Sermons on Moral Compass:

The Most Important Exam

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 28, 2021

Paul calls us to examine ourselves. In this exam we don’t compare ourselves to others, we actively seek to bring about real changes in our lives and we place our eternal destiny into the hands of Jesus.

Message 2 Corinthians 13:5 “The Most Important Exam” I love being in ministry – and I love being the minister of NEC. Only one week ago Corianna and I returned from a four week absolutely amazing holiday. We really enjoyed our time. We are also thankful to be back home and continue our ministry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Navigating Troubled Waters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

living in dangerous times.

Navigating Troubled Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. This morning we are going to look at the seasoned Apostle Paul’s warning to a young believer name Timothy. Paul is trying to encourage him to stay strong in the faith and also challenged him to make ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Train Up A Child PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The crucial responsibility of training up children in godly ways, ensuring their spiritual growth and development, and the lasting impact it has on their lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about a topic that is near and dear to the hearts of many of us, and that is the importance of training up our children in the ways of the Lord. As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even mentors, we have a crucial role to play in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Topics: Train, Child

The "Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 21, 2004

# 9 in a series on the "The Stories That Jesus Told" - The Parables. This sermon examines the cost of unforgiveness in our lives.

The Stories That Jesus Told Sermon # 9 “Parable of The Unforgiving Servant” or “The World’s Worst Prison” Matthew 18:21-35 “One of my favorite stories concerns a man who was bitten by a dog, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship Part 4: Character Traits Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 19, 2011

This message continues the series on Discipleship. It focuses on Character traits based on the beatitudes.

Discipleship Part 3: Character Traits Scriptures: Matthew 5:3-11; James 4:7-10; Psalm 51:1-4 Introduction This morning we will continue with the character traits of a disciple. Last week I focused on how a disciple must be willing to obey Christ. I shared with you that obedience is better than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Veni, Vidi, Velcro Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 24, 2009

I came, I saw, I stuck. Choosing Velcro over Teflon.

The Baptist Standard of last year made this sad prediction: “The Southern Baptist Convention is dying rapidly, and resistance to change could kill more than half the denomination’s churches by 2030, SBC President Frank Page said. Unless something is done to reverse the downward trend, Southern ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Living In A Secular World

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 21, 2007

How do we live in, and respond to, the culture in which we live? The examples of: Jonah, Esther and Daniel.

How do Christians live in, and respond to, the culture in which they find themselves? About a half century ago, H. Richard Niebuhr attempted to answer that question in his book Christ and Culture. He offered five possible responses to the question. First, he said that some Christians have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Program Of Self Vs A Greater Than Jonah! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Oct 31, 2013

God give an object lesson in His mercy and nondiscrimination concerning salvation to all and exposes Jonah's lack of grace.

Jonah Chapter 4 If I am allowed to headline the four chapters one maybe humorous way would be like this: Politically perverse prophet purposefully pursued by God Prayerfully penitent prophet precisely protected by God Powerfully preaching prophet pointedly pushed by God Pitifully ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"experiencing The Light Of God's Glory."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Feb 3, 2024

The Light of God's Glory' holds a profound meaning in our spiritual journey. It symbolizes God's divine grace's illuminating and awe-inspiring presence, a beacon of hope and inspiration. This light shines even in the darkest times, guiding us towards a brighter future.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 60:1-2) (1) “Arise, shine; for thy light comes, and the glory of the LORD rises upon thee.” (2) “For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2, Matthew 4:16, Mark 10:46-48, Mark 10:49, Mark 10:50, Mark 10:51-52, Matthew 10:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living It Out Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

What exactly is mercy? How does it look in our lives? How do we express it towards others? Why is it that the merciful will be blessed?

Living it Out - Matthew 5:7 - August 21, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #5 As we get started together this morning I’ll ask you to take your Bibles and turn with me, please, to the Gospel of Matthew. We’ll be reading Matthew 5:7 as we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: *other

Our Arsenal - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 21, 2004

The 3rd message in a series on spiritual warfare focusing on our arsenal for battle.

The Battle is the Lord Our Arsenal – Part 1 Intro: A reporter interviewed a man on his 100th birthday. “What are you most proud of?” The man said, “I don’t have an enemy in the world.” “What a beautiful thought! How inspirational! Tell me how you have achieved such a feat?” The man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17, 2 Timothy 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Influential Person Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 5, 2005

8th message in James series. James has a decidedly different concept of what counts for influence than our secular society does.

On Christmas Eve 1985 this article appeared in Our Daily Bread: In the early 19th century, a war-weary world was anxiously watching the march of Napoleon. All the while babies were being born. In 1809, midway between the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, William E. Gladstone was born in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The final message ina seires on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense April 3, 2005 Is Jesus the Only Way to God? Intro: Why believe in Jesus? What makes him so different from Socrates, Buddha, Mohammed, or any of the others? After all, don’t all religions lead to God? According to the teachings of Jesus – the answer is a definitive ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Speech

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

God doesn't simply forbid swearing falsely, he forbids speaking falsely, which grows out of living falsely.

I’ve been racking my brains all week to find a lead-in to this week’s commandment without referring to politics. But I keep coming back to it like a moth to a candle. At least we’re no longer right in the middle of actual accusations of perjury... but the question of truth vs. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lifestyle Of A Christ Disciple Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 18, 2020

Following Jesus Christ is a challenge on the earth with many struggles. But Christ the perfect role model will take us to the highest places if we surrender ourselves to him.

LIFESTYLE OF A CHRIST DISCIPLE Luke 9:56-62 Introduction: Some hundred years ago two team leaders adopted the same goal: Both sought to be the first to lead an expedition to the South Pole. Once made the decision presented with them countless choices. Selecting the cloth to wear, food to eat and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:56-62

Denomination: Methodist