Sermons on Morality Integrity:

Gentleness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

Do you know any "Very Draining People" who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE A. Do you know any VDPs, "Very Draining People?" They’re the kind who say things that set you on edge, & you’re convinced that they enjoy doing it? They come into your home & say, "Where did you find that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Father Like Child

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Discover the sanctifying power of trusting your Heavenly Father.

We’re about half way through our study in 1 John. The purpose of this letter is recorded in chapter 1, verse 4, "We write this to make our [your] joy complete." The way John hopes to accomplish this purpose is demonstrated throughout this letter, to counter the lies that crept into the church by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: *other

Badges Of Honor

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003

This message deals with one of the consequences of following Jesus: Suffering!

I’m encouraged today by the fact that 12 of our Brethren were not side-tracked by the Success Syndrome. To the Apostles of the First Church of Jerusalem, SUCCESS WAS SUFFERING SERVICE. Which leads me to conclude that the Success of a Person or Church is not determined by Praise but by Pain; not by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:41

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing To Lead

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 5, 2003

A Father’s Day call for Fathers to have the courage to choose to take up their God-given role as leaders in their home.

“CHOOSING TO LEAD” Joshua 24:1-15 INTRO: 1. If there was any one man out of the pages of the Old Testament that would most impress us if he could stand behind this pulpit this morning it would be Joshua. a. A man of courage. Leading the children of Israel into the promise land ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God Honoring Ministry

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 23, 2003

More characteristics of a ministry that honors God

1 Thessalonians 2:13-20 A God Honoring Ministry Introduction Have you ever wondered how it is that two people struggling with the same sins and problems in their lives can receive the gospel and one being dramatically changed by it and the other continue on in sin? I have. I have watched as men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry: A Call Without Compromise

Contributed by James H Boyd on Aug 29, 2003

In this study, we will examine how a person comes to occupy the ministry office, including the nature of the calling, the qualifications necessary to meet that calling and the avenue through which a person must go in order to answer the calling.

The saying is true and irrefutable: If any man [eagerly] seeks the office of bishop (superintendent, overseer), he desires an excellent task (work).-1 Timothy 3:1, Amplified Bible We desire so thoroughly to know, and so heartily to love the truth, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Charismatic

When Failure Is Success

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 11, 2004

From the world’s view Jesus was a failure. Jesus calls us to become a failure according to this world’s system and find success.

When Failure is Success -It’s not a disgrace to fail- John 17:14-19 I came to faith in Jesus Christ when I was in my tenth grade of High School. I confessed my sins, repented and committed my life to Jesus. I did my best to honor and follow the Lord during my High School years. One of my class ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You A Closet Pharisee? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 21, 2006

Jesus has some tough things to say the Scribes and Pharisees, but these two groups started out as well meaning, sincere people about their relationship to God. What happened to them can happen to us as well.

Most Christians are sincere and well meaning in their walk with Christ. That goes for average garden variety Christians, so called "lay" people, and professionals - pastors and the like who make their living off of the gospel. What may be surprising is that even well meaning Christians can fall ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Attractiveness Of Authenticity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 2, 2006

Seekers are looking for something that is real. The Christians in our congregations needs to learn to be authentic as we live the Christian life.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a woman who pulled up to a red light behind another car. 1. The driver of the car in front of her was talking on his cell phone, and shuffling through some papers on the seat beside him. 2. The light turned green, but the man didn’t notice. 3. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Count Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count).

Theme: God calls you to partner with him in a mission that is bigger than you are (Principle 3 from Made to Count). Introduction: Recent polls show a dramatic increase in “church hoppers” – those who flit from one church to the next like a water bug, never fully landing and immersing themselves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Harvest Pray For Workers.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

The harvest is ripe for us to win people to Christ.

It’s Time to Harvest: pray for workers. MT 9:36-38 1. Jesus Saw. 2. The workers are few. 3. We are commanded to pray. Jesus declared, "The fields are ripe, and the harvest plentiful. It’s time to begin reaping." At that moment, the great, final spiritual harvest began. It started as a harvest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lust Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 3, 2005

The second message in a series on the seven deadly sins.

Virus – Hidden Infections in the Spiritual Life Lust – 1 Th. 4:1-8 Intro: Video Clip – It’s Just Sex Trans: Last week we started a new series on the (7) deadly sins – Virus. Our goal is to place these deadly sins under the microscope of God’s Word to understand their infectious tendencies ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares About You Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on May 4, 2006

God cares about, and makes provision for our every need.

God Cares About You Text: James 5:13-18 Introduction 1. Read James 5:13-18 2. Illustration: A little boy was eagerly looking forward to the birthday party of a friend who lived only a few blocks away. When the day finally arrived, a blizzard made the sidewalks and roads nearly impassable. The ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Which Tent: Content Or Discontent? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 93 to 95. Nothing new here (except # 9) but a source of illustrations

6 Steps for Simplicity Sermon for 3/13/2005 Introduction: Hakunamatata in Lion King. WBTU: A. Read Scripture for the morning: Philippians 4:11-13 B. Now, when I say that we should be content, I do not mean that we should be content with many of the things in this world. We should not be content ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hearing Your Heartbeat Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Feb 15, 2007

Using Rick Warren’s SHAPE acronym to demonstrate how God has uniquely created us with a passion or heartbeat for something God is passionate about.

We are in a series we are calling “Created to be God’s Masterpiece.” This comes from Ephesians 2:10 of the NLT, “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” This means you are God’s Masterpiece, his work of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Methodist