Sermons on Character In Ministry:

Taking A Self-Inventory

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 2, 2001

How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own weaknesses. Here are some simple steps in taking a self inventory

TAKING A SELF-INVENTORY Is the Fruit of the Spirit developing in my life? How do we know if the fruit of the Spirit is developing in our lives? I ask this question because nothing ever changes in our lives unless we have a sense of need or even desperation. Many of us are blind to our own ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 15:8

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Continuity

Contributed by Edward Aponte on Apr 7, 2001

The most important mark of a disciple that Christ demanded from His followers was not consistency but continuty.

Introduction: Believers have a lot in common with a beach ball. We can be colorful at sometimes, we can be sometimes hard to get a hold of. But the most significant thing we believers have in common with a beach ball is boyancy. The ability to rise up a continue on top. What are some of the ways ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27, 1 John 2:18-28

Denomination: Congregational

Paul's Quick Start Guide To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

In one short chapter of the Bible, the Apostle Paul gives us a "quick start" guide to Christian living. Packed into this chapter are 6 "life principals" for living a successful life as a Christian in a fallen world.

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Have you ever noticed that guys don’t like to be told what to do? I mean, directions – guys will wander around aimlessly and totally lost for days before stopping to ask for directions. And putting things together – when I get a new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Scars That Never Go Away

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 19, 2003

Even though we are saved and our sins are forgiven, we can still bear scars that are a direct result of choices we have made.

Read the story of David’s moral failure. Notice even after David acknowledged his sin he still paid the consequences. It was a scar that would not heal. Introduction: the Bible in 1st Peter 5:8 tells us "the devil as a roaring lion is seeking whom he may devour or destroy, and we are to be on our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mimic The Master Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Mar 27, 2003

Learn about what it takes to have the attitude of Christ.

Mimic the Master An Attitude Like Christ “Attitude” Series I. Introduction A drunk named Joe was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for whom there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abc's Of Successful Living

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 1, 2003

This sermon focuses on three simple priciples that will help us live successfully as Christians.

I. We all want to be successful in life. A. Success not found in riches. B. Success not found in fame. C. Success not found in power. D. Success only found in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 3:20 "To Him who is able to do immeasurable more than all we can ask or imagine, according ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Checkup For The Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 4, 2003

Some people go to the doctor after they become sick. Some people go to the doctor to keep from getting sick. Today we are all getting a checkup!

A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man¡¦s wife into his office. The doctor said, ¡§I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Canada Day

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003

This sermon was delivered on Canada Day and gives some of our responsibilities as citizens.

Canada Day July 1, 2001 According To Gallup Percentage of Americans who believe: that Elvis Presley is still alive 10% in reincarnation 30% in ghosts 39% that aliens have visited the earth in the last 100 years 53% that the US government is currently involved in cover-ups ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Si En Mis Manos Fueras Barro (Parte I)

Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 16, 2003

¿Cómo es posible que Dios pida que yo, Su siervo, me haga barro? ¿No es el barro algo despreciable?

Barro: Masa que resulta de la unión de tierra y agua. Lodo que se forma en las calles cuando llueve. El Señor me dio este mensaje unos meses atrás durante la graduación del Instituto Bíblico Maranatha en Houston, Texas. Estando allí El susurro a mis oídos esas palabras: “Si en Mis manos fueras ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Expectations Of The Church

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

The apostle Paul gives us his expectaions for the church from a very familiar passage.His expectaions are found through out his writings

Introduction: High School Reunions can be some of the best of times and some of the worst of times. One thing about High School reunions is often people are surprised with the changes that have occurred with their classmates. • The computer Geek is now a successful the businessman • The awkward ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Batallas De La Vida

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Aug 8, 2005

Un bosquejo sobre las batallas de la vida y como Dios nos da la victoria.

BATALLAS DE LA VIDA I. TODOS tenemos batallas que la vida nos presenta. En grupos de dos o tres, escriban ejemplos de batallas que enfrentamos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Miembros Los Unos De Los Otros.

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Aug 8, 2005

Dios desea que tomemos tiempo para meditar en nuestro estado espiritual y reflexionemos en lo que Dios dice acerca de nosotros.

Miembros los unos de los otros Romanos 12 1 Así que, hermanos, os ruego por las misericordias de Dios, que presentéis vuestros cuerpos en sacrificio vivo, santo, agradable a Dios, que es vuestro culto racional. 2 No os conforméis a este siglo, sino transformaos por medio de la renovación de ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Be Practical Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 19, 2005

First message on James. James’ letter is more a practical paper on corrrect conduct, than a doctrinal discourse. He assumes a knowledge of doctrine (dangerous assumption today!) and urges us to live out the truth.

“It is a bewildering paradox that one-third of all American adults claim to be born again and yet fail to impact our society which becomes sicker and more corrupt by the day. Religion is up but morality is down,” says Chuck Colson. George Gallup reached the same conclusion when he polled the nation ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17

Fully Equiped Christians

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 22, 2005

learn what to add to your Faith in order to be a fully equiped Christian.

2 Peter 1:3-1:11 “But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, 7 to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. 8 For if these things are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Of Oddness

Contributed by Aaron Vanstrien on Aug 25, 2005

In Jesus we are called to be odd, are we going to embrace that oddness?

The Gift of Oddness Odd- Strange or unusual in appearance, behavior, not part of the regular usual or required Story about Dan The his forth grade class every once in a while they would have dancing and the boys and the girls would line up on opposite sides of the class and then the boys ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene