Sermons on Christ Like Character:

Forged For More Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 15, 2019

Personal Holiness provides a glimpse to the world of God's kingdom here on earth.

As Christians, we are called to live a very distinctive way. Being a Christian is a calling to the hard work of shaping the metal of our lives (our character) into a form that expresses God’s masterpiece within all of us. The whole letter focuses on Christian virtue and character and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, 1 Peter 1:16, 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Brand Are You, Regular Or Extra Faithful?

Contributed by James Sanders on May 15, 2002

Paul talked with great passion and pride about the marks that he bore for the sake of Jesus Christ. Such marks designate the character of the believer.

I. Introduction · In the early 1900’s a wealthy financier by the name of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty began to indulge in a newfound interest in archaeology, and he made many great discoveries. · Among those discoveries are some of the most ancient copies we have of New Testament writings. · One of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17, Galatians 6:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mri (Message Of Reconciliation & Imitation) Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 18, 2011

God invites us to follow him. He does not command us to do what he has not done. He sets himself as the example for our actions.

THE GODS we worship write their names on our faces, be sure of that. And a man will worship something —have no doubt about that, either. He may think that his tribute is paid in secret in the dark recesses of his heart—but it will out. That which dominates will determine his life and ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prophet And The Potter

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 27, 2013

A sermon for those who need a second chance at life.

“The Prophet and the Potter” Jeremiah 18:1-6 Jeremiah 18:6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. The spiritual history of the nation of Israel is cyclic in nature. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Something God Cannot Do Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 29, 2016

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". There is something God cannot do.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#5] SOMETHING GOD CANNOT DO Hebrews 6:13-20 Introduction: There is at least 1 thing God cannot do. It is not within His power, character, or nature to do it. It is impossible for God to lie. God cannot falsify His Word. We learn the truths of God by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2009

What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church

Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nadab & Abihu: Strange Fire Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 6 of the Series, Who’s That? Stories of Little Known People of the Bible. These two brothers did something that resulted in a truly shocking end to their lives. And it all began with "strange fire"....

NADAB & ABIHU: STRANGE FIRE Leviticus 10:1-11 Read at beginning of service: Hebrews 12:18-29 (NIV) 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From The Good And The Bad Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 18, 2007

We can learn from the good kings and the bad kings but we most make sure the the King of Kings is on the throne of our lives.

Learning from the Good and the Bad 1-2 Kings; 1-2 Chronicles www.pontiacbible.org Rev. Brian Bill 3/18/07 A young businessman had just started his own firm and so he rented a beautiful office and furnished it with valuable antiques. As he was sitting behind his magnificent mahogany desk, he saw ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sandpaper Christians

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on May 20, 2008

If Christians are to make a difference in society, we must be salt and light. This sermon adds sandpaper... sometimes we have to rub against the grain.

Sand Paper Christians Romans 12:2, John 15:18-19 Intro: These words were scribbled on the tomb of an Anglican bishop in the crypts of Westminster Abbey... "When I was young and free and my imagination had no limits, I dreamed of changing the world. As I grew older and wiser, I discovered the world ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

In These Last Days Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 25, 2016

A review of the characteristics of life in the last days and how the people of God must respond to those conditions.

IN THESE LAST DAYS "Understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Identity In The Desert - Exodus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011

An examination of the second chapter of Exodus where God builds Moses into a mighty man with solitude, the desert, and a perfect plan.

INTRODUCTION • Sometimes when we mess our whole life up we are certain God could never fix it. • The truth is God not only can fix it, it is what He does best. • Take our mess and make a destiny out of it. Romans 8:37, “37But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jabez: Rising Above Your Circumstances Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 2, 2013

This message shows how Jabez wasn't afraid to call upon God to help him rise above his circumstances.

What’s in a name? All names have meanings some positive and some negative. For example consider the name Scott, it means wanderer or painted warrior. However, there are names that carry with them quite a negative meaning. Here are the top three names for boys that have negative meanings. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Three aspects of the Lord’s faithfulness during this season of Judah’s existence.

A. Opening illustration: tell a made-up story about a woman who lost her husband, and was angry with God B. Background to passage: After highlighting Judah’s unfaithfulness in several ways, the Lord answers another charge against him by the people. In v. 17 they ask the question, where is the God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Patience

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 12, 2009

Patience is something that faces us all. The matter of how we handle that patience is the dividing line between being obedeint and just fitting into the mold the the world.

The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 Introduction A man in Los Angeles, CA was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon after shooting his toilet bowl with a handgun. He claims that he just got upset. He couldn’t take it any longer. His daughter had flushed a hairbrush earlier in the day and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist