Sermons on Moral Convictions:

David Rebuked By Nathan Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2020

Second Samuel 12:1-15 shows us three steps God uses to restore sinners back into fellowship with himself.

Scripture Second Samuel chapters 10 to 12 describe David’s battle with the Ammonites. Sandwiched in the middle of these chapters is the shocking account of David’s dreadful sin against Bathsheba and Uriah, which we examined last time. Months later, the Lord sent his prophet Nathan to confront ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everyday Heroes

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 17, 2021

God calls us to be heroes not only in extraordinary circumstances, but in our daily lives.

I) Let’s talk a bit about heroes. A) I love to read adventure thrillers. One of the authors that I used to read a lot (while he was living) was Robert Ludlum. His stories were frequently built around an average citizen who sees or hears something that he should not have. He then becomes caught up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:8, Luke 14:25-33, 1 Kings 19:18, Romans 12:1-2, Mark 12:41-44, Matthew 6:19-34, Acts 9:36-39, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready To Respond Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the need for Christians to be prepared to respond to the world's injustices with faith, conviction, and love, guided by the teachings of the Bible.

Friends, welcome back to the best place you could be today: church! I’m thankful you decided to join us whether it be in person or online. God has something for you today, there’s no doubt about it. Maybe you already know this, but we are right in the middle of a series we started a few weeks ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Responding To Injustice, Deep Faith, Strong Convictions

Sermon Series: Live Ready

Why Is The Gospel Of Christ Offensive?

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Why is the Gospel of Christ Offensive?

Our Lord Christ said in Luke 7:23: “…blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” JC Ryle wrote, “There is a common, worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough; a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stephen --A Man Who Wore Many Hats(Deacon, Evangelist, Convict,crown) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014

Appointed as one of the men to wait on the widows in the church Stephen quickly progressed to evangelistic work, and his preaching of Jesus Christ. It was this preaching that had him put to death.

Stephen --A Man Who Wore Many Hats(Deacon, Evangelist, Convict,Crown) Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Last week we were introduced to a number of men who served in the distribution of food in the church. 2.) One of these Greek men was Stephen. 3.) This morning, I want to look further at ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Man Of Conviction: Who Am I? What Do I Stand For?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods.

Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods. Young people are obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Proof That God Exists Series

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

The technical name for this proof is the 'Transcendental Proof for the Existence of God.' It shows that it is impossible for God not to exist because you cannot have objective truth, morality, knowledge, reason, or science w/o God.

What would you say to me if I told you that I do not believe in “words.” More than likely you are thinking, “Are you kidding me? That is foolish. You don’t believe in words? Come on! That is ridiculous!” Everyone believes that words exist. It would be foolish to pull ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2009

If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? The Rechabites provide an example for us to follow.

COMMITMENT ON TRIAL JEREMIAH 35:1-11 Introduction: If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? Dan Yeary in “Proclaim” speaks of those who make commitments that are only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Controversy And Confrontation That Jesus’ Kingdom Brings Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 14, 2021

A look at the three closing promises Simeon makes - all of them challenging. What do we learn from these and where do we see these happening in Jesus' ministry?

SAFE AND HARMLESS? Is Jesus’ Kingdom like “no more tears” shampoo? - Have a bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and talk about the old “no more tears” promise. It was safe and harmless. A PIERCING SWORD: Simeon speaks of a Kingdom that is less happy and harmless and more controversial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

"Virtue": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

Let us make every effort to add to our faith moral excellence.

Have we ever said these words? “I know my life doesn’t look like a Christian’s life should look, but I do believe in God.”[1] People who say those words are what Pastor Craig Groeschel called Christian atheists or “people [who] believe in God but live as if he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Be Good? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 14, 2010

Luke 6:31 Recognized as one of the most significant ideas, not only in all Scripture but in moral philosophy as well – termed the “golden rule.” See how the golden rule has changed today.

Why should we be good? Re-Cap 1. Relativism 2. Sincere belief 3. Judgments 4. Moral Values Why Should we be Good? Ravi Zacharias notes that “religion that is based on truth, when reduced merely to sociological function, will disintegrate through abuse. Time has proven, in an even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Bringing America Back To God

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 17, 2009

The parallels of America and Israel are staggering - both denied the Lord, defied the law, and defiled the land. Is God about to judge us like He did them? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Bringing America Back to God Judges 1-2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BringingAmericaBack.html This book records the history of the nation of Israel for 305 years after the death of Joshua. Israel declined, backslid, and got away from God. And in this new study we will see many frightening ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Lost Son - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015

The analysis of the lost older son in Luke 15:25-32 teaches us about the danger of moral conformity.

Scripture For the past few weeks we have been studying chapter 15 in The Gospel of Luke. It is a marvelous chapter as Jesus explained the good news of salvation in the parable of the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son. The parable of the lost son is usually called the parable of the prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Age Of Nonsense: "The Failure Of 'ism's"

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016

An Age when our "Yes" no longer means yes, and our "NO" no longer means no. When right is wrong and wrong is right!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, August 5, 2001 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter An Age of Nonsense: “The Failure of Isms” Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Commencement is the one time each year when students get to hear a speaker say something ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed