Sermons on Biblical Character:

The Role Of Deacons

Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jul 29, 2005

A look at the biblical role of deacons in the churh

The First Deacons July 13, 1997 Coy Wylie The Role of Deacons The First Deacons Acts 6:1-7. 1. In a few weeks our church will select, ordain and install some men in our deacon body. As we shall learn from this passage, deacons are a vital asset to any church. As your pastor, I don’t want you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Regrets

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 22, 2009

If we do not have support systems we risk losing strength and stability. Everyone needs support systems. How do you draw strength for the journey? If you don’t have a close spiritual advisor, mentor, friend, you may want to look for one.

I read a great little story this week. “In 1904 William Borden, heir to the Borden Dairy Estate, graduated from a Chicago high school a millionaire. His parents gave him a trip around the world. Traveling through Asia, the Middle East, and Europe gave Borden a burden for the world’s hurting people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Present Perfect

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 11, 2011

Our behavior should reflect our relationship with the perfect God, rather than our relationships with imperfect people.

Once upon a time, long long ago, in a galaxy far far away, that passage from Matthew changed my life. Well, it wasn’t another galaxy, exactly, but it was certainly another world. And it certainly feels like a longtime ago. I started working for the Pillsbury Company over 30 years ago. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 1-7 that deals with the character of one who forgives, Philemon

Text: Philemon 1-7, Title: From a Godly Prisoner to a Godly Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Teaching Our Children Respect For Themselves

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Self respect comes from having strong character. Say whatever you want about what constitutes self respect, but it cannot exist apart from a strong, Godly character. D. L. Moody said Character is what you are in the dark. [1] Where does character come ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

10 Lessons God Teaches On Being A Father

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 24, 2009

10 characteristics of fatherhood that God displays and we can learn from. Lessons can also be applied to any Christian home.

A father was terribly overweight, so his doctor put him on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. Then return, by then you’ll have lost at least 5 pounds." In two when the father returned, he shocked the doctor because he had ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13-17

Learning To Love Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 9, 2015

A sermon to define the Biblical nature of love.

"Lessons for Life Pt 1" Learning to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ESV Introduction: How hard can it be to love somebody, right? It ought to be easy, right? Everybody loves love, right? Yet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Christian Code Of Conduct" 1 Cor. 6 Pt 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 3, 2008

Paul tells us that the Christian who has been sanctified by Jesus will live by a strict holy code of conduct in their lives. They will act Christ like and therefore honor God and make Him look good.

“The Christian Code of Conduct” 1 Corinthians 6 - pt 6 Opening Video Illustration: From “Horton Hears a Who.” In this clip Horton reaffirms that he will stay 100% faithful to the who’s - despite danger to himself. He will do this because his code of conduct has always been “100% faithfulness” to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lingering In Sodom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013

Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah Laughed

Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006

A meditation on Biblical themes joined by the word laughter.

I had a terrible thing happen a few weeks ago when I was taking a service in a wee church (that shall remain nameless) in the country. I had got to that stage in the service where I was leading people in the prayers of confession and as I was just about to finish a particularly sombre bit about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Kind Of God? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Our exersize of Christian freedom is directly related to what other has taught us about what God is like.

Christian Freedom – What kind of God? Here at the first of the year we are working through a short series of messages related to the topic of Christian freedom. Last week we talked about how our American citizenship gives us amazing freedoms and rights but they are limited by other people’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

Mary Was Favored Among Women (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2024

I like studying about characters in the Bible. But most of the time in our studying of characters in the scriptures we talk about some of the great men of the scriptures.

But the Bible also shares with us many of the great women in the scriptures. Such as: • Sarah: Mother of the Jewish Nation • Rachel: Wife of Jacob • Leah: Wife of Jacob • Jochebed: Mother of Moses • Miriam: Sister of Moses • Rahab: Ancestor of Jesus • Deborah: Influential Female ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How To Honor Parents Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12

Denomination: Christian Church

"The Revival Of Fatherhood?"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 18, 2002

A biblical survey of and admonition for Christian fatherhood.

"The Revival of Fatherhood?" THe Rev’d Quintin Morrow Father’s Day 2002 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Ft. Worth, Texas In a speech a decade ago, then Vice President Dan Quayle criticized Murphy Brown, the lead character of a CBS sitcom of the same name, for choosing to bear and raise a child ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God