Sermons on Character Of A Child:

The Garments Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002

Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Baptist

Timothy, A Bright Shinning Star Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Timothy was an example of a person who lived and demonstrated the Lordship of Christ in his life and character.

#19 8-05-07 Timothy, a Bright Shinning Star Text, Philippians 2:19-24 Introduction, 1) Last week’s sermon we as Christians are to shine like stars as a witness for Christ. 2) We are to be witnesses by our words, walk, and our works. 3) We are to follow the example of the brightest stars such as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Live It!

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006

It isn’t enough simply to believe. Our faith must be lived to be an effective witness.

LIVE IT! TEXT: Colossians 3:1-17 Back in 2001, I had a conversation with a man named Tim, the bookkeeper at the place where I had rented a cabin, who told me about his past with the church. He grew up Irish Catholic, and as a child was very involved in the church. He was an altar boy, and he told ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Pliability

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 5, 2002

Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of Christ.

PLIABILITY JEREMIAH 18:1-6 Pliability is the quality of being supple enough to bend freely or repeatedly without breaking; it is the capacity to yield to others. God wants to create a masterpiece of His workmanship in your life as He seeks to bring you into conformity with the image of His Son, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Wait upon the Lord

ILLUSTRATION: An airliner making its way from New York to San Francisco. One of the engines caught fire. The captain came on the speaker system, calmly reassuring his passengers that the fire would soon be out. Besides, the plane could fly as well with three engines as with four. Unfortunately, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Do All To Stand Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian stand when dealing with political issues.

Series: America, Bless God Sermon Title: Do all to Stand Sunday, October 23, 2004 Intro: “the sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” We have now reached the point when political debates deal essentially with the most fundamental matters of right ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dynamic Christian Living

Contributed by Wayne Keeton on Aug 27, 2001

The power of Christian living

DYNAMIC CHRISTIAN LIVING TRUSTING, LIVING AND PRAISING TEXT JOHN 14:6 INTRODUCTION : One thing that we could say about the world to day is uncertainty is certain. The Christian of this era is consistently bombarded by viewpoints that are so far of field God`s plan that it is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Spider Monkey Syndrome

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 31, 2006

We are limited on our Christian growth, because Satan has a hold on us.

The Spider Monkey Syndrome January 2000 Monte T. Brown Tell the story of the spider monkey. In the country of Tialand lives a very small monkey, called the spider monkey. It is given its name because, it hangs from the tree by its tail and lets its arms and legs dangle. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Product And Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Your sins affect you.

Sin’s Product and Wages I John 2: 1-2 Gal 6: 7-8 Your sins affect you. This is a law of God that we cannot escape. “God is not mocked.” Consider Law of Gravity There are social laws and laws of self-esteem. Also spiritual laws of God. Sometimes the effect is swift and sometimes it is a long ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Man In The Mirror

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Get to know the "real" you as you look into the mirror to find your true identity.

The Man in the Mirror An Accurate Reflection of the Real You 5/7/03 I. Introduction A man was looking for a job and he noticed that there was an opening at the local zoo. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they wanted to fill. Apparently their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family The Wrong Way

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Many parents TALK about living right and how their children should also, BUT they don’t put feet to their words!

The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Family the Wrong Way Last week, we began a 7-week journey and I shared with you some vital Life Lessons from Scripture that not only strengthened your family in the immediate…but for a lifetime. The topic was “Leaving a Legacy,” I brought out a Model A Ford ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Baptist

Challenge Of Lighthouse Living Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 30, 2007

THE THESSALONIANS HELP US UNDERSTAND WHAT THE CHALLENGES WILL BE AS WE ENDEAVOR TO LIVE AS LIGHTHOUSES.

Living as a Lighthouse January 28, 2007 Challenge of Lighthouse Living 1 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRODUCTION When she was 1 1/2, she was extremely ill, and she lost both her vision and hearing. It was like entering a different world, with completely new rules, and she got very frustrated. By the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Symptoms Of Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

How can we tell when people are spiritually immature

Symptoms of Spiritual Immaturity I Cor. 3:1 A couple of weeks ago we looked at the topic of spiritual maturity. We discussed what it is and what some of the hindrances to it were. We said that a person moves toward spiritual maturity by building the principles of God’s Word into their life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational