Sermons on moral absolutes: showing 31-45 of 49,137

Absolute Surrender

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 22, 2013

Paul in Romans 12 calls on the followers of Christ to yield themselves completely to God, to capitulate to His Lordship. Until we do this we can never experience the fullness of joy and blessing God has for us individually and as a church.

Absolute Surrender Romans 12:1-2 “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 27, 2016

Many in this world do not believe in any idea that is absolute. Jesus was NOT one of those. Jesus declared the Gospel in absolute terms with no "wiggle room" built in. Thank you, Jesus, for such a glorious gift!

John 14:1-14 As we look up this Scripture we are (hopefully) remembering some of the sermon from last week when we saw that: Jesus lived His life with the Father ever before His face And that we have a natural inclination to take our eyes off of Jesus and look at the things of this world which ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Absolute Devotion

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 31, 2018

To be ‘In Christ’ you must allow Him complete control of your life. Our absolute devotion to Christ prepares us to be used in ministries for His glory.

Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and became the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to Bertoldo, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-71

Denomination: Other

Absolute Love Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 18, 2013

God's absolute love for us removed every barrier that keeps us from Him, and He calls us to love others by removing barriers.

Have you ever heard a preacher say something that made you wince about his correctness (kind of like fasting)? Well, I am going to say something to make you wince. I am going to say something about the love of God. Then, when you are picking up stones to stone me, I am going to tell you why I said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Absolute Loyalty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

A loyalty that does not depend upon conditions is an unconditional commitment. This is what gives a Christian courage and determination.

The warden asked the prisoner if there was anything he would like to eat before the execution. He said, "Yes, I would like mushrooms. I've always been scared to try them for fear I'd be poisoned." Here was a man who was brave because he had nothing to lose. This is all together ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Absolutely Persuaded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul's claim is not that all is good, but that God is great, and He will see that nothing hinders His chosen ones from reaching the highest good, which is the redemption of His soul and its transformation into the image of Christ.

The 8th chapter of Romans is a spiritual palace of comfort and challenge built for the children of God. Nothing could be more optimistic than the words we find here that all works for good, and that if God is before us who can be against us. God has given His Son who intercedes of us, and nothing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Finding Truth In An Age Of Lies

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 24, 2006

To show that truth can be known and that we must be willing to tell the truth to a world walking in deception.

-We live in what I would call an age of lies -It’s difficult, if not impossible at times to discern the truth from the lies, the fact from the fiction -General Statistics -In 1963, according to Gallup, 65% believed the Bible literally; today the number is only 32%. There was a time when most ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom And Morality Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 24, 2003

We’re to live such lives of purity that we glorify God not just with our words but with our whole bodies. And as a church we’re to encourage one another to live lives of purity so that the church is strengthened in its purity, not weakened.

As you well know, the Governor-general has just been forced to resign over his failure to censor a priest who was guilty of sexual abuse of one of his parishioners. The Roman Catholic bishop of Phoenix has just been charged with obstructing the course of justice for protecting priests who were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006

What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Moral Test Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Oct 7, 2007

How do you know if you are a Christian? Can you? Is it possible? John says yes in his letter and gives three ways that we can know we are "living in the light." The first is the Moral Test.

We are going to continue on in 1 John tonight. Just to recap, two weeks ago we focused on God being the one constant in our lives. His relationship with us is the only thing that will never fail and never let us down. Last week, we talked about sin and that it is a reality that we all have to deal ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moral Purity

Contributed by Douglas Stull on Aug 31, 2011

This sermon lists the factors that have increased immorality in our day.

Sermon Moral Purity I Corinthians 6:9-11 Why would Paul assault the Corinthians with a catalog of sins that would keep them out of heaven. His words do not dance around their sinful behavior, but make it crystal clear that those living immoral lives were destined for hell. He had to be direct ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Brethren

Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 10, 2022

This sermon focuses on the concept of failure, specifically moral failure and the three resources available to Christians that will hopefully prevent them from it.

If you have your Bibles with you today and you want to follow along, we are going to be looking at a passage in the Old Testament Genesis 39. Today is September 1. Summer is just about over. That is hard to believe isn’t it? Especially when we consider that really it probably in many ways ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Money Morality

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2024

The basic rule of money morality is well known, but often misquoted and misunderstood. Let's examine a godly approach to money.

The basic rule for money morality is well-known, but most people seem to either misquote this principle or stop after the first clause. Let’s read the whole principle. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moral Excellence Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 23, 2002

The first of the seven ’Christian Graces’ is moral excellence. In an age of secular moral relativism, the Christian can make a major impact in the Church and Society by boldly adhering to and promoting the Moral Code found in the New Testament Scriptures.

Christian Graces: Moral Excellence Peter delivers to us a set of seven virtues or graces that Christians are to add to their life of faith. He informs us that these traits will render us useful to the Lord, will enable us to bear much fruit and will guarantee us an entrance to the eternal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7, 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War And Morality

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 30, 2004

The Scriptural criteria that determine whether a particular war is morally acceptable. “My country, right or wrong” is not a Christian motto.

War and Morality…a Memorial Day weekend sermon by Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Scripture text: II Samuel 22 Historian Stephen Ambrose (Band of Brothers) observed: "During WWII, when soldiers from any other army, even our allies, entered a town, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-49

Denomination: Congregational