Sermons on Improve Behavior:

The Price Of Telling The Truth

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 22, 2008

This sermon deals with the price of telling the truth especially as it relates to issues of sexuality, homosexuality and gay marriage.

The Price Of Telling The Truth Ezekial 33:1-29 2 Timothy 3:1-5 & 4:1-5 Have you ever been put in the place of knowing the truth about a situation, but you didn’t want to say anything because you knew you would pay a price for telling it. For most of us it could mean losing a friendship, or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Framed - Pt. 2 - Mind Frames Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 4, 2012

You are shaped by these forces. They determine your outlook, actions, and habits. Are you framed correctly?

Framed Pt. 2 – Mind Frames As I mentioned last week I know that there are many forces trying to wield influence to shape us or frame us. There are billions of dollars spent each year in an attempt to frame our desires, our style, our wants and our likes. However, I also told you that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let This Mind Be In You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 1, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's mindset, emulate His humility, and live out faith practically, reflecting His love, grace, and mercy.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today in the house of the Lord, a place where we can come together as a family, united by our faith, strengthened by our shared beliefs, and fortified by the love we have for our Savior, Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Topics: Mind, Christ

Do You Love Me Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the meaning of love based on 1 Corinthians 13:4-8.

Do You Love Me Part II Judges 16:4-22 Ephesains 4:20-5:2 Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and the big thing at school will be who gave you a Valentine Day Card. Many romances will be started tomorrow over by Wednesday. I still remember back in seventh grade buying the biggest heart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Peril Of Proud Praying! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector is an interesting lesson about pride and humility, which raises three questions: (1) Why did you come to church? (2) What is your attitude in church? and (3) How will you go home?

The Peril of Proud Praying! Luke 18:9-14 by Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION A man with three sons inherited a little over $1 billion dollars. Since he now had all this money, he offered to buy his sons anything they wanted. He stressed money was no object. His first son said he had always wanted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Got To Be True

Contributed by Jasper Rains on Oct 18, 2009

A message of the need for authentic Christianity from 1 John

Got To Be True FIRST JOHN FACTS As always, it is an honor to be here with you this morning. Today we are going to open up God’s Word to the book of 1st John. This is one of my very favorite books in the Bible. It is both encouraging and challenging to me. It was written by the apostle John. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Mom - Mother's Day Sermon

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

What does it mean to honor our mothers? Does this apply to just young children, and if not, how does it apply to us as adults. A mother’s day sermon.

Honoring Mom TCF Sermon Mother’s Day May 11, 2008 We’re here this morning, of course, to celebrate moms, and grandmas, and great grandmothers. Sometimes, even grandmas who fill the role of mothers. And of course, any mother loves to remember those days when her children were so incredibly cute. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practice Of Growing Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016

A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battle Of Depression Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 15, 2015

This is the second sermon in the series - Dealing with Depression It is followed with a deeper look at depression that is designed for an evening class

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18 Theme: Following Jesus: Caring For One Another - Galatians 6:2 Sermon # 2 - Winning the Battle of Depression INTRO: Good morning! Last week we started our new sermon series called: Caring For God's People, by looking at the Parable of the Unforgiving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Makings Of A Good Mom

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 15, 2017

What are some of the qualities that are found in a good mother?

THE MAKINGS OF A GOOD MOM INTRODUCTION: Happy Mother's Day! Anna M. Jarvis (1864-1948) first suggested the national observance of an annual day honoring all mothers because she had loved her own mother so dearly. At a memorial service for her mother on May 10, 1908, Miss Jarvis gave a carnation ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make Right Choices About Spiritual Issues Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus obviously provided a wisdom which is from above about how people would know the truth, and how they should seek the truth. Much of that is provided in John 7.

Back when I was in college I was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ. And I think it was my senior year when CCC invited a staff member by the name of Dick Day to come and speak on Love, Sex and Marriage. And Campus Crusade had a very flashy sort of ministry. They advertised that a special ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Church Is Habitual PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2025

Trusting God in trials, resisting temptation, and living out our faith through obedient action shapes us into Christlike people who impact the world.

Some weeks feel like a head-on collision with life, don’t they? The calendar crowds you. The headlines haunt you. The phone rings and your heart sinks—another bill, another doctor’s report, another hard conversation. In moments like these, James steps into our living room with a calm, steady voice ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-27

Topics: Practice, Perfection

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

How To Contextualize Your Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching

How to Contextualize Your Preaching and Teaching CONTEXTUALIZATION OF PREACHING- Preaching with contextualization requires one to understand his audiences’ world view. Preachers cannot expect people to adopt their world view automatically. Most people move from what they know to what they need ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Charismatics And Evangelicals Get A Lesson In Deliverance

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 22, 2024

Is deliverance ministry valid today and can Christians be controlled by demons. What does the Bible have to say on the subject?

Video Presentation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6lWyLwefVI There is a lot of talk and debate lately asking the question whether deliverance ministry is valid for today and whether Christians can become controlled by demons. Those taking sides are usually those of a charismatic persuasion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, Romans 8:12-13

Denomination: *other