Sermons on Holy Duty:

Psalm 137 Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 7, 2023

A truly happy person has a purpose in life and is working toward a purpose. “Happiness is found on the road to duty.”

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. LIFE’S GREATEST EMOTIONS – PSALM 137:1-6 My people sat by the rivers of Babylon and wept when they remembered Zion. They refused to sing joyfully, hanging their harps on willow trees. Their captors demanded that they sing; those who imprisoned them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy One Day At A Time Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 15, 2020

God wants us to be joyful because He is our Father and because it is a powerful witness to others. We can have joy one day at a time by following some simple directions.

JOYUL LIVING ONE DAY AT A TIME (The Christian Life from A to Z) Bob Marcaurelle (meadowbrookbaptist.cc) “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience…” (Galatians 5) A. THE DUTY TO HAVE JOY (Philippians 4:4-6; 1:14 ) “Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, Philippians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Filled

Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 26, 2018

The need to be baptized in the Holy Ghost

FILLED I. FILLED WITH A. There are many things you can be filled with. Genesis 6:11 The earth also was corrupt before God, and the earth was filled with violence. Exodus 16:12 I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Dilemma

Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018

Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

[Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Matthew 17:24-27, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Lutheran

A Pure Heart To Serve The Lord

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Dec 19, 2001

Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. In a society that embraces sin, how do we keep clean?

Additional Recommended Scripture Reading: Psalm 51 We live in a generation today that embraces sin all over the place. Writers of most television shows don’t present a message pleasing to the Lord, instead they write about violence, gratuitous sex, gossip, and hate. You can turn to any ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:48, Psalm 24:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices That Honor God Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2001

There are so many choices in life. How can I know the choices I make will honor God? And why should I do that anyway?

December 9, 2001 1Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints? 2Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters? 3Know ye not that we shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jan 5, 2002

Explains how after being declared positionally righteous, we can become actually righteous.

I. Romans 8:1 speaks of us being in a righteous position before God, but says nothing of actual righteousness. That is, at this point the one who believes in Jesus and the one who doesn’t may have the exact same actions, but a different verdict is reached, based not on their actions alone, but on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #1

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mystery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 5, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#1] The Mystery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #2

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the misery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 12, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#2] The Misery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23, James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation In Progress Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 15, 2002

Discipleship, the process of change.

Today we will be continuing with our look at 5 foundational purposes of the church. You will also find that these principles should become foundational purposes of each of our lives. Last week we looked at the purpose of evangelism. Today we will be exploring the purpose of discipleship. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Cuss Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 16, 2002

Burden: Our language is a window into our hearts. Basic Truth: A clean heart equals clean language

SN011902 Deut. 5: 11 Don’t cuss Beginning "The beauty, the fullness, and the magnificence of His matchless person cannot be expressed by just one name." To the artist He is the One Altogether Lovely. To the architect He is the Chief Cornerstone. To the astronomer He is the Sun of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Well-Established,treasure Filled House

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 21, 2002

“Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”

Building a Well Established, Treasure Filled House Proverbs 24:3 “Through wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; by knowledge its rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.” NKJV the NIV says rare and beautiful treasures Whether we want to believe it or not, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisions And Obeying God

Contributed by Neal Gray on Jan 22, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Pastor’s message on Adam and Eve. They had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their decision-making.

"Decisions and Obeying God" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 3:1-13, KJV Purpose: Adam and Eve had only one real decision to ever make: Obey God or not. Today, we make decisions all of the time. God’s people need to be reminded that there are evil influences in their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Living In Egypt

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

you can live godly in an ungodly world if you have the presence of God in your life.

Genesis 39 October 31, 1999 Living in Egypt: How can I live Godly in an ungodly world? INTRODUCTION This day on our calendar is designated as Halloween. Some would call this the most evil day of the year because of the fact that in it¡¦s origination, it was a day dedicated to Satan and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1

Denomination: Baptist