Sermons on Principled Living:

Rearranging The Problem

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Vigilance is very essential in these last days. The Bible says, “Be sober.” That is, “be quiet,” “be calculative,” “have a sound mind,” “be humble,” “be attentive,” “be careful.”

REARRANGING THE PROBLEM Dr. D. K. Olukoya Judges7: 1-7says,“Then Jerubbaal, who is Gideon, and all the people that were with him, rose up early, and pitched beside the well of Harod: so that the host of the Midianites were on the north side of them, by the hill of Moreh, in the valley. And the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Share Or Divide Limited Resources Among An Unlimited Number Of People

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 23, 2023

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence

SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 1 Bear in mind that it is not possible for you to please everyone. If you try to please everybody you will end up pleasing nobody, so it is important that you boldly prioritize people. Imagine that you are a mother of two twin boys who are 2 years old. Both are about to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:8-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12

10 Secrets To Success Found In The Book Of James

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 5, 2011

The Bible is our rule of faith and conduct for this life. Those who are wise enough to realize this and follow passionately the principles of success outlined within it will find true meaning, purpose, joy and fulfillment in this life.

10 SECRETS TO SUCCESS FOUND IN THE BOOK OF JAMES I. Pray until you know that you have become a “different person.” James 4:7-10(KJV) 7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Decisions Decisions

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Feb 18, 2011

The importance of making decisions and some of the tools God gives us to make good ones.

Decisions Decisions God is giving instruction regarding Aaron and his clothes that would be required to enter the tabernacle on behalf of the people. Exodus 28:15 (NASB95) 15 “You shall make a breastpiece of judgment, the work of a skillful workman; like the work of the ephod you shall ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Key In God's Hand-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 26, 2010

1 of 2. Mary was a key player in God’s plan of salvation. Christians of all stripes are key players in God’s plan of salvation. Who is a key in God’s hand? A Key in God’s hand is

The Key in God’s Hand-I—Luke 1:26-38 Christians are to be Keys in God’s hands. Need: Feel Useless, Unfulfilled, Separated God has put me on the shelf. God can't use me...I'm too...weak,dull,ignorant,dumb,ugly,far gone, etc... If God has chosen you, you are NOT unusable! Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Mind That Prepared Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2012

Nehemiah had a heart that cared, knees that bent, a mind that prepared and feet that went. This week, a mind that prepared.

A Mind That Prepared PPT 1 Series intro slide Today I want to talk to you about biblical strategies for sucess. We are using the life of biblical man by the name of Nehemiah for an example. PPT 2 We have already talked about Nehemiah as a man who had a heart that cared, and PPT 3 Knees that ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles From 7 Great Scriptures Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 12, 2019

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Genesis 1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” 1. Only God can create something out of nothing, Hebrew: Bara. Evolutionists have to start with something. 2. The first verse is an acorn summary of all to follow. 3. The first verse begins with God the worker, not His ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Principles Of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 7, 2002

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42)Let us remember that we have to obey and trust Christ and His priniciples for evangelism to achieve success.

Christ’s Principles of Evangelism (Matthew 10:5-42) Quote:It is easy to determine when something is aflame. It ignites other material. Any fire that does not spread will eventually go out. A church without evangelism is a contradiction in terms, just as a fire that does not burn is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-42, Matthew 10:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Principles Of God's Judgement - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 15, 2023

Will believers be judged?

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing through Romans Chapter 2 in our study of this epistle. Last week, we started discussing the Principles of God’s judgment. In reviewing verses 1-5, we determined that every man stands fully ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:6-11

Denomination: Brethren

Lifestyle Principles Sermon V: Prioritize The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When facing crisis situations, God's people accept the challenge to prioritize the main thing we pray for by doing the main thing Christ died for.

PRIORITIZE THE MAIN THING WE PRAY FOR BY DOING THE MAIN THING WE WOULD DIE FOR At a recent “note burning ceremony” the church’s pastor commended the parishioners, then commented on the meaning of the special occasion, reminding people that, whereas the burning of a note of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-3, Nehemiah 6:15-16, Nehemiah 8:1-8

Parables Lamp, Seed, Mustard Seed: The Mysterious Principle

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2007

The three parables are examined in detail. These parables are eschatological in nature. These parables are written to give us reassurance in our faith right now and also to give us insight concerning the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God.

Today in our Scripture Jesus teaches us three short parables which all tie together to form a fuller understanding of who God is and how he operates in our lives. You’ll notice as we read the Scripture today there are some verses that are quite difficult to understand and on a first reading we may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles We Learn From The Farmer (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Feb 2, 2005

Principles for becoming a better witness for Jesus Christ.

Sowing Hope in a Hopeless World (Part 1) “In my travels over the decades, I have found that people are the same the world over. However, in recent years I find that there is an increasing problem that I would sum up in the word “hopeless.” It may be because we get the news of troubles, problems, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Artificial People Living Artificial Lives - Message Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 13, 2023

Do people live artificial lives because they are artificial, OR they are artificial because they live artificial lives? Olives will never be produced from a fig tree. The world is full of artificial people. What about Christians – are you living an artificial life that does not please God?

ARTIFICIAL PEOPLE LIVING ARTIFICIAL LIVES - MESSAGE [A]. EXPOSING ARTIFICIALITY I have just seen one of these documentaries set in a very exclusive English Hotel rated with 5 stars. It is popular with some of royalty and film stars and other high profile people. It is very expensive with ...read more

Scripture: James 3:11-13, Genesis 1:11-12, Genesis 1:25, James 4:13-14, 2 Timothy 3:1-2, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Isaiah 5:20-21, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:41, Matthew 7:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles Of Studying Your Bible

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 7, 2022

The Truth - 5 Spiritual Principles of Studying Your Bible

2 Tim. 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The word “study” is the word sp??d??? spoudazó (spoo-dad'-zo), which means, to make haste, give diligence, be eager, be zealous; to “shew”, not “show”; which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Peter 1:20-21, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational