Sermons on Character Development:

What Do We Do About Our Neighborhood?

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 9, 2016

It’s a scary time and a deadly time for many. If anyone can show us the way to be good neighbors …it’s Jesus!

What Are We Going to Do About Our Neighborhood? Luke 10:25-37 
Introduction Watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood is a pleasant childhood memory. There were real life characters like Mr. McFeely the delivery man, Lady Aberlin, Chef Brockett. But it was the puppets I loved the best … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Campfire Chat

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 24, 2016

Jesus charges Peter as they chat around the campfire

One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Peter. I guess it’s because I can relate to him so much. He tries to do the right things and say the right words but often stumbles along the way. He was just a simple fisherman that was handed the most important assignment any man could have. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Finding Gold In The Garbage Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 14, 2010

No one whose hope is in God will be put to shame. It is not the harsh realities that defeat us but our inability to see God¡¯s goodness and will in them. Trust the Sovereign God who is in control and still very much involved in your life.

[Main thoughts taken from Max Lucado’s book Just Like Jesus] Theme: A Hopeful Heart Hope is like gold in the garbage. - In the midst of all the trash you find something precious. - In the midst of the darkness you see a ray of light. Look at Jesus at the lowest point of His life - the night ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are Those Idols Made Of?

Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 16, 2011

Ezekiel prophesies to the mountains and uses some strong language to describe the false gods and idolatry of God

In Ezekiel chapter 6, Ezekiel’s dramatic visual aids are lessened. Except for his facing the mountains of Israel in a symbolic fashion, this text is pretty much proclamation of God’s message without much dramatization. The message, however, remains strong and powerful. This was a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 6:1-14, Ezekiel 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The First Words Of Easter

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2010

The first 7 words by Jesus with emphasis placed on each word … "Woman, why weepest thou? whom seekest thou?"

- Newspaper gives words of advice for Easter The Patriot-News --- Harrisburg, PA PennLive. Com (section) By CHRIS MAUTNER, Tuesday March 30, 2010, 2:23AM Surviving Easter: How To Ensure Your Kids Have A Happy, Fun Holiday The Easter holidays are upon us and no doubt filling excited ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Outcome Of The Indwelling Of The Holy Spirit (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 27, 2010

The Indwelling of the Holy Spirit assures us that we are in the closest and most intimate relationship with God -being His children.

Introduction There are many things in nature that are completely mystery for some of us. Let’s say for example the caterpillar which becomes a beautiful butterfly. How can such creature that crawls on the ground be changed into one that flies? How can a black, fuzzy, rather ugly creature be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's In Your Language

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on Sep 30, 2024

The greatest weapon we have in our fight against the enemy is to maintain an honest heart before God & speak a language that confuses the enemy while we wait to receive & recover all that God has promised us.

"IT'S IN YOUR LANGUAGE" *YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME, JUST WATCH* 9/29/2024 Genesis 1:1-4 11:4---Then they said, "Come, let us build ourselves a city and a tower with its top in the heavens, and let us make a name for ourselves, lest we be dispersed over the face of the whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Genesis 11:1-4

Denomination: Other

Living A Life Of Purpose.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2022

Zacchaeus was despised by the Pharisees – the most orthodox faith of the Jews. Jesus was rebuked by them for even eating with tax collectors (Mt. 9:11; Mk. 2:16; Lk. 5:30).

Living A Life Of Purpose. Luke 19:1-10NLT Recently, in a Delta flight magazine, one author wrote a column about a new course at Harvard business school for business leaders. At a cost of $13,000, the executives study absolutely nothing about business. Instead, for six days they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shine Like Stars Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 5, 2022

We are rightly fascinated by the stars and the universe around us. In this text Paul encourages us to live such lives that we “will shine …like stars in the sky”.

Fuel For Your Faith Shining Like Stars Philippians 2:12-30 Introduction The speed of light traveling through a vacuum is about 186,282 miles per second. According to physicist Albert Einstein's theory of special relativity, on which much of modern physics is based, nothing in the universe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Amazing Mission Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 17, 2020

Listen! The Lord Jesus Christ is on an Amazing Mission to save all of humanity. And I’ve already told you how he’s going to do it!

Jesus Is Amazing An Amazing Mission Mark 4:1-9, 13-20 Introduction Listen! The Lord Jesus Christ is on an Amazing Mission to save all of humanity. And I’ve already told you how he’s going to do it! We’ve been talking about the truth that Jesus is Amazing! He is an amazing teacher and friend ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A God Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Saynor on Feb 23, 2021

The appointed Psalm for Ash Wednesday describes a God who forgives and forgets! For those who have difficulty accepting God's forgiveness, it would do well to read Psalm 103: 8-18.

Today I want to talk about forgiveness. It has been on my mind for some time now as a result of our regular use of our liturgies to guide us in worship. It has come to me that during our liturgies we repeat our need for forgiveness so often that I’m sure God gets tired of listening to us. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-18

Who Am I

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021

This is a great subject to talk about in today’s era of people who belong to extreme ‘SHOW OFF’ category, throwing weight around and people believe that they need to show ATTITUDE in order to impress.

WHO AM I? 1 Samuel 18:18” But David said to Saul, "Who am I, and what is my life or my father's family in Israel, that I should be the king's son-in-law?" David was of an ancient and honourable family of Judah, a handsome person, a great statesman, warrior, musician, song ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mothering Sunday (With Ref To Covid)

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Mar 11, 2021

How we consider the true meaning of Mothering Sunday through examples in Film, and the mothering qualities that we find inherent in everyone, and are we willing to use them?

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen Today as we gather we celebrate the mid-point of our Lenten journey, with a little refreshment, in Latin this is known as Laetare Sunday, but here in the UK we more popularly know it as Mothering Sunday. On any normal given year this day is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:33-35

Denomination: Anglican

Self Control

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 6, 2019

ARE YOU IN CONTROL,OR IS SOMEONE ELSE?

Self Control Pre: Self control is an awesome thing to behold. Perhaps this is because so few of us have obtained it. We respect those who demonstrate it. Intro: Little boy selling a push lawnmower. Baptist preacher come along and wanted to buy it and asked did it run. "Yes ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Hope Of The Resurrection.

Contributed by Kevin Call on Jun 11, 2018

Is this physical Life all there is? Is there something more we can look forward to? Will we see our loved ones again that have passed away? Life makes perfect sense when we understand God's Plan of Salvation and the detailed examples Christ set while walk

Our Hope of the Resurrection -A Funeral Message of Hope- Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26, 1 Corinthians 15:50-55, Revelation 21:1-5 So, today, we are here to honor George and we are to do it in a celebration of life. George was a very upbeat and positive person, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: *other