Sermons on Todays Standards:

The Danger Of Carnal Wisdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly standards. It often opposes the principles of God and produces outcomes that are destructive and far from God's will.

THE DANGER OF CARNAL WISDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 3:13-17 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 14:12, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Samuel 13:1-19, Isaiah 55:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Carnal wisdom is the wisdom of the flesh, rooted in human reasoning, selfish ambitions, and earthly ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Examining Your Life! Series

Contributed by Dr. Baby Ruth Hablo on Nov 30, 2004

(Devotional Series 1/50) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here.

EXAMINING YOUR LIFE Proverbs 3:1-12 (Devotional Series 1) These are three principles for truly successful and happy Christian living, and we can hardly do better than test our lives by the standards laid down here. I. Is yours a sanctified life? (1-4) God’s law and will should constantly be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outside Of The Box

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 11, 2017

The Bible is our standard and is what defines our freedoms and boundaries. It is important to spend generous amounts of time in the word in order to grow in knowing God and how God want us to serve him

In a conversation, someone posed an interesting and much needed question to me. "Is it wise to think outside of the box?" There are many, including myself, who have used this phrase. Wisdom would seem to dictate that this, like many other things, should have a caveat to it. Many things pressed to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transcending The World's Limits

Contributed by Robert Massey on Apr 8, 2002

God has a plan for each person’s life, He desires that we be molded into His image, not by the world’s standards. Here are three steps to being what God desires for you to be.

Let me start this morning by asking a question. How many times have you heard someone say, “I going to do my own thing.” I don’t want any part of church, I don’t want any part of Christianity, and I don’t want any part of Christ, because I want to live my life the way that I want to. So many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Courting Danger Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 6, 2005

Ultimately the biblical issue is Church division. Just as there can be internal actions that divide the church, there can also be external actions that divide the church. Paul hopes to set a biblical standard here for believers to follow.

COURTING DANGER 1 Corinthians 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: When I hear the word courting, my mind immediately goes to thoughts of dating, courtship and marriage. So, it was not so much of a jump to remember this story about marriage,: A wife was sitting at the breakfast table and asked her husband, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2019

In verses 19 and 20 Paul warns the Thessalonians not to despise spiritual gifts. Verses 21 and 22 describe the constant duty of the Christian. He must use Christ as the standard by which to test all things.

1/10/19 Tom Lowe Lesson 23: Don't Quench The Spirit Or Despise Prophecies, But Don't Be Gullible Either (1Thessalonians 5:19-22) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 (NIV) 19 Do not quench the Spirit. 20 Do not treat prophecies with contempt 21but test them all; hold on to what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Up Appearances

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The danger of the Pharisee tendency today

Matthew 23 Keeping Up Appearances Introduction We all know Hyacinth Bucket from the television sitcom ‘Keeping up Appearances’. Now although it may not be politically correct to make judgements about people, we all know that we all do it. And we can all make a judgement about the character. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Do Not Take An Oath – Let What You Say Be Simply Yes Or No Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 5, 2008

In these five verses Jesus sets forth 1) the original Mosaic teaching, 2) the traditional perversion of that teaching, and 3) His own reemphasis of what God’s standard for truth has always been.

Whether you are a child or an adult, Truth is so scarce that nearly everyone is suspect. Business people, advertisers, commentators, clerks, salesmen, lawyers, doctors, tradesmen, teachers, writers, politicians, and even many, if not most, preachers are suspect. Our whole society is largely built ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Other

Behold The Lamb

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 8, 2006

Re-telling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson

“Behold the Lamb” John 1:29-36 OPENING JOKE: INTRODUCTION: March 24th we will be celebrating our annual Passover celebration with a Seder meal. Today I would like to begin by retelling the story of the first Passover as the introduction to today’s lesson Illustration: “The story of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah Methuselah's Grandson

Contributed by R. B. Hughes on Jul 16, 2004

A fresh look at Noah and his vital message for today’s society.

Methuselah’s Grandson" Gen. 6-9 Rev. R. B. Hughes Introduction Phrase: No way, can’t happen, ridiculous, absurd ...what? I’ll bet Noah heard them all.... *Noah was like the guy with the sandwich board sign ... "The End is Near" Noah could be heard saying: ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Words To Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Uncovering more lessons to apply to today’s church from the Corinthians.

Warnings, Exaltations, and Instructions: More Words to Corinth 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 One thing that the Lord has blessed me with is a good sense of direction. When I travel, I am never lost because I almost always know where I will come out even when on roads I have never traveled before. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Should We Then Live? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 25, 2009

In today’s lesson we see how we should then live.

Scripture Last week we started a new section in the Apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans. I introduced you to Romans 12:1-2, and gave you a brief overview of those two verses. In Romans 12 the Apostle Paul begins applying the doctrine that he has been teaching for the previous 11 chapters. Now, it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Generational Blessings

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

Today’s family can plant a family tree that will become a legacy.

Generational Blessings May 10, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Jonathan Edwards was married to Sara in 1727, one of the colonies’ most respected/ noted preachers (First Great Awakening). 1 The Edwards were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:35

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 19, 2021

Today’s is an important ingredient in all of these teachings: Encourage One Another.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER Introduction All Summer we have been talking about Building Up One Another. Members of One Another, Devoted, Honor, Be of the Same Mind, Accept One Another, Admonish, Greet, Serve, Carry One Another’s Burdens, Bear With, Submit to One another. Each one of these passages ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In His Steps

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 21, 2009

Expository sermon based on 1 Peter 2:21-25. Offers three portraits of Jesus: our standard, our substitute, and our shepherd. PowerPoint avialble if you e-mail me.

In His Steps Scott R. Bayles, preacher First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1896, a man by the name of Charles M. Sheldon penned the words of what has become a classic, inspirational and best-selling novel—In His Steps. In this book, Sheldon retells one of the serial sermon stories he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church