Sermons on Shameful Behavior:

Convenience Or Conviction?

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.”

Today I am going to start with a question. It is a question that will make us do some soul searching. I ask you today, what motivates your behavior? But to understand the complexity of the question that I have just asked, we will first have to know the definition of this small word “behavior.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Name And Identity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 24, 2009

This passage in Proverbs 22 illustrates our potential for our names, positions, judgments and behaviors.

OUR NAME AND IDENTITY Text: Proverbs 22: 1 – 2, 8 – 9 & 22 – 23 Someone once said “True wealth is not found in gold, silver or other tangible forms of treasure. It is found in the possession of a reputation for honor, integrity, and justice”. (Walter Bruggemann, Charles B. Cousar, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Ruthless People

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000

This Sermon is about Christian dealing with the ungodly and cruel behavior of other in their lives

"Ruthless People" (2 Kings 11:1-21) -Reverend A. L. Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church Ruthless people, we all know some. We all know somebody that would go to any end to get what they want. We all know someone, who wouldn’t hesitate to lie, cheat, steal, and/or kill just to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Positive Conduct In A Negative Culture Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 17, 2004

Behavioral guidelines for the believer for engaging a post-Christian culture in a postive manner.

Most of us know that there is currently a war raging. But what we don’t hear on the news every night is that there is a war raging on our own soil - not just halfway around the world in Afghanistan and Iraq. The war in which we are engaged is a culture war. It is a conflict to see what our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007

Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Free To Forgive

Contributed by Harold Oswald on Nov 3, 2008

What kind of behavior does God’s forgiveness demand of us?

Free to Forgive I Introduction This is a parable of forgiveness If this were an allegory, each act of the King would be a statement about God But our God does not condone selling into slavery or physical torture Parables have a single message The message of this parable tells us something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Mysteries Of Midnight Prayers

Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Sep 24, 2016

AN INSPIRATION TO ENLIGHTEN AND ENHANCE OUR PRAYER ALTAR AND BEHAVIOR/CHARACTER IN PRAYER

Theme: The Mystery of Midnight Prayer Text: Job 38:12-13, Psalms 119:62 Let me begin by saying, acknowledging that God is our only source of power (Psalms 62:11), every sermon He gives me by revelation via His son Jesus, the Spirit of God urges me to always inform my audience to pray in order to ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wicked Men Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 13, 2025

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who exhibited wicked behavior

The Bible provides numerous accounts of individuals who exhibited wicked behavior, often with severe consequences. Let's examine some notable examples. The Wicked Men of the Bible - Cain: Cain's jealousy led him to murder his brother Abel, resulting in God's curse and banishment from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-7

Every Sin Has Its Own Consequences. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 5, 2024

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal.

Every sin has its own consequences, both spiritual and temporal. Sin is a rebellion against God's laws and commandments, and it inevitably leads to separation from Him and harm to oneself and others. Sin has a way of leaving a lasting impact on our lives, even after we've turned away from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:31-32, Romans 1:24-27, Genesis 3:7-8

Inexcusable Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

We’re real good at making excuses for our bad behavior...but have you noticed how easy it is to see bad behavior in others but really think the best about ourselves?

1. By now in Romans, it’s easy to look at CH 1 and breathe a sigh of relief… thinking: “Wow, I’m glad I’m not that bad!” a. I’m sure there were those in Rome, maybe even those who are reading & studying this book today thinking… b. “Yes, others, sinners, unbelievers, backslidden people are really, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Do Not Live To Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 4, 2015

It is not just about “God and me,” as some less-than-social Christians might assert. In God’s Kingdom, our behavior affects others and their behavior affects us.

We Do Not Live to Ourselves (I Timothy 6:1-5) 1. Last week I was talking to Phyllis Roussakis….was going to find a Norwegian joke. 2. A Welshman, Scot and Englishman are walking when they come across a lantern and a genie pops out and grants them one wish each. The Scot says: “I am a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turn The Page

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 28, 2009

Message encouraging people to break out of the ruts of their previous behaviors and attitudes for the new year.

Turn the Page Philippians 3:12-14 December 27, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: Can you believe that we’re about to enter the 11th year of the 2000’s? Does anyone here remember the panic over Y2K? It’s kinda silly now that we ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cross Purposes 4: Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

The cross 1) reconciles with truth and grace, 2) removes guilt and shame, 3) reconciles all people equally.

CROSS PURPOSES 4: RECONCILIATION In this series of messages on the purpose of the cross, we began by seeing how the cross reveals the amazing love of God. Then we considered the cross as God’s ultimate answer for human suffering. Last week, we took a deep dive into the righteousness of God: In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-22, Deuteronomy 21:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed