Sermons on Respectfulness:

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Christ’s love for his church is the pattern for a husband’s love for his wife.

We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We are in chapter five, where Paul discusses marriage. So far, we have looked at God’s vision for marriage to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we saw that God calls wives to respect and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024

Today we look at how the marriage union is designed to reflect/display the church’s union with Christ.

We are finishing up chapter five of Ephesians in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We started this section by looking at God’s vision of marriage, to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we looked at Paul’s instruction to wives to respect and follow their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brought To Life; Brought Together A Husband’s Love Ephesians 5:28-33 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025

Today we look at how the marriage union is designed to reflect/display the church’s union with Christ (5:28-33).

We are finishing up chapter five of Ephesians in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together. We started this section by looking at God’s vision of marriage, to display Christ’s relationship with his church (5:31-32). Then we looked at Paul’s instruction to wives to respect and follow their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:28-33, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Be Ready To Defend Your Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025

The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. Our faith should not only be lived out but also defended with wisdom and grace.

Go! And Be Ready to Defend Your Faith Introduction: A Call to Stand Firm The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) instructs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Colossians 3:17, Romans 10:9, 2 Timothy 2:15, Jude 1:3, Colossians 4:6, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 4:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

On That New Day

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 28, 2022

A sermon for the first Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 24:36-44 On That New Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There’s something about beginning a new year. On January first, we take down the old, dog-eared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Lutheran

A Happy Home And A Cooking Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 28, 2007

To have a "Happy Home" and a Church which cooks...requires us to do it God’s way.

* Years ago my dad taught me a lesson which I remember till today. As usual, I had to learn it the hard way. As I recall, he sent me into the yard to remove a rose bush. Instead of doing what he said and “digging it up”, I cut it off just below the ground and roughed up the dirt like I had dug ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Selfish Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". We must remember that it's not about us; but about Jesus.

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#5] DON’T BE SELFISH 1 Peter 3:1-7 Introduction: It seems that one of the greatest reasons that people are discouraged is bad relationships. It is true that when you are having relationship problems everything else seems to fall apart. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 19, 2020

John 5:23 Jesus said, "everyone should honor the Father.” I agree! Let’s honor our Heavenly Father on this Father’s Day!

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY John 5:23 Jesus said, "everyone should honor the Father.” I agree! Let’s honor our Heavenly Father on this Father’s Day! The Bible has a lot to say about this… Psalm 96:6 “Honor and majesty surrounds Him…” Psalm 104:1 He is “clothed with honor and majesty” Psalm ...read more

Scripture: John 5:23, Malachi 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Submission In Marriage

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 2, 2022

What does it mean to submit with regards to husband and wife in the Bible? Christians are exhorted to submit to one another in reverence to Christ. How does this injunction impart Christian marriage?

TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-33 (NLT) 21. And further, submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. 22 For wives, this means submit to your husbands as to the Lord. 23 For a husband is the head of his wife as Christ is the head of the church. He is the Savior of his body, the church. 24 As the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, 1 Peter 3:6, Genesis 21:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is True Friendship?

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2018

We might know a lot of people and some we might call our friends - what are the characteristics of a friend, what do we look for in a friend? Jesus calls us His friends - are we worthy of this wonderful relationship with our saviour?

WHAT IS TRUE FRIENDSHIP? JOHN 15:9-17. Jesus tells us that we are His friends. What are the basic elements of friendship? There is acceptance. A friendship is composed of two people who accept each other as they are. I may not understand everything I know about you; I may not even like some of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Sin Of Taking Advantage Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2024

Taking advantage of others is like draining their soul, leaving them empty and dry. It may fill our pockets, but it drains our humanity.

In the Bible, God teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to treat others the way we want to be treated. But sadly, there are those who choose to exploit and manipulate others for their own gain. In Leviticus 19:13, God says, "Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 18:23-35

Do You Know Where Your God Is? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

WE CAN BLESS THE LORD FOR HIS BLESSINGS BECAUSE: OUR GOD IS IN THE HEAVENS AND HE DOES WHATEVER HE PLEASES

BIG IDEA: WE CAN BLESS THE LORD FOR HIS BLESSINGS BECAUSE: OUR GOD IS IN THE HEAVENS AND HE DOES WHATEVER HE PLEASES INTRODUCTION: Often we live as if we are lost, stumbling around, powerless, overwhelmed by the world around us. Part of our problem is we have forgotten where our God is. In this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mother's Day!

Contributed by William Young on Sep 10, 2001

A tribute to God’s Masterful Servants; Our Mothers’!

Mothers Day A 15 yr old boy came bounding into the house and found his mom in bed. He asked if she was sick or something. He was truly concerned! Mom replied that , as a matter of fact, she didn’t feel too well. The son replied, “Well, don’t worry about dinner, I’ll be happy to carry you down to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:16, Ezekiel 19:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Keys To A Godly Family

Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 27, 2006

The message focuses on the ingredients necessary to live a Christ-like example in our homes.

Six Keys to a Godly Family Ephesians 4:32- 5:33 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Consider this family: The husband commits adultery. His son (Amnon) raped his half-sister (Tamar, the sister of Absalom). The husband did not implement discipline. The full brother (Absalom) ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

Many have been told to dread the Lord, but the fear of the Lord is a wonderful thing with many benifets.

I want to take a little time and talk about the “FEAR OF THE LORD” Psalm 25:14 (NKJV) The secret of the LORD is with those who fear Him, And He will show them His covenant. Psalm 25:14 (AMP) The secret [of the sweet, satisfying companionship] of the Lord have they who fear (revere and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational