Sermons on Moral Obligation:

Slavery Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020

Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

“During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

"True Moral Behavior Is Really Gratitude-In-Action.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 6, 2002

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.”

June 9, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 5 Psalm 50:7-15 Color: Green Psalm 50 Title: “True moral behavior is really gratitude-in-action.” This psalm is cast in the mold of a lawsuit. Since the prophets also used the format of the lawsuit to accuse Israel and the Israelites of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Can We Have Moral Values Without God? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 13, 2010

We may deny God’s existence ... but it is hard to escape the reality of a fixed moral law ... we prove this when we judge others by a standard that we ourselves break.

Can We Have Moral Values Without God? Romans 1:16-20, 28-32; 2:1-4 INTO: People claim that they don’t care about sexual morality, or cheating on exams, or lying to keep from getting in further trouble. This is part of being RELATIVIST: What is right for you is right And what is right for me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Fine Balance: Fulfilling Our Obligations To Both God And The State

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2014

Render to Caesar Caesar’s image, which is on the coin; and to God God’s image, which is on man.

FULFILLING OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND STATE. Matthew 22:15-22. 1. Wickedness finds strange bedfellows. The Pharisees denied the Emperor any right to demand tribute money - and whilst they no doubt used the common money for common purposes, they questioned the validity of the coinage (which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

As Christians, we are to support the Government because human government is ordained by God.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: The Christian and Government Romans 13:1-7 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 6, 2008 God’s timing is always perfect. As I began ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Why Become A Saint? Series

Contributed by Peter Kelly on Aug 25, 2021

Series #2 in the series. The fact that God no longer sees a Christian as a sinner ought to turn us tuward what sainthood means.

I. Introduction A. Review Paul’s introduction -Last week we looked at the first part of Paul’s introduction to the church at Corinth. -Even though the letter contains several areas of chastisement, or correction, Paul begins by encouraging the church at Corinth. -He reminds them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-9

Marriage Series

Contributed by Gene Barron on Feb 2, 2001

God’s advice on building an effective marriage

“HEAVEN’S HELP FOR THE HOME” (Part 1 of 3) Colossians 3:18-19 INTRODUCTION A fellow arrived home early to find his wife in the arms of his best friend, who swore how much they were in love. To quiet the enraged husband, he suggested, “Let’s play gin rummy. If I win, you get a divorce so I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19

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

A Blameless Conscince - Part 2

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Defining biblically the function and limitations of a conscience.

A Blameless Conscience - Part 1 Acts 24:16 In 1984 a Spanish airplane, air Avianca, ploughed into the face of a mountain. The authorities combed the area for the black box as they always do in such an incident. The black box, as you know, records data that normally allows them to reconstruct the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: *other

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

Throw Some Wood On The Fire

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

When are people going to wake up and realize that just being a good moral person isn’t going to get you to heaven? We need a Spiritual Fire in our Churches, but we will never have it unless Someone Throws Some Wood on the Fire.

THROW SOME WOOD ON THE FIRE Proverbs 26:20 Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out 56% of U.S. adults now say it is not necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values, up from 49% who expressed this view in 2011. This increase reflects the continued growth in the share of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Telos

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 9, 2018

Of all the sins listed in our Gospel today, the telos in that list is extremely off-course from God.

22B People put their entire moral analysis on intention only; e.g. If my intention is good, I can do it. But actually, “telos” is the word in the Bible that orients ourselves toward God. Telos means “purpose, intent, goal.” E.g. Bulimia is acting against the telos of eating. A couple good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Catholic