Sermons on Principle:

Seven Habits Of A Successful Church

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011

Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he me

TEXT: Romans 15:1-7 Stephen Covey has written a book called “7 Habits of Highly Successful People” in which he describes the ingredients that would make successful people and could create strong families. One principle he suggests is to begin with the end in mind. What he means is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Thing

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 10, 2014

It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you are identifying the most significant thing. We see this principle applied in scripture. Let’s look at some of these incidents and see what we can learn from them.

ONE THING If you could have only one thing in the world what would it be? If you could only go one place where would you go? What about if there was only one thing standing in the way of you accomplishing something. It’s interesting to try to narrow things down to one. When you do that you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disobey Your Mother

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2022

In case you have not figured it out, my message today is not actually: Disobey Your Mother. Not completely anyway. I would like to leave you with a principle from this passage that I believe is a needed word for our day: Be careful to whom you listen and to whom you obey.

DISOBEY YOUR MOTHER GENESIS 27:1-45 #mothersday2022 INTRODUCTION Today is Mother’s Day which is a Sunday where ever since 1907 folks gather and focus on the importance and impact of mothers. Today we are focusing on mothers, but we are also thinking about obedience to mothers. Obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon # 5 - Choose Wisely Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 18, 2024

Every day we make so many choices and every choice has a consequence. If we can learn to make godly choices we will steer clear of much trouble and regrets. Here are some important principles we can follow that will help us make right choices.

We read in Genesis 13:10-11, Lot looked around and saw that the whole Jordan Valley, all the way to Zoar, had plenty of water, like the Garden of the LORD or like the land of Egypt. (This was before the LORD had destroyed the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah.) So Lot chose the whole Jordan Valley for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:10-11, Genesis 14:12, Genesis 14:14-16, Genesis 19:15, Proverbs 14:1, James 1:5, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 3:5, Psalm 119:105, 1 Corinthians 10:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2016

This is the third sermon on the Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace. Five Keys to Perfect Peace 1. OBEY God’s Principles 2. ACCEPT God’s Pardon 3. FOCUS on God’s Presence 4. TRUST God’s Purpose 5. ASK for God’s Peace

Fruit of The Spirit – Peace Peaceful Living In A Not So Peaceful World If you recall the text for this series is: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” Gal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Current Crisis In America (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 11, 2021

Message grounds Christians in biblical principles that can guide us during these turbulent times. How did we get to where we are at? What is behind the national shift in leadership and how do we respond to it? What can God's people expect in the days ahead?

This morning I am compelled to step out of our series on end times and address the crisis we are currently experiencing in America. This week the election results were certified by Congress. That happened in the midst of a chaotic assault on Capitol Hill that was tragic in its results. Where are we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7, 1 Chronicles 19:13, 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Malachi 3:13, 1 Kings 12:13, Esther 7:1-10, Daniel 3:27, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Acts 2:17-18, Romans 8:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing Your Goliath

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 27, 2004

What can we do when faced with insurmountable obstacles? Like David, we often have more resources than we realize, especially our Great Resource. Let’s look at some principles David displayed in this great conflict that can strengthen our resolve today.

David Beirne, Pastor Fox Ave Baptist Lewisville, TX 1 Samuel 17:4-11 Facing Goliath Intro. A young woman named Florence Chadwick attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California coast in 1952 in an attempt to set a record for covering that distance. When she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-51, 1 Samuel 17:4-11, 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

P90x For The Soul - Serving Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 17, 2010

Serving is one of those things that we all know the need for, but we struggle with finding time to actually do it. As we look at Jesus’ example of serving, what are some principles of godly serving that we can learn so we can glorify the Lord and find re

P90X for the Soul – Serving Serving John 13:1-17 Godly service is done now! (v.1) Godly service is done out of love (v. 2) Godly service is not an issue of authority Godly service is an issue of humility (v. 3-5) Godly service helps others Spiritually Godly service helps you ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Kingdom Come" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When we pray “Thy kingdom come,” we’re stepping into a whole new level of relationship. We’re now recognizing that God is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. As King, He has a plan for our life and desires to rule with His Kingdom’s principles for His pu

A little boy was playing with his French fries, dipping one end of a fry into the ketchup then waving it like a baton in front of an imaginary marching band. Mom was gone for the day and so he and his father were enjoying a special moment together at a near by McDonald’s. The little boy seemed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Courage Part 6 Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 25, 2019

In Acts 25, Paul is once again on trial for his faith. A new governor has come and old enemies see this as a chance to rekindle the now dying flame of accusations against Paul. From all this, I think we can see some clear principles to live by.

ACTS Lessons in Courage Part 6 Dr. Tom Bartlett October 27, 2019 Acts 25 (ESV) OUTLINE When you set out to live for God . . . Be careful in the times of transition Now three days after Festus had arrived in the province, he went up to Jerusalem from Caesarea. And the chief priests and the ...read more

Denomination: Other

Test Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Paul's absolute principle is, "No one speaking by the Spirit of God ever says, 'Jesus be cursed.'" No matter how gifted a man is, and no matter how marvelous are the wonders he performs, he is clearly a fake if he curses Jesus.

Before he became president of the United States Abraham Lincoln was a captain in the army. He was drilling his men one day during the Black Hawk War. As he marched along with his men he came to a fence with a gap in it. He wanted his men to go through that gap, but for the life of him he could ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-3

Living For God's Will Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2015

Peter gives us 3 practical principles for living properly: Have the same perspective on suffering that Jesus did; Admit that we've spent enough time living in sin, so abandon it, and; Know that God will judge sin so we should intentionally live for Him.

Living for God’s Will 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 10 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction - Following our Easter service, we see Peter make a small directional turn -- His words of encouragement to live FULLY for Christ are still critical for us • Do not fear (v3:14) – God is in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divided We Fall Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 13, 2014

1) The Plea for doctrinal agreement (1 Corinthians 1:10), 2) The Parties that were loyal to particular leaders (1 Corinthians 1:11–12), 3) The Principle of oneness in Christ (1 Corinthians 1:13), and 4) The Priority of preaching (1 Corinthians 1:14-17).

Tragically—though it is forbidden by God, is totally out of character with our redeemed natures, and is in complete opposition to everything our Lord prayed for and intended for His church—fighting does occur among believers, among those who are called to be one in the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Some Giants Need Killin'

Contributed by Steven Bell on Oct 16, 2020

In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America and meeting rooms, you will hear the words, “It is a David and Goliath situation.” This passage is here to teach us some very basic principles to help us face everyday life.

Some Giants Need Killin’ I Samuel 17:3-11, 32 Introduction: Were you ever picked on by a bully? Ever felt outsized, inadequate to face a challenge, or disadvantaged in the face of opposition? In this passage we see a timeless account of good vs evil. Time after time in business, corporate America ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11