Sermons on Moral Standards:

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2024

Jesus sets a higher standard than doing no wrong to others.

INTRODUCTION - A marriage counselor told a troubled couple they needed to be more sensitive to each other's needs. - He challenged them to apply the Golden Rule to their marriage, look at things through their spouse's eyes, and treat them the way they would want to be treated. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Intersecting Aspects Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL DIMENSIONS

THREE INTERSECTING ASPECTS OF THE WILL OF GOD SOVEREIGN WISDOM MORAL So how does a contextualizer differentiate between what is a moral absolute and what is a cultural ideal that runs contradictory to God’s standards? It seems that the solution is found through discrimatorily discerning what are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Meditation

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 11, 2001

This is a standard funeral message from John 14

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, because we look ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

God Did It His Way

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 21, 2003

DT: In view of the cross the standards for this world changed.

1 Corinthians 1:18-31 September 1, 2002 Piggott Christian Church D.T.: In view of the Cross the standards for this world changed. TITLE: ¡§God did it HIS way¡¨ My job this morning is to speak to you¡Kyour job is to listen. If you get finished before I do, let me know. Intro: Ask them to forget ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On A Paradigm For Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 14, 2024

A Paradigm is defined as a standard, perspective, pattern, or example.

Bob Proctor, a Canadian author once remarked: “Awareness is the key. We want to become aware, I believe, of our oneness with God, with infinite intelligence. The more aware we become, the more it’s reflected in our results. A lack of awareness is also reflected in our results.” Proverbs 1:5 reminds ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:2-5, Proverbs 18:2, Romans 1:32, 2 Peter 3:15-16

Now What-- Will It Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2014

Does Knowing Your Church's Purpose Statement make a difference in the lives of its people.

Now What--What Difference Will It Make? NLAC August 31st, 2014 Psalm 15:1-5 Matthew 7:13-27 We are completing our series on “We Accept The Job—Our Mission.” The job we accepted was to love others, to teach the word, to reach the world and to support it all with our ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Strong Man Of Error#1, Wrong As Right?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 29, 2014

We may define wrong as right, but the Father sets our standards... Ponder about the cold within? We face a re-defining of what truth is? Beware of the spirit of gradualness.

FACING THE STRONG MAN OF ERROR... WRONG AS RIGHT? This is part one... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com 2 Thessalonians 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. 2 Corinthians 13:8 For we can do nothing against the truth, but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Superiority Bias Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 16, 2019

The human race suffers from three sin-related problems that alienate mankind from the true God.

Superiority Bias (Romans 2:1-29) 1. This week was a tough week, losing Ginny. I know many of you are hurting, as are Marylu and me. Ginny was quite a woman of God as well as everyone’s friend. 2. She was also very much enjoying and looking forward to this series in Romans. She was a woman of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Modern-Day Legalism (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020

We have seen how legalism in Paul’s day added works to salvation, but that is largely not what modern-day legalism is in the church now. Legalism for us applies in the area of how we perceive our sanctification and how we portray our spirituality to others.

INTRO: I need to explain what is going on with the next couple of messages. We have dipped our toe in the water of legalism as it has been addressed in the book of Galatians so far. I am going to take a couple messages and jump into the entire pool of what legalism looks like for us today. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Testament Legalism Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2020

Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. The moral law is reiterated in the New Covenant.

We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 3:1-7. Last week we talked from that text about the value of warnings. God warns us because He loves us. Like a loving parent He guides us away from danger into a meaningful life of blessings. To despise God’s warnings is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Kings 18:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:1-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 18:21, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Everything And Nothing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

This Pharisee had everything by worlds standards and nothing of eternal value by Jesus standards. what do you have and what are you holding unto?

Everything and Nothing Mark chapter 10 Note- This sermon has thoughts and ideas shared from several SermonCentral Preachers and is not considered to be an original. Thank you to all who played a part in its writing. Prayer Introduction- This week Death of Rev. Billy Graham- I knew this day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Nazarene

When The Word Brings The Nuclear Option Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019

This vision points us to the destructive power of the Word when people reject it.

WHAT DOES THE VISION MEAN? 1. God’s Word is not hidden and is seeking you out. - Zechariah 5:1-2. - Let’s begin with the vision statement in v. 2 and its three pieces. a. “Scroll.” - This obviously points us to God’s Word. A scroll is parchment with writing, which is how the manuscripts were ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-4

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

Even The Moralist Cannot Escape

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1.

EVEN THE BEST MORALIST CANNOT ESCAPE GOD'S RIGHTEOUS JUDGMENT 1. (:1-4) Apart from Repentance, We stand Condemned by God and By Ourselves with no Escape and no Exemption Illust: 2 Saamuel 12 when Nathan confronts David a. We stand condemned by our own standards (:1) b. We stand condemned by God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Little Too Eager For The End Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2025

Sometimes we look at the evil in the world and cry out, "Lord, come quickly!" What are some things we need to consider, though, before issuing that cry?

EAGER FOR THE END: One important Biblical prayer is “Lord, come quickly!” - Revelation 22:20. - The KJV has this verse as “come quickly.” What is the meaning there? We live in a world of heartache and turmoil. In many times down through the centuries the church has been under severe persecution. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 30:1-4

Denomination: Baptist