Sermons on Cardinal Virtues:

Grow Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 24, 2019

If we want this new year to be different we need to clarify what we really value in life and we need to determine to grow like Jesus

Grow Like Jesus #ThisYearCanBeDifferent WELL – welcome to 2019, I’m glad you made it! NOW THIS MORNING – we are kicking off a 4 week series, that I am calling… ‘This Year Can Be Different.’ 1/6 – Grow Like Jesus 1/13 – These Three Things 1/20 – What Does It Matter 1/27 – Redeem The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scriptures Inspired

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 4, 2008

Scripture is verbally inspired of God and is the revelation of God to man, the infallible, authoritative rule of faith and conduct. The world is trying it’s best to live without the Bible, unfortunately too many Christians attempt the same thing.

The Scriptures Inspired Intro.: There are incredible stories of wealthy people who live in poverty (not wanting to spend their own money). Whereas, we, as Christians, live as paupers when we have the greatest wealth in the world, the Bible. The Bible has been a target for persecution for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Charismatic

God And His Divine Promises

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 5, 2017

What God can and will do.

GOD AND HIS DIVINE PROMISES GOD CAN NEVER BREAK HIS PROMISES TO MAN KIND . Unfailing. 1st Kings 8: 55 And he stood, and blessed all the congregation of Israel with a loud voice, saying, 56 Blessed be the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:56

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Condone But Love Loves

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 29, 2019

How many people will be in Hell because we chose not to win them or told them that some sin we deemed unpardonable blocked them from coming to Him?

2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; 6 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Contrary Inclinations Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 1, 2016

"through such respectful and compassionate listening can we enter on the paths of true growth "

Thursday of the 26th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We know how to give good gifts to our children. So does our Father. After all, He has given us existence, life, forgiveness. He did not shrink from offering up His only Son, Jesus Christ, for our salvation. And as a last gift, He gives the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Catholic

Being Different: Thinking Differently Part 2 Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Feb 28, 2025

If we are going to move on in our Christian faith, we must learn to think differently.

PURE To be pure means to be innocent, holy in relation to God. 1 John 3:3 “Christ is pure, and all who have this hope in Christ keep themselves pure like Christ.” Notice the first thing that is said in this verse. “Christ is pure.” If we need proof that Jesus Christ is pure, look to the cross. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: United Methodist

Fully Equipped For Godly Living Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 23, 2018

Message 19 in our exposition of Paul's letter to the Corinthians. This message takes a side trip to 2 Peter 1 to explore God's provision for living godly in and ungodly world

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Fully Equipped for Life and Godliness” 2 Peter 1:3-11 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof for a divided church 1-4 B. Reproof for a defiled church 5 C. Reproof for a defeated church 6 1. Defeated by lawsuits before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Believe - Kickoff Sunday - Week 0 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

This is Kickoff Sunday of a new 30 week series called Believe. Material comes from Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX via Randy Frazee.

Believe: Towards a Transformed Life September 7, 2014 2 Peter 1 An elderly man went to the doctor complaining that his wife could barely hear. The doctor suggested a test to find out just how bad her hearing problem was. He said, “Stand far behind her and ask her a question, and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Spirituality? (4 Of 7)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

A man was watching a wood carver carve a six foot bear out of a large chunk of wood. The man was fascinated as he watched him and he finally asked him, “HOW DO YOU DO THAT?”

The wood carver said, “It really isn’t as hard as it looks. What I do is get a huge piece of wood, and I carve out everything that does not look like a bear!” This is what God is trying to do with our lives. He wants to cut everything that does not look like Christ out of our lives. Peter shows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Inheritance (Through Redemption) Series

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Jan 9, 2001

Discover Your Inheritance Through the Redemptive Work of Jesus Christ!

Introduction In this study, we will begin to recognize and realize our position within the body of Christ. We will also discover the treasures of authority and blessings paid for and afforded to us through the redemptive work of the cross. We will, specifically, focus on the promises given in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Provisions For High Expectations

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

How do we reconcile the gulf between where God is demanding we be, and how far our own ability will get us. The answer for this is found in God’s word!

“Heavenly Provision to meet High Expectations,” Text: Romans 1:16-17 Intro: Tonight I would like to bring you a message entitled “Heavenly Provision To Meet High Expectations.” I started out with a title simple called “Expectations,” but the more I worked on it, the more I realized that there is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Who Will Inherit The What? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

Part 3 in Sermon on the Mount Series, looking at the meaning of meek.

"The Who Shall Inherit the What?" Rev. Denn Guptill, BCC, Sept. 29 1996 If you were to survey a select group of people in 38 countries asking them this question, "Taking all things together, would you say you are: 1) not at all happy, 2) not very happy or 3) quite happy or very happy" where do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Juan Lane on Dec 30, 2008

Many of us have let the enemy steal our peace of mind. Let me help you get it back

Peace of Mind Philippians 4:6-9 (KJV) Philippians 4:6-9 6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God