Sermons on American Character:

Going To Extremes Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 16, 2007

Goes beyond taking note of the effects of the kingdom of darkness, to addressing the characters behind all the destruction.

Dakota Community Church September 9, 2007 Going To Extremes Review: Spiritual Warfare – I am sure there must be some who feel uncomfortable with topic. Why talk about these things at all? This battle should be the framework for our Christian lives. When we ask the vital question, what is God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:12-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Elohim Series

Contributed by Chip Van Emmerik on Nov 8, 2005

God reveals much of His character in the names by which He makes Himself known to mankind.

Elohim Genesis 1:1 Open In the late 1800’s, a band of bank robbers with an ingenious leader began to roam the West. They moved from town to town for years without ever being caught, finally simply fading away into history. To this day, no one knows for sure who they were. In fact, no one is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Survive Trouble

Contributed by John White on Nov 13, 2005

A message of the overarching character of the love and providence of God working in the life of His child in times of trouble.

HOW CAN WE SURVIVE TROUBLE? "For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts." (Isa. 55:8-9) "Although affliction cometh not forth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 8, 2005

There are Biblical truths that express the character that is pleasing to God and is beneficial to the Body of Christ through the song service.

Title: Singing Faith Theme: The Character of the Song Service 1 Chronicles 25:1, 6-7 says, “David, together with the commanders of the army, set apart some of the sons of Asaph, Heman and Jeduthun for the ministry of prophesying, accompanied by harps, lyres and cymbals.” Let us now go to verses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What, I'm Supposed To Love Who?" Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Godly Character is on display when we love each other the way Jesus loved us!

Series Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian Growth Objective: Every Christian Can display Godly Character by applying three supports that are found in John 15. Sermon 2: “What, I’m Supposed To Love Who?” – The Fellowship of Believers Text: John 15:12-17 Intro: Has anybody ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Andrew: The Man Who Saw People Series

Contributed by W F on Feb 4, 2007

The most important character trait we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people.

One of the most important character traits we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people. 1. ANDREW INCLUDED PEOPLE When Jesus called Andrew to be his disciple the Bible tells us that … The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Order Of The Towel

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 17, 2008

See the Purpose of His Incarnation, It is a postive statement of His Ministry and It is a Perfect statement of His Character

THE ORDER OF THE TOWEL Mark 10:45 Introduction One old cliche says, “Familiarity breeds contempt.” It doesn’t have to be true, but all too often it is. We have read this text before. Can we give it a second look? Perhaps it doesn’t need interpretation as much as implemented. The intonation is on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In The Plagues: To Glorify Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 11, 2007

God glorifies Himself by discrediting His detractors and vindicating His character by what He does.

God’s Purpose in the Plagues: To Glorify Himself (Exodus 9:8-35) view video clip from The Exodus Revealed 1. Since our video-clips contain a number of related segments, we have to view some of these before we get to the texts that address them. 2. Eventually, we will get the children of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:8-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Child Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Feb 13, 2011

This is the 9th sermon in the series. John gives three character traits of being a Child of God.

TEXT: 1st John 3:1-10 TITLE: Children of God SERIES: Letters from John TOPIC: becoming a child of God OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, Feb 13, 2011 PROP.: The 9th message in this series; John is declaring that as God’s children INTRODUCTION: Good morning! Our text this morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 2 “Mary’s Song” Luke 1:28-35, 46-55 Last week we began a series entitled “The Songs of Christmas.” We are examining some of the central ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-55

Denomination: Baptist

Elizabeth’s Song Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 7, 2009

The central characters in the Christmas story almost instantly responded to the events surrounding the birth of Jesus with songs.

The Songs of Christmas Sermon # 1 “Elizabeth’s Song” Luke 1:39-45 This morning we very deliberately began to sing the songs of Christmas. For many it doesn’t seem like the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Leadership- Joanna, Wife Of Chuza Series

Contributed by Bill Purvis on Aug 12, 2011

This sermon is a lesson on the price of leadership from the perspective of a lesser-known Bible character named Joanna.

As you know, our leadership teaching is Bible based. I take examples from the Bible and use those as teaching points. Today’s lesson is called, “The Price of Leadership”. It’s from the example of a woman in Scripture that I’ve never heard anyone talk about before. She’s mentioned twice. Her name is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:8-10, Luke 24:13-32

Denomination: Baptist

Contrasts In Courage Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 6, 2012

As Jesus is taken into captivity we see both courage and cowardice on display in the lives of three characters.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Contrasts in Courage” John 18:12-27 Introduction: Most of us have probably seen movies or documentaries about people of courage or read about such individuals. We enjoy these profiles in courage because they give us something to which we can aspire. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Man Caught In A Web Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Second in a series of sermons dealing with the primary characters in the beheading of John the Baptist. This sermon looks at Herod.

A MAN CAUGHT IN A WEB Mark 6:14-29 Can you visualize anything more breathtaking than a dew covered spider web glistening in the early morning sunlight? A spider’s web is remarkable even without the woven words of Charlotte’s Web, “Some Pig” embroidered in it. It is made ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Girl Who Was The Product Of Her Environment Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 20, 2013

Fourth in a series on the characters involved in the beheading of John the Baptist. The sermon focus on Salome the daughter of Herodius.

The Girl Who Was the Product of Her Environment Mark 6:14-19 By now we are familiar with this gruesome story found in Mark 6. Over the past several weeks we have looked at the passage from the vantage point of the three primary characters. John the Baptist taught us the need for and the potential ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist