Sermons on Guidelines:

So You Wanna Do "It" Series

Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 6, 2002

Part four of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

Dating 101 So You Wanna Do “IT” Five Sexual Lies From the World Lie # 1 Sex is no BIG DEAL Lie # 2 Sex is purely PHYSICAL Lie # 3 God is DOWN on sex Lie # 4 Everyone is DOING IT Lie # 5 It’s impossible to be PURE Three Truths About the Creator of Sex Truth # 1 God isn’t into RULES, He’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Clean Thought Life

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

Guidelines on how to quit your stinking thinking.

Developing A Clean Thought Life Mat. 5:27-28; Psalm 119:9-15 A child delights in what he has, a youth delights in what he does, and an adult delights in what he is. Introduction: What is wrong with pornography? A. It is psychological poison. 1. An addiction effect 2. An escalation effect 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-15, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Someone With Skin

Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001

Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Do We Know What To Do?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Feb 11, 2007

Sermon gives basic guidelines for making decisions.

Knowing What to Do It’s been said that although some things are permissible, not all things are profitable. Each day we are confronted with countless choices and make decisions that collectively determine the course for our lives. Sometimes our decisions result in unintended consequences. ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

The Task Of The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guideline #5: Step Out With A Bold Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 14, 2003

Active faith: what it requires and the results of its implementation in the church

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: HEBREWS 11:1-6 TITLE: Guideline #5: “STEP OUT WITH A BOLD FAITH” (Material basically from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. A little old lady was given a much desired mission assignment to the Apache ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guideline #9: Give Generously Of God's Resources Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 12, 2003

A healthy church is a giving church. God is the owner. We are just the stewards.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 9:1-15 TITLE: Guideline #9: “GIVE GENEROUSLY OF GOD’S RESOURCES” (Bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church and a sermon on this text also by him) INTRODUCTION: A. Ten Reasons Why I Never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exemplary Children In The Bible : Guidelines For Raising Children

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 14, 2010

1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM , THE SISTER OF MOSES 6. JOHN THE BAPTIST 7. JEREMIAH THE PROPHET

EXEMPLARY CHILDREN IN THE BIBLE : BIBLICAL GUIDELINES FOR RAISING CHILDREN ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. JESUS 2. SAMUEL 3. THE YOUNG GIRL IN THE HOUSE OF NAAMAN 4. THE BOY WITH THE FIVE LOAVES AND TWO FISHES 5. MIRIAM ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Guideline 3: Do Things For The Right Reasons" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 9, 2017

How can I make sure my motives are right in what I do?

One's motive often determines their level of success. As someone once put it, "Your attitude will determine your altitude." This is true of any endeavor, but it's especially true when it comes to living as God designed us to live. In our passage for today, the apostle Paul speaks of attitude - of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Apostle Paul's Guidelines For A Cross-Generational Ministry Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jul 13, 2013

In any ministry it can be challenging to minister with every age group of the Church. This message deals with advice Paul gives to the young preacher Timothy to do just that.

“THE APOSTLE PAUL’S GUIDELINES FOR A CROSS-GENERATIONAL MINISTRY” 1 Timothy 4:12; 5:1-2 Dorn Ridge, July 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: 1.) One of the challenges that is often faced within ministry is to bridge the age gap within the church and minister to all ages of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Guidelines For Marriage – Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Mar 1, 2016

The Old Testament commandment was “Don’t commit adultery” but Jesus goes beyond the command to expose the heart-attitude of lust which leads to adultery.

Divine Guidelines for Marriage – Part II Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church February 21, 2016 Last time we answered the question for the single person who wants to get married, “How can I, as a single person waiting for the right mate, control myself?”: (1) Channel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

It’s one thing to be spiritually poor and acknowledge it; it’s another to grieve and mourn over it.

On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated with a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed using it until one day he examined some food he was planning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Parents And Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 9, 2002

Guidelines for Parents and Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16

Guidelines for Youth Ministers - I Tim. 4:12-16 Illustration:Statistics and Stuff Percentage of American teens who say they want to be like their parents: 39%. Charis Conn, Ed., What Counts: The Complete Harper’s Index. Illustration:I’m not much of a gardener. Once I took a seed catalog and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can Relate Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 15, 2001

Peter gives guidelines for relationships with Saints, Sinners & the Savior.

I Can Relate Text: 1 Peter 3:8-22 Introduction I have different kinds of relationships with different people in my life--and that’s appropriate. Proposition: In the same way as Christians we should relate diferently to different people. Interrogative: This morning as we look at the last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Treat Your Mother

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 8, 2001

Biblical guidelines on how to treat mothers - biological and spiritual.

A woman I never met is greatly responsible for my coming to know Christ. I plan on meeting her and thanking her when I get to heaven. She worked with my mother and invited her to a church service where my mother heard the gospel and accepted Christ as her personal Savior. It was a small ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist