Sermons on Biblical Characters:

Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013

We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As A Godly Wife Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

A godly wives beauty is seen in her inner character.

Living As A Godly Wife Text: 1 Peter 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: All of the charms and beauty a woman may have amounts to nothing if her ambitions are self-centered. But if she reflects her creator and assumes the posture of a graceful servant, she cannot not help but command high respect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Circumstances

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Mar 17, 2012

It's not your circumstances, it's your character that matters.

CIRCUMSTANCES Genesis 39:23 - Two of the great laws of life we must eventually learn are 1) Many circumstances we have in life are uncontrollable 2) Things don't always go as planned - Life just doesn't always go the way we want it to go. - Many things in life are beyond our control. - These ...read more

Out On A Limb

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 31, 2019

This is a different look at the character of Zacchaeus as portrayed in the gospel of Luke

Out On A Limb Luke 19: 1 - 10 Intro: A fitness center offered $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner who would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass. He would then hand the lemon to the challenger saying that he would pay $1,000 it they could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nahum (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Feb 17, 2021

God Is Awesome / Majesty of the Lord / Character and power of God

NAHUM (COMPASSIONATE) THE AVENGER Based in capital of Assyria / Mosul, N. Iraq, 640 BC; “Once the recipients of God’s mercy and grace towards the Gentiles (under Jonah), now 100 years later, the Ninevites had returned to sin and rebellion. They thought their high-walled, 200-towered city was ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sermon On The Pitfalls Of Partiality

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 9, 2024

Partiality is defined as the state or character of a favorable bias or prejudice.

William O. Douglas, a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States once remarked: “The river, for example, is the living symbol of all the life it sustains and nourishes - fish, aquatic insects, water ouzels, otter, fisher, deer, elk, bear, and all other animals, including ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11, Acts 10:34, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Isaiah 40:22

The Pharisees And The Publican Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024

The foundation of character is a personal concern for one’s sin.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 18:9-14 Christ reproves two sins, (1) pride in one self, and (2) despising other people. He uses a negative illustration of the Pharisee who is guilty of both. He uses the Publican as a positive illustration of humility and meekness. B. SIMILARITIES OF THE PHARISEE AND ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Donkey Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

Lessons to be learned from God’s use of the donkey on Palm Sunday

THE DONKEY John 12:12-19 Introduction: This begins a series of messages centering around Biblical characters that were important enough to be mentioned in the Bible, but who nonetheless get very little press time. Tonight we will look at the donkey Jesus rode on Palm Sunday. I don’t believe that ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Our Hearts Are Under Consturction

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 13, 2024

God is working to build character in our lives by changing our hearts.

Last week we started a sermon series on how our character is under construction. Last week, we talked about that there is a battlefield that is happening in our mind. We were challenged to change the way that we think. That it is important to think positively, and in a biblical way. This type of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23, Proverbs 27:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satan Demons And The Spiritual Realm

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 17, 2005

Basic Biblical teaching on the reality and existence of Satan

-----------------------------------PowerPoint Available Satan Demons and the Spiritual Realm - We have an enemy - We would never believe before 9/11 a plane would be used as a bomb - America does not believe we have an enemy The Harris Poll - 48% believe Invasion of Iraq strengthen war on ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Genuine Vs The Counterfeit Christian Believers. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 13, 2025

Here are few differences, along with biblical examples.

The Bible warns us that not everyone who claims to be a follower of Christ is genuinely saved. In Matthew 7:21-23, Jesus says that some will claim to have done great things in His name, but He will declare, "I never knew you." This raises an important question: what distinguishes a true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Acts 16:25, Daniel 1:8-16

The Necessity Of The Atonement Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Groce on Sep 15, 2002

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary

There are four major biblical reasons why the atonement was necessary, most of which are intimately connected with God’s nature or character. 1. God’s Righteousness and Justice Many people who object to the biblical doctrine of the atonement do so because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Colossal Colossians

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 25, 2015

Colossians lets us know that we have a colossal Lord, a colossal faith, and a colossal baptism (Outline from Alger Fitch's book, Reading Between the Lines", section on Colossians and Philemon). I used as a Bible study on Colossians but can be a sermon)

HoHum: There's a statue of Christ in Brazil that some of you know about. It's called "Christ the Redeemer" and looks out over the city of Rio de Janeiro. The statue stands 120 ft tall, weighs 700 tons and sits on the peak of a mountain at 2300 feet. It's the tallest statute of its kind in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counterfeit Christianity Part 1: Itching Ears Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 24, 2019

Many will reject the sound doctrines of the bible to have their "Itching ears" satisfied. They will seek out teachers and preachers to make them feel good about themselves and to have their sins justified.

Yesterday on Facebook, a quote from A.W. Tozer popped up (I follow the “A.W. Tozer - Daily Inspirations from Great Christians” FB page). It so much applied to today’s message: "A whole new generation of Christians has come up believing that it is possible to “accept” Christ without forsaking ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Baptist