Sermons on Character Of Leaders:

Bless The Lord

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2005

Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them to pray...

BLESS THE LORD Text: "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul" Psalm 103:1-5 Once the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. There isn’t any record that they ever asked Him to teach them how to PRAISE -- Should they, He probably would had taught them Psalm 103 "Bless the Lord, 0 my soul: and all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Meet Mister Encouragement

Contributed by Frank Lay on Jan 27, 2005

“When he came and had seen the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.” Note two things in this verse that will help us understand why we need more people like Barnabas in the church to

MEET MISTER ENCOURAGEMENT Acts 11:19-26 As I began focusing on what to preach on Baptist Men’s Day, the Holy Spirit led me to take a fresh look at one of my favorite Bible Characters. A man by the name of Barnabas. We first encounter Barnabas in Acts 4:36, “And Joses, who was also named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Preparation For Promotion Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Growing in Christ.

Preparation For Promotion Part 1: Test of Trust Scriptures: 1 Timothy 3:6; John 10:10b; 1 Peter 5:7; Habakkuk 2:3 Introduction: Ephesians 4:13-15 “…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Preparation For Promotion Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

Part 3 in the series.

Preparation For Promotion Part 3: Test of Faithfulness Scriptures: Ephesians 4:13-15; Philippians 4:11; Introduction: So far in this series, we have talked about the test of trusts and security. In the tests of trust and security, we learned the importance of trusting in God and being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Fulfilment In An Empty World Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 27, 2007

The Beatitudes are meant for all Christians. Jesus expects us to manifest all of them. They are not learnt traits, but the fruit brought forth by the grace of God in our lives.

[I’ve taken most of the thoughts in this sermon from D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones’book Studies in the Sermon on the Mount.] Read the Beatitudes, and there you have a description of what every Christian is meant to be. • It is not merely the description of some exceptional Christians. • Jesus does not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Reality Check

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 28, 2007

Examining what it means to live a "real" and authentic Christian life

The text reveals four characteristics that describe a "real" Christian - a believer who not only talks the talk, but walks the walk. By asking four questions we can give ourselves a realtiy check. 1. Are you HONEST? (v. 3) We must be honest in the way we live our lives. Message paraphrase: "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching Beyond I Can Do All Things

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Understanding Phil. 4:13

Reaching Beyond “I Can Do” Introduction I was in a conversation with a friend of mine several years ago. We were talking about hope and faith. His position was that hope comes before faith and my position was that it was hard to have hope without having faith. We were discussing one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Do Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

WHAT AM I TO DO SINCE I HAVE BEEN SAVED? THESE NT PASSAGES SPEAK OF WHAT A BELIEVER IS TO BE ABOUT: "LET, LET US, KEEP ON, DO, DO NOT, BE, IF, LIVE, SHOULD" IN THE NT.

LET...’ Ephesians ...no one deceive you with empty words because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient. Therefore do not be partners with them. Philippians ...your gentleness be evident to all. Colossians ...your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Commands Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THESE NT PASSAGES ARE SOME THE COMMANDS IN SCRIPTURE FROM THE EPISTLES.

COMMANDS (IN GENERAL) 2 Corinthians Open wide your hearts. Come out from among them and be separate. Make room for us in your hearts. Finish the work... Boast in the Lord. Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; Test yourselves. Aim for perfection... Listen to my appeal... Live in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Making Choices

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

Christian decision Making

when it comes right down to it everything is a choice. Every situation is a choice. Positive or negative, good day or bad, angry not angry, all are choices. How you choose to live each day is up to you, but you have to live with the consequences. There are many who claim the devil made me do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Or Deformed

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 17, 2007

God expects us to be transformed into the image of Christ. To refuse to do this we remain deformed in the image of the world.

In November of 1977 we adopted our son Kevin. As Kevin grew, he would occasionally want to sleep in our “king-sized” bed with us. We were used to having our dog in bed with us, and the addition of Kevin added little to the problem. Before too long, Kevin preferred to sleep in the big bed with Mom ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

¿cuál Es El Impacto Que Dejas Al Pasar?

Contributed by Ramon Rojas on Jun 22, 2004

Quiero que hoy meditemos en el caminar de nuestra vida. En especial el caminar luego de haber tenido una experiencia personal con el Señor. Evalúa en tu caminar hasta el día de hoy, y luego responde a la pregunta la cual es el titulo del mensaje de hoy

Introducción: Quiero que hoy meditemos en el caminar de nuestra vida. En especial el caminar luego de haber tenido una experiencia personal con el Señor. Evalúa en tu caminar hasta el día de hoy, y luego responde a la pregunta la cual es el titulo del mensaje de hoy ¿cual es el impacto que has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blame Game

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 25, 2004

Why do we use blame to manipulate, control and punish each other? This sermon speaks to the issue of blame and why we do it and its solution.

THE BLAME GAME Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. The way we think and feel about ourselves affects our destiny, we need to see ourselves as God sees us. Guilt is described as: an emotional reaction we experience over the disparity between who we are or how we act and who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational