Sermons on Moral Ethics:

The Pursuit Of Righteousness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

We are united with Christ, dead to sin and alive in Him. We are called to leave our old sinful ways behind and pursue a life of righteousness with the help of the Holy Spirit.

You know how in video games, when your character dies, you can just hit the restart button and start over? Well, that's kind of what happened when we decided to follow Jesus. We hit the restart button on our lives. In Romans 6, Paul talks about this. He says that when we chose to follow Jesus, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Moral Integrity, Divine Guidance, Faithful Living

No Room For Darkness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus wants us to be people who bring light into the world. To do this, we need to be careful about what we allow into our hearts and minds. The things we see and focus on can either bring light or darkness into our lives.

Our eyes play a big role in shaping our desires and actions. Jesus talks about this when he addresses the sin of adultery. He emphasizes the importance of where we look, as it can lead us down a path of darkness. Often, temptation starts with a glance, but if we're not careful, it can turn into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:33-36, Matthew 5:28

Topics: Spiritual Enlightenment, Moral Choices, Inner Peace, Positive Mindset

Temptation Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 3, 2023

We all face temptation, but through understanding our identity in Christ, trusting in God's provision, exercising wisdom, and using scripture, we can overcome it.

Imagine you're playing a video game. You're on a mission, but there are obstacles and enemies trying to stop you. That's kind of like life, right? We're on a mission to live for God, but there's this thing called temptation that tries to trip us up. Let's see how Jesus beat temptation and how we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Self-Control, Spiritual Growth, Moral Strength, Inner Discipline

Love God, Love Your Neighbor Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 25, 2023

The essence of the Jewish Law, as explained by Jesus, is to love God and love your neighbor. This is the foundation of all obedience and the summary of all other laws.

Have you ever been asked a question and you just couldn't pick one answer? Like, "What's your favorite song?" or "Who's your best friend?" It's tough, right? Well, Jesus was asked a similar question. A guy who was super smart about the Jewish Law asked Jesus, "What's the most important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Divine Laws, Spiritual Commandments, Moral Obligations, Faith Practices

The Spirit Of The Age Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2019

Although modern Christians seem to have abandoned any ethic of avoiding worldliness, the Bible has not. But what is worldliness, and why must we avoid it?

The Spirit of the Age (I John 2:15-17) 1. People go through great lengths to avoid being proud and worldly. A rabbi and a cantor are standing in the largely empty synagogue one day, talking mystically about how, given the awesome glory of God’s Infinite Divine Presence, they are each really ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Just Talk'in About Tonight

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 24, 2001

Loss of moral integrity brings an end to the powerful potential of the child of God.

I¡¦M JUST TALK¡¦IN ABOUT TONIGHT JUDGES 16: 1-21 NOVEMBER 25, 2001 LAST SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT INTRODUCTION: Toby Keith ¡§I¡¦m just talk¡¦in about tonight¡¨ Song lyrics TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this morning has a lot in common with the song. We live in a culture that is obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get To Heaven

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Mar 2, 2005

The inadequeacy of the moral plan to get to heaven, demonstrated by the rich young ruler

How To Get To Heaven There are two ways to get to heaven. The first is God’s plan, and the second, the Moral plan, or man’s plan. We could call God’s plan the D.O.N.E.-Done- plan. Everything that needed to be done to assure you a place in heaven was done by Jesus Christ, through His death and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Believe In God?

Contributed by Danny Ferguson on Aug 14, 2003

A survey of three arguments from classical apologetics (cosmological, teleological and moral).

Why believe in God? Sermon for Adrian Christian Church Danny Ferguson Intro Why do you believe in God? Have you ever been asked this question? Are you prepared to answer this question? 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

The Light of the World shines in moral darkness, religious darkness, and physical darkness.

I AM series #2 I AM the Light of the World John 8:12; 9:5 INTRODUCTION: This summer we’re looking at the I AM statements of Jesus. All 8 of these statements are recorded in the Gospel of John. Last week we saw that right after feeding the 5,000 Jesus told the crowds I AM the Bread of Life. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News For The Poor Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

God is ever willing to forgive and heal us of our moral leprosy.

Lk 4__14-22 and 5__12-13 Proclaim glad tidings to the poor Friday after Epiphany Reading 1 1 Jn 4:19–5:4 Beloved, we love God because he first loved us. If anyone says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Light Reflections

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 11, 2006

Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle.

Title: Light Reflections Text: I John 1:1-2:2 Truth: Christians are to reflect the nature of their Heavenly Father through a morally pure lifestyle. Aim: To lead them to commit to a morally pure lifestyle. INTRODUCTION Labor Day our whole family went to the zoo and the Omniplex. One of the fun ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008

In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 6: The Manner Of His Life Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 25, 2018

In these verses Paul insists on the moral consistency of the individual’s life and conduct.

6/6/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 6: THE MANNER OF HIS LIFE (1Th 2:9-12) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 (NIV) 9 Surely you remember, brothers and sisters, our toil and hardship; we worked night and day in order not to be a burden to anyone while we preached the gospel of God to you. 10 You are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

When I Am Weak I Am Strong

Contributed by Clement Swarnappa on Jul 15, 2023

Everybody has weakness less - Not the character or moral weaknesses -- but Human limitations -

2 Corinthians 12 New International Version (NIV) Paul’s Vision and His Thorn 12 I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to be gained, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord. 2 I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven. Whether it was ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God