Sermons on Moral Compromise:

Against The Tide: Pushing Back Against The Moral Climate

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 18, 2012

Christians are called to be holy. However, we are not always certain what it means to be holy or how to achieve that status.

1 PETER 1:13-25 AGAINST THE TIDE (PUSHING BACK AGAINST THE MORAL CLIMATE) “Preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does "morality" Even Mean?

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019

How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-23, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

We Live In Evil Days And With Morally Corrupted Generations. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2024

The world we live in today is filled with evil and moral corruption.

It's easy to get discouraged by the darkness that surrounds us, but as Christians, we must remember that we are not of this world (John 17:16). Let us explore what the Bible says about evil days and morally corrupt generations, and how we can navigate these challenging times. Evil Days The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Matthew 28:20

The Forbidden Food Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 3, 2013

Daniel & his three companions refuse to compromise. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: •Conquest (vs 1-2) •Conscription (vs 3-7) •Courage (vs 8-16) •Choice (vs 17-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: These are actual announcements from Church notices: • Weight Watchers will be meeting at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Elijah - Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001

Elijah did some very extraordinary things. But James’ message is that Elijah was just an ordinary person, & that God can take ordinary people & accomplish extraordinary things.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2017) TEXT: James 5:17; Malachi 4:5 6; 1 Kings 18:21,30; Rom 12:1-2 (NIV) James 5:17 says, "Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, & it did not rain ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:5-6, James 5:17, 1 Kings 18:21-30, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Lucha Entre La Carne Y El Espíritu

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Después de entregarte al Señor tu tendrás que tomar una decisión diaria, cada mañana al despertar y prepararte para comenzar tu día; esta decisión será: ¿Cómo he de vivir este día? ¿Viviré conforme a la carne o conforme al espíritu?

La Lucha entre la Carne y el Espíritu Gálatas 5:16-17 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Digo, pues: Andad en el Espíritu, y no satisfagáis los deseos de la carne. Porque el deseo de la carne es contra el Espíritu, y el del Espíritu es contra la carne; y éstos se oponen entre sí, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Exodus 10 - No, I’m Not Interested In Partial Obedience! I Call The Shots! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 25, 2009

"God, I’ll obey Your Word for my life, but...." Compromise! And God says, "No, I’m not interested in partial obedience. The consequences of partial obedience are just as devastating as no obedience." God says, "I want to call the shots!

Exodus 10 - No Compromise! I’ve been reading Exodus 10 this morning where God brings 2 more plagues to Egypt - swarms of locusts and total darkness, but Pharaoh’s heart is hardened. Years ago I was invited out to a farm in West Wyalong, in NSW. It was night when we arrived and after eating, the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Man's Land

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2013

A sermon that points out the dangers of procrastination.

"No Man's Land" 1 Kings 18:21 INTRODUCTION: The term "No Man's Land" is most commonly associated with the First World War although the phrase "no man's land" actually dates back until at least the 14th century. Its meaning was clear to all sides: no man's land represented the area of ground ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist

Immovable Faith

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 17, 2013

Habakuk had developed an attitude based on circumstances of feelings and emotions. If what you’re praying for is not happening, can you still believe and have faith in God for his provisions?

When everything is against you, that’s when you hold on to God’s word. Everything around you can give way, it doesn’t matter, hold on to God. Public opinion can be against you, it matters not. Doctors say you’re going to die, you can’t make it, family is saying drop ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Of This World

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 9, 2015

Daniel 1

NOT OF THIS WORLD (DANIEL 1) Avram Grant is known as the manager who succeeded Jose Mourinho at Chelsea Football Club when the latter left in 2007. Grant was unaware of his father's full story as a Holocaust survivor until he was a teenager when he heard his father screaming in his sleep. His ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Vigilant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 8, 2015

Be vigilant, because we are all vulnerable. Don't compromise, because we will lose out.

[Read Josh 7:1-6, 10-15, 19-21] This is one chapter most people would like to omit from their books. No one likes to talk about failure or defeat, about their greed and sin. • Up to this point, Israel had been experiencing victories, one after another, from chapter one to six. • The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Solomon: The Danger Of A Divided Heart

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 31, 2016

sin, danger, compromise, wisdom, Solomon

SOLOMON: A DIVIDED HEART INTRO TO SPEAKER: Share the story of taking our son to Bible College in Surrey, BC to attend their music program. The tearful goodbye, the hope we’ve taught and trained him well. Prayer. INTRO TO TOPIC: We recently started the middle part of The Story: Of Kings and ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Makes A Church Bad? Frog In The Kettle Sardis Pt3 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

If we continue to OVERCOME and stay out of the Devil’s POTS and KETTLES we will be rewarded BIG TIME! And even if we die at Satan’s hands, Jesus’ hands will not only welcome us, but give us a crown to wear for eternity.

“What Makes a Church Bad? Rev 3:1-6 FROG IN A KETTLE SARDIS This method is SLOW “Often, good works is the bridge over which good news runs.” Here are five commitments that make not just a good church, but moves it to being great for God: before I do, why don’t you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

What's Your Next Step?

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011

A message to urge our listeners to avoid playing the moral game of Frogger with our lives.

I remember one holiday sitting in the living room chatting with my in-laws, when the subject of high school reunions and old classmates came up. In the course of our conversation, my brother-in-law started laughing when he proceeded to tell us a story about one of his classmates who had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Be Good Without Being A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 8, 2022

It seems that the more strongly we hold moral views the more we insist others hold them as well, and the harder it is to live by them, and we get into this cycle of bullying, hypocrisy and moral failure. So how can we be good without being a hypocrite?

HYPOCRISY IN THE CHURCH When I was younger, the church pretty much had the corner on hypocrisy, at least as society told the story. People didn’t want to go to church because it was full of hypocrites. To which we sometimes replied, come on in then, we’ve room for more. And that’s not an unfair ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist