Sermons on Moral Values:

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Somebody, By God!

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Divine principles that will build you up!

Matthew 2:4-6 says, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?...and they said, in Bethlehem of Judaea”. We hear these verses of scripture read every year at Christmas time, but do we really hear them? If you was going to bring a child into the world, a very special child that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:4-6

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Accountability

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Accountability is a vital principle in the Christian walk, as it encourages growth, correction, and mutual support within the body of Christ.

Title: THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 27:17 "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, Galatians 6:1-2, Hebrews 10:24-25, James 5:16, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2010

The principal of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of our life including the spiritual. What we do today has eternal value, make it the right choice.

Law of a harvest Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction- Today we celebrate July 4th. To some it is only a day of picnics and a day off, but for some it was a great sacrifice of wanting to see change. It is a group of people that said enough is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Christmas Carol Revisited

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 21, 2009

This is a sermon which applies the timeless tale of the Christmas Carol to the Gospel message of Christmas.

CHRISTMAS CAROL PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE WE’VE JUST WATCH A TRAILER CHRISTMAS CAROL BY CHARLES DICKENS ADAPTED BY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS STARING JIM CAREY........ • Show Christmas Carol trailer THE PLOT LINE : A ’ TIMELESS TALE ABOUT EBENEZER SCROOGE S A MISERLY OLD MAN WHO BELIEVES THAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Circumstances

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 17, 2012

It's not your circumstances, it's your character that matters.

CIRCUMSTANCES Genesis 39:23 - Two of the great laws of life we must eventually learn are 1) Many circumstances we have in life are uncontrollable 2) Things don't always go as planned - Life just doesn't always go the way we want it to go. - Many things in life are beyond our control. - These ...read more

Mental Discipline

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Apr 7, 2008

Jesus called us to love God with all our MINDS... when we fall for mushy thinking about God, morals and religion, we’re not exercising mental discipline. Jesus called people to earnest seeking and intellectual honesty.

SE030208 THE D WORD 1. Mental Discipline Many of us, when we think of the “D” word, we think about physical discipline and what comes to mind is the epidemic of flabby bodies today. But the truth is there’s another flabbiness epidemic in our day – but it’s of the MIND. Flabbiness is being driven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts From A Mourning Father

Contributed by Arthur Miller on May 22, 2023

This sermon is my thoughts after the death of my twelve year old son to an allergic reaction. May this lesson give people hope to those who are in grief. This is a tribute to my son Jaron Miller January 17, 2011 to March 12, 2023.

All Bible passages are from Bible Gateway. [Background Information to give context] Friday March 10, 2023 I was working in my office towards the end of the day thinking about what I wanted to get done on the weekend when my phone rang from my son-in-law. "Dad, Jaron is in cardiac arrest and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, James 4:9-10, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 21:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Long, O Lord? How Long? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2024

Though the Lord shall judge the nation that practice wickedness, how shall we who follow Christ respond to the evil embraced and promoted within our culture?

When the child of God sins, that child knows that God does not ignore that sin. Because He loves us, the LORD disciplines His people, and His discipline will not be pleasant. God’s discipline was never intended to be pleasant. Divine discipline is intended to impose … well, discipline! Indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Vs. Love Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 10, 2011

A sermon on the two attributes of God's moral nature and how they are related to one another (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free", Chapter 2 "The God of Grace")

HoHum: What is our picture of God? What images come to our minds when I say God? A God who always says “No” or “Do Not” A tyrant requiring perfection. An old fashioned guy An impersonal executive A lot of people perceive God like one person said: God is a lot like our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Introduction To The Book Of Zephaniah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 6, 2024

Zephaniah presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. His prophetic ministry occurred at a critical time in Judah's history, marked by rampant idolatry, social injustice, and moral decay.

An Introduction to the book of Zephaniah The book of Zephaniah, nestled within the Old Testament as one of the Minor Prophets, presents a powerful message of judgment, repentance, and hope. Zephaniah, the prophet, ministered during the reign of King Josiah in Judah around the late 7th century BC. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17, Zephaniah 2:3, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 3:12-13, Zephaniah 2:4-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Moment To Decide

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 2, 2024

Every generation has a defining moral question, often between life and death, but always between good and evil. In the nineteenth century, it was for the right to choose ownership of other humans, or against the exploitation of slaves.

Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Course 2024 Today’s Gospel hits the lukewarm Christian right in the gut, if it first has an encounter with his head. Christ’s disciples have asked Him if there will be only a few humans saved. Jesus jumps right to the main point, telling them something more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Catholic

(Give Me My Flowers While I`m Living )

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE WRITER OF THE TEXT BEFORE US IS KING LEMUEL AND HE FOCUS ON THE ATTRIBUTES OF WHAT IS DESCRIBED AS A VIRTUOUS WOMAN AND THE WORD VIRTURE IN THE TEXT REFERS TO THE MORAL AND MENTAL QUAILITES OF A WOMAN COMBINED WITH A SPRIT OF LOVE

Proverbs 31:10 (KJV) Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. Proverbs 31:29-31 (KJV) Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all. [30] Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. [31] Give her of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hippolytus Of Rome Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022

Hippolytus was elected as a rival bishop of the Roman Church for a while. For these doctrinal differences and the bishops' relaxing of moral standards, Hippolytus bitterly opposed both bishops and Callistus' successors, Urban and Pontianus.

Hippolytus of Rome Who was Hippolytus? I have never heard of this man, and for a good reason – He is a Catholic saint; I am a Baptist. However, he has a part to play in the development of the Catholic Church, and I hope this article provides you with enough information that you can answer the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Shiphrah And Puah Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on May 12, 2025

We know story of Shiphrah, Puah and Pharaoh Of Egypt We are the now ones in the birthing room of history, standing between the innocent and the machinery of moral decay. Are you ready to stand—cost be damned?

PROLOGUE: The cries of labor echoed through the mud-brick corridors of Egypt. Israelite women, wide with promise, clung to their beds while the future thrashed in their wombs. But Pharaoh, hungry for control and drunk on fear, issued a decree: “If it is a son, you shall kill him.” The words hissed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:17, Acts 5:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ