Sermons on Values:

The Value Of Togethering Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 16, 2007

This introduction to the WHY series encourages us to connect better with God and with others in His Church.

Introduction to Why Series The Value of “Togethering” John 13:34 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: Next Sunday we will begin a new series of lessons called “Why?” The series address some of the most important questions people tend to ask themselves (or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Leviticus

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 11, 2007

This sermon points out some principles in Leviticus that are still very practical for Christians.

ILLUS: Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where someone interviewed them and asked them questions. One question that came up was this: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” - The first person ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Failure

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

God uses failures to teach us valuable lessons about Him, ourselves and life. Whether or not we learn from these lessons is up to us.

FAILURE Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 15-16 All of us have experienced failure. This failure can cause us to live in bondage. However, if we begin to look at our failure as God sees it, then we can be set free. God does not excuse our failure, but He uses it. God takes things we would never dream ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Values Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 14, 2010

What treasure are you collecting, is it the wealth of this world or heaven

In this world of sin it is easy to get our values distorted. The things that appeal to our carnal natures seem worth striving for, but they are in fact like a mirage in the desert. Property, money, material possessions, or a large bank account seem to give us security, but it is all a bubble dream. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Value Of Life

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

What does the bible say about the value of human life even before birth,

THE VALUE OF LIFE INTRODUCTION: Since the legalization of abortion, approximately 30 million Americans have not been given the chance to live. Despite the devaluing of human life by many, God, in His word makes it clear that I have value not from the point of delivery, not from the point that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kingdom Values

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010

The values of the kingdom of Heaven are really different from the values of the world. And the greatest value of God's kingdom is really counter-culture, even though the culture gives lip service to it.

Passage: Matthew 18:1-9 Intro: Growing up in the 1960’s, we learned the meaning of “counter-culture” 1. whole group of people called hippies who marched to a new set of values. 2. they called it “the new morality”, which Christians said was just “the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Value Of Participation Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

This sermon is about the significant value of participation when it comes to the work of the Lord.

Visioneering: The Value of Participation Nehemiah 3 Matthew Sullivan Now, it’s probably pretty safe to assume that most everyone here today knows about Extreme Makeover Home Edition. Because just a couple weeks ago, that was the only thing anyone in town seemed to talk about. Extreme Makeover ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Honesty Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 6, 2008

An application of the ninth commandment about lying, demontrating the value of honesty in honoring God, healing relationships, and helping ourselves gain personal credibility.

The Value of Honesty (Exodus 20:16) At midnight, one spring evening in 1987, a terrible thing happened: Seven million American children suddenly disappeared. No, it wasn’t a mass kidnapping or a serial killer. It was the IRS. They had changed a rule for the night of April 15, which for the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's The Value? Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

True value is found in God’s image in us and in Christ’s death for us

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “WHAT’S THE VALUE?” ECCLESIASTES 4:1-16 OPEN Stan Caffy was preparing for married life. He and his bride-to-be cleaned out their respective garages and donated everything to Goodwill. Caffy and his soon-to-be wife got rid of an assortment of clothes, bicycles, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Suffering

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2008

Everyone goes through struggles in life’s journey and everyone has an option on how to view that struggle. We can take it as a time to wreck us or as a time to look to the Word of God and lean on God to pull us through.

Value of Suffering Psalm 22:1-31 Intro The background of Psalm 22 is some event or series of events in David’s life when he went through much opposition and physical abuse. While suffering on the cross, Jesus quoted part of the first verse. He may have quoted all of it but was so weak the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 8, 2009

We examine the two paralell parables of the treasure in the field and the pearl of great price. These are two parables that Jesus uses to describe what God’s kingdom is like.

The Parables of Jesus The Value of the Kingdom Matthew 13:44-46 June 7, 2009 Here in a brief three verses Jesus gives us two parables. Although they are not identical both teach us about God’s kingdom in similar fashion. They are intended to teach us the value of God’s kingdom. These parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Value Life Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the sixth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church February 25, 2007 God’s Top Ten sermon series. The 6th Commandment “Value Life” [SERIES TITLE SLIDE WILL AUTOMATICALLY TRANSITION TO SERMON TITLE SLIDE THAN TO BLANK SLIDE…(Lord willing…)] Just this past week one of the little guys in our church’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Value Truth Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the ninth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 18, 2007 God’s Top Ten The 9th Commandment Value Truth [OPENING SLIDES---WILL PROGRESS AUTOMATICALLY TO A BLANK SLIDE] Rick Atchley in his book Sinai Summit relates a story about Abraham Lincoln’s work as the postmaster of New Salem, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Value Of Accountability Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 14, 2011

Isn't it amazing how quickly we hold others accountable for our problems? Yet personal accountability is what brings us to Jesus Christ.

“Between the Lines: The Value of Accountability” Romans 3:1-20 Cliff, while flying hot air balloon, realized he was lost. He reduced his altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I would meet him an hour ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of Oil

Contributed by Todd Justice on Jan 10, 2011

When all else is failing about you, it is good to know that we still have the Holy Spirit: even during life's trying times.

Rev. Todd Justice 2 Kings 4:1-7 Jan. 09, 2010 I) The supply of the oil.v.1-2 a. The oil was there during the hard times.v.1 1. Time of great sorrow. 2. Time of debt. 3. Time when much could have been lost. b. The oil was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist