Sermons on Ought:

Help For The Helpless

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 30, 2022

How often in trials and tribulations do we needlessly suffer because we are seeking the advice of others and cherishing sin in our hearts when we ought to get before the Great Physician Jesus, repent and experience His grace and mercy?

Help for the Helpless John 5:1-14 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In the first part of John chapter five we are told of a miraculous event that happened when Jesus was on His way to one of the Jewish festivals. Which great feast of Israel Jesus was heading too, the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Losing All My Friends – Why? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025

Where have they gone? I am losing all my friends and it is accelerating. This examination is on the passing of a Christian from earth, or if you like, the removal of Christ’s sheep into the heavenly fold. This subject is sad for some, but for all Christians it ought to be understood.

I AM LOSING ALL MY FRIENDS – WHY? [1]. INTRODUCTION In Book of Ecclesiastes we read this - {{Ecclesiastes 3:1-3 “There is an appointed time for everything, and there is a time for every event under heaven - A TIME TO GIVE BIRTH, AND A TIME TO DIE; a time to plant, and a time to uproot what is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-3, Revelation 1:17-18, Psalm 31:14-15, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Corinthians 5:5-10, Philippians 1:22-24, 2 Corinthians 12:2-4, Psalm 1:5, Ephesians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 4:17, James 4:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Not About Us

Contributed by Paul Bowen on Dec 10, 2005

Sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply isn’t about us. Everything He has done is about and for His glory. We were created for Him and He has intended for us an ultimate and divine destiny. That ought to make you shout!

It’s Not About Us (Ultimate Divine Destiny) Galatians 2:20; 2 Samuel 6 Over the past several weeks I have been pondering and meditating on two concepts. Meditating-like a cow chewing its cud, I’ve had one concept in each cheek as I’ve chewed. But the juices and flavors have run together and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lions In Daniel's Den Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

Daniel gives us a great example of how we ought to live and behave. Just as he was a child of God living in a foreign, pagan culture, you and I are children of God living in a culture that is becoming less and less Christian with each passing day.

INTRODUCTION The title of this series from Daniel is “Turning Chaos into Character.” In chapter one, Daniel refused to eat the king’s rich food. He went on what I call the “Daniel Diet.” In chapter two, the king saw a vision of a multi-metallic statue representing Gentile Kingdoms. Here in chapter ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Upright In A Fallen World Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 2, 2010

Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; saved by

Walking Upright in a Fallen World Romans 12:1-18 Romans chapter 12 is really a commentary on how Christians ought to behave. Apostle Paul moves theology to practice. He gives guidelines for living as a redeemed people in a fallen world. Since we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Throwing Away Our Trash

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 3, 2009

Do we have things in our lives that God has been dealing with us about? Maybe we do things or say things that we ought not to say or do. It is time to throw away our trash and serve Jesus with a whole heart.

Throwing Away Our Trash 2 Kings 5:1-8 1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 2 And the Syrians had gone out by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Salt Of The Earth Series

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 15, 2013

When Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth” He is speaking of our conduct and character while yet living in this sin-cursed world. He is saying we are different or we ought to be different and live different than the rest of the world.

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” (NIV.) Introduction Salt is a very precious commodity, especially during ancient times. It was so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

No Pain, No Gain !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 6, 2012

To exhort that our image of our Creator, Redeemer and Guide ought to go beyond that of a Pampering Papa to one of a concerned parent who is bothered enough to give a timely spanking in order our lives are always sparkling for our own good and His glory. (

NO PAIN, NO GAIN!!! First things first. More than worshipping God for the blessings, which He pours into our lives, we need to learn to worship Him, JUST FOR WHAT HE IS! Worshipping Him, awed by His unique attributes is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-13

Denomination: *other

Righteous Inclusion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2019

Some people ought to be excluded, in prison, deported, disqualified from leading a church, and quarantined in sickness. However, other people are marginalized unjustly. Let's see what Jesus taught about righteous inclusion in Luke 14:1-14.

Some people ought to be excluded, in prison, deported, disqualified from leading a church, and quarantined in sickness. However, other people are marginalized unjustly. Let’s learn how God despises unrighteous exclusion. Let's see what Jesus taught about righteous inclusion in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Require?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 9, 2022

Today’s passage of Scripture looks at what we as Christians ought to be doing in spite of what is going on in our society. In other words, it’s about how are we to live out what God requires rather than the requirements of man.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:8 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDUhBRk5ADw Let’s just get right to it and look at this remarkable verse about what God requires of those who are His. “He has shown you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Micah 6:3-7

Denomination: Foursquare

Sunny Side Sermon Iv: Where You Reside Makes A Big Difference Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 1, 2020

In our fallen world, Christians are "in the world" but supposed to be not of the world, yet more and more disciples seem to be "border-line" and therefore need to be reminded that living "in Christ" ought to make a real difference.

WHERE YOU RESIDE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD SPIRITUALLY Where do you reside . . . How many residences do you claim . . . Where do you live geographically? Where do you live psychologically? A lady asked me this week to recommend a vitamin that can work ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

Praise As A Weapon

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 15, 2025

In Heaven, all preachers will be out of a job, but not praisers. Now, praise can change your focus, change your circumstances, change your enemies' position, and change those around you. Every Christian ought to be a Hallelujah from head to foot!

PRAISE AS A WEAPON INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 a. Samantha Couchoud’s father was on a business trip and approaching a security checkpoint at the airport. The National Guard shift was rotating, and a guard, in full uniform, was in line in front of him. b. As with everybody else, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-29, 2 Chronicles 20:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - So Are You Saying God Wants Me To Be Poor? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2010

Now here’s a passage that many Christians use to say that we ought to live in poverty and give away everything we own to the poor. Or the watered down version says that we should never be rich, only just earn enough money to live.

Matthew 6 – Part 6 - SO ARE YOU SAYING GOD WANTS ME TO BE POOR? I’ve never had all that much money in my life. Still don’t. But I’ve never lived in poverty either. I remember being down to I think $10 in our account. Sometimes I wonder what it would be like to be rich, but mostly all I want is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating A Great Home Climate

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

Thomas Kinkade has become a popular artist because he has been able to capture the love and warmth, belonging and cheer that a home ought to represent. He manipulates light in such a way that we all find ourselves wanting to go to the places that he paint

Opening Statement: Thomas Kinkade has become a popular artist because he has been able to capture the love and warmth, belonging and cheer that a home ought to represent. He manipulates light in such a way that we all find ourselves wanting to go to the places that he paints. They shout to us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2015

What we ought to be doing is saying... Father I Thank You and not only Thank You, but I also Praise You.. for doing exceedingly more and going abundantly beyond whatever I can ever think or imagine, to supply all my needs

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege" Some years ago, the cartoonist pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day, but it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. So, Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational