Sermons on Ethical Living: showing 31-45 of 182,625

Living In Shades Of Gray

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 18, 2012

Love and sacrifice should be the guiding principles when we deal with ethical questions that abide in the gray areas of life.

Living in Shades of Gray 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 I like black and white. No, not the racial thing, but questions that have yes or no answers, those questions that are either right or wrong. It makes life simpler, and Lord knows, I could use a simpler life. The Bible is really good at that in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Three Aspects Of Godly Living Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 26, 2010

Worship, ethics and law may not come loose from each other, or man is devalued.

Feast of St. Vincent de Paul The Spirit of the Liturgy 27 September 2010 How many of us, faced with the loss of all our property, and even all our children, would immediately fall to the ground and worship? Fall to the ground, certainly; but worship? Job does not sound like anyone I know. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-48

Denomination: Catholic

Being A Single Christian In A Sexualized Culture: The Modern Ethic Vs. The Christian Ethic

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children.

Single Christians... can we get some love? As if being a follower of Christ wasn't hard enough, imagine being a single Christian! That is the predicament for many in the world, and in the United States today. Including myself. I'm single and I have no children. I follow Christ. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:28, 1 John 3:24, James 1:22-25, Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christian Ethics: Putting On Compassion, Kindness, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 15, 2023

As believers, we are called to live out our faith in practical ways, reflecting the character of Christ. In Colossians 3:12-13, the apostle Paul provides valuable guidance on how to exhibit Christian virtues such as compassion, kindness, and forgiveness.

Point 1: Clothe Yourself with Compassion Cross-Reference: Ephesians 4:32 Compassion lies at the heart of the Christian ethic. Just as a person adorns themselves with clothing, we are called to clothe ourselves with compassion. Compassion enables us to empathize with others, sharing in their joys ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3-4, Matthew 18:21-22, Romans 15:5-6, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 3, 2009

Success or victory in living the Christian life is to follow the Holy Spirit’s guidance & receive His empowering. This leads to an inner & outer transformation of life that a code of ethics cannot even touch. Paul’s understanding & deep conviction is to

GALATIANS 5:16-18 LIVE BY THE SPIRIT [Romans 7:14- 8:4] What principle should one follow to live the Christian life? If a group of average church members were asked that question what answers would they give? Some would likely emphasis Bible reading and prayer. Some would stress faithful ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18, Romans 8:1-17, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Code Of Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 10, 2010

In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

Code of Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-12

Samson, A Man With An Ethical Blind Spot Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

Samson and Delilah the stuff of real human drama. It is one of the great classic tragedies of all literature—sacred or secular. Some parts of this sermon were gleaned from a sermon by Rev. Charles Swindal

“Samson, A Man with an Ethical Blind Spot” (Judges 13-16) There are certain stories in the Bible which fit into a very special category. Those are the stories which reveal the essence of the people in the story. That is to say, if you know the story, you know what the people are like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Ethics Must Be Integrated Into Economic Activity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

Just as the action of Herod and of abortionists shows the divorce of economics and ethics, so we must reintegrate ethics into economic activity, if we are to reclaim society for Christ

December 28, 2009 Feast of the Holy Innocents Caritas in Veritate The timeliness of the Pope’s encyclical, Charity in Truth, and its match to our Monday Scriptures is truly remarkable. Aristotle, himself an unbeliever, used mere reason to arrive at some remarkable truths. One of them is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

It’s Time To Resist!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2019

We live in a time when evil is sweeping our culture. Christians not anchored are being swept with it. We look at the Church’s duty to resist evil; what we’re to resist; and how we’re to resist it.

IT’S TIME TO RESIST! 2 Cor. 10:5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Over the Christmas break I heard about some ladies who were shopping non-stop for several days. 2. In one of the many parking lots, they ran into friends. One friend complimented the shop-a-holics on their new car and asked if it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:5, Proverbs 28:4, James 4:7, 1 Timothy 6:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 1, 2014

Our's is a HIGH calling. There are ethical choices to be made to serve Him worthily.

EPHESIANS # 6 We go back to the letter Paul wrote to the Christians in Ephesus and that the Spirit has inspired for us! TEXT - Ephesians 4: 1-16 PB 1821 In the first half of his letter Paul tells us who we are. The key phrase is ‘in Christ.’ Through Him we’re blessed, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job Series

Contributed by David Lodwig on Jan 5, 2016

Once we learn to have a Godly work ethic, we can help balance our lives.

INTRO • How many of you still remember the playground at your elementary school? o I am a proud product of Sarah J. Anderson Elementary in Vancouver, WA. o We had an awesome playground. o True story: • Getting tooth stuck in head… o Once I recovered from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

The View: A Matter Of Perspective On Morality And Ethicschr Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

What you believe about God and man will impact what you believe about truth and knowledge which will in turn impact what you believe about morality and ethics – which is what the final question a worldview must answer deals with.

The View: A Matter of Perspective on Morality and Ethics Romans 1:18-32; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI January 29, 2012 Series: Christ in the Home There’s a joke my buds and I used to use when driving through town. We’d say that the word “stop” on a stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2010

False teachers are reckless and do not fear the consequences of their behavior. For some, ethics mean nothing to them.

Faith Without Ethics Is Worse Than Dead (2 Peter 2:13-16) 1. As Christians, we have to balance many truths. On the one hand, we are all sinners and need to learn to forgive others and move on. On the other hand, we need to hold our leaders to godly standards and sound doctrine and must safeguard ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Work Ethic: You're Not Working For People”

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Jul 28, 2007

We are working for God, the ultimate authority.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Ephesians 6: 5-9 “WORK ETHIC: YOU’RE NOT WORKING FOR PEOPLE” We as Christians believed in our hearts that we are special in the sight of God. His only begotten Son Jesus Christ died for us, He love us so much and we are so thankful about the reality that He willingly gave ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Biomedical Developments Require Advanced Ethical Reflection

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 13, 2014

Biomedical Developments Require Advanced Ethical Reflection

With advances in medical science, the line between when doctors should intervene to save a life and when they should step back to allow nature to take its course has become increasingly blurred. Since life sustaining support systems can be financially burdensome and because the average person ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible