Sermons on Improve Behavior:

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal With Lifes Greatest Changes Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How to Deal with Life’s Greatest Changes Series: Surviving the School of Hard Knocks August 6, 2000 Show video clip, “Toy Story” ( start 25:05 “What is it?” – Stop 31:02 “They’ll see. I’m still Andy’s favorite toy.” Duration: 6 min.) Change is a tough thing to swallow. Whether you’re being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 43:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Better Blood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 31, 2002

The Bible tells us that "without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins." Blood is the cleansing agent. But why should blood purify my soul?

A woman once wrote that at a garage sale she had spotted a handsome antique copper kettle for only $2.50. It was badly tarnished, so she asked the woman running the sale if the discoloration would come out. She cheerfully offered to try some copper cleaner on it and disappeared with it into ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Amnesia

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 5, 2002

Spiritual amnesia is forgetting the blessings of God. Here are four symptoms of this shameful malady.

Spiritual Amnesia Luke 17:11-19 Amnesia is a strange condition that involves a partial or total loss of memory. It may occur as the result of one of the following: ¡õ a blow to the head ¡õ psychic trauma ¡õ Alzheimer¡¯s ¡õ too much alcohol or narcotic use Sometimes it is temporary and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Grace-Full Relationships Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 6, 2002

Our relationships must be based on Grace, not shame.

Grace-Full Relationships November 3, 2002 Luke 15:11-32 On the first week we looked at relationships where grace is not in place We talked about how when we try to control those around us for our own purposes we are living in the curse that Adam and Eve received when they sinned. (And though ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: *other

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Fresh Start

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we make positive changes in our lives?

Good morning. I’d like to begin by congratulating all of you for surviving the horrible consequences of the Y2K bug - the food shortages, the long lines at the gas pumps, the collapse of the banking system, the airplanes falling out of the sky, accidental launching of Russia’s nuclear missiles, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Work And Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

God provides vindication for his people, the holy ones. The Holy Spirit aids in understanding the Gospel and movements that counter Christian teaching.

PENTECOST - THE WORK AND GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT WHITSUNDAY 2002 Use as Epistle - Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel John 14:15-21Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the universal Church which commemorates the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, Luke 12:4-11

Denomination: Anglican

What Kind Of Gift Is This?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 4, 2002

The Holy Spirit was sent by God at the birthday of the Church on the first Pentecost Day. This spirit of love is the engine that drives the church to fulfill its mission of being the loving Christ who nurtures his people and enables them through their lo

WHITSUNDAY 2002 (Traditional Anglicans use as Epistle the 2nd choice found on page 182 Book of Common Prayer I Cor. 12:4 - that is the text for the sermon. Use Gospel found on page 181 Book of Common Prayer John 14:15-21 Introduction 1. Origin of the Feast of Pentecost A feast of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 14:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Beyond "The Force" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Oct 29, 2001

This is installment 5 in my "Anchor Points" series.

“Anchor Points” “Beyond ‘The Force’” February 27, 2000 Anchor Point #5: “God is Transcendent, Sovereign, and Personal” “’God is a concept by which we measure our pain’; I’ll say it again; ‘God is a concept by which we measure our pain. I don’t believe in magic; I don’t believe in I-Ching; I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:4, Proverbs 16:4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Do We Love Our Brother? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 15, 2005

Do we really love our Brothers in Christ? If we do, it will show!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE # „X Behave while living in a lost world. „X Submit yourself to the governing authorities. „X Slaves, be submissive to your masters. „X Wives, be submissive to your husbands, lost or saved. „X Husbands, treat your wives as something special, whether they are lost of saved. „X Up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Loved Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 6, 2005

#11 (and final) in my Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. It first summarizes the rest of the chapter, and uses extended allegory of the Trojan war to describe inseparable love.

Romans 8:38-39 – To Be Loved (NOTE: to get the full effect of the Trojan War illustration, you may want to research this more than I have written. Watching "Troy" is a help, too.) Well, we’ve made it. We spent all fall studying Romans 8, and I must admit, I’m ready for a change. Perhaps you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

That's Not A Knife

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 17, 2003

Don’t let the stresses and worries of life get you down. Trust in the greater power.

That’s Not A Knife I remember in one of my college classes reading about an expert testimony concerning time management that was presented to a Senate sub-committee in 1960. These experts said that because of advances in technology, within twenty years or so, people would be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, What's He Really Like?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 4, 2004

Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture.

God, What’s He Really Like? Psalm 145:8-9, 18-21 Theme: Examine man’s view of God vs. How God has revealed Himself in Scripture. “How do you know there is a God?” Because somebody told you there was one. A young man was asked if he ever thought about dying and what he expected to be doing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18-21, Psalm 145:8-9

Denomination: Holiness

Avoid The Problems Of Miscommunication

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We ought to speak the truth we feel With careful thought for those who hear; For truth and love must try to sense What others feel, what others fear

Avoid the Problems of Miscommunication (I Thes 2:6-12) Many problems in our relationships grow out of miscommunication. Failure to communicate love, truth and relevance often leads to alienation. Many people mistakening assume they are friends but through miscommunications they have drifted in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational