Sermons on Moral Responsibility:

For Fathers, For Kids

Contributed by Ed Cole on Jun 13, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Edwin Louis Cole on the responsibility of fathers to guide, guard, and govern their families and children.

(Sermon Central Subscribers’ Free Gift: www.MajoringInMen.com/SermonCentral) Introductory Texts 1. Malachi 4:6 2. Romans 5:15 3. John 8:39 The Works of Abraham 1. Abraham obtained righteousness by faith. 2. He tithed. 3. He rescued Lot with 318 servants trained in his own household. 4. He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing For Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

A word on social responsibility

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 8 “Standing for Jesus: A Word on Social Responsibility” Acts 4:13-22 The Christians in the early church made a tremendous impact upon the society in which they lived. There were some things that stood out about them and marked them as the saints of God in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

How We Got In This Mess Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

Only the good news of Jesus Christ can overcome the moral mess of our culture.

Our world is a mess. It doesn’t take a Ph.D. in ethics to realize that our world has become a dangerous and messed up place to live. Here in American in the last forty years violent crime has increased 280% (Bennett 15). Every year 20,000 people in our nation are murdered, half by people they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Jesus Construct Your Reality

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Mar 5, 2009

Moral relativism as a philosophy is built upon a solid idea taken badly out of context.

Theme: Living by faith Pillar: Discipleship Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI Preached @ Countryside Christian Church 3/08/2009 A few weeks ago I brought to your attention the six pillars of church health: 1) worship, 2) evangelism, 3) ministry, 4) fellowship, 5) prayer, and 6) discipleship, as discussed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

It's All About The Kingdom

Contributed by Marv Mutzenberger on Nov 16, 2004

The beatitudes are neither moral commands or value recommendations - they are pictures of the Kingdom painted by Jesus

IT’S ALL ABOUT GOD’S KINGDOM Luke 6:20-31 To appreciate today’s gospel, the beginning of the Sermon on the Plain, we need to understand how Luke leads up to it. Luke, chapter 6, begins in a grainfield. Jesus and his disciples are harvesting and eating grain. Some of the Pharisees confront ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Visitor From Another Planet Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2006

1 of 3 on Samson. This message focuses on the nazirite vow and the moral complexities of Samson.

Man of Steel Visitor from another Planet "Faster than a locomotive. More powerful than a speeding bullet. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound. Look! Up in the air! It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman. Superman. Visitor from a strange planet endowed with powers and abilities beyond ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pray In A Time Of Major Disappointment

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 5, 2023

Whether the moral weather is cloudy or fair, we temper every communication with thanksgiving.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Course 2023 If God had human emotions–and He certainly did in Jesus’s life–what do you think He would have been feeling in today’s psalm, reading from Isaiah, and Gospel parable? Surely the emotion would have been profound disappointment. “the vineyard of the LORD of hosts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:7, Philippians 4:6-9, Matthew 21:33-43, Isaiah 5:1-7, Psalm 80:12-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Here I Am To Worship Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 7, 2009

Part 8b of Series. WORSHIP IS OUR ALL-CONSUMING PHYSICAL RESPONSE TO GOD! CLAP YOUR HANDS! LIFT YOUR HANDS! BOW FACE DOWN! BE STILL BEFORE HIM! SHOUT FOR JOY! DANCE!

“HERE I AM TO WORSHIP!” ROCK POINT CHURCH June 10, 2007 VIDEO: “GIFT OF WORSHIP” (WWW.SERMONSPICE.COM) Worship IS a huge thing! And it’s NOT about us! It IS all about giving our lives to the Lord! ‘Light of the World, You stepped down into darkness. Opened my eyes let me see. Beauty that made ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Father

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 13, 2009

A look at the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son as an example of Godly fatherhood.

An Exemplary Father Luke 15:11-24 FATHER’S DAY IS ALMOST UPON US and it reminded me of a story I read about a dad who really understood his role. Some years ago, in a military academy, the students mutinied, probably a reaction to the hard demands of such an environment. The students had struck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Grow In Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2013

Christians need to let go of the world and take hold of God's word to enjoy God's grace and avoid God's wrath.

How We Grow in Christ It’s called failure to thrive, (FTT), and it usually occurs in the first two years of life. This is a growth condition that can be fatal if it is not addressed and repaired. FTT may be organic (OFTT) meaning there is something wrong with the baby’s body that it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responding To An All-Knowing God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 7, 2012

Jesus tells us how to live on earth with the truth that God knows everything about us.

Please open your Bibles to the Gospel of Luke chapter 12….. Last week we talked about Jesus’ warnings at the end of Luke 11. The beginning of Luke 12 continues with the warning but Jesus explains why we are to do the right things. Let us pray our commitment to God’s Word before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Believer Is Equipped Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Oct 16, 2009

Message series using football examples to reveal spiritual concepts. We also made our own video illustrations for these messages. On this message I used a maniquin dressed in a football uniform as a visual aide.

Get In The Game “The Believer Has Been Equipped” Good morning and thank you for choosing to worship with us today here at Central. It is our desire that you enjoy the warmth and fellowship of the people of God, that you have a life changing experience with God, and that you discover the plan He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To The Good Work Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 5, 2011

What great things has God done and is doing for us and how are we responding to this Holy God?

Last week, through the story of a Jewish Priest named Zechariah, we noted that In spite of what we think, nothing happens by chance in the hands of the Almighty God. Today in our passage we will note another truth which supports that God is Almighty: Nothing is impossible with God! Maybe you don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Worship That Pleases God Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2011

The shepherds and the magi demonstrate the kind of worship that is pleasing to God.

Beginnings are really important. Just think about how many great literary works are known by their opening words. Let’s see if you can identify a few of them: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” [A Tale of Two Cities] “All children, except one, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 7, 2012

We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.”

Responding to God May 6, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must be ready to respond graciously to God, even when He says “no.” Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:18-29 Supplemental Passage: What is man that You take thought of him, And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:18-29

Denomination: Baptist