Sermons on Respect For Elders:

Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 18, 2012

This is a Father’s Day sermon encouraging men to strive for excellence by fulfilling their needs for respect, for encouragement, and for a relationship with God.

Becoming Men Of Excellence, Lighting Up The World 6/16/12 Joshua 1:1-9 Ephesians 5:25-6:4 I can recall a number of years ago I was having a conversation with one of the women in the fellowship hall. She was dressed extra nice that day and had her hair done very well. I said, “You ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Harmony In The Home Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 25, 2014

If you want harmony in your home, submit to one another, respect your husband and love your wife

Gayle Urban of Woodbridge, Virginia, was browsing in a Christian bookstore where she discovered a shelf of reduced priced items. Among the gifts was a little figurine of a man and woman, their heads lovingly tilted toward one another. “Happy 10th Anniversary” read the inscription. It ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Deficiencies That Need Healing By The Gospel Of Joy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 21, 2015

Both Christian and secular cultures will benefit by understanding the Joy of the Gospel, but the Church must approach different cultures with respect.

Thursday of the First Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Today we hear from Jesus a restatement of the Golden Rule: “whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets.” And this is Torah, this is the prophetic message. We want people to treat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Sermon On Egalitarianism

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 4, 2022

Egalitarianism is defined as "A belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic affairs."

Brad Miner, an American author once remarked: “The egalitarianism that is the most offensive is the notion, whether embodied in opinion or law, that every way of behaving is as good as any other and that the man who stands apart by reason of his dignity, restraint, and discernment is somehow an ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16, Proverbs 22:2, Acts 10:34-35, Philippians 2:3

What Hinders The Word? Series

Contributed by Nelson Thomas on Sep 2, 2020

Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. But very few benefit from it. why?

What hinders the Word? Most Christians love and respect the word of God, the Holy Bible. They might possess number of copies of the scripture in various languages, apart from the digital versions they have in their electronic devices. Today reading and understanding the Bible became so easy ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:3

Denomination: Brethren

David's Cave (1 Samuel 24)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2025

Should we show respect for even corrupt authority? Let's look at 1 Samuel 24.

Should we show respect for authority even when it is corrupt? Did God work things out for David even though he too was very flawed? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 24. Did David have an opportunity to kill Saul while hiding in a cave? When Saul had returned from following the Philistines, he was told, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Your Brother Enough To Tell Him The Truth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Emphasize the importance of speaking the truth in love, treating others with respect, and maintaining honesty and integrity as essential Christian values.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're gonna delve into a profound passage from Zechariah 8:14-17 that speaks on some essential values we, as Christians, ought to uphold. It's about the importance of speaking the truth, the power of loving your brother, and the benefits of honesty and integrity. ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:14-17

Topics: Truth, Zechariah

Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 14, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Witness, Preparedness

Moses (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024

Moses ranks among the most respected Old Testament figures. In this four-week series, we journey through the life and adventures of Moses.

MOSES (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/25/2018 I came across a story from a few years back about President George W. Bush. While campaigning for his first presidency, he cross paths with a peculiar man in an airport lobby. The man wore dusty old robes with a long ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Mary A Model Of Motherhood

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 4, 2001

Mary the mother of Jesus serves as an example to all mothers today.

"MARY, A MODEL OF MOTHERHOOD" LUKE 1:26-38 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour worship service. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extreme Home Makeover: Couples Edition Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 26, 2012

Every home could use a little work. This six-sermon series, starting on Mother’s Day and ending Father’s Day, calls for a extreme makeover of the home according to God’s blueprints. Alliterated. Expository.

EXTREME HOME MAKEOVER: COUPLES EDITION Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/27/2012 One of the things that always amazed me about shows like Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is how this team of designers and carpenters can come in and totally remodel a house from the ground up in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Learning To Trust God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 17, 2019

In the first Christmas, we learn from Joseph and Mary how to trust God. It begins by making ourselves available, then treating others with respect, and finally following the nudges of the Holy Spirit.

Matthew 1:18-25 Learning to Trust God Have you ever been driving down the road, trying to get somewhere with your navigator or your smart phone giving you directions? And you start doubting whether that thing really knows what it’s talking about? Now I’ve had it work out both ways. Sometimes that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, 1 John 4:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer That Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 26, 2016

This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?

15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Communicating Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2015

Jacob made some terrible mistakes in the way he raised his children. And we can learn some valuable lessons from the mistakes that he made.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Listen to Psalm 71:17-18. "Since my youth, O God, you have taught me, & to this day I declare your marvelous deeds. Even when I am old & gray, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-10, Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Family Of Harmony: Husbands, Wives, And Children

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

The Bible never calls on husbands to make their wives submit. Wives, this is something you voluntarily do – this isn’t forced on you by your husband.

Keep your Bibles open to Colossians 3 with me. If you are a guest, please visit our QR Code or the communication card – we would love for you to let us know about your spiritual needs. You can also chat with a pastor if you are worshipping with us online. The hope of America is vibrant churches ...read more

Denomination: Baptist