Sermons on Character Development:

Colossians, Introduction And Overview Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of 11 messages in Colossians. Paul says three things in this overview: The Savior is Supreme; Your Salvation is Simple; You are Saved for Service

INTRODUCTION Today I want to begin a new series of messages based on the Book of Colossians. Colossians is a letter written by Paul to Christians in Colosse. It is the 7th letter of Paul placed in the middle of his 14 letters to churches and church leaders. Colosse was located in Asia minor which ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1, Colossians 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Decisions And Bifocals Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 26, 2003

7th and final sermon in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

EVERYBODY IS KNOW FOR SOMETHING Decisions and Bifocals Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: All of the messages to the churches of Asia are extremely practical, but perhaps none fits the conditions in North America as much as does the message to Laodicea, a church that had become lukewarm in its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

8. The Parable Of The Weeds Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

Give up your dreams of a “pure church”. The reality is there will always be a mixture of true followers and hypocrites. Make sure you’re ready for the judgment day and get on with the work of being fruitful!

INTRO: I’ve got a confession to make. I love Roundup. I love the feeling of just going around, spraying a little bit of poison and then in a few days seeing those weeds shrivel up and die! It’s so much more fun than actually pulling the weeds up! But, the problem with Roundup is it can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stress Or Distress

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Not All Stress Is Bad

Stress or Distress? We live in: The age of the half-read page And the quick hash and the mad dash. The bright night and the nerves tight, The plan hop, the brief stop, The brain strain and the heart pain. The cat naps till the spring snaps, And the fun’s done. 2CO 4:7 But we have this treasure ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Philip Gill on Jun 29, 2007

A naval officer once described his ship and crew as having a spirit that made it a happy ship. St Paul, in the fruits of the spirit defines the characteristics of the Church and its members.

While I was flat on my back, sick and feeling sorry for myself last Sunday morning I turned the radio on for a VERY short time. Ian McNamara played an interview with Kylie and Wesley Herron who were special guests at the launching of a new Royal Australian Navy vessel the patrol boat HMAS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Anglican

"Marks Of Christian Maturity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 10, 2002

We need to be Mature Christians!

"MARKS OF CHRISTIAN MATURITY" Dr. Dennis Deese - Fan The Flame Ministries, Inc. ACTS 15:1- 35 God has recorded for us what I believe to be one of the most critical moments in the history of the church. The exciting thing about it is that while it begins with dissension (15:1-2) it ends with a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Turn On The Chandelier

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

What it means for us to be light

"Turn On The Chandelier" Matthew 5:13-16 2/16/97 Intro: Well, we’re not taping this sermon, so you’re out of luck. But now that the Valentine’s Dinner is over, if any of you have any good quotes for the sign out front, let me know! Did you hear about the little country church that was trying to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Deadly Character Flow - Pride - Genesis 11 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

I’m surprised that my wife married me. Because if you hear our story of how we met, the very first time that we met Carrie was impressed with my arrogance.

Today I’d like to talk to you about pride. How many of you would say you have a problem with the sin of pride? I find it hard. It's kind of frustrating. Can I just say it’s a frustrating topic to preach about? I think it’s frustrating to preach about it because the people who need to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Obedience And Power To Obey!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Trust and Obey

Obedience And Power To Obey! Sunday March 18, 2001 Genesis 2:15-17 15 The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. This man had dominion, and the forces of nature responded at his beck and call. 16 But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Have A Christ - Like Character Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 9, 2008

Every believer needs to be changed from the inside out and bringing our character to conforming with the character of Jesus.

You can have a Christ-like Character Romans 12:1-2 “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Easter 2020 - The Fragrance Of Eden

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Mar 12, 2020

In front of Mary was a tomb lifeless and foreboding, a scene of death. As she turned around a whole new scene developed around the character of the Gardener.

We live in uncertain times – Droughts, bushfires and now a dreaded pestilence! • Isn’t it amazing how quickly our priorities change when events like this occur? • Instead of striving for that new job, that new house, that new car, that new outfit, suddenly simple things like toilet paper takes on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-17, Exodus 25:17-25, Leviticus 16:15-16, Luke 8:2, Leviticus 23:9-12, John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, Ephesians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Write Scripture On Your Hearts, Saturate Yourself In It. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2023

Scripture is a blessing that many of us take for granted, a tool that will establish us well for spiritual battles and develop us as individuals in life and in character.

We are blessed to live in part of the world where we are able to still share scripture openly. There are countries in where the sharing of God’s word is illegal, where people would love to have access to read the Bible openly but do not. There are other places where the Bible is held in very high ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-3, Proverbs 7:3, 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 139:14, Proverbs 7:2-3, Deuteronomy 11:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Stick-To-It-Iveness" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

Our response to oppression & adversity

Psalm Steps> “Stick-to-it-iveness” Psalm 129 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts It pays to persevere. Thomas Edison experimented with hundreds of filaments before he succeeded in making the first electric light; Jonas Salk failed over 200 times before he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

"Steadfast Hope" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

A. The depths of despair (vss 1-2); B. God’s forgiveness (vss 3-4); C. The process of waiting and hoping (vss 5-6); D. Motivation to tell others (vss 7-8).

Psalm Steps> “Steadfast Hope” -Psalm 130 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Introduction and Outline Psalm 130 is a literal Song of Ascents—it climbs from the abyss of depression to the high ground of steadfast hope. In this brief penitential psalm we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Counteracting Problems Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 7, 2002

Part three of a message based in Nehemiah on problem solving among God’s people.

Introduction: Weather Balloons Read/Pray Background: Not walls – spiritual condition, Recognizing (1), Reacting Proposition Statement: In order to counteract a problem we must... I. Be Prepared for service (vs. 11-3) A. God is no respector of persons 1. He was a butler 2. He was the man of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist