Sermons on Moral Obligation:

The Duty Of Being In Debt Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

We saw in a previous message that we have an obligation to be an encourager of all in the body of Christ, and now we see that we have an obligation to be an enlightener of all who are outside of the body of Christ. We are debtors to all people, and we owe everybody something.

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie sold his Pennsylvania steel mill to J. P. Morgan for 420 million dollars, and thereby became the richest man in the world. That fortune was made by the sacrifice of thousands of common laborers. He under paid them ruthlessly, and he forced them to work 12 hours a day 7 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-17

My Month Of Integrity

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Sep 3, 2014

What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness. The psalmist has been known for many things, but not much as being a man of integrity.

My Month of Integrity Pastor Amos Dada I want to welcome you to this new month, our month of integrity. I pray that the spirit of integrity will envelope you in Jesus name. What is integrity? It is the quality of being honest and having strong moral ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You The Permissive Parent?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Mar 16, 2020

Many things have gone wrong in our society today as a result of “civilisation, modernisation or Westernisation” or whichever name is given to the moral decadence in this new age. Moral values, decency and respect are things of the past; they have long gone into extinction!

PROVERBS 19:18 “Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.” (Proverbs 19: 18). The Cambridge dictionary defines discipline as “The training that makes people more willing to obey or more able to control themselves, and there will be punishment if these ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Language Of Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 11, 2024

The duty of a husband to nourish and cherish his wife.

The Language of Love Ephesians 5:25-29 An 80 year-old woman was recently married to her 4th husband. A reporter questioned the occupation of her newly acquired husband. She replied that he owned a funeral home. Curious about the other husbands, the reporter also asked about their occupations. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dirty Dancing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2019

Christ Followers can anticipate persecution from the world. However, they are called to live holy, gentle lives in the midst of a fallen world, honouring the Father through righteous lives and by inviting the lost salvation in Christ.

“When Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company and pleased Herod, so that he promised with an oath to give her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, ‘Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.’ And the king was sorry, but because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan And The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jul 14, 2007

Spiritually the Good Shepherd was the Good Samaritan to us, having compassion on us and binding up our wounds and healing our sin sickness.

The Good Samaritan and the Good Shepherd Readings: Luke 10: 25-37 Colossians 1: 1-14 Faith in Christ and love towards your fellowman go together. These were the two qualities Paul was delighted to hear the Colossian Christians possessed. Their belief issued forth in action. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2019

Living by the Spirit and not the flesh involves having our trust, our mind and our obligations in the right things.

Introduction: A. Maybe you heard the story of the man who owned a 1973 Pontiac classic car and loved it more than anything. 1. His instructions in his will were to bury him in his Pontiac. 2. So when he died, that’s what they did: they dressed him up in his suit, hat and white gloves, propped him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jehovah Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Oct 19, 2006

If God has a proper name by which men can call Him, it is Jehovah.

Open Who is God? That is the question we began looking at last week. All of Scripture tells us about God - what He is like, what He wants, how we can know Him and please Him. Yet, in all the Bible, there is not more eloquent answer to our question than what we find revealed in the names God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living Into What We Believe

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 11, 2015

As children of God we live into what we believe.

Title: Living Into What We Believe Text: I John 5:1-5 Thesis: As children of God we live into what we believe. Introduction This week I came across a cartoon set in the wild west days of Tomestone, Arizona where on Wednesday, October26 at 3 p.m. Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp along with Doc ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Real Mom Please Stand Up?

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 5, 2001

The infamous illustration of Solomon’s wisdom depicts the MORALS OF MOTHERHOOD.

Now this is not your usual Mother’s Day text so please pay close attention: 1 Kings 3:16-28 (NIV) Now two prostitutes came to the king (Solomon) and stood before him. One of them said, "My lord, this woman and I live in the same house. I had a baby while she was there with me. The third day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28, 1 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Nobody Is To Small For Jesus

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 8, 2001

Though small in stature and morals, Jesus still loved Zacchaeus.

Text: Luke 19:1-10 Title: Nobody Is To Small For Jesus Theme: Zacchaeus was a small man both in stature and in morals yet Jesus still saw him and desired to free him from sin. Audience: Ozark Christian Church 10-10-99am \ 03-04-01am Objective: Preach this as an evangelistic sermon with the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008

This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evidence Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 13, 2015

The outgrowth of a personal relationship with Christ is a commitment to truth, love, and morality.

Several years ago I traded at a dry cleaner that has since gone out of business. One week I intended to drop off my clothes, but for some reason or other I never stopped by. Finally, on my way to the office that Friday morning, I had time. When I walked in, two ladies were at the counter. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

12 Steps To Recovery Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 17, 2008

Step four focuses on our taking an moral inventory of ourselves.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 4 Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38; 2 Corinthians 7:8-11; Revelations 20:11-15 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first three steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give To God What Is God's Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 17, 2005

Jesus’ answer reveals that we have obligations both to man and God. Are we aware of our obligations toward God? What do we really owe Him? Our life - time, tithe, talents, and sharing our faith, among other things.

All of us have payments to make. All of us have obligations to meet. It is a way of life. • We owe for the car. We owe for the house. We owe for the fridge. • A bumper sticker reads, “We owe, we owe, so off to work we go.” • We’ve got to work because we’ve so much to pay up. Along with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible