Sermons on Surpassing Value:

Contrasting Pharisaical Values And Christlike Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 20, 2001

Contrasting Pharisaical Values and Christlike Love - Matt. 9:11,12

Contrasting Pharisaical Behavior and Christ Like Love - Matthew 9:11,12 1. Pharisaical Values Were Rooted in Their Traditions and Rigidity versus Christ’s Values were rooted in Loving the Lord with all of one’s heart, soul, strength, and mind which motivated one to love one’s neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring The Value Of Life (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 30, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times
 Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022

Honoring the Value of Life (Pt 2) Series: Cracks – Navigating Our Divided Times? Brad Bailey – March 27, 2022 NOTE: The following notes are more extensive than what time would allow presenting, but provide both the main points and heart of the message. One will also find “further resources” with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit (Bible Study) - Peace Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jun 14, 2025

This week, we’re going to take a look at the fruit of peace and learn exactly how to produce peace in our lives. It’s much easier than you think, no praying, asking, or begging required. If you did your homework, and practiced letting your joy out, then peace will follow.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading and printing: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral (If you did the Armor of God series some may be a repeat. That’s ok. Remind everyone that we haven’t quite mastered peace, and it’s good to hear again.) So far in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3, Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:7-8, James 3:7-8, Luke 6:45, Psalm 34:12-14  (view more)  (view less)

Core Values: Peculiar And Dedicated People

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2004

The core values contained in our church purpose statement.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------- April 18, 2004 ------------- 1Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Market Watch: Value Of A Soul Plunges

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 27, 2002

What is the value of your soul? What is the worth of your eternal destiny? Challenge to answer the clarion call, the ultimate question of materialism, "what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"

*On the market, what is a fair exchange for your eternal soul? — one month, lifetime, night, moment of sinful pleasure The absurdity and audacity of the Lord to ask such a question. Who would do such a moronic thing as to exchange his soul? Yet the universality of its application is clear. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Building Community - Value One Another Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 1, 2001

As we gain a right understanding of how much worth and value each person has, as we come to see each other the way God sees us, then we will gain an appreciation for one another that will strengthen love and build community.

This is the fifth and last message in our series on Building Community. In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Baptist

Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001

Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Values We Live By - Part 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

What are the values that make us Christian?

We have spent the last three Sundays looking at values. The first two Sundays we spoke of 6 values, 6 “A’s” that can help us move toward and hopefully experience a quality family life. They are the values of affirmation, acceptance, appreciation, affection, availability, and accountability. Last ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Tongues, Keeping Perspective In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 9, 2006

In the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. Conditions in some of the churches today hardly diff

THE VALUE OF TONGUES Keeping Perspective In The Church 1 Corinthians 14:1-20 INTRODUCTION: in the church today there is tremendous tension and polarization over the issue of sign gifts, particularly tongues. Divisions and church splits over the charismatic movement have become all too common. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Winning With People: Add Value To People Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It’s easy for people to talk about the great and generous things they intend to do in the future. But if they’re not being generous with what they have now, it is unlikely they will suddenly change in the future.

“Add Value to People” GENESIS 24:10-27 Rebekah and Abraham’s Servant Abraham sent his servant out to find a wife for his son, Isaac. It was a monumental task. The servant decided to choose a woman based on this principle. He wanted to find a woman who would add value to him on his journey. Such a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:10-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Does A Pardon Have Value? Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

If the pardon issued is not accepted, it is invalid, you must accept it before it has value.

When does a Pardon have Value? Luke 15:1-10, The sheep was lost because it may have foolishly wandered away; the coin was lost through no fault of its own. The neighbors and friends were called because the lost was found; the valued was back in their hands. Luke 15: 11-24 These are parables that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Nazarene

God Operates Value Village, Not The Landfill

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 6, 2009

For Senior Adult Sunday: There are legitimate concerns about aging; but there are also those who would prey on the elderly. God is our ultimate refuge and the protector of those who are to be valued, not thrown away.

If it’s old, it has to go. That used to be the message. In the years after World War II, once we got our economy back on a peacetime basis, we all wanted only new things. Bright, shiny, new. And so, if it’s old, it has to go. Do you remember? Do you remember, if you go back that far, how, during ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Stealing God's Most Valued Commodity Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 2, 2008

Exposition of Acts 12:18-25 about the death of Herod when he stole God’s most valued commodity--his glory

Text: Acts 12:18-25, Title: Stealing God’s Most Valued Commodity, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/6/08, AM Opening illustration: Blog Entry on Glory to God or self A. Background to passage: The guards were executed for their failure, but there has been some time pass in between the deliverance of Peter and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Value The Glory Of God’s Word

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Transfiguration (A) - Believers value the glory of God’s word. God’s word comes from eyewitnesses. God’s word comes by God’s will.

VALUE THE GLORY OF GOD’S WORD (Outline) February 14, 2010 - Transfiguration - 2 PETER 1:16-21 INTRO: Today we stand at the threshold of the Lenten season. Before we enter into the days that reveal the great humiliation of Jesus we are privileged to stand on the mount of glory. At ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

True Values: Biblical Preaching And Teaching Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 27, 2008

We value Biblical preaching and teaching because it is God’s instruction manual for His Church.

True Value: Biblical Preaching and Teaching Text: 2 Tim. 3:16-17; 2 Tim. 4:1-4 Introduction 1. The second core value has to do with our source for faith and doctrine: the Bible. 2. Illustration: The Department of Social Services in Greenville County, South Carolina sent the following ...read more

Denomination: Methodist