Sermons on Temporal Values:

It's Not About Power Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 16, 2003

In the Kingdom of God, the rules about power are different. We value humility, spiritual security, and service. Sermon for Deacon Ordination and for Super Bowl Sunday!

May I take you on a small fantasy this morning? May I just tease your imagination a little? It is a 6:30 this evening. You are seated in Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego. The ritual coin tosses have been performed, the national anthem has been sung, and we are ready to start Super Bowl 32. Out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's My Neighbor

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

The mandate to love our neighbor does not originate at all in his worth or our own virtue, but in the value of the image and likeness of God that is imprinted on him.

We have great children here at Holy Trinity. On July 1, on VBS Sunday, the kids made an offering to God for the education of Ellen and Anna, the daughters of ****, ****'s’ daughter-in-law, who had just passed away. The children gave generously, breaking their own piggy banks, in order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

The Word Is Alive!

Contributed by Dan Willis on Oct 18, 2011

What is the value of God’s word? Is walking by faith truly an instinctual thing or are we called to examine our walk in a more concrete way?

Christian living. When I sat down to write this I was trying to think of some clever story to tell, some witty anecdote to portray the concept of this message. Unfortunately, when I started thinking about it I realized that idea in itself is the very problem I want to address. Looking around we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Two Sides Of Foot Washing

Contributed by Jerry Thorpe on May 16, 2009

Over and over, Jesus taught his followers about the value of humility. Now the Lord placed them in a situation in which they must act it out.

THE TWO SIDES OF FOOT WASHING John 13:1-17 If you’ve ever spent time around farm animals, you may see a number of similarities between them and us people. Chickens, for example, have an interesting tendency to set up a social order in which the strong pick on the weak. Or maybe I should say ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Responsibilities Of Freedom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 1, 2012

Freedom never comes free and is never without bounds or responsibilities. Christians need to reflect on their freedom through Christ, its value, bounds, responsibilities.

The Responsibilities of Freedom Galatians 5:13 As a nation we celebrate our independence on July 4th. Freedom never comes free and is never without bounds or responsibility. On the 4th we reflect upon our nation’s freedom, its price, its limits and bounds, and the responsibility it carries. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2013

To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

[RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Riches Of God's Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Many of us pursue riches but we do not pursue the riches of God’s grace. Why? Is it because we do not understand the value of it?

Have you ever dreamt of what it would be like to be rich? I don’t mean just well off, I mean rich? I think everyone has at one time or another in their lives…I think that is why we like to watch “Lifestyles of the rich and famous” and to gawk at the Cleveland Auto Show at cars we would never be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Is Not Risen

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014

How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Sower + Seed + Soil

Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 8, 2008

Emphasixes the value of God’s Word -- The Bible -- and the need for serious Bible reading and understanding. The Bible is the most purchased but least read of all books.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace "An Assemblies of God Fellowship" September 28, 2008 cholt@gt.rr.com SOWER + SEED + SOIL Text: Matthew 13:3-23 (NKJV) (See also Mark 4:1-20 and Luke 8:4-14) INTRODUCTION It is a well-known fact that the Bible is probably the best-selling book in America. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everything And Nothing

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

This Pharisee had everything by worlds standards and nothing of eternal value by Jesus standards. what do you have and what are you holding unto?

Everything and Nothing Mark chapter 10 Note- This sermon has thoughts and ideas shared from several SermonCentral Preachers and is not considered to be an original. Thank you to all who played a part in its writing. Prayer Introduction- This week Death of Rev. Billy Graham- I knew this day ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Nazarene

Ash Wednesday

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Nov 7, 2015

This sermon answers three questions; 1. What is Ash Wednesday? 2. How do you observe Ash Wednesday? 3. Spiritual value?

What Is Ash Wednesday? A. What Is Ash Wednesday? If your experience is anything like mine, you’ve not asked this question nor even cared about the answer. 1. When Mel Gibson released the epic blockbuster movie “the Passion of Christ,” on Ash Wednesday in 2004, suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:19

Denomination: Brethren

Our Eternal Reward Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

It is the reward of heaven, however, that motivates us to add these values to life, and to apply them so that we bare fruit, and become profitable servants of Christ.

Among the Kamba people of East Africa there persists an ancient legend. The story goes that the people of that region long ago were very embittered by death's merciless destruction. They sent messengers to all countries of the world to seek a place where death did not reign so they could all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:11

Does Man Need God In Western Civilization: Young People Are Hungry For The Truth!

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

In our day and age it seems that for the most part, mankind has slipped from any cognition of morals, values, and God forbid, a loving creator.

Malcom Muggeridge said, " "It would be difficult for anyone looking around the world today to resist the conclusion that something has gone very badly indeed with what we continue to call “Western Civilization.” This awareness tends to be distorted and muffled – if not obliterated – by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31, Revelation 18:3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Activate God's Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2015

Can we define God's purpose --- We must intensely spend our time, talent and energy on eternal values. Make wise choices.

ACTIVATE GOD'S PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 (KJV) Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG) 'Call to me and I will answer you. I'll tell you marvelous and wondrous things ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God