Sermons on Honor And Dishonor:

The Work Of Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020

You must work out your own salvation. Outline

Philippians 2:12-16 Proposition: You must work out your own salvation! I. By obeying without supervision! vs. 12-13 A. You honor the Lord. vs. 12 B. The Lord works in you. vs. 13 II. By walking as sons of God! vs. 14-15 A. You will be without rebuke. vs. 14-15a B. You will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 1, 2018

Thy name is good (Ps.52:9,54:6). i.e., powerful, majestic, awesome and pleasant(Ex.15:3, Jer.33:2, Is.42:8, Am.5:8). Wherever his name is declared and honored, he would bless that place(Ex.20:24). When God declared his name to Moses implied his characters are good (Ex.33:19,34:6).

Nahum 1 Introduction: Sennacherib’s general Rabshakeh challenged with a louder voice to Israel ‘which God can deliver you from my Hand’ in 722BC (2Ki.19:10-11). But within 100 years, the fall has come to Assyrians. Nahum, Habakkuk and Malachi are the three minor prophets talk about burden ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Core 52 Week 9 - Finding Happiness Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020

If you're happy and you know it, clap your hands! Question: How do you know when you're happy? Do we even know what it means to be happy? Psalm 1 makes it all clear.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast after 3/16 at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2893594 Finding Happiness Intro: • If you’re happy and you know it… song. o But do we really know when we’re happy? • Happiness is a universal human desire. We’ll do just about anything to feel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Philippians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sometimes The Best Sermon/Message Is One That Is Lived

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 7, 2020

A True Account of God's Love and Grace

Bobby, A Story About A Child of God God chose a small non-denominational church to be blessed and to be a blessing to a poor victim of a lifetime of rejection, physical and psychological abuse. We are sharing this true story as a testimony of God’s faithfulness, grace and love. Background of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Taking A Stand Or Taking A Knee?

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 30, 2017

Division has been Satan’s primary means to obtain his loyal followers. It is a time-honored emblem of his control over mankind in the place of God or his Son.

Our culture is very confused, very distracted and very divided in determining what is right and what is wrong. Satan is dividing our nation and deceiving the population making it very hard to speak out and teach our neighbor what is truth. The words of Abraham Lincoln, in his House Divided speech ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-6, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Seat Would Jesus Have Taken?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2022

Jesus turns human society on its head.

What Place at the Table Did Jesus Take? Lule 14:1-14 Everyone wants to feel important. Some derive their sense of self-worth by how many followers he has on social media. This desire for relevance can lead to depression and suicide. Someone once wrote a song named “Looking for Love in all the Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14, Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living And Dying For The Lord Romans 14:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2024

Romans 14:8 challenges us to live with a Christ-centred perspective. Whether in life or death, our purpose is to honour the Lord. We belong to Him, and this truth gives our lives meaning, direction, and hope.

Living and Dying for the Lord Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound truth encapsulated in Romans 14:8 (NLT), which states: "If we live, it’s to honour the Lord. And if we die, it’s to honour the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord." This verse holds the key ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 1:21, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Honouring Our Shepherds Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 1, 2025

Paul gives practical advice to Timothy about honouring and disciplining elders for the protection of the church.

1 Timothy 5:17-25 Honouring God’s Shepherds If the church is the Body of Christ with each member being given different gifts and responsibilities, then every part matters. • Paul has been giving instructions on the responsibilities of overseers, deacons, and the members of the church, and how we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-25, 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Thanks Through Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 6, 2021

Music constituted another demanding part of the worship of the temple and evidently in the early Christians. So, the singing of Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual songs play important roles in worship mentioned by Paul in his Epistle to the Ephesians.

Theme: Give thanks thru worship Text: Ephesians 5:18-20 Greetings The Lord is good; his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Today, I would like to share with you the significance of giving thanks to God through worship. It is based on Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Caring For Godly Leadership - Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 14, 2022

What do you do when you’re faced with opposition? Who do you tell? How do you develop the strength to keep pushing, even when it feels like everything is working against you? David would become Israel’s greatest king, but now he tired.

Sermon – Caring for Godly Leadership Scripture Lesson: 2 Samuel 23:8 -17 “These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors. The first was Jashobeam (people will return) the Hacmonite, who was leader of the Three—the three mightiest warriors among David’s men. He once used his spear to kill 800 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17, 1 Samuel 22:1-2, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

Respect And Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian Ought To Behave Continue)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 22, 2022

What does obedience to God’s delegated authority look like? How can we be a good example for the world to see? How can we live peaceable with all men especially those in authority? Paul devotes an entire chapter to the subject of respect for authority.

Sermon – Respect and Obey God’s Delegated Authority (How Christian ought to Behave) Romans 13: 1-10, “Everyone must submit to governing authorities. For all authority comes from God, and those in positions of authority have been placed there by God. 2 So anyone who rebels against authority is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14, Psalm 75:6-7, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Methodist

You Cannot Keep A Good Man Down (August 13, 2023 Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost).

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 10, 2023

Joseph’s favoritism caused friction among the other sons and how they treated Joseph.

YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN (2023 version). Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Genesis 37:1-4 Jacob settled in the land where his father had lived as an alien, the land of Canaan.  (2)  This is the story of the family of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was shepherding the flock ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-4, Genesis 37:12-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Is Mom A Superhero?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 4, 2024

How do we best honor our mothers?

Is Mom a Superhero? Proverbs 31:10–31 NKJV Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Flee Baby Flee Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 23, 2011

When you learn to honor God with your body, the reward is that God will honor you with a relationship of intimacy the way he intended and designed it to be.

We’re in week three of this series, Guardrails, and we’re really excited about this. Just a heads up. Next week Sandra is going to come and we’re going to tag-team preach, so you won’t want to miss next week. Essentially, she’s going to correct everything I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational