Sermons on Christian Character:

Bear With One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on May 20, 2007

God commands us to bear with even the "difficult" people in our lives.

In the lat 1800’s there were two deacons in a small Baptist church in Mayfield, Kentucky. The two deacons didn’t get along and always opposed each other in any decision related to the church. On one particular Sunday, one deacon put up a small wooden peg on the back wall of the church so the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding The Mistake Of Pride Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 24, 2007

In this sermon we try to learn from five Biblical examples of the destructive nature of pride.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told about Vince Lombardi, the legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers who was named "Coach of the Century" by ESPN. 1. Late at night, after coaching one of his greatest playoff victories, he tried to climb into bed with his wife without waking her, but his cold ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

Ambition is bad, right?...not necessarily.

The Power of Ambition “Uncharted” Week 2 September 19, 2004 Drama: “Make it Happen” You could sum up every over-the-top success seminar you’ve ever attended in a single word: • “AMBITION” We’re not exactly lacking for social icons who EMBODY that word, are we? IMAG 01 – Donald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The call to live a life worthy of our calling

The nature of this call... 1. It is a call of desperation you ("I urge you"). 2. It is a call to duty (it’s practical). 3. It is a call that is divine (it comes from God). How to live a life worthy of the calling you have received... 1. Our DISPOSITION allows us to live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

God Speaks To Us, Keeps Us Humble

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Oct 13, 2007

God wants us to be humble and listen to His directions. But, pride can get in the way of our obedience.

God Speaks to Us and Keeps us Humble I. Introduction II. The story of Naaman a. Proud and powerful man, used to the good things in life b. Tainted with leprosy, life changing experience c. Looked to Elisha for help d. Naaman was not treated as he expected e. Submission to God restored his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

He Giveth More Grace

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 12, 2008

pride versus grace

He Giveth More Grace Jam 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? Jam 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Jam 4:3 Ye ask, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Today we embark on a brand new journey -- The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family.

The Ultimate Ride: Leaving A Legacy Today we embark on a brand new journey. The Ultimate Ride: Transforming Your Life and Family. A few years back, Rick Warren wrote the book, The Purpose Driven Life. This book went on to become one of the best selling books of all time. Why is that? Because ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Queen

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

We use the story of Esther to show how God has placed potential in all of us from the inside out.

Beauty Queen Text: Esther 1 - 9 “Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone. Beauty fades, but ugly holds it’s own.” (L. D. Streiker, An Encyclopedia of Humor, Hendrickson Publishers, @1998) ASK: Who are some women that you would say are beautiful? - Esther 2:15 says “. . . ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fear Of The Lord Leads To Wholeness

Contributed by Selvan John on Feb 4, 2008

It gives an insight into why we need to fear the Lord and explains three kinds of half-heartedness.

Fear of the Lord, is a very common concept almost all the preachers have spoken on, I am sure even now as you hear me you will feel the same thing. But I want to take you on a different perspective. The fear of the Lord leads to wholeness, I want to get to the key verse, it is found in Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be The Person God Wants Me To Be Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 27, 2007

How can I become the person God wants me to be?

Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Title: How to be the person God wants me to be Introduction “Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified.” (v1b) Many of you have seen the movie “The Passion of the Christ”. The Passion of The Christ was a great movie because... 1.It was the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Shrewd!

Contributed by David Trexler on Dec 1, 2007

Jesus is calling us to start using more of our wits, our brains, our craftiness, our shrewdness that we use to secure our position on earth, and start using these same gifts to the glory of God.

Sermon for Luke 16:1-13 September 23rd 2007 What do you think guys and gals? Do you want to stick with the text we are dealt today, or maybe search through the Bible and pick one that perhaps is a little easier, at least not quite as challenging? Because, basically every single commentary, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A True Prophet For Our Times Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007

Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Persuaded

Contributed by Rich Wyatt on Dec 30, 2007

Luke 16:19-31 - Are you persuaded by the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ to be a follower of God?

Are You Persuaded? Luke 16:19-31 Introduction: Are you persuaded? Have you become convinced that the way of Christ – the way of God – is true and therefore is that which you model your life after? Do you prayerfully consider your day? How about every decision “large” or “small” that you make? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Church Of God

The Virtuous Kingdom: Introductory Sermon #1 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 30, 2007

This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what follower of (and those who refuse to follow) Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel.

The Virtuous Kingdom Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart Mark 11:1-11; 27-33 Part #1 Sermon Objective: This is an introductory sermon offering a composite (layered) portrait of what a follower of Jesus looks like in Mark’s Gospel. 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-33

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Kind Of Man Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 26, 2007

Characteristics of a man God blesses and uses

Abraham’s life consisted of five characteristics that made him a man that God blessed and used... 1. God’s Kind of Man is COMMITTED (v. 19a) 2. God’s Kind of Man is the CHIEF (v. 19b) 3. God’s Kind of Man is CONSECRATED (v. 19c) 4. God’s Kind of Man is COURAGEOUS (v. 22) 5. God’s Kind of Man ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist