Sermons on Cultivating Character:

Rebekah

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 9, 2024

Eliezer was looking for a responsible woman (who performed their daily household duties) near the well outside the town, rather than a beautiful woman inside the city.

He had the camels kneel down near the well outside the town; it was toward evening, the time the women go out to draw water. Genesis 24:11 Eliezer did not go into the town to find the women, but rather was near the well outside the town, where women come to draw water as part of their daily ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:11

Whatever Happen To Honesty?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2023

When it comes to honesty let me tell you a story about a young boy that had the reputation of being honest.

Illus: This story occurred in Florida. A young lady was soaking up the sun's rays on a Florida beach when a little six year old boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, and a quarter in his hand came up to her and asked her a number of questions: He said… • "Do you believe in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Dream Team

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Building God's Dream Team: Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made New - Living The New Life Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 15, 2001

How do believers live between now and the Second Coming? What attitudes do we need to cultivate?

Made New - Living The New Life Bible Reading: Psalm 148 Revelation 21: 1-8 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO If you watched the CTV news on Thursday evening you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, Psalm 148:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set In Order

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

So the Shepherd – he’s to lead and feed, he’s to choose and cultivate, and he’s to watch and warn.

1. It must have been something special to serve alongside of Paul the Apostle, to be with him in the ministry! a. Paul was definitely a go-getter. b. Calling him a ball of fire would probably be very accurate. c. He was a man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. d. Willing to do anything. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Different Relationships To Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2016

Two sisters loved Jesus immensely - but only one cultivated her relationship with Jesus for which she is commended

Trinity 8 TSJ and WSG 17-07-2016 Luke 10:38-42 - Martha and Mary Introduction To get to the root of a Gospel reading you need to look at it in context. Darrell Bock in the NIV Application Commentary on Luke says this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

Spiritual Infants PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon encourages spiritual growth, identifying hindrances to maturity and providing guidance on cultivating habits for deeper faith in Christ.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I trust that God's grace has been sufficient for you this week. We are gathered here today to peel back the layers of a passage from the book of Hebrews, a passage that calls us to grow, to mature, and to deepen our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Let's take a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Topics: Spiritual Infants

Don't Stifle The Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores cultivating a constant state of gratitude rooted in our relationship with God, independent of our circumstances, as a pathway to joy.

Welcome, dear friends, to another gathering of hearts and minds in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here today to engage with a theme that is as timeless as it is timely, as profound as it is personal: Gratitude. And not just any gratitude, but a gratitude that is deeply ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Gratitude

Celebrating Unity Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of unity in the church, grounded in God's promises, and how to cultivate this unity through love and understanding.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. As we gather here today in this sacred assembly, we are reminded of the comforting assurance of our shared faith, the unbreakable bond that we share in the love of Christ. We are not just individuals standing alone, but we are collectively the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Topics: Church Unity

Giving Thanks Is God's Will PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

Explores the interconnectedness of recognizing God's blessings, cultivating gratitude, and living out biblical teachings on thankfulness in all circumstances.

Welcome, dear friends and family in Christ, to this blessed gathering of hearts and minds. We gather here today, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters knit together by the unbreakable bond of God's love. It is a love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Topics: Give Thanks, God's Faithfulness

You've Got A Friend In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of cultivating deep, intentional friendships as a crucial part of our spiritual journey and growth as Christians.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship we share in Him. It is a beautiful day to celebrate the bonds that tie us together, the friendships that sustain us on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Topics: Intentional Friendship

Selfish Motives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores our internal battles with greed and pride, encouraging us to seek God's guidance in cultivating humility and generosity.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love, drawn by the magnetic pull of His grace, to seek wisdom and understanding from His holy Word. We are a community, a family, bound by a shared faith in a God who loves us, a Savior who redeems us, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 5:1-11, Philippians 2:3-4

Topics: Greed

Spirit Decay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon encourages active spiritual maintenance to prevent decay, cultivate holiness, and respond to God's call, using the wisdom of Ecclesiastes as a guide.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering, where we come not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ's love. We are here, in this sacred space, not by mere chance or circumstance, but by divine appointment. As we gather here today, let us remember the words of Charles Spurgeon ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:18

Topics: Decay Process

Cpr For A Healthy Heart Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 30, 2018

Message one in a series exploring the Biblical directives for a healthy walk. This message explores the first element: Continually Cultivate a dynamic relationship with God.

Chico Alliance Church “CPR for a Healthy Walk" Part 1 INTRODUCTION The sins of the churches in Revelation so severely condemned by Jesus have become common place in the church today. Ephesus in spite of doctrinal purity, lost their devotional passion. They lost the passion of their first love ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, James 4:4-7, John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010

Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Charismatic