Sermons on Cardinal Virtues:

Sermon On Strawberry Fields Forever

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 25, 2025

The strawberry is a widely grown hybrid plant cultivated worldwide for its fruit.

Pema Chödrön, an American nun once remarked: “Each moment is just what it is. It might be the only moment of our life; it might be the only strawberry we'll ever eat. We could get depressed about it, or we could finally appreciate it and delight in the preciousness of every single ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:16, James 3:17, 2 Corinthians 9:6

Forgiveness Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of forgiveness as a means to mend relationships and build bridges, emphasizing the importance of embodying God's love and forgiveness as taught in Colossians 3:13-14 and Luke 7:40-50.

Hello church! We are so excited to worship with you. Today we are beginning a new series called Bridge Builders. Over the next four weeks we will take a look at ways we can mend relationships and build bridges where there once were vast chasms of bitterness and hurt between people, groups, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13-14, Ephesians 4:32

Topics: Forgiveness, Bridge Builders, Mending Relationships

Sermon Series: Bridge Builders

A Message For Those Troubled By America's Founding And The Issue Of Slavery

Contributed by Charles Payne on Jul 4, 2025

As we reflect on the birth of the United States this Independence Day, many feel a tension between celebrating liberty and grieving the stain of slavery that existed at the nation’s founding. That grief is valid.

INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE — JULY 4 INTRODUCTION Today, as we celebrate the birth of the United States of America, we remember not only the courageous acts of our Founding Fathers, but the deep convictions that stirred their hearts and shaped this nation's founding. This was not a mere revolt ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 33:12, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 21, 2025

Paul is urging believers to live out their new identity in Christ by cultivating hearts overflowing with thankfulness. Why? Because gratitude is a response to God’s grace. It reminds us of His faithfulness, aligns our hearts with His will, and demonstrates that we trust in His sovereign goodness.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family. On their return from their trip, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christmas/New Year/ Ministry: With The Mind Of Christ-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 13, 2026

4 of ? The apostle Paul counseled the Philippian church to minister empowered with the mind of Christ Jesus. God’s people are to minister with the mind of Christ Jesus. But How do God’s people minister with the mind of Christ Jesus? Christmas/New Year/MINISTRY with the mind of Christ...

Christmas/ MINISTRY: With The MIND Of CHRIST-IV— —Philippians 2:5-8[Part-1--5-7a of :5-8](2:1-18) *THIS WAS A BARE-BONES SERMON, DUE TO TIME-CONSTRAINTS RESULTING FROM A CONSECUTIVE CELEBRATION OF 'THE LORD'S SUPPER' AS A PART OF THE MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE.* Those who ‘play ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-7, Philippians 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Emphasize the importance of waiting on God's Word, trusting in His timing, and the blessings that come with patience.

Good morning, church family! Today we're diving into the book of Acts and we'll be talking about three crucial themes: the power of waiting on God's word, the promise of God's timing, and the blessing of patience. In his wisdom, God sometimes asks us to wait. It might not be easy, but it's always ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Topics: Waiting

Godliness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of godliness, emphasizing that it is not about achieving perfection, but aligning our hearts and actions with Jesus, and understanding how to embody it in our daily lives through faithfulness, setting a good example, and walking by the Spirit.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's as challenging as it is rewarding: godliness. We're going to explore what godliness looks like, how we can strive for it in our daily lives, and the beautiful fruit it bears. A.W. Tozer wrote, "The man who has struggled to purify ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2, 1 Timothy 4:12, Galatians 5:16-17

Topics: Characteristics, Godliness

Developing A Godly Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the importance, characteristics, and benefits of developing a godly character, as it is who we are, not what we do, that truly defines us.

Good morning, church family! We’re going to dive into some deep waters today, as we explore the subject of character, specifically godly character. Now, before you start wondering what this is all about, let me remind you what Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what a man is in the dark." And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Topics: Godly Character

Unstoppable Blessing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Isaac, Jacob, and Esau in Genesis 27:1-45, emphasizing the unstoppable blessing of God, the importance of obedience, and the consequences of deception.

Good morning, Church family! Today we're diving into a story from the book of Genesis -- a drama packed episode that shows us the unstoppable blessing of God, the power of faithful obedience, and the jarring consequences of deception. Our text today is Genesis 27:1-45, which tells us about Isaac, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-45

Topics: Blessed

Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of obedience to God's will, as it brings blessings, peace, and spiritual insight.

Good morning, church family! It's such a blessing to gather together in His name. Today, we're going to dive into the book of Leviticus, chapter 26 verse 6, a passage that reminds us of the blessings, necessity, and rewards of obedience. Let's read it together: "I will grant peace in the land, and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:6

Topics: Peace, Land

We Love You Beyond Ourselves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to love with God's love, live with integrity, and consistently urge each other towards righteousness.

Good morning, everyone! Before we dive into this morning's sermon, I want to share with you a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

Topics: Love, God

Encourage One Another PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The sermon's main point is to highlight the power, benefits, and responsibility of encouragement in our faith journey, emphasizing that it's not just about giving encouragement but also about receiving it and understanding our duty to uplift others.

Good morning, church! It's a blessing to be with you all today to share God's Word. Today, we're going to dive into a topic close to my heart, and hopefully, yours too - Encouragement. You know, it’s been said that, "A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:12

Topics: Helping, Others

Staying Clean In A Corrupt World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

To encourage believers to live in holiness, resist temptation, and focus on God's Word, as we are transformed into the likeness of Christ.

Good morning, family of Christ. We're diving into the deep end today with a heavy, but vital topic: Living in Holiness, Resisting Temptation, and Focusing on God's Word. It's not easy, but it's so worth it. The great Christian author, A.W. Tozer, once said, "Holiness, as taught in the Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Distraction, Temptation

The Act Of Serving PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the purpose, joy, and rewards of serving others as a fundamental aspect of Christian love and devotion to God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We're diving into a wonderful topic today, one that truly resonates with the heart of our Christian journey. Our sermon today is about service - the purpose, the joy, and the rewards of serving others. Rick Warren once wrote, "You may think that love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18

Topics: Why Do I Serve?

Thorns PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's strength and grace are most evident in our weaknesses and sufferings, and we should embrace our 'thorns' as they serve a divine purpose.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into the fascinating world of 2 Corinthians 12:5-10. You know, C.S. Lewis once said, "God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pain: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world." Now ain't that the truth? It's ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Topics: Thorns