Sermons on Character Development:

The Behavior Of Believers Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 28, 2019

Having warned of false teaching, Paul revealed the great benefit and result of sound, biblical teaching - it would serve to build and sustain Christian character within the body of Christ.

The Behavior of Believers Titus 2: 1-10 Following Paul’s instruction for Titus in regard to dealing with false teachers, he offered a strong admonition to remain faithful to sound doctrine. Titus 2:1 – But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine. Such faithfulness to sound doctrine would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Fasting is a non-required discipline.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

10 Commandments #3: Taking God Seriously Series

Contributed by Florita King on Jun 6, 2019

God promises blessing when you use His name correctly. "If you honor and reverence My name I will bless you with success, with prosperity, with health, with peace of mind, with good relationships" and on and on. God says take his name seriously.

TAKING GOD SERIOUSLY Ten Commandments That Build Strong Families - Part 3 Exodus 20:7 We're in part three on THE Ten Commandments that Build Strong Families. The third commandment can be summarize in one sentence: God says, "Take (ME) and My name seriously". What's in a name? ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Living Godly In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)?

Living Godly In An Ungodly World Ephesians 4:17-32 Introduction: Is it possible to live a “G-rated” life (godly) in a “R-rated” society (raunchy)? Listen to Paul’s words. Again in v.17, he calls us to walk (live). See 4:1. The Gentiles came from a pagan background. They brought with them into ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Righteousness Do We Have? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This passage asks teh question of whether we are living in Christ's righteousness or our own.

WHAT KIND OF RIGHTEOUSNESS DO WE HAVE? Philippians 3:9 (NASB) 9  and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith, YEARS AGO, JOE BAILY, THE LATE ETERNITY ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Exceptional Jesus!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 27, 2019

The Exceptional Jesus! John chapter 7 verses 10-31 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: His character (vs 10-13) His doctrine (vs 14-18) His works (vs 19-24) His origin (vs 25-31) SERMON BODY • ill: It is said that Socrates taught for 40 years, • Plato for 50, Aristotle for 40, and Jesus for only 3. • Yet the influence of Christ’s 3-year ministry; • Far exceeds ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-31

Denomination: Brethren

Something God Cannot Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". There is something God cannot do.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#5] SOMETHING GOD CANNOT DO Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: There is at least 1 thing God cannot do. It is not within His power, character, or nature to do it. It is impossible for God to lie. God cannot falsify His Word. We learn the truths of God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Grapes, Giants, Grasshoppers, & God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 13, 2016

What kind of witness are we giving to lost people by our attitudes and words? Do we portray a Gospel that looks like something that unbelievers would want to have? Let's get a positive, joyful spirit!

GRAPES, GIANTS, GRASSHOPPERS, & GOD Num. 13:26-14:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tom Eppler and his wife were reminiscing about their dating days when he mentioned how she used to have a “coke-bottle” figure. She said, “I still have a “coke-bottle” figure, only now ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lifestyle Of The Spirit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

In order to fight a successful war, you must know who the enemy is. In spiritual battle, our enemy is threefold: Satan, the world, and the flesh.

I want to tell you how to rob a post office. There was a post office in Texas burglarized in 1975 by 3 men. One hid in a closet and later let two others in. They successfully robbed the post office. It was an inside job. The reason I have told you this story is because there are three thieves that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Mama Said

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Resurrections

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023

What are the two resurrections to come? One is for the saved and the other is for the lost.

Truths that are found in the Bible and very important to us and our eternity. 1. Ignorance of these truths do not change the truth of it. 2. Ignoring, or not responding to the truth does not change it either, Hebrews 2:3, Neglect. 3. Let me encourage you to learn all you can about the subjects and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Three aspects of the Lord’s faithfulness during this season of Judah’s existence.

A. Opening illustration: tell a made-up story about a woman who lost her husband, and was angry with God B. Background to passage: After highlighting Judah’s unfaithfulness in several ways, the Lord answers another charge against him by the people. In v. 17 they ask the question, where is the God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Wise About Integrity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 22, 2024

Proverbs tells us how important it is to have integrity. Integrity will bring success, well-being, and security. Integrity involves consistently putting God's wisdom into practice.

A. Today’s sermon is the final sermon in our series from Proverbs called “God’s Wisdom: More Valuable Than Gold.” 1. I hope this series has been a blessing to you! It’s been a blessing to me. 2. We started this series back in April and since then, we have explored many important truths from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:7, Proverbs 10:9, Proverbs 11:3, Proverbs 13:6, Proverbs 28:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ