Sermons on Maintaining Godly Standards:

Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020

Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35, Luke 22:39, Luke 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Meet The First Century Standard?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jul 26, 2005

This is another message that follows our recent revival that challenges our church corporately and individually to examine ourselves and see if we are meeting the biblical standard for church health.

Do We Meet the First Century Standard? Acts 9:31 I. A Healthy Church is a Church at Peace “…the churches throughout all Judea, Galilee and Samaria had peace…” v. 31 A. External peace B. Internal peace (Acts 2:44-47, Acts 4:32-35) 1. They had great fellowship 2. They did not quarrel over petty ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

Your Relationships + God's Standards = True Freedom

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 26, 2000

You will only find true freedom in the way you conduct your relationships with others when you abide by God's standards for your realtionships.

What motivates your relationships with the people you meet throughout your lifetime? By what standards do you measure your relationships with others? What standards does God want for your relationships with other people? The world would have you believe that your relationships with others ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Absolute Standard Of Right And Wrong, Fact Of Fiction

Contributed by Paul George on Nov 21, 2003

Do you agree or disagree there is an absolute standard of right and wrong?

Do you agree or disagree there is an absolute standard of right and wrong? The rejection of an absolute standard of right and wrong is based on one of two decisions by those who reject the existence of an absolute standard of right and wrong. The first is the denial of the existence of the God of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Students Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 7, 2022

1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Students The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 7, 2022) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew chapters 14-16, Jesus Christ continued to prove that He is the Messiah promised in the Old Testament. With both His works and His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Sets The Highest Standards For His Disciples Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2022

New version with information about Christians being in Christ. 1. We must say "no" to our selfishness. 2. We must carry our cross. 3. We must follow His footsteps.

Jesus Sets the Highest Standards for His Disciples The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:20-25 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2022) (New version with information about Christians being in Christ.) BACKGROUND: *Today's message is about the high standards Jesus sets for His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Goes To Court Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

This Psalm gives us a picture of some things that God looks at among His people

GOD GOES TO COURT Text: Ps. 50 Intro: 1. One place I am very uncomfortable with is a courtroom. 2. I've been called to jury duty a couple of times and it just gives a weird feeling in my stomach to be there. 3. Can you imagine being called into God's courtroom? 4. The Psalmist introduces the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Godly Sexuality" - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Apr 10, 2005

Sex sells...are you buying? Sex is an every-day, all-day, in-your-face issue. What are we to do?

"Godly Sexuality" – Part 1 Matthew 5:27-32 (Cognates: Matthew 19:3-12; 1 Corinthians 6:9-20; 7:1-17; Hebrews 10:26-31) God’s stand on sexuality, marriage, divorce and remarriage is clear when we take the whole of Scripture, prayerfully read it and then trust the Holy Spirit to open our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slaves To Satan Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2024

The Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may actually be slaves to Satan.

As believers, we are often tempted to measure success by the world's standards. We may look at those who have achieved wealth, fame, and power, and assume that they are living the "good life." However, the Bible warns us that those who are successful by the world's standards may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4, James 1:5

Set Godly Goals Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2003

Judas Iscariot started out as a person of vision as he followed Jesus the Messsiah. Something happened that changed the course of his life and serves as a warning to every Christian.

Set Godly Goals -Crucial Lessons from the Life of Judas- Matthew 26:6-14 John 13:18-30 During the past several Sundays we have been learning lessons from Biblical Leaders. We learned from Gideon how to respond to God’s call to become a “Mighty Warrior of God.” We saw in the life of David a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30, Matthew 26:6-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Character Of A Godly Mom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people!

Mother’s day is a special day because mothers are special people! Aman! When you did your Bible reading last Sunday, you read the account of Hannah in 1st Samuel. The account begins with Elkanah who was a descendant of the Levitical priesthood. He had two wives – Hannah (favored) and Peninnah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Benefit Of Godly Elders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Here is an example of how multiple gifts, abilities and perspectives can synergistically work together for a greater total effect than the sum of several individual’s efforts. Without elders, the church can easily be led astray by one person’s agenda, per

Why Elders Are Important - Acts 15:1-29 Illustration:Peter Drucker offers insightful guidance to the church when he calls leadership a peak performance by one who is "the trumpet that sounds a clear sound of the organizations’ goals." His five requirements for this task are amazingly reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Role Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

A Mother has a tremendous influence in the lives of her children.

“The Role Of A Godly Mother” Titus 2:3 1. She represents CHRIST in her behavior. (v. 3a) they be in behavior as becometh holiness Romans 15:14; 16:2; Ephesians 5:3; 1 Timothy 2:9-10; 5:10; 1 Peter 3:3-5; Leviticus 11:44; 19:2; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Psalm 119:9-11 2. She ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

In our day and age wherein we lack godly fathers in our midst, this is an encouraging challenge to men who are fathers and men who would become fathers.

“The Role Of A Godly Father” 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 1. A Godly Father is ALERT. (v. 13a) watch ye Matthew 24:42-44; 25:13; 26:41; Mark 13:33-37; Luke 21:36; Ephesians 6:18; Colossians 4:2; 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 2 Timothy 4:5; 1 Peter 4:7; 5:8; Revelation 3:2-3; 16:15 2. A Godly Father is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Father And Mother

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

It takes two godly parents to influence a godly child.

A Godly Father and Mother Selected Scriptures from 1 & 2 Samuel The Setting In our English Bibles, the Book of 1 Samuel follows the Book of Ruth. In the Hebrew Old Testament manuscripts, 1 Samuel immediately follows the Book of Judges. And so it is in the Hebrew Bible that the last words to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist