Sermons on Character Building:

7 Lessons From Noah’s Ark

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 5, 2014

Although thousands of years ago, the flood/Ark have many important lessons for us tonight; we’re going to look at 7 of them.

7 LESSONS FROM NOAH’S ARK Luke 17:26-27; Heb. 11:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS 1. "How was your game, dear?" Tracy asked her husband, Jack, after he had returned from playing golf. "Well, I was hitting pretty well, but my eyesight's gotten so bad I couldn't see where the ball ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Entertaining Angels (Hospitality)

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 6, 2003

Hospitality isn’t just an admirable social skill; It’s essential for anyone who follows Christ. When we show kindness to outsiders, we reflect the character of God.

This morning, I’d like to talk about hospitality. Now, I realize that, being the Fourth of July weekend, you might have been expecting a sermon on a patriotic theme, something like "freedom", or "sacrifice", or "the faith of our founding fathers". So, to connect my topic with the holiday, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Harmony(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Jim and John were both elders at Prince of Peace Christian Church, but they never got along. In fact, whenever an issue came up where Jim voted “Yes”, you could be sure that “John” would vote “No.” As was bound to happen, Jim passed away. There he was at the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caricature Or Reality (Part 1)

Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017

In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Isaiah 6:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mayhem To Avoid Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Feb 5, 2009

WE SHOULD EMBRACE MENTORING, BECAUSE OF THE MAYHEM IT WILL HELP US AVOID.

a mayhem to avoid September 21, 2008 Titus 1:10-16 INTRODUCTION Mayhem – a state of rowdy disorder. Often reflects the shape of our lives. Too many challenging events, crises, and problems lead us to a meltdown point. Too many bills, too many responsibilities, too much pressure ultimately we ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

God's Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2025

God’s promises are fulfilled not by our strength or timing, but by His faithfulness, even when hope seems impossible and waiting feels endless.

Good morning, friends. If your heart has ever ached in the waiting room of life—if you’ve watched calendars turn while prayers felt unanswered, if you’ve listened to the echo of your own questions and wondered whether God still remembers your name—then you are in good company today. Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-22, Romans 9:6-9

Topics: God's Character, Identity

Like A Tree

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Oct 23, 2008

Your alignment with God’s word will determine where you stand (sit, and walk) on any issue. Advice from Scripture is better than advice from anybody else.

Like a Tree Psalm 1 Why do some people have all the luck? I understand that luck is a fabricated force that many people use to explain how apparently random forces fall one way instead of another. I’m not saying that luck exists. I am simply pointing out that many people, us included, sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 8, 2018

Part 3 of the series - The Church of the New Testament. This part addresses the question, "What is the Church." There are many conceptual variations on what the church is and what its principal purpose is. But what did Jesus intend to build?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Samuel 22:32, 1 Timothy 3:15, Hebrews 12:22-23, Romans 16:16, 1 Peter 2:9, Romans 16:5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, Colossians 4:15, Philemon 1:2, Ephesians 5:23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1, 2 Thessalonians 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:1, Ephesians 5:25-30, Colossians 1:24, Ephesians 1:22-23, 1 Corinthians 12:17, Psalm 18:31, Ephesians 2:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Peter 2:4-9, Revelation 1:18, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54, Daniel 2:44, Acts 20:29-30, Matthew 13:10-11, John 14:14, Hebrews 12:25-29, Revelation 21:27, Acts 9:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Feb 19, 2009

Decisions in Relationships

Decisions (Part 3) Decisions in Relationships Text: John 4:17–18 NKJV “The woman answered and said, ‘I have no husband.’ Jesus said to her, ‘You have well said, “I have no husband,” for you have had five husbands, and the one whom you now have is not your husband; in that you spoke truly.’ ...read more

Scripture: John 4:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demonstrate The Reality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Comfortable With Uncomfortable Situations PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 1, 2023

Explore how uncomfortable situations, as guided by the Bible, can be opportunities for us to persevere, develop our character, and find hope.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to tackle an aspect of life that we all experience - uncomfortable situations. Yes, those moments that make us cringe, that challenge us, that force us to step out of our comfort zones. We're going to explore what the Bible says about persevering ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4, Matthew 5:1-12

Topics: Perseverance, Character, Hope

Getting What You Have Asked For

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Forgotten Warrior

Contributed by Pepe Gonzales on Jan 23, 2025

His name meant Jehovah is My Father … He had just as much a chance as any of Gods Children!!

1 Cor. 10:12.......Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall....... Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. His name appears in 151 verses of the Bible–an astonishing number. You can hardly find a failure among ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 2:13-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Good Name

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 26, 2024

If someone looks back on your life years from now, what will they remember about you?

TITLE: A GOOD NAME SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 22:1 I have been thinking much about growing older as various aches and pains continue to show up in my body. Time is not slowing down for any of us. Seems like yesterday we were young and full of energy and oftentimes wonder where the time went and how ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 14, 2012

Being a mother is difficult… a challenging responsibility that is defiantly underappreciated…it takes patience…and it takes commitment. I think that every mother learns at a young age… the importance of wearing many hats within the home. How many of

Slide #1 Video- Being Mom…skit guys Being a mother is difficult… a challenging responsibility that is defiantly underappreciated…it takes patience…and it takes commitment. I think that every mother learns at a young age… the importance of wearing many hats within ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6