Sermons on Moral Decay:

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2012

There are plenty of believers in this nation who should be making a difference and yet it seems that we lose battle after battle in regards to the moral compass of the United States.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN This past week half the people in our nation were happy because of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Judge?

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 12, 2018

There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge”

Do Not Judge? Overcoming the Intimidation to Be Silenced There are many passages of Scripture people use to stop all discussion on truth and morality. The one at the top of the list are the very words of Jesus Christ, “Do not Judge” (Matthew 7:1; Luke 6:37) which is only a portion of what He said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Infinite Love For Infinite Sadness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 10, 2017

To enjoy infinite love curing our infinite sadness, we need to live by the moral code Jesus taught, the code of loving even our enemies.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel “Our infinite sadness can only be cured by an infinite love.” Those words of Pope Francis ended our reflection last Thursday on the encyclical Joy of the Gospel. Now God’s love is unconditional. He loves even jerks, even sinners like me and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

To Do Or Not To Do The Dubious

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 29, 2020

Ahhhh .... The "gray areas" of morality. So tempting. So easy to justify. Should we be going there? What do you think???

To Do or Not To Do the Dubious Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Titus 3:3-5 “At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. “But when the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15, Proverbs 3:5-8, Romans 6:22-23, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

How Can We Escape Temptation?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 17, 2024

In a culture that is filled with so much moral depravity, how do escape or how can we escape from what the world puts around us?

The Scripture today depicts how the Israelites, who had gotten away from Egypt, were honored by God. But then they fell over and over again into the worshiping of idols. God seriously rebuffed a considerable lot of them, including those destined to meandering the desert until many of them died in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Can Escape

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022

Our culture is filled with so much moral depravity so how can we escape? Regarding temptation, Paul offers the Corinthians staunch support.

Paul said that bad desires and temptations can happen to anyone, so do not think that we are the only ones at risk. We can also resist temptation, as others have. We can resist any temptation because God will assist us in doing so. With God’s help, we can resist temptation if: We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Brook Runs Dry

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

I. God sends us out to confront and counter the sins of our nation II. God tests us through His guidance III. God tests us in our hiding place IV. God tests us when the brook runs dry

Introduction One of the new terms of our day is “virtual reality.” We live in a day and time filled with imaginary stories, characters, and scenes. These transport us into unreality, a world of make believe, even a world of science fiction that catapults us into another world. We go to an IMAX ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

God’s Prophetic Agenda Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

The Day of the Lord refers to the time when God will dramatically intervene in human history and set in motion the events of the end of the world, as we know it.

INTRODUCTION God has a great way of humbling us. This week I had the privilege of driving my two granddaughters, Lizzie and Caroline to school. They call me Dee Dee, so when I get to hang out with them, I call it Dee Dee duty. But I always say that when I get to be with them it’s a happy Dee ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Be Ready: The End Times And The Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025

We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong places. But the Word of God is not silent about what is to come.

Go! And Be Ready: The End Times and the Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Introduction: A Call to Readiness We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18, John 14:3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Matthew 24:42, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Romans 8:1, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Pedigree

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Let me make this suggestion to anyone who is stopping just short of making a commitment to Jesus. Do not allow ridiculously minor details to hold you back. If the conviction of the Holy Spirit is telling you to begin a relationship, then by all means co

Sermon Title: The Power of the Pedigree Text: I Timothy 1:12-20 Date: July 27, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: This morning, we will be continuing in our study of Paul’s first letter to his student Timothy. I have entitled this morning’s message, “The Power of the Pedigree”, because we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

Highlights From Noah

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

God’s judgment is fair and just-Without it the world would not be a good one

Here’s a question for you: How many animals of each kind did Moses take on the ark? The answer, of course, is "None." It was Noah, not Moses, who brought the animals on the ark. Most of you knew that because "Noah and the ark" is probably one of the best known stories in the entire Bible. From ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know You Enemy - Rebellion On Earth Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 24, 2019

Description of the fall in the Garden of Eden and its subsequent effect on mankind

Spiritual Warfare - Know your enemy Rebellion on Earth In the last message, we talked about Lucifer’s fall from Heaven and his vengeful determination to bring down mankind and procure worship for himself on this earth. This battle for the hearts and minds of ...read more

Denomination: Brethren