Sermons on Modesty:

Moral Purity

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Aug 31, 2011

This sermon lists the factors that have increased immorality in our day.

Sermon Moral Purity I Corinthians 6:9-11 Why would Paul assault the Corinthians with a catalog of sins that would keep them out of heaven. His words do not dance around their sinful behavior, but make it crystal clear that those living immoral lives were destined for hell. He had to be direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Shame Of The Cross

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Mar 19, 2012

While we normally focus on the pain Jesus suufered, this is an attempt to focus on the horrible shame associated with His crucifixion.

The Shame of the Cross Text: Deuteronomy 21:22-23 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our theme this year is “Beyond Ourselves in 2012!” The thrust of this theme is on carrying the gospel to our community as the Lord commanded us in the great commission recorded in Matthew 28:19-20. Just as our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Least Is Sometimes The Most

Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006

Dr Wood shows the congregation that a person does not always need to be in the spotlight. God often uses those people who are behind the scenes. Dr. Wood uses Andrew the bother of Peter as his scriptural background.

A little Girl went on a errand for her mother. The little girl was late in returning. The mother asked for an explanation for why she was so late. The little girl explained that her little playmate had fell and broke her doll. The mother was wandering how she could help with a broken doll. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Teamwork!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Teamwork is what the Kingdom of God is all about. It will get results and you will feel better about yourself, knowing that if souls are getting saved is because you are doing your part that God has given to you.

*1 Corinthians 3:7 “What, after all, is Apollos? And what is Paul? Only servants, through whom you came to believe—as the Lord has assigned to each his task. 6 I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 7 So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oneness Not Sameness

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Feb 17, 2013

We are called to be "one" in unity, but not cookie cutters.

Quotes: “We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” - ― J.K. Rowling “United we stand, Divided we fall.”- KY State Flag “All for one and one for all.” ― Alexandre Dumas “When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of A One Night Stand

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Esther had many good qualities but she was not a person I would want my daughter to emulate in all of her ways

THE TRAGEDY OF A ONE NIGHT STAND 7/8/09 Esther 2:1-20 1. Some Realities We need to Face a. Mordecai – Tribe of Benjamin – related Saul 1. Grandfather was Shemei – threw rocks at David i. Zadok wanted to cut his head off – David stopped him 2. 60 yrs earlier Jews were permitted to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

One

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 30, 2009

In most all cases we stress our differences. In marriage we may have two areas where we differ and 100 where we agree but focus on the two things where we differ.

ONE Ephesians 4 1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. 4There is one body and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About The Presents!

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 23, 2010

If we are honest, we’d have to admit that we enjoy getting gifts at Christmastime. It might not be like it was when we were kids, but there’s still something special when you read your name on a beautifully-wrapped box under the tree.

If we are honest, we’d have to admit that we enjoy getting gifts at Christmastime. It might not be like it was when we were kids, but there’s still something special when you read your name on a beautifully-wrapped box under the tree. I’d like to take a look at Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Society Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 31, 2007

Lesson 9 in a series on holiness as seen in Leviticus; highlighting 4 keys to pure living

Pure Society Leviticus 17-20 Lesson 9 I. Introduction A. Making a Great Society 1. Alexander Solzhenitsyn – Russian Novelists a) Graduation address at Harvard in 1978 made the following quote. b) “I have spent all my life under communism, and I will tell you that a society without any legal scale ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Worthy In The Riches Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 13, 2006

Christ has blessed us with every spiritual blessing and we must walk worthy of those blessings

Series: Experiencing the Riches of Christ WALKING WORTHY IN THE RICHES OF CHRIST Ephesians 4:1 6 Nothing is more miserable than trying to be something that you are not, and nothing more empty than not living up to our potential. "Worthy" to have worth or value Have you ever bought something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Have Played The Fool"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"I have played the fool"

1 Samuel 26:13 - 25 21 "I have played the fool" How could someone who started out so well end so poorly? I. Saul’s Blessing - 1 Sam 9:1 Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:13-25

Denomination: Holiness

Everyone Is Valuable

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 21, 2019

How does a local church operate? What talents and abilities are needed? Is every church going to have the same talents or needs? Let’s look at how God sees the value of every single church member in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a.

How does a local church operate? What talents and abilities are needed? Is every church going to have the same talents or needs? Let’s look at how God sees the value of every single church member in 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 “For even as the body is one and yet has many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Being Obedient?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 10, 2023

In this passage of Scripture, Paul is writing to the Philippians, instructing them to be humble like Christ. How humble are we?

These verses are presumably from a psalm sung by the early Christian church. The passage holds many equals to the prediction of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. As a song, it was not intended to be a finished assertion about the nature and work of Christ. Notwithstanding, a few vital attributes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Invaluable Valuables

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 18, 2025

God places value differently than we do.

Invaluable Values Tony Campolo was an American minister and author who devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. He once told an audience about a homeless man who offered to share his coffee. Seeing the condition in which this man lived, Tony said the coffee must have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Believer's New Position Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Earthly principles to reflect our heavenly position.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Key word preeminence. “That in all things he might have the preeminence (1:17). 2. Theme: the position, privilege and power of the believer. Fussing at you will not get rid of sin. You must know what God has done for you, what a wonderful new position you have in Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:17, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist