Sermons on Character Of God:

An Unlikely Mother Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Bell on May 11, 2002

God chose a woman never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, to show us some of the qualities that make a woman a great mother.

AN UNLIKELY MOTHER OF FAITH (Mother’s Day) 2 Kings 4:8-17 INTRODUCTION: This woman was never mentioned by name, only called a Shunammite, yet she is the center of attention in this section of 2 Kings. She had, from a practical perspective, every reason to be skeptical. It would appear that she ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Act Like Men

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012

The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Power Through God’s People #1: Us Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts, starting with all believers like us.

Acts 1:1-11 - God’s Power through God’s People #1: Us Today we are beginning a new series. Funny enough, it’s from a book about new beginnings. Today we are beginning a series on the book of Acts, the beginnings of the new covenant, the new relations between God and mankind, the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Story - Sermon 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

using God's GPS. Inspired by Randy Frazee and Max Lucado.

The Story - Chapter 6 October 17, 2010 One of the fun things about vacations is arriving at your destination. There is this anticipation of what it’s going to be like when you arrive. It’s one of the fun things about vacations. Maybe it’s arriving at the Grand Canyon, a trip ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Right Now Time

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 21, 2012

Paul talks about a great day coming in heaven, but before that day we still live in the right now time. So how do we please God before entering that blessed place?

“In the Right Now Time, Mean Time or the Now Time” 2 Corinthians 5:6-17 1. Paul begins by talking about looking forward, to a certain day coming. A. There is coming a Day when the Tent will be destroyed 51Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Theology Proper: Characteristics Of God Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 5, 2014

God is loving, holy, wrathful, and sovereign.

Characteristics of God Part Three We have seen many of God’s characteristics: he is a spirit, he is a person, he is independent, he is immutable, he is good, he is eternal, he is omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent, and he is merciful. In this lesson, we will look at four more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is On Whose Side?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2015

A proper understanding of God's character and His grace toward His own people will help preserve us from presumptuous sin.

“Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand and marked off the heavens with a span, enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure and weighed the mountains in scales and the hills in a balance? Who has measured the Spirit of the LORD, or what man shows him his counsel? Whom ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Exploit Or Not To Exploit

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 19, 2001

The text teaches us how to be a community of faith that is distinct, i.e. freed up folks in Christ by choosing the way of non-exploitation.

To exploit or not to exploit Ex.22:18-31 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC June 20, 2001 18 “A sorceress must not be allowed to live. 19 “Anyone who has sexual relations with an animal must be executed. 20 “Anyone who sacrifices to any god other than the LORD must be destroyed. 21 “Do not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:18-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Answering The Call (Part I) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 7, 2000

This sermon looks at the relationship between works and growing disciples. You can’t mature without serving and service requires a disciple.

Answering The Call (Part I) The Open Door John 4: 35 "Do you not say, 'There are still four months and then comes the harvest'? Behold, I say to you, lift up your eyes and look at the fields, for they are already white for harvest! 36 "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38, John 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A New Life

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 14, 2005

Our life if it is “in Chirst” can and should be of better quality than it was before we met Christ. Why? If we are “in Christ” we have a New Outlook, a New Outpost, and a New Outcry.

Intro: Paul is writing this letter to the Corinthians due to the apparent influence of worldly values on the congregation. The worldly values that are seeping in due to teaching of rival missionaries are affecting their judgment 5.12, and behavior 12.20-21. Paul tells the corinthians their way ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Falling Away

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 29, 2001

Learn how Pride, Lust, Iniquity, Error of the wicked, Seducing Spirits, Pleasures and Money can cause you to fall away.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: A Falling Away “For God so loved the world , that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Serve

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Nov 8, 2001

Whom do we serve, where do we serve and how do we serve the Lord. Learn five things about our ability, longevity, reliability, stability and our daily walk with Christ) that will help us better serve the Lord.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: BORN TO SERVE “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

This Land Is Our Land Series

Contributed by Robert Jones on Jun 12, 2001

Reaching your Spiritual Canaan in our daily lives

THIS LAND IS OUR LAND JOSHUA 1:1-9 In our day, there are many misunderstandings surrounding the Christian life-----a trip to the local Christian book store confirms this accusation-----the shelves are lined up with books that talk about how to make the Christian life easier and more acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist