Sermons on Respectability:

Heaven Help My Home!

Contributed by Scott Maze on Nov 29, 2021

The word “honor” means to esteem your parents or to value them. The Bible calls on you to respect them. You don’t have to think your parents are marvelous. You don’t have to do everything they say once you are an adult. But you must honor them.

If your home is anything like mine, see if this sounds familiar. You have more expenses than money. Your house isn’t anywhere near as clean as you would like it. You’re embarrassed by the messiness of your garage. You have not won “yard of the month” in a long, long time. There is more arguing than ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, 1 Peter 2:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hell - The Unpleasant Reality

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jun 3, 2024

The story of the rich man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 offers the best and clearest picture into the nature of hell. Because these words come from our Lord Jesus, we must treat them with utmost respect. We see the cry of rich man from hell to heaven.

The Bible warns us of two eternities. One is impressive and all like to hear about it. But the other is horrifying and seldom wants to believe it. They are heaven and hell. Is hell real? There can be two answers. One is from man and the other is from God. What I think about hell neither make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 25:41, Revelation 21:8, Mark 9:43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Keeping Promises

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 5, 2008

God is giving us a wonderful 5-point sermon from this wonderful verse of scripture. We must remember that god is no respecter of persons. What He has promised others in His Word He also gives freely all things. Good old Spurgeon says that some of the pro

God Keeping Promises by tony abram (Gen 28:15 KJV) And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of. God is giving us a wonderful 5-point ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

For Her Life He Died Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Apr 18, 2011

Telling people God loves you seems tired and pointless. Most of our friends and neighbors act as though that's his job. I have to respect the doubters who say it's arrogant to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God

Series Introduction & Review: We’ve been going to Jesus’ cross as we work our way to Easter Sunday’s celebration of his resurrection because it is the essence of our gospel message. His death is the central idea of our faith. So far, we’ve found that Jesus’ death on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Everywhere Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 20, 2010

Telling someone "God loves you" seems trite and meaningless. Too many people act as though that's his job. But I have respect the agnostics you say it's presumptuous to believe a Supreme Being would care about us. They get it. The idea that God would

Introduction: What do the following have in common? • A man & woman lighting one candle • A man & woman exchanging rings • "Dearly beloved we gathered here in the presence of these witnesses...." They're all part of a wedding ceremony. Middle eastern people in the Bible, from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living A Life Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015

The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Experience The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Dec 13, 2018

A core part of our relationship with Christ is rooted and grounded in our faith in the goodness of God. By that I mean we have a trust, love and respect for God which is built upon our knowledge that He is a good and loving God who is trying to restore a creation which has gone haywire.

A core part of our relationship with Christ is rooted and grounded in <strong>our faith in the goodness of God</strong>. By that I mean we have a trust, love and respect for God which is built upon our knowledge that He is a good and loving God who is trying to restore a creation which ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, Nahum 1:7, Mark 10:18, Job 36:11, Psalm 107:8, Romans 8:28, Psalm 34:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Because Of Fearing God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2024

If we really fear God, meaning we have great respect for Him, we regard Him highly, we are in awe of Him, our attitude or behavior will be so different. Even toward those who would want to harm us, our reactions would be far from the ordinary.

“Now when Sanballat and Tobiah and Geshem the Arab and the rest of our enemies heard that I had built the wall and that there was no breach left in it (although up to that time I had not set up the doors in the gates), Sanballat and Geshem sent to me, saying, ‘Come and let us meet ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Begins Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021

We are made of humble origins but humanity was also made with unique significance… in the image of God Himself.

We’re in the second week in a new series, where we are tracing out the story of the Bible. We want to see how all the parts of God’s story fit together. And while the Bible is one of the most widely read books in history, it is also one of the most misunderstood. Much of the confusion results from ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Rescue Of Righteous Jabez

Contributed by Chuck Brocka on Oct 18, 2000

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jab

From Ruinous Restraint to a Radiant Recovery (I Chronicles 4:9-10) Now the reputation of Jabez rose above the respect of his refined relatives: however his mother had little regard as she rather underrated him, relegating him to the rank of wretchedness by referring to him as a remorseful Jabez, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

What A Woman Wants Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

Women today are more resourceful, more resilient, & more respected than ever before. But even in all this a woman still has needs. She still has an appetite. Her diet may have changed over the years, but due to her make-up, the woman of the 21st century s

CYCLES 4 SISTERS “WHAT A WOMAN WANTS” HER MANIA Text: Songs of Solomon 1:1-4 Introduction: A HUNGRY WOMAN The book of Solomon is the expression of pure marital love as ordained by God in creation, and the vindication of that love as against both abstinentism and lust, the two ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Life, A Cathedral

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 5, 2011

How should one ’feel’ when rubbing shoulders with God? Can we be expected to feel something specific to the occasion? Maybe what I feel and how I behave has much to do with how I understand authority; how I respect or despise it; maybe my behaving and fee

Life, a Cathedral Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5 Glenys and I recently vacationed in Quebec. While there, two experiences stood out for me as the highlights of our vacation. These impressed me, not in the sense that it met my entertainment approval but these affected me and my sense of things. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Difference Between The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit And Being Filled With The Holy Spirit. Series

Contributed by Michael L. Williams, Jr. on Jan 29, 2021

A lot of times the Holy Spirit gets the least amount of respect out of all the Trinity even though it is his part that’s at the forefront of our Christian walks today let me explain God the father started it, God the Son finished it, and God the Holy Spirit sealed it.

The Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-13) was one of the most phenomenal and important events in all of history, for it was the day of “the coming of the Holy Spirit.” Jesus had deliberately prepared the disciples for the coming of the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Bible, the revelation of the indwelling ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Things The Holy Ghost Does For Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2022

The Holy Ghost is God’s gift for each and everyone. It is Grace which is God’s unmerited favor given. We don’t deserve it, but He freely gives to each of us. God does not have respecter of person, so it isn’t just given to the good or super spiritual. It is for everyone.

“7 Things the Holy Ghost does for Us” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I came up in church during the time when we had tarry service. Tarry service in case you don’t know was usually on Monday or Tuesday night. Tarry service was a time that those of us who wanted the Holy Ghost would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Be An Exceptional Wife Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Cosmopolitan can teach you how to win a man to yourself. But only the Scripture can teach you how to win him to God.

This morning I want to talk to women whose need hope. I want to speak to women who are married to men who are not converted to Christ. And Peter has some very unusual counsel for godly women married to ungodly men. He tells them to submit to such men! Talking to women about being gentle, quiet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist