Sermons on Moral Standards:

How To Stand Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 15, 2007

As salt of the earth and light of the world, we are called to influence people from evil and illuminate them for good.

One of the movies I would like you to watch is Evan Almighty. In the movie news anchor Evan Baxter, played by Steve Carell, ran for Congress with the campaign slogan, “Change the world.” He won. But the way he fulfilled his campaign promise is not the way he imagined it would be. But God, played by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Under The Law Or In Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Before conversion a person is under the law and suffers the bondage that relationship brings; after conversion one is in Christ and enjoys the freedom that relationship brings.

Under the Law or in Christ? Galatians 3:23-29 Introduction Continuing his discussion of works of the law versus faith in the promise, Paul in our text before us tonight, now contrast the personal effects those two approaches have on people. He introduces to us the personal application of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Time, A Different Place

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2025

Is the Sabbath Mandated for Christians? How should we approach the concept of the Sabbath?

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your male servant, or your female servant, or your livestock, or the sojourner ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To A Church Fight Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 15, 2019

This challenging passage gives us insight into Paul's handling of contention.

- Let me acknowledge up front that this can be a challenging passage. It’s not easily clear how all the pieces go together. As we wander through these six verses, hopefully we can bring them together in a meaningful way. THE STARTING POINT OF THE CHURCH FIGHT: Paul didn’t measure up to their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Be Free?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus has lifted the veil and given us the truth that sets man free, free to choose to live holy, free to choose the life God intends for us, free to confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Would You Be Free? 07/06/08 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Freedom is a powerful word, it is a driving concept. Men have fought battles, gone to war and sacrificed greatly in order to gain freedom for themselves or for their country. Friday was the 4th of July, the day where we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No 'dead Dogs' In God's Eyes

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 28, 2012

The Bible says: 'Encourage one another'. So many people believe that if there is a God, He could not, should not love. If salvation is possible, that they are 'not good enough to be saved'. That they are unworthy or too sinful. This is a lie of the devil.

OT – 2nd Samuel 9:1-13 NT – Matthew 5 verses 11-16 Sermon: No dead dogs to God ‘I feel like a dog!’ So someone said ‘How long have you felt like that?’ The answer was ‘Since I was a puppy!’. I know things are bad for many people. None of us and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian Is... A Church Member Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015

Some of the benefits of being active in a local church (Material adapted from LeRoy Lawson's booklet, The Family of God, Chapter 1, When You Become a Christian, pgs. 9-14)

HoHum: There are four main bones in every organization including the church. The wish-bones: Wishing somebody would do something about the problem. The jaw-bones: Doing all the talking but very little else. The knuckle-bones: Those who knock everything. The back-bones: Those who carry the brunt ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Task Of The Church#3 Series

Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001

The task of the church is to make a difference in the world around us.

Title: The Task of The Church #3 Introduction: -- In Part one of this series we saw that The Task Of The Church is - To Love God - To Glorify God - To Display God’s Grace and - To Evangelize The World -- Last week we saw in part two that - The Task Of The Church Is - To Baptize Believers - To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman's Words

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2003

The influence of Christian wives and mothers is immeasurable and irreplaceable. One area of great influence that a woman has is through her words.

A WOMAN’S WORDS PROVERBS 31:26 INTRODUCTION: Proverbs 31 gives us one of the most beautiful descriptions of Christian womanhood. Verses ten through thirty-one provide a list of virtues and characteristics that exemplify the Christian wife and mother. Someone has said, "The hand that rocks the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:26

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Awake

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 3, 2004

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come…so you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” Matt. 24:42, 44.

Theme: Stay Awake Text: Is. 2:1-5; Rom. 13:11-14; Matt. 24:37-44 Today is ‘Senior Citizens Day’ and here at Covenant everyone above seventy is a senior citizen. We congratulate you all on reaching this important milestone and join you to thank the Lord for His many blessings. Today is also the 1st ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Our Prodigal Father

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 9, 2012

Jesus told a parable to illustrate how sinners, like silly children, can come back to their forgiving fathers, but while the younger son was prodigal in the way he got through his father's money, it is God our heavenly Father who is prodigal, extravagant

GOSPEL - Luke 15:11-32 SERMON – Our Prodigal Father We call God “Our Father” but He is greater in every way than any human father or mother could ever be. Paul said: “We think WE are so wise, so clever, but God’s foolishness is wiser than human wisdom”. His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cancel Easter?

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Apr 1, 2020

Especially for 2020. On the first Easter, Jewish power players tried to MANAGE they truth of the resurrection, to cancel Easter forever. The truth could not be canceled, because disciples saw the risen Lord. The guards were afraid, but both the angel and Jesus said, "Do not be afraid."

CANCEL EASTER? Matthew 27:61-28:15 (Revised in 2020, during the novel coronavirus, covid-19 church cancellations—can be easily modified) In the eyes of many people, Easter has been canceled this year. Church is online only. Easter egg hunts and family dinners are canceled. Malls are closed, and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah The Man

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 16, 2008

Elijah the Man- The Model - The Method. What an example and challenge for us. In a time when our nation seems to be so far away from God, here is a call to return to Biblcal standards.

Elijah The Man James 5:16b-18. 16b. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. 17. Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God