Sermons on Moral Values:

The Value Of Rest

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 14, 2002

Rest is important. Here are four reasons why.

By and large, Americans don’t value rest and relaxation. On the contrary, we’ve made a virtue of unceasing labor; we brag about how busy we are, as if the hectic pace of our lives is proof that we’re important and significant. We feel guilty when we’re not working, and we’re suspicious of anyone ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Baptism

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 28, 2002

This sermon teaches the importance of Baptism by immersion.

“The Value of Baptism.” Baptism: The need for Immersion by Water Matthew 3:6-17 Introduction: Have you ever known a manager that had a hard time relating to his employees. Maybe he had an office some distance away from where the “real work” went on. How does a manager communicate his dreams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:6-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Failure

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

God uses failures to teach us valuable lessons about Him, ourselves and life. Whether or not we learn from these lessons is up to us.

FAILURE Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 15-16 All of us have experienced failure. This failure can cause us to live in bondage. However, if we begin to look at our failure as God sees it, then we can be set free. God does not excuse our failure, but He uses it. God takes things we would never dream ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Value Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009

We examine the two paralell parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. These are two parables that Jesus uses to describe what God’s kingdom is like.

The Parables of Jesus The Value of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 June 7, 2009 Here in a brief three verses Jesus gives us two parables. Although they are not identical both teach us about God’s kingdom in similar fashion. They are intended to teach us the value of God’s kingdom. These parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008

An application of the ninth commandment about lying, demontrating the value of honesty in honoring God, healing relationships, and helping ourselves gain personal credibility.

The Value of Honesty (Exodus 20:16) At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Value Truth Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the ninth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 18, 2007 God’s Top Ten The 9th Commandment Value Truth [OPENING SLIDES---WILL PROGRESS AUTOMATICALLY TO A BLANK SLIDE] Rick Atchley in his book Sinai Summit relates a story about Abraham Lincoln’s work as the postmaster of New Salem, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon is about the significant value of participation when it comes to the work of the Lord.

Visioneering: The Value of Participation Nehemiah 3 Matthew Sullivan Now, it’s probably pretty safe to assume that most everyone here today knows about Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Because just a couple weeks ago, that was the only thing anyone in town seemed to talk about. Extreme Makeover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eternal Values Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 14, 2010

What treasure are you collecting, is it the wealth of this world or heaven

In this world of sin it is easy to get our values distorted. The things that appeal to our carnal natures seem worth striving for, but they are in fact like a mirage in the desert. Property, money, material possessions, or a large bank account seem to give us security, but it is all a bubble dream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Box

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 12, 2012

Our value is on the inside of the box.

Song “The Lord’s Prayer” Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Foursquare

The Value Of Accountability Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 14, 2011

Isn't it amazing how quickly we hold others accountable for our problems? Yet personal accountability is what brings us to Jesus Christ.

“Between the Lines: The Value of Accountability” Romans 3:1-20 Cliff, while flying hot air balloon, realized he was lost. He reduced his altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of Worms Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 27, 2012

A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 41

Isaiah 41: 1 – 29 The Value of Worms “Keep silence before Me, O coastlands, and let the people renew their strength! Let them come near, then let them speak; Let us come near together for judgment. 2 “Who raised up one from the east? Who in righteousness called him to His feet? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Value Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 16, 2012

What if I told you that for you to suffer and be uncomfortable was an important part of God’s will for your life? The more that we avoid it, build barriers to protect ourselves from it and invent theology to condemn it the more we miss out on becoming us

1972: Former pastor of mine stood at airport waiting for an evangelist to arrive. It was Tuesday and the revival had begun the past Sunday morning. The evangelist had been too sick to make the trip but now was arriving. Two flight attendants helped him that the music evangelist and pastor Tom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Value Engineering

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

No servant is above his master, and the disciples of Christ are called to follow Him to the Calvary, however costly this may be.

Who’s coming off of a great week? Me too. But my brother made me homesick with a photo of the beach where we grew up. Living in Hawaii, I was never much of a surfer, but I did enjoy boogie boarding. There’s nothing quite like catching a wave, sliding along the waters’ azure arch. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican