Sermons on Moral Abilities:

Forgive!

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 5, 2024

Jesus tells us that we MUST forgive. We have a fundamental moral obligation to forgive. There is a terrible consequence if we don't forgive. But what does it mean to forgive?

INTRODUCTION Today we’re looking at a passage about forgiveness. It may be the longest passage about forgiveness in the Bible and it’s extremely important. Forgiveness is a God-quality. It’s at the heart of what God is like. We find it very tough to do. But in this teaching, Jesus demands that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Defending The 10 Commandments

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 4, 2005

Sadly Christianity has lost ground over the last 40 years! Why? The main reason…the 10 commandments have been aggressively attacked in America and reduced this country to a moronic and miniscule mindset of morals!

“Defending The 10 Commandments” Exodus 20:1-17 Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. Notices that it says get “wisdom” and not “knowledge”. I believe that the application of knowledge by way of Biblical wisdom is paramount for the believer in today’s world! We live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2020

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 1:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Beatitudes As A Guide To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:1-12, form the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. They provide a roadmap to holy living by describing the character traits and blessings of those who walk in obedience to God.

Title: THE BEATITUDES AS A GUIDE TO HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Supporting Texts: Psalm 24:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16 INTRODUCTION: The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:1-12, form the opening of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 24:3-4, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 5:22-23, James 3:17, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Losses And Gains Of Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Trusting in Christ and our good works for salvation is not trusting in Christ at all. We have to give everything up as far as our good works, our religion, our morality in order to receive Christ as our Savior.

Introduction In the 1730’ s in England, a young man named George Whitefield desperately wanted to be right before God. As a student at Oxford, he was part of the Holy Club, along with John and Charles Wesley. The members of that club rose early every day for lengthy devotions. They disciplined ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Lesson 9: The Gentiles’ Former State: Isolation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2018

It is a good thing for Christians to “remember” what they were. No ability of the mind can be better employed to produce humility, penitence, gratitude, and love, than the memory. It is good for us to recall our former sins.

Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 3/31/17 Lesson 9: The Gentiles’ Former State: Isolation (2:11-13) Ephesians 2:11-13 (KJV) 11 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 -- What A Mighty God We Serve Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This morning, we w

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD WE SERVE HABAKKUK 3:3-15 INTRODUCTION: Habakkuk is one of the shortest books of the Bible, yet it is a book dealing with significant and profound issues; Sin, “Inactivity of God”, the morality of God’s actions, and God’s attributes of sovereignty, majesty, and faithfulness. This ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:3-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthwhile Life

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 8, 2002

Too many Christians live mediocre lives. But they don’t have to. We have within us the ability to make a difference in our everyday lives.

OPEN: "We rarely use the word ’cure,’" said the psychiatrist to his patient. "But after 5 years of therapy it is my pleasure to pronounce you completely cured." To his surprise an unhappy look came over the woman’s face. "What’s wrong?" he asked. "I thought you’d be thrilled." "Oh, it’s fine ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-38, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Mature In Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need.

1. The Holy Spirit helps us grow in our trust of the Lord’s reliability instead of doubting God’s ability to care for our every need. David wrote, “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this.” (Psalm 37:5) Just as a child implicitly trusts his or her mother, so a growing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Wisdom Is Available Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Are you availing yourself to the wisdom that God makes available to all? We all have the ability, let us view God’s word and thoughts on this.

God’s Wisdom is Available Timely Revelation Timely Restoration The story is told that after Helen Keller’s teacher, Anne Sullivan, had given her the names of physical objects in sign language, Miss Sullivan attempted to explain God and tapped out the symbols for the name "God." Much to Miss ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Final Advice

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 31, 2006

St. Paul offers Timothy some final advice before his earthly departure. Christian consistency, the ability to endure hardship, mission, and heavenly reward are discussed.

Final Advice ILLUSTRATION: A man was on the practice golf course when the club pro brought another man out for a lesson. The pro watched the fellow swing several times and started making suggestions for improvement, but each time the pupil interrupted with his own version of what was wrong and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Forgiveness Factor

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

The ingredient that separates the men from the boys, and the girls from the women, the mature from the immature spiritually is the ability to have a heart of forgiveness for those that have wronged you...

"THE FORGIVENESS FACTOR" Text: 1 Sam. 24:1-15 What ingredient is it that makes a man or woman great in the sight of God? Is it their ability to pay back every act of unkindness or offense against them through vengeance? Is it their ability to do all they can to expose and damage the character ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There You Will Hear

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Dec 27, 2010

5 Factors that influence our ability to hear from God. 1. Circumstantial 2. Physical Location 3. Timing 4. A Divine Causing 5. An Obedience

There You Will Hear Text: Jeremiah 18:1,2 (I am using the KJV for this message because of its unique wording of verse 2, being caused to hear as opposed to other versions where the prophet would simply have the word of the Lord announced to him, or him simply receiving a message) Jer 18:1 The ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-2, Jeremiah 18:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ