Sermons on Wicked Behavior:

Connecting The Dots Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 4, 2004

To understand the significance of THEREFORE in Romans 12:1, we need to connect the dots between belief and behavior.

During the past several weeks, God has impressed upon me the wonder and the joy of Christian community. Lots of good things have been happening in the life of this congregation. I know I can’t put it all together in one complete picture, but I’d like to just remind us that God is doing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Righteousness Plus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011

Righteousness greater than that of the Pharisees isn't about behavior: it's about bone-deep transformation.

We’ve been shocked and horrified once again this week at the shooting of children by children, from Santee CA to next door in Pennsylvania. And the commentators and pundits are asking once again what kinds of laws we should pass to keep this from happening. Most are honest enough to admit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Obedience; Big "O” Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

Obedience, with a big “O” isn’t how we behave. Behavior is like obedience with a little “o”.

Obedience, with a big “O” isn’t how we behave. We talked about behavior a few weeks ago (Purpose Issue 16). Behavior is like obedience with a little “o”. It’s acting how we know we’re supposed to act everyday. It’s what most of us think the two greatest commandments, “Love the Lord your God with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Men And Women In Public Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 12, 2022

1 Timothy 2:8-15 teaches us about the behavior of men and women in public worship.

Scripture In 1 Timothy 2, Paul wrote on the subject of public worship. In verses 1-7, which we studied last week, Paul emphasized the need for a global concern in public worship. Today we are going to study verses 8-15, and see how Paul addressed the respective roles of men and women in public ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

See Something / Say Something Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 17, 2025

If we see someone wandering from the faith in belief or behavior, we are to reach out with gentleness and humility.

James: Practical Faith (Part 3)  James 5:13-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  02-16–2025 Say Something After I became a Christian, I was paired up with a guy name Seth who started me on my discipleship journey. He said, “Satan is not happy that you have ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Revival - Humble Ourselves

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

The second lesson in a multi-part series inspired by Rick Atchley’s series Revive Us Again.

IF MY PEOPLE WILL HUMBLE THEMSELVES II Chronicles 7:14 INTRODUCTION: This fall we will be studying about revival. Eventually we will study some of the great revivals that took place in the Bible, but we are taking a few weeks to learn more about what revival is and how it comes. That’s why in a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Your Landlord Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Mar 29, 2004

Jesus compares his Father to a Landlord in Luke 20, and in this study we learn that the Lord is a perfectly patient Landlord, as well as a thoroughly just Landlord.

Lent 5 Luke 20:9-19 His name was Gerry Niebler. I got to know his name very well because I sent him a bunch of checks in the amount of $550. Gerry was a nice guy, I met him a few times, but I didn’t send him money just because he was pleasant and friendly person. And I didn’t give Gerry money ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Revive Us Who Love Your Word Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 3, 2014

The psalmist suffers affliction. He is dogged by the wicked, persecutors, enemies, & treacherous people. His crises cause him to beseech God to step in and renew him in the Spirit of the Lord (CIT)

PSALM 119: 153-160 [The Ministry of The Word Series] REVIVE US WHO LOVE YOUR WORD In this section [Resh the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet] the psalmist draws still nearer to God in prayer, and gives reasons why the Lord should answer him. With boldness he pleads his intimate connection ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Best Yet To Come

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 14, 2018

Even if that phrase is accurate for a Christian do we really understand what that may look like in our life?

Everyone likes to use the phrase the best is yet to come. If you are not a Christian the worst is yet to come. Your life may be golden here, but in the end your life will be Hell for eternity. Indeed, the best for a Christian is to be in Heaven so the best is yet to come. However, that does not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35-40, 2 Timothy 3:12, Philippians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Insults Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 11, 2016

A study of the book of Job 11: 1 – 20

Job 11: 1 – 20 Insults 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 “Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated? 3 Should your empty talk make men hold their peace? And when you mock, should no one rebuke you? 4 For you have said, ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

From Wretched To Blessed

Contributed by David Roth on Oct 5, 2020

The religious leaders of Isreal were removed from the kingdom of God because of their rejection of the prophets and of Christ. As Christians, Christ has placed us into His kingdom, that we would serve Him by handing over the fruits His righteousness produces.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14) “From wretched to blessed” Two weeks ago, we heard Jesus tell a parable about a vineyard, and how the owner of the vineyard paid the same wage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Lutheran

I Never Knew You Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

Jesus' statement "I never knew you" serves as a warning to those who claim to be His followers ...

In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus says, "Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:23

Preaching Uncompromised Christ Crucifixion Not Customized Wordly Preaching Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 9, 2025

Preaching Christ crucified and resurrected is at the heart of Christian ministry.

The Power of the Crshaila Toss In 1 Corinthians 2:2, the Apostle Paul writes, "For I determined not to know anything among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified." This verse encapsulates the core of Christian preaching which is Christ crucified. The message of Jesus Christ, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Psalm 73 O God, Why Do The Wicked Prosper In Their Wickedness And Enjoy Life While I, The Righteous, Suffer? Series

Contributed by Ellick Wu on Jan 15, 2024

This is a study of the psalmist's faith struggles as a spiritual leader and eventual enlightenment serves as a lesson for believers facing similar challenges.

Psalm 73 O God, why do the wicked prosper in their wickedness and enjoy life while I, the righteous, suffer? Intro Can you imagine a scenario where a renowned preacher from a national church or a well-known evangelist loses faith in God? As the spiritual leaders of our church, at some point, we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Pray For God To Punish Our Enemies? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2024

May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. (Ps. 69:28)

In Psalm 35:1-6, David asks God to contend with those who contend with him. However, we notice a shift in Psalm 35:7-10, where David seeks vindication, not vengeance. He entrusts his cause to the Lord, trusting in His justice. In Matthew 5:43-48, He commands us to love and pray for our enemies, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-6, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Matthew 5:44, John 2:13-17