Sermons on Respectful:

Being Loved By The Father And Being A Loving Father

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 6, 2009

Every Christian has at least 3 fathers...their biological/legal father, the Father and church fathers. Thsi sermon explores what it means to be loved by the Father, how to relate to our earthly fathers and what it means to be a Godly father.

Someone once said Any fool can be a Father, but it takes a real man to be a Daddy!! Another person says A father carries pictures where his money used to be. Mark Twain said When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Lutheran

First Things First (1) Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

We draw meaning from the stuff we collect.How Jesus turned Abraham Maslow’s “Hierarchy of Human Needs” pyramid upside-down and flattened it with a single statement: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:33). We live in a pretty materialistic culture; we tend to confuse purpose or meaning in life with success. And we tend to confuse success with the accumulation of material possessions. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want To Be Great Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 16, 2012

Leadership in the Kingdom of God is about service and humility. It is about working at a level where you are equal or even below everybody else.

Illustration: A Sunday School Teacher was trying to train her kids. She had told them how to behave, and especially since she was teaching at the Sunday school, she wanted to make sure her kids were behaving properly. To make sure that they understood, she asked, "Now why is it that we do not make ...read more

Denomination: *other

Do You Bear The Family Resemblance?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Feb 23, 2013

No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships. God wants us to be a part of His family, He wants us to live together as a family and to love each other as a true neighbor. In God’s family there should not be any enemies.

WHAT IF SOMEONE WALKED INTO YOUR LIFE, SOMEONE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN OR MET BEFORE AND THAT PERSON CLAIMED TO BE YOUR LONG LOST BROTHER OR SISTER? ONE THING FOR SURE YOU WOULD MOST LIKELY ASKED SOME VERY PERTINENT QUESTIONS IN ORDER TO VALIDATE THEIR CLAIM AND WHILE YOUR ASKING QUESTIONS YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 24, 2014

On Memorial day, we remember and honor those who have stood in the gap between freedom and tyranny. We also are reminded that we are called to stand in the gap for our faith in God.

Standing In The Gap Ezekiel 22:30 Intro: I heard about a guy named John who had a serious memory problem. One day John ran into a friend he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him and said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30, Ezekiel 23:30

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014

Although we don't have much written about this man - all FOUR gospel writers tell of his contribution and from him, we can learn much.

Lessons from Joseph (Of Arimathea) Mark 15:42-47 • Life’s lessons come from some unusual places and unusual people. As a college student, I went to a church as interim Minister of Music/Youth for a little over 6 months. During that time the pastor (who shall remain nameless) taught me ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

My Two Cents Worth

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 10, 2015

Using the story of the widow's mite, we learn just how much "two cents" is worth.

I find it interesting identifying the origin of popular words and phrases. No less so that the phrase many of us have often used, “But, that’s just my two cents.” Where did that phrase come from? Depending upon where one searches for the answer, we would discover that the English ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

How To Honor God With Your Body Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 20, 2014

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."

How to Honor God with Your Body The church at Corinth was in one of the most morally tainted cities of its day. So instructing the believers in Corinth to flee from immorality, the Apostle Paul exhorted, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godless Delusion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 23, 2016

How not to be deluded? Reflect and learn, submit to God and persevere. Listen well to what God is saying, through His Word, our loved ones and pastors.

Last Sunday we saw David’s flight from Saul. David set us an example of a man who is after God’s heart. In the midst of his hardships… • He trusts that God is present and watching over him… • He keeps up his conversations (prayers) with God, and • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Appeal For Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Salvation is the greatest moment in any individual's life, but we must realize that salvation is not an event at a single moment in time. Salvation is the beginning of a life-long journey with the Lord.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified An Appeal for Holiness 1 Peter 1: 13-17 In recent weeks we have considered the gracious salvation provided for humanity and the hope we have in Christ, even in the midst of great difficulty. Having assured believers in their faith through the certainty of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Good News – Bad News For The Church Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 8, 2014

Stephen's death and the following persecution was a bad news/Good News Scenario. On the one hand it was a very negative thing for the church. Yet God used this evil to motivate the church with the Great Commission they had previously ignored.

GOOD NEWS – BAD NEWS FOR THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Acts 8:1-4 Dorn Ridge Church Of Christ, September 07, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The story has been told of a man waking up in the hospital after a car accident. A.) As the man gains consciousness, his doctor says to him, I have good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Peace Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

Chapter 3 of First Peter shows how to seek peace, in the home, in the church, and in the world.

Seek Peace (1 Peter 3) INTRODUCTION: In chapter 2 of First Peter Jesus is given as an example of obedience and submission to God’s will. Then, 1 Peter chapter 3 begins with the phrase, “…in the same way …” The instructions in chapter 3 about husbands and wives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Oh, Grow Up

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jul 30, 2015

To invite the believer to “grow up” in his/her walk with Jesus.

I want to start today’s message off with a video I found this past week entitled, “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. VIDEO: “Things you can’t do when you’re not a toddler”. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOs5K5-NtXs These things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

God Does It All For Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 11, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD did it all for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that every accomplishments we have, GOD done it for us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:6-8 (The Message) God brings death and God brings life, brings down to

I. EXORDIUM: Did GOD did it all for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that every accomplishments we have, GOD done it for us. IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 2:6-8 (The Message) God brings death and God brings life, brings down to the grave and raises up. God brings poverty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 24 - Precepts And Warnings Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2013

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter 24.

We will now look at chapter 24. 1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; Proverbs 24:1 (NASB) It is very easy for us to look at others and say, "Boy I wish I could do that." or "I wish I were like that." Be very careful of the character of those who you would set as an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational