Sermons on Moral Faithfulness:

Christ Call’s For Moral Courage Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

SMYRNA WAS A SMALL BUT DEDICATED CHURCH. THEY COURAGEOUSLY FACE PERSECUTION AND ARE REMINDED OF THE PROMISED REWARDS OF FAITHFULNESS. THE SECOND OF SEVEN IN THE SERIES.

CHRIST CALL’S FOR MORAL COURAGE REVELATION 2:12-17 TODAY WE LOOK AT THE THIRD OF SEVEN MESSAGES THAT GOD GIVES THE CHURCH THROUGH HIS SERVANT JOHN. EPHESUS WAS A CHURCH THAT HAD LOST IT’S FIRST LOVE, SMYRNA WAS A STRUGGLING CHURCH THAT KEPT THE FAITH IN SPITE OF GREAT PERSECUTION. PERGAMOS WAS A ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Take It To The Limit- Morals Series

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Mar 10, 2008

Don’t cave under pressure, keep your convictions.

Take It To The Limit February 3, 2008 Daniel 1:1-21 On the top of your bulletin is a quote. A quote I found in an article in our Skagit Valley Herald back in December. It was an article about learning to say no. In order to live into your life. In order to live your life. In order to not let ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Key To Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 24, 2002

A series of lessons on Christian ethics (1-4)

Ethics The Key To Moral Excellence Introduction The apostle Peter says: "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;" (2 Peter 1:5) The word virtue, as we understand it, means, ’moral excellence,’ and the apostle exhorts us to give all diligence, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Money-Vs-Morals

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 8, 2012

What happens in the heart of a Christian when being a Christian means taking a financial loss? How do we decide?

Psalm 15 “LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous, who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue … “Who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

A Moral Man Condemned Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Part 36 of our Genesis series dealing with Abraham and Abimelech

A Moral Man Condemned (Genesis part 36) Text: Genesis 20:1-18 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve made it to Genesis chapter 20, we’re not quite half-way through this book, and if we’ve learned anything so far, it’s that these men of God in Genesis were just as bone-headed as we are. Adam sinned against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013

This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

How Moral Are You?

Contributed by Dennis King on Jan 18, 2022

How do you judge your own morals? Fairly? Or do you sluff off the problems you are not willing to face up to? You do know, good works is not you ticket to stay in heaven, don't you?

How Moral Are You? Before we start this lesson, let's take a quick quiz on the Ten Commandments so we have a baseline to measure from. Test Your 10 Commandments Knowledge? Some questions have more than one correct answer. This is an open-book test. 1. Which Abrahamic religion has the most ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Moral Degradation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs.

1. What are some of the components of the processes toward moral degradation? We live in an age when some are trying to halt the decline of moral decay yet few seem ready to acknowledge the truth of the Bible’s warning signs. Those who do not develop a saving faith in Jesus Christ and grow in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moral Issues: Gambling Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When gambling thrives, someone else suffers! Lost in the glitter of the multimillion dollar winner are all the millions of losers.

INTRO: Horse racing, lottery, church bingo, casino nights, carnival games, raffles for charity—when it comes to gambling, we’ve got it all! And when it comes to determining the morality of gambling, we have more defenses that confuse the issue than we have convictions that clarify it! A simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moral Issues: Racism Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

God is color blind. Are you?

INTRO: Prejudice. Discrimination. Segregation. Racism. Our society cries out against such offenses—as well it should! Prejudice judges a man’s character by his outward appearance. Discrimination deprives a person of the right to have. Segregation deprives a person of the right to belong. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flood Morality And Geology

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022

Was Noah's flood moral? Is God immoral? Is Noah's flood just myth?

How could a good God destroy most of humanity in a worldwide flood? How can modern Christians even believe that such a flood existed? What does the Bible actually say? Flood Morality Can atheists have any basis for a statement questioning the morality of God’s judgment? If there is no God and we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-12, 2 Peter 2:5, Matthew 25:31-32, 2 Peter 3:3-7, Genesis 9:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Elaboration Of The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 30, 2021

First John 3:4-10 teaches us about the indispensable necessity for holy living.

Scripture Let’s read 1 John 3:4-10: 4 Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. 5 You know that he appeared in order to take away sins, and in him there is no sin. 6 No one who abides in him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon On A Moral Compass

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 18, 2021

A moral compass is defined as a person's ability to ascertain the difference between right and wrong and act accordingly.

Ian Anthony Dale, an American actor, once remarked: “A lot of the time, a moral compass is all that separates a hero from being a villain; otherwise, the two are very much the same. Both are generally the richest and most complex characters, and they get to have all the fun. I guess it's those ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, 2 Timothy 2:15, Mark 7:20-23, Romans 2:15

Beyond Strict Morality

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 3, 2007

Morality is more than "strict" or "lax". It begins in the heart, develops moral principles and guidlines, and ultimately is in the context of a relationship with God who cares

Beyond Strict Mark 2:23-3:6 Illus: I placed signs on the wall on either side of the platform: "strict" and "lax", moving back and forth toward one or the other at appropriate times. How strict should you be? How strict should you be with your kids? How strict should you be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moral Issues: Abortion Series

Contributed by Rob Harbison on May 10, 2001

When common arguments about abortion confuse us, let’s listen to what God says and let Him settle the dispute.

INTRO: Abortion is an emotionally volatile subject. Both sides are moved with passionate zeal to promote their cause. Anti-abortionists know that if abortion is sinful, they must speak out rabidly or bear the guilt of this moral crime against humanity on their own silent hands. At the same time, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ