Sermons on Righteous Behavior:

Signs Of The Non-Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Simon the Magician looked pretty good. But his behavior after his "conversion" experience left a lot to be desired. We can find some pretty clear characterisitcs of those who look like believers, but are not.

Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Intro: Researchers in Denmark have discovered how one of the deadliest known toxins invades and kills human cells. 1. it is the toxin that causes diseases like diphtheria, cholera and pneumonia. Il) read from news release 2. since Satan is a great counterfeiter, it should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Solutions For Jealous Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003

Jealousy creates destructive behavior. The best people of the day were swept up in a wave of jealous retribution. "But the Jews aroused the devout of the city and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district."

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lukewarm Passion: Figure The Trigger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2021

We live in a day of addictive behaviors... slowly people's passions fade and we have no accountability to correct the problem. We must get our fingers of our ears and start listening in our families.

LUKE WARM PASSION… FIGURE THE TRIGGER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE RECENTLY DID A STUDY ON ASSURANCE AND RE-ASSURANCE. You can find the study in my material. We live in stressful, fearful times… Our children, spouses and friends THOUGHT –BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS are driven by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21, Matthew 13:14-16, Psalm 27:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Gilbert Sefaranga on Mar 30, 2019

Biblical parables reveal hidden truths concerning the Kingdom of God. Judgment, behavior, and/or Biblical principles. An interesting thing about the Parables that Christ taught is the fact that what He often seeks to reveal is hidden.

33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19, Matthew 21:33-46

Yes, A Church Leader Must Have A Sense Of Humor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2019

We are told to have salt in us. Salt was used in the ancient world, and occasionally today, to preserve meat from corruption. So if we have spiritual salt, we will be preserved against that kind of corrupt thought and behavior.

Thursday of the 7th Week in Course 2019 St. Hilarius Today we have a rare treat because of the late date of Ash Wednesday and Easter. We get the rare festival of St. Hilarius, about whom I will speak in a moment. By now, most years, we are deep into Lent, and so the saints’ days are suppressed in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Mark 9:41-50

Denomination: Catholic

The Power Of The Gospel. Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 18, 2022

Doctor Neil Anderson writes—Possibly the biggest lie believed by those who are struggling with an addictive behavior is that freedom from addiction is not possible. If we believe we are doomed to remain in bondage, we probably will remain in bondage.

The Power Of The Gospel. Pt.2 Luke 4:18-19TPT Jesus is baptized by His cousin John. He did this to fulfill all righteousness. After He’s baptized, God’s word proclaims, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness. Jesus lived in this desert country for 40 days. Moreover, Jesus will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19, Mark 9:2-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Accountability & Responsibility

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 28, 2023

One of the many definitions of accountability includes owning up to the positive and negative consequences of our individual choices in life and the subsequent behavioral trait that undoubtedly follows, rather than attributing the cause to external factors or somebody else.

Christopher Norio Avery, an American public policy scholar and writer once remarked: “Taking responsibility – practicing 100 percent responsibility every day – is about seeing ourselves not as right or wrong, but as an agent, chooser, problem solver, and learner in the complex interrelationships of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13, Jeremiah 17:10, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 3:8

Missed It By That Much Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 20, 2008

One of Maxwell Smart’s common phrases was "I missed it by that much." That was funny on a sitcom, but in the real world - and in the spiritual world - that can be deadly.

OPEN: Video of Maxwell Smart ending in “missed it by that much” Back in the 60’s the spies on TV and in the movies were heroes. Whether it was James Bond, Matt Helm, Napoleon Solo, or the cast from Mission Impossible - they were suave and resourceful, capable of escaping danger and death with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Sacred, It Is Holy, It Is Pentecost

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 4, 2017

We must yield to the direction and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Who abides within your very being. Yield to the Promise, Purity and Power that God has graciously given to his people. And when we do It is Sacred, It is Holy, It is Pentecost.

This is Pentecost Sunday…... and the liturgical color is red …. The color representing …...the presence of the Holy Spirit. “Pentecost” … designates … the 50th day … after Passover Pentecost is a Jewish Feast Day……. known as …the Feast of Weeks … or the … Feast of Harvest. It was on this day, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-24, Acts 2:38-39, Acts 2:1-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Man God Uses

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 30, 2025

God is always looking for people to use in carrying out His divine purposes on earth. Throughout the Bible, God chose and used individuals who were willing, obedient, and yielded to Him.

Title: THE MAN GOD USES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 2:20-21 "But in a great house, there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honour and some for dishonour. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-21, Isaiah 6:8, Jeremiah 18:1-6, 1 Samuel 16:7, Acts 9:15, 2 Chronicles 16:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Floodgates Of Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025

The concept of the floodgates of heaven is a powerful metaphor for the abundant blessings God promises to those who are faithful in their giving and obedience to Him.

FLOODGATES OF HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 3:10 – "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10, Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 6:38, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intrusive ,toxic And Negative Thoughts Come From Enemy Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 2, 2025

One of the enemy's most effective strategies is to plant intrusive and negative thoughts in our minds.

As Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual battle that is not always visible to the naked eye. One of the enemy's most effective strategies is to plant intrusive and negative thoughts in our minds. These thoughts can be debilitating, causing us to doubt our faith, our worth, and our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Loving Like Your Father Loves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2013

Some people refuse to love their enemies because it shows they have standards, that they respect themselves, that they reject bad behavior. It makes them feel God-like. But Jesus said that being "God-like" means loving our enemies. How do we do that?

OPENING: There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, They clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats … there weren't any. APPLY: Hatred is an interesting topic. As Christians, we are taught that hatred is not a good thing. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Who Went Home Justified

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 23, 2005

One of the greatest parables ever told was the story of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. The story is great because it has plot twists and leads to a surprise ending. The word righteousness means “right-standing”. To be righteous means to be in right

A MAN WHO WENT HOME JUSTIFIED Luke 18: 9-14 One of the greatest parables ever told was the story of the Pharisee and the Tax collector. The story is great because it has plot twists and leads to a surprise ending. In Jesus’ day this simple story surely sent people home baffled and buzzing. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001

Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational