Sermons on Improper Behaviour:

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

True Christianity: Three Distortions In Christianity

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 19, 2009

There are forces at work undermining the Christian faith. Paul suggests that the forces seemingly come from within our Christian faith.

Body of Lies Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe Plot: A CIA operative, Roger Ferris, uncovers a lead on a major terrorist leader suspected to be operating out of Jordan. When Ferris devises a plan to infiltrate his network, he must first win the backing of cunning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - Sex, Adultery, Lust And Gouging Your Eye Out! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 5, 2010

I notice when Jesus confronts me, He goes for the heart. I am amazed at what I am capable of tolerating in my life unless I actively choose to His way to deal with it. I need to be vigilant in this important area concerning my thought life.

Matthew 5 - Part 15 - SEX, ADULTERY, LUST AND GOUGING YOUR EYE OUT! Too often when Julie and I watch a movie, I am forced to turn it off or over because of the coarse nature of the movie, particularly relating to the sex scenes. It is taken for granted that sex is a necessary part of most movies. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obey God, Or Accept The Consequences

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 10, 2015

We can’t let fear or ignorance keep us from giving the lost people a message that can change their eternal destiny. The apostle Paul was not ashamed of the Gospel because through it God’s power is released to save humanity.

Have you ever had a difficult time accepting God’s word? That’s only natural. Sometimes it’s hard for us to accept God’s word because of our self-centered nature. Man has always believed that everything revolves around him, and to be told that this is not true causes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Anglican

God's Judgment On The Judgmental Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

Romans chapter 2:1-16 Recap on chapter 1 A. God’s message: key aspects (1-6) According to John Stott, we have learnt so far about the Gospel (Good News) that its… 1. Origin is God (1) 2. Record is the Bible (2) 3. Substance is the Lord Jesus Christ, who is the God-Man (3,4) 4. Scope is all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Sermon

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 26, 2006

What did Jesus mean when He spoke the words of the Sermon on the Mount? He obviously had something in mind because His words show us that it is simply impossible to live the life He commanded us to live!

One of the hardest things for us to do is to reconcile some of the more difficult passages of the bible. Anybody who reads this great sermon will be bemused as they seek to establish a doctrine of salvation by faith alone when they see so much instruction concerning right living. If Paul could ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformation Through Renewing The Mind

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 26, 2020

When our mind is renewed through prayer and the word of God, our heart will be transformed towards doing the will of God.

TRANSFORMATION THROUGH RENEWING THE MIND Study Text: Romans 12: 1-2 Introduction: -. Releasing your body to do the will of God and to please Him only is the most reasonable service. -. This is because it is both acceptable to God and rewardable by Him. -. To do this effectively, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ten Commandments– The Practice Of Proper Worship Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS– The Practice of Proper Worship

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Alcohol #2 Drinking Alcohol Is Not Wise! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

Drinking alcohol is not wise because the end result may be like Zach and it is not wise because it will beat upon one's mind and body and because it puts the brain to sleep and because just small amounts begin to effect one in bad ways quickly and because

INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Proverbs 20:1. 2. Proverbs 20:1 teaches among other important lessons, that the drinking of alcohol is not wise. 3. Here is a question. Can you tell yourself one or more reasons why that the drinking of alcohol is not wise? What reasons do you come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does Modesty Matter?

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A serious, biblical look at the subject of modesty.

Title: Does Modesty Matter? Text: Multi-Texted Introduction: Genesis 2:25 (NCV) "The man and his wife were naked, but they were not ashamed." ‒ Adam and Eve found themselves created into a perfect SINLESS world. A. No Shame B. Innocent C. No blushing D. Naked and no reason ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Regarding Restoration Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

The local congregation is a tangible expression of the household of faith. In the household of faith we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we have mutual responsibilities to relate to one another as children of God. The all-inclusive law that mus

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 9, 2001 Date Preached: January 10, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Restoration Text: Gal 6:1-10 Introduction: The ‘church’ is often referred to as the household of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023

THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 9, 2007

This sermon explains how we should live in light of Jesus soon coming.

How should we live in light of Jesus soon return? Revelation 22 discusses this subject. The soon return of Christ is at the center of this chapter.Consider these verses: "I am coming quickly." (vs. 7); "the time is near" (vs. 10); "I am coming quickly" (vs. 12); "I am coming quickly" (vs. 20) How ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 1.27 through 2.4.

Walk Worthy of the Gospel 11-26-06 Text: Phil 1.27-2.4 Introduction: 1. Read Text. 2. What does it mean to “Walk Worthy of the Gospel”? We are citizens of heaven and we are to act like it! Our Actions can speak louder than our words. 3. In this passage the focus of the worthy walk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Before Creation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 18, 2010

The bible is the only book that tells us where we come from and where we're going. God loved us before we were born

“Before Creation?” Genesis 1:1 Introduction: God is eternal and existed before He began the process of creation. Only God existed before verse one in your bibles. Imagine this, there was a time when God existed apart from the existence of all else. Note; the bible reads “in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist