Sermons on Christian Trait:

Patience Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 30, 2003

Learning the character trait of patience through two Bible characters, one who got it, one who didn’t

SE111002 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2. Patience INTRO Patience is no virtue in our society. We’re the society that invented - fast food, - microwaves, - the Concorde jet, - drive-thrus, - pizza delivery in 20 minutes or less, - and express lanes. (Confession time, how many have you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

We are created social beings. Friendships are one of the Lord’s great blessings. This is a look at the traits of true friendship as revealed in the Scriptures.

“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor. For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up. Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm, but how can one be warm alone? ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motherhood Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005

Although God’s nature is revealed in the Scriptures in the masculine, He also has certain traits that we would describes feminine.

THE MOTHERHOOD OF GOD Isa 66:12-13 12 For this is what the LORD says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 66:12-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Work It! Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

What can the remnant teach us about how to be a working church? They can teach us three traits of a working church.

1. A working church is mobilized (3:8a—emphasis on “ALL they that were come out of the captivity unto Jerusalem”) 2. A working church is organized (3:8b—emphasis on “APPOINTED” and “SET FORWARD THE WORK) 3. A working church is unified (3:9—emphasis on “TOGETHER”) Well, the delay is over. Last ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-9, Ezra 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Shyness And Timidity Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025

Shyness and timidity may seem like harmless traits, but they can hinder the believer’s full expression of God’s purpose.

OVERCOMING SHYNESS AND TIMIDITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 28:1; Acts 4:13; Joshua 1:9; Jeremiah 1:6-9; Hebrews 13:6 INTRODUCTION: Shyness ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Last Words

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Nov 26, 2006

After Thanksgiving Sermon. Text selected from assigned lectionary passages.

Last Words 2 Samuel 23 All scripture marked (NIV): The Holy Bible : New International Version. 1996, c1984 . Zondervan: Grand Rapids All scripture marked (NLT): Holy Bible : New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill. : Tyndale House, 1997. Over the last month, I have attended 7 “change of command” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let Your Knowledge Hinder Other's.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 30, 2021

The Apostle Paul is answering a question written to him by the Church about a young Christian. The older and more knowledgeable people were doing things that he didn't understand and could have possibly allow him to lose his faith.

British Labor politician said: Education is what remains when we have forgotten all that we have been taught. He didn't mean that education wasn't any good. He was saying all the education has to become a part of who we are to be any good. Quoting books, texts from ancient writing and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No To The Spirit Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Dec 10, 2020

This sermon teaches us to get rid of the spirit of Diotrepes

No to the Spirit Of Diotrephes (3 John 9-10) I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will not welcome us. 10 So when I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, spreading malicious nonsense about us. Not satisfied with that, he even refuses to welcome other believers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Makes A Man A Dad

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 5, 2001

We must show love to our children

What Makes a Man a Dad Maybe you’ve heard the old story about fatherhood that says that when a child is 4 years old he says proudly, "My dad knows everything about everything." When he is 7 he says, "Dad knows almost everything about everything." When he is 12 he says, "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Does Not Brag And Is Not Arrogant Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This is an in-depth look at how pride is contrary to truly loving God and our neighbor. We examine how pride is often manifested in our lives.

Arrogance or pride (which often leads to bragging) cannot co-exist with love. Arrogance is having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one’s own importance, merit, ability, accomplishments, etc. It is being conceited. It leads to having and demonstrating contempt for others. Jesus stated that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Need Your Love!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 7, 2006

A sermon that talks about who is and who is not a child of God.

Love is a word that is bandied about to describe our feelings towards everything. We love our cars. We love our homes. We love our this and we love our that. The problem is that we use it freely to describe “things” and “places” but when talking about other people, we often use negative ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Psychology And The Bible

Contributed by Randy Yocum on Mar 29, 2003

Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology?

Psychology and the Bible Some might wonder, “What does the Bible have to do with psychology?” Or, “What does psychology have to do with the Bible?” The answer to these questions depends on how one chooses to view psychology. So, what is psychology? People will have varying opinions of what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40, James 2:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Few Good Men

Contributed by Al Hughes on Aug 6, 2002

There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart.

A FEW GOOD MEN Acts 11:19-24 There are three men in the Bible that are identified as being “a good man.” What makes a man “good?” You can usually identify a “good man” by what proceeds out of his heart. Luke 6:45— A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This sermon needs to be read with the notes on Matthew 9. This is found under Scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Title: Desperation and Deliverance Theme: “People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God