Sermons on Practicing Integrity:

The Complexities And Simplicities Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2015

We are all trying to navigate through life putting God first. God encourages us to embrace a curriculum of wisdom. Wisdom will guide us through the complexities of uncertainty about what to do and the clarity to do what we should do.

The Complexities and Simplicities of Wisdom (Proverbs 23:9-12) 1. A businessman on his deathbed called his good friend and said, "Luigi, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." "And what," his friend asked, "do you want me to do with your ashes?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work Ethics

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 4, 2014

Joseph never fails to attract me because of his sincerity, holiness and determination. God would never fail to bless those who are faithful and honest in their work.

Work-place ethics! Genesis 39:3 “And his master (boss) saw that the Lord was with Joseph and that the Lord made all he did to prosper in his hand.” Stay tuned to hear a powerful message today. Many of you working in multinational corporate offices around the world are reading my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

When The Good News Isn't Good News

Contributed by James May on Feb 27, 2013

Ahab and Jehoshaphat sat and listened to the good news from Ahab's prophets, but their good news was bad news because it came from deceitful lips. Let us have the Spirit of discernment to know the will of God in all things and not fail to uphold the trut

When the Good News isn’t Good News By Rev. James May Good news is hard to find in the media of this world. Sensationalism, bad news, murder and mayhem are what sells papers or keeps the public tuned in to their favorite news channel. I discovered a long time ago that if I listened to too ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 18:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Powerful Persuasion

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 26, 2012

In any non-profit organization, especially like a church, you have to persuade people, either to invest time in the church or to do something that is right, or change an area that they might have chosen. How do you persuade people? Paul gives a beautiful

Philemon ILLUSTRATION: Cicero's (106 - 43 BC) was one of the most powerfully, persuasive people of his day. He had this to say about the public in 1st Century BC, Rome. The poor: work and work, The rich: exploit the poor, The soldier: protects both, The taxpayer: pays for all three, The ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: *other

Close The Loophole! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 1, 2012

We should live such lives of integrity that we do not need to take oaths. Our speech should be real, true, and genuine.

1. In a Reader’s Digest survey of 2,624 readers in January 2004: • Switched price tags to get a lower price: 12% • Cheated on their tax return: 17% • Misstated facts on a resume/job application: 18% • Lied to their spouse about their relationship with another person: ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Winning "Shot” Towards Your Goal Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

You are like SHEEP that always FOLLOW the PATH of the SHEPHERD’S DIRECTION. Always follow the SHEPHERD’S GUIDANCE because He knows where the GREEN PASTURE is. Your SHEPHERD knows where the DEVOURER/DESTROYER HIDES. Likewise, you are like SOLDIERS who need

“The CONCENTRATION of a Winning SHOT is FOCUSED towards the TARGET or GOAL.” SHOT Defined: --------A STROKE in an attempt to EARN POINTS. The CONCENTRATION is FOCUSED towards the TARGET or GOAL. --------A Winning SHOT needs CHARACTER! S – Submission. H – Humility & Harmony. O – Obedience. T ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: *other

I Am No Longer There. Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 11, 2013

I am no longer there. Matt. 28: 1-6 04/3/2011 Dr. A. Howard God is going to speak to you! God will use somebody today. We are going to talk about the 11th hour resurrection. There are 3 types of resurrection recorded in the Bible.

One is called spiritual resurrection that is about regeneration of your spirit man. Bible says: for all have sinned and fall short.....when Adam sinned, he fell off from God and become spiritually dead. By being born again you experience what 1 call spiritual resurrection. The other kind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Mark 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be A World Changer Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 26, 2013

To be involved in changing the world for Christ we must have integrity, intensity, and involvement in sharing our faith. (Acts 17:1-9)

Be a world changer Acts 17:1-9 Introduction LAST WEEK: We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today This week we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raise A New Generation Of Eagle Believers ( Prayer Points)

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Sep 10, 2013

The heart cry of God to the church today is to raise a new generation of born again Christians. This generation of Christians are like post- Joshua generation Christians who knew not the Lord.We need a brand new generation.

Judges 2:10-15 NIV "After that whole generation had been gathered to their ancestors, another generation grew up who knew neither the Lord nor what he had done for Israel. 11 Then the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord and served the Baals. 12 They forsook the Lord, the God of their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Liars, Crooks, Insensitives And The Person In The Mirror Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 27, 2017

All believers share the same foundational Christian ethics, at least to some degree So let us consider some piercing ethical questions of ourselves.

Know A Compulsive Liar, Crook, Proverbs 25:18-20 1. The stereotypical pastor is old, has a collar around his neck, and never cracks a smile. He exists to spread gloom and cap joy. 2. Stereotypes are, by nature, ridiculous. For example, we associate many stereotypes when we think of dads. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:18-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wanted; A Few Troublemakers Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers” Acts 17:1-9 If you paid any attention to the sign, as you turned in this morning it may have shocked you. The title of the message is “EBC Needs a Few Troublemakers.” I know what you’re thinking, “Pastor, you’ve been in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shock And Awe Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Apr 19, 2008

Lessons we can learn from the early church and from the incident of Ananias and Sapphira’s deception.

INTRO>When the Iraq conflict began 5 years ago, a term got tossed around alot: “Shock and Awe.” --Technically, it’s known as rapid dominance, a military doctrine based on the use of overwhelming power, dominant maneuvers, and spectacular displays of force, designed to paralyze an adversary’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Life’s Disasters Series

Contributed by Kerry Tilley on Aug 25, 2018

Learning to maintain integrity and resisting the urge to blame God during a disaster in life.

TEXT: JOB 1:13-19; 2:7-9 Objective: To help the listener learn to maintain their integrity and resist the urge to blame God during a disaster in life. INTRODUCTION: I conclude my series today on Moving Forward in Life. We have learned how to overcome disappointments and difficulties. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-19, Job 1:20-22, Job 2:7-9, Job 23:10, Job 27:4, Job 19:25, Matthew 11:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:10-14

GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Breastplate of Righteousness September 18, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-14 Introduction: One of my favorite stories from the book Messy Spirituality goes like this…Mike Yaconelli writes: When my children were young, track meets filled part of each week ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unqualified Leader Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 27, 2011

Trust Christ with your life today, and let Him make you into the leader He wants you to be. Let Him give you a heart for God. Let Him save your family, and let Him make you a real and genuine Christian on the inside as well as the outside.

Peter Falk (1927-2011), who died just this last June, will always be remembered for the role he played as an eccentric, sloppy detective in the TV series called “Columbo.” More often than not, he played dumb, but that put his subjects off guard, and he was always able to solve his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free