled I spent time in recession ravished towns in North Carolina and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

Today's Holy Communion And Its Errors

Contributed by Kayode Eleyinte on Mar 5, 2013

Holy Communion is accepted by Christians and it seems to one doctrine that cut across all denominations.Yet many do observe it not following God's standard.

The Holy Communion is one of the oldest tradition in the christian rites.Almost all church affiliations or denominations partake in the Body and the blood of the Lord in symbolical terms. Though their might be differences in the way and belief of the Lord's supper as it is otherwise called,yet the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-22

Denomination: Apostolic

The Simplicity Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 22, 2024

People are inundated with enough mess without having Christianity or a so-called form of it piling more complex standards, rituals, and obligations upon them.

The Simplicity of Christ By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- When we look around and see the asinine events that are taking place we realize our world of today is in utter turmoil as people strive for preeminence and superior individuality, we can quickly become overwhelmed with all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Romans 12:1-21, Romans 12:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Was Paul A Good Preacher?

Contributed by James Hays on Apr 21, 2020

Men tend to judge speakers according to a standard that Paul did not even desire to meet. Maybe our judgement needs a little realignment with scripture.

Was Paul A Good Preacher? Hmmm. I’ve often wondered how many churches would pass on hiring Paul for their pulpit minister. • Everyone is a TV evangelist right now. • Pick and choose what style you like, what subject matter you are interested in. • Almost like a competition on Facebook between ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Acts 14:12, 2 Corinthians 10:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That's Not Fair

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2019

Jesus calls us to a new and higher standard of righteousness. We are called to love others more than we love our own rights.

“That’s not fair” Matthew 5:38-42 Here are some things we always see in the news: There was a mass shooting There was another bombing A church fought and split over who got to be in charge Cruel words were spoken, doors were slammed Tears were shed, and bones were broken Hearts were broken, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pursuit Of Excellence Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 8, 2017

Setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. Let's spend some time considering the pursuit of excellence in our daily lives.

The pursuit of excellence We continue in our preaching series on discovering our destiny, discovering your destiny. Across our group of churches, we are spending a few weeks preaching on how setting high standards in our lives is important as disciples of Jesus. This morning our theme is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31, Colossians 3:23-24, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 John 2:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ecclesiastes 9:10, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:1, Matthew 22:37-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Welcome To The Family Sermon Ii: Attribute Of Distinction Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

In times of national unrest, mature Christians resist worldly standards and continue to live their lives according to the Christian faith by practicing the royal law of love.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD . . . DISTINCTION Upon my public profession of faith in Christ, followed by a unanimous vote of the Church to accept me into the Fellowship of Believers, pending baptism, the presiding officer said ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-10

Purity In Our Opposite-Sex Relationships Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Dec 30, 2018

Why our conduct with women matters today, and God's standard for what men call "locker room talk."

“The proof of spiritual maturity is not how pure you are but awareness of your impurity. That very awareness opens the door to grace.” Philip Yancey “Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body.” 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Baptist

In View Of God's Mercies PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023

Explores Jesus Christ as our standard, source, and sacrifice of love, urging us to live out genuine, selfless love in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together as one body, united in our love for Christ and for each other? We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of Christ's love for us. A love so profound, so all-encompassing, that it transformed us from sinners into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Luke 10:25-37

Topics: Love

Why Do I Need To Go To Church? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 10, 2002

With this talk today I am going to make the case that church attendance is vital because everything you hold dear can be taken away from you. The church offers the best hope on earth of carrying your precious treasures through a dangerous land.

S011202 Why do I need to go to church? Ezra 8:21 A sermon by Scotty L Killingsworth Preached to the Evergreen Church Springfield, Mo. Second sermon in the series-Sermons I would bring a friend to hear. Beginning The Fellowship of the Ring tells the story of a Hobbit who has in his possession ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21, Ezra 8:21-23, Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Below The Poverty Line

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 8, 2011

All of the beatitudes - and the rewards that accompany them - presuppose humility, acknowledgement of of one's dependence on God's mercy.

Are you happy? If not, what would it take to make you happy? “What is happiness?” and “How can I get happiness?” are two of the most pressing questions facing people in the United States today. Most of us don’t have to worry a great deal about food, clothing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Enoch 'was Not' Because He 'was Not.'

Contributed by Darin Gary on Aug 10, 2012

Enoch refused to be defined by his world and his culture.

Enoch ‘Was Not’ because He ‘Was Not’ (Genesis 5:18-24) “Jared lived 162 years, and begot Enoch. [19] After he begot Enoch, Jared lived 800 years, and had sons and daughters. [20] So, all the days of Jared were 962 years; and he died. [21] Enoch lived 65 years, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:18-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unveiling The Mystery: Who Are The Sons Of God In Genesis 6? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 7, 2025

Genesis 6:1-4 introduces the enigmatic "sons of God" and their union with the "daughters of men," leading to the birth of the Nephilim.

Unveiling the Mystery: Who Are the Sons of God in Genesis 6? Introduction Today, we delve into one of the most intriguing passages in the Bible: Genesis 6:1-4. This scripture introduces the enigmatic "sons of God" and their union with the "daughters of men," leading to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-4, Job 1:6, Jude 1:6, Genesis 4:26, Judges 21:25, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking For A Good Room

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Oct 14, 2012

Wealth holds us back from inheriting eternal life: but wealth is anything earthyl that we hold onto as valuable in opposition to things heavenly. We must melt down these idols and consecrate the gold to the temple.

“What must I do to inherit eternal life?” (Mk. 17:17). There are two alternates to eternal life: eternal death and temporal life. Neither is appealing. Eternal life is worth struggling for. The rich young man asked the Lord what must he do. He understood that attainment of heaven was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-27

Denomination: Anglican