Sermons on Character Of A Child:

"A Case Of Missing The Point"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2010

A sermon which seeks to interpret what it means that Jesus is the Christ.

Mark 9:30-37 “A Case of Missing the Point” A Chapter before this one, Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?,” and Peter, speaking for the group got it right: “You are the Christ.” But what does that mean? I would imagine that, most of us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Children: Given To Us To Give Back To God

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2013

A Child Dedication Sunday sermon.

Children: Given to Us to Give Back to God TEXT: Psalm 127:3: – “Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” INTRODUCTION Illus. – In this life there are certain important events which we often refer to as “rites of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3

Denomination: Baptist

How God Sees Us Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

How does God look at us? Part 1 of 3

Redeemed: Looking in Mirror Isaiah 30:1-18 August 3, 2014 I don’t know about you, but I’m not always to thrilled to take a good look at myself in the mirror. I’m just referring to the outward appearance. I know when I look at myself, I’ve changed over the years. I know . ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I? (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 2, 2015

Our identity in Christ is very important. We can attribute our self worth to various things but it needs to come from how God sees us and what he has said we are. One of the things God has called us is his child. But what does that mean?

WHAT AM I? (part one) INTRODUCTION: A couple of weeks ago I preached on how we are the bride of Christ. I got to thinking about how else the bible describes what we are in Christ. Our identity in Christ is very important. We need to see ourselves in the truth of what God has declared us. We can ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call Upon The Lord Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 11, 2022

Today’s message is Call upon the Lord and in Part 1 by Kiruba Stephen, we’ll learn what our Heavenly Father will do in return when we seek Him with all our hearts, diligently.

You know how God is; if you ask Him for one pen, He will give you the best golden pen. He always gives you the best. He always gives you more than you can ask or imagine. That’s who God is. If we can know the character and the faithfulness of God; then we will be ever grateful to Him. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Psalm 34:15

Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 27, 2025

The company that we keep can determine if and how our spiritual walk is affected.

Does Bad Company Really Corrupt Good Character? 1 Corinthians 15:33 Keeping associations with the individuals who deny or contradict the resurrection could ruin and destroy the good character of a Christian person. We ought not to let our affiliation with unbelievers lead us away from Christ or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Born To Be King

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Born to be king (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: • Isaiah chapter 9 verses 1-6 • Matthew chapter 1 verses 18-25 Ill: Name change - celebrities real names & their celeb names. • Names obviously communicate to us; • They create an image, a persona. • According to my book of useless ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Seven Practical Prinicples For Bringing Joy Into Your Child's World

Contributed by Greg Addison on Dec 1, 2006

Bringing joy into your child’s life should be a nojor emphasis of your parenting in order to draw them to the source of all joy - Jesus.

SEVEN PRACTICAL PRINCIPLES FOR BRINGING JOY INTO YOUR CHILD’S WORLD TEXT: No specific text. Usually I preach an exegetical message on 1 passage, but it is entirely appropriate at times to also explore a topic in scripture as well. That’s what I want to do tonight. Basically, tonight is an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait 10: A Healthy Church Is A Worshipping Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 30, 2013

Worship is announcing and affirming God’s worth. Why is Jesus worthy of bowing our lives before Jesus in worhsip? He is God and He alone died for our sins, defeated death, hell and the grave and invites us to worship Him alone!

Intro: Have you heard about the recent experience of a pastor who changed the order of worship so that the sermon was given before the offering was taken. This upset a four year old who asked her mother, "Why is he talking before he gets paid?" (The child had a misunderstanding of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

Our Adoption

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

An adopted child is a very special child in some ways. There are several advantages that an adopted child has over a natural child.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES? 1. There is the advantage of knowing beyond the shadow of a doubt that they were WANTED. 2. There is the advantage of having been personally SELECTED by their parents. Illus: Have you ever seen anyone go to a dog pound and adopt a little puppy? Once that little ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah: A Mother With Vision

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 13, 2002

Hannah was a mother with vision for her children, and taught them life-changing lessons.

HANNAH: A MOTHER WITH VISION By JERRY FALWELL Hannah was a mother who properly prepared for her children, and you can learn life-changing lessons from her. This morning I am going to speak of five things that Hannah did: 1. Hannah prayed to have a child. 2. Hannah prayed for her child’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Family 101 (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Stockstill on Mar 2, 2009

Family 101/Day to Day

Family 101 (Part 3) Day to Day He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much. —Luke 16:10 Running a successful family is a combination of faithfulness in four different areas: routines, schedules, kids, and harmony. Each of these areas has a key word that helps keep you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mothers - A Gift From God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Mother’s how special they are!

INTRO: A small boy invaded the lingerie section of a large department store and shyly presented his problem to a woman clerk in the lingerie department. “I want to buy a slip as a present for my mom, but I don’t know what size she wears.” “Is she tall or short, lit or skinny?” asked the clerk. “She ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Restoration Of The Shunammite Woman

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Oct 13, 2006

How God restored the Shunammite woman not once but twice.

THE RESTORATION OF THE SHUNNAMITE WOMAN BY ABIMBOLA O. SALU 8” One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, "I know that this man who often comes our way is a holy man ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Passing On A Heritage Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 24, 2001

An examination of Amram and Jochebed’s faith reveals two principles about faith and the application of passing on a hertiage of faith.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 1 “Passing On A Heritage of Faith” Exodus 1 – 2:9 Dr. John R. Hamby This morning we are going to begin a study of the life of Moses. For many of the older generation the mere ...read more

Denomination: Baptist