Sermons on Moral Standards:

Jesus Cleanses The Temple

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 3, 2018

Why does Jesus cleanse the Temple rather than deal with the Roman occuppying force. In short, because the Priests were not living up to the standards God expected from them. The Temple's uses were being abused. God requires higher standards.

TSJ 04-03-2018 John 2: 13-25: Jesus clears the Temple This morning's Gospel reading blows a hole in our comfortable view of Jesus being "Gentle Jesus meek and mild.". He was anything else but meek and mild This morning we see Jesus clearing the money changers out of the Temple. We read in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Easy Grace

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

“God’s grace towards us is based on his love and our total inability to meet God’s standards.”

Amanda bought me a monkey for Christmas. I didn’t want a monkey in our house so I objected. “Where is he going to eat?” I asked “At our table” “Where is he going to sleep?” I inquired. “In our bed” “What about the odor?” I demanded. She said – “I got used to you; I guess the monkey can ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruit Of The Branches Iii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 14, 2007

Series on John 15 pt. 12

FRUIT OF THE BRANCHES III Series on John 15 pt. 12 John 15:4 3/11/07 Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is kind of hard to tell. Does anyone know what kind of tree this is? It is an apple tree. How did you know it was an apple tree? Because it had apples on it. Let me ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Develop A Christ Centered Family

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the essential requirements that provide the key ingredients for developing Christ centered families. Paul wrote, "Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love." (Eph. 5:1) Ask the Lord to help your family be more teachable and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 112:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2009

Christians walk a different walk. Not only do we walk along a different path, but we also walk in a different manner. The difference is caused by our active and dynamic relationship with Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 “Walking By Faith” INTRODUCTION Various Christian groups have attempted to define what it is like to live as a Christian. At the turn of the twentieth century, the evangelist, Billy Sunday, believed that temperance was the mark of a Christian. Christians shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Come And Dine

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

There are things in our lives that keep us from consuming God’s Word and nourishing our spirits.

*Intro: We brought Josiah home last Thursday evening the 18th. As you might guess, the first night home was a bit tough for him. But, the hardest thing for me as his dad was that there was a 12-13 hour stretch on Friday that he didn’t eat. Kim would attempt to feed him and he had no interest. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of Jezebel

Contributed by Joel Israel Shashikumar on Jan 20, 2015

For All Servants of God

Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this time tomorrow.” 3 Then he was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrity Of Abraham Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Sep 12, 2008

What can integrity do in us? 1. Integrity guides us; Proverbs 11:3. 2. Integrity gives us hope; Job 4:6. 3. Integrity gives us security; Proverbs 10:9. 4. Integrity gives us protection; Psalm 25:21.

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Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Securing Divine Help Through Right Decisions Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2026

Making godly, informed decisions positions believers to receive divine guidance, protection, and supernatural help.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH RIGHT DECISIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 3:5-6 Key Verse: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowledge, Truth And Guilt Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

Knowledge, Truth and Guilt

Having demonstrated the sinfulness of the immoral pagan (1:18-32), Paul presents his case against the religious moralist-Jew or Gentile- by cataloging 6 principles that govern God’s judgment: 1) knowledge (v.1); 2) truth (vv.2,3); 3) guilt (vv.4,5); 4) deeds (vv.6-10); 5 (Impartiality (vv.11-15); ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Instructions For Living

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Three basics for living the Christian life from the Book of James - Be Teachable, Live a moral life, and embrace the Word of God.

I’ve got to be honest with you -- I hate following instructions. If at all possible, I’d rather try to figure things out for myself than look at an instruction manual. I think it’s a guy thing. But it’s true. And it doesn’t really matter what it is. It can be setting the clock on the VCR, figuring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Last Days Scoffers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

In the Last days believers, ministers will turn into the backslides, scoffers and paid servants to please men. Watch out and Guard yourselves.

Jude 1:17-19 Last Days Scoffers Jude 1: 17-19: “But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, that they were saying to you, 'In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.' These are the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Why Jesus Concentrated On Only Twelve Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards.

In a world where bigger is usually assorted with better, it seems that Jesus might be considered a failure by today's standards. After all, the Lord spent most of His time with only twelve disciples, one of whom betrayed Him. However, Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2002

There is only one standard for the Child of God, Every life will be judged by it. Do you Measure up?

We all must build our lives upon the word of God. I am only qualified to pastor and shepherd you as I lead you to build your life upon the word. When I fail to do that I am disqualified as a pastor and shepherd. But if I am faithful to lead you to the word, but you do not build upon it, then you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving Under Grace

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

The Church was never commanded to tithe. Grace giving in response to God’s love is today’s standard.

GIVING UNDER GRACE (2 Cor. 8:1 - 9:18) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/giving.html] One of the most abused areas of the Scriptures by legalistic pastors and believers is the issue of giving. Ministers stand in their pulpits and say the most ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible