Sermons about Bible Characters

The Quest For Righteousness

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jul 18, 2006

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People often misperceive righteousness as goodness or perfection. This sermon encourages righteousness as faith & actions combined... (Book of James.)

When we read about righteous men and women of the Bible, such as King David, Father Abraham, even Rahab (a former prostitute!), we tend to forget their shortcomings and trick ourselves into believing that goodness and perfection determine how close we are to God! Illustrate the story of Moses at ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tenacity—what Will I Choose? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 9, 2004

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STRENGTH FOR DAILY LIVING #4 What will we choose? Our choice is critical, continual and convincing.

INTRODUCTION: Do you remember the story “The Little Engine That Could?” A trainload of toys was being taken over the mountain to all the children in Sunshine Valley, but unfortunately the engine broke down. One by one different engines came by, but none were willing to take the trainload of toys ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pass The Salt, Please!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 4, 2002

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Message urging people to be "salty" as seen in the Sermon on the Mount.

Pass the Salt, Please! Matthew 5:13 November 3, 2002 Introduction Did any of you get the chance to shine the light into people’s lives this last week? I hope so. Last week we talked about being the light of the world. Today we are going to look at being the salt of the earth. Our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Children Of Light" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 3, 2003

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Jesus said He was the Light of the world. With Him in us, we are the light of the world. (#4 in The Christian Victor series)

“Therefore do not be partakers with them; for you were formerly darkness, but now you are light in the Lord; walk as children of light (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness and righteousness and truth), trying to learn what is pleasing to the Lord.” At least in the decades I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Introduction To Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

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I want to talk about your personal legacy; the something of who you are that will be left behind after your life is over. What will remain of your faith, your character, your personhood when this life is over?

Leaving a Godly Legacy – Part One Joke: Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked him, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Strength Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

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The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Seek Those Things Above Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001

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Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have A True Friend?

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Mar 19, 2006

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Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is.

INTRODUCTION Proverbs 17:17, “A friend loves at all times.” A friend is a friend at any time. However, there are four situations that really prove who your true friend is. 1. WHEN FACED WITH A TASK THAT YOU CANNOT DO ALONE V.9, “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

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This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

(1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The Test

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

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Take a test to see how well you live for Jesus

PS.26:1-2 ; 1 COR.11:28 & 31 ; 2 COR.13:5 "THE TEST" * We want to look first in the book of Psalms and see what David is telling us! * The word "integrity" means: innocence, perfection, simplicity, upright. A) In v.1 David is saying, "Lord, look through and through, make a minute survey, put me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

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In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

We are now at the end of our series "When light is conquerred by darkness." I hope that we have learned so much in the life of Samson. He’s physically strong but morally weak. Today, we will study about how those overtaken by darkness are redeemed. We know how God loved us and despite of our ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cinderellas And Cinderfellas

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003

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Cinderfellas and Cinderfellas

Cinderellas & Cinderfellas Preached - Sunday, June 8, 2003 - Youth Day Celebration Magnolia Missionary Baptist Church - Reverend Houston Pledges Camden Alabama Scripture: "And he sent, and brought him in. Now he was ruddy, and withal of a beautiful countenance, and goodly to look to. And the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Branches

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 19, 2006

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What it means to be fruitful for Christ, and how we become fruitful

Does anyone like wild flowers? They can be really beautiful out in the countryside, in the hedges or on the hillside. Even in our own city envronment is brightened up by wild flowers, that some people might consider to be weeds, growing up through gaps in the concrete. But what about cut flowers, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Salvation Army

Except Thou Bless Me 2 Of 3! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 21, 2006

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Christian life is warfare like wrestling. Unless you are a serious spiritual wrestler you may fail to exprience the power , joy of God’s word and blessing. God blesses a serious wrestler ....

God blesses serious wrestlers! Prayer is warfare; it is great work .Prayer like anything else should produce fruits, outputs or returns. Unless and until that happens keep on praying. Keep on believing. Keep on pleading. God blesses serious wrestlers. Until you touch it never stop ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Comes Through Suffering

Contributed by Nick Scarpa on May 28, 2004

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As the old expression goes, "There’s light at the end of the tunnel" this sermon tells us that there is hope at the end of the suffering.

¡§Hope Comes Through Suffering¡¨ This morning we are going to talk about hope from the perspective of a man of God who experienced tremendous suffering. The apostle Paul was the last apostle chosen during the time the first church was getting started. Like the other apostles, Paul was chosen by ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12, Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

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