Sermons on Excellent In Character:

Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 6, 2002

Simon says, "touch your nose. . ." Jesus says, "follow my example." With a servant’s heart you won’t just "win the game;" you will have the blessing of God’s hand upon your life. Will you willing to take up the towel and serve others like Jesus did?

As a child I was never very good at the game “Simon Says.” You remember how that game is played don’t you? The leader plays the part of Simon, and everyone playing has to do what Simon says. Of course the catch is that you are only to do what Simon says when Simon says, “Simon says. . .” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-8, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Time To Open Up To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 25, 2006

it is time we allow Jesus to really do something with our lives

INTRODUCTION • When I was younger, I used to struggle with opening up to people. I was always afraid of what they would think of me if I let them in my “inner circle”. • I was afraid to open myself up to being vulnerable to those around me because if you open up, you risk getting hurt. • I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed Into Living Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

Exposition of Romans 12:1-2. What does it mean for us to be "living sacrifices" and how are our minds to be "transformed"?

INTRODUCTION What does being a Christian, being someone who has received God’s mercy, mean for the way we live our lives? How does being a Christian make a practical difference, day to day, for you and for me? In my next few talks I am going to work through the answers that Paul gives to that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be A Blessing Instead Of A Burden Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

in these verses, Paul looks at ways we can either be a blessing or a burden in our churches. The challange is to see which characteristics we possess and which we need to change.

HOW TO BE A BLESSING INSTEAD OF A BURDEN 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12 We were not looking for praise from men, not from you or anyone else. As apostles of Christ we could have been a burden to you, 7 but we were gentle among you, like a mother caring for her little children. 8 We loved you so much that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The Battle Within

Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Nov 21, 2006

How can i win my battla within?

As Compiled by Ptr Ronald Camiling Church of God Lesson on Human Behavior partly based INTRODUCTION: “Why is it that I can’t control myself? I know what‘s right and wrong but I just don’t seem to be able to do what’s right? It wasn’t the first time I had heard those statement in fact it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Transformed By Renewing Of Your Mind

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 18, 2002

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Your Mind - Rom. 12:1-3

How to Be Transformed by the Renewing of Our Mind - Rom. 12:1-3 Illustration:Dr. J. Elder Cumming contended that "in almost every case the beginning of new blessing is a new revelation of the character of God--more beautiful, more wonderful, more precious." J.O. Sanders, Enjoying Intimacy with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013

Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

No Long Faces Allowed!

Contributed by Russell Veldman on Oct 19, 2000

This sermon lifts out three markers for the Christian life from Philippians 4:4-9.

“No Long Faces Allowed!” Philippians 4:4-9 October 10, 1999 Introduction Can you pick a Christian out of a crowd of people? Maybe not, unless the crowd in doing something clearly wicked and there is one person who is not participating, which might suggest that they are a Christian. But ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

He Pitched His Tent Among Us Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 11, 2001

Jesus became one of us to reveal God to us

Theme: He pitched His tent among us Text: Ps. 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; Jn. 1:1-18 Read John 1:14 “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” One problem that frightens many people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:12-20, John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turn To The Lord

Contributed by Shelly Griffin on Feb 25, 2001

When we turn to the Lord, the veil will be lifted.

2 Corinthians 3:13 - 18 Women in Afghanistan have to wear a veil whenever they leave their homes. This veil is called a burqa, and it’s a fairly heavy garment that goes from the top of their heads all the way to the ground. They have a patch of net or some gauzy material that covers their eyes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: *other

Lessons From The Chicken Pen

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 21, 2003

Perhaps we can learn some things about ourselves as we see the interactions of a hen house? A fun sermon with some good insights.

LESSONS FROM THE CHICKEN PEN TEXT: Matt 23:37 "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!" INTRODUCTION: A. THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Excellence #2 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

An excellent life MUST be built on a firm foundation.

A Life Built On The Foundation Of Jesus Christ 1 Cor. 3:11 1. Jesus’ life presents a pattern for a life of excellence for us to follow. A. The example of personal growth. · (Luke 2:52) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. B. The example of compassionate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Excellence #3 - A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 8, 2000

AN EXCELLENT LIFE IS ONE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF HOLY SCRIPTURE.

A Life Of Excellence: Part 3 A Life Built On The Foundation Of Holy Scripture Ephesians 2:20 1. Who were the Apostles & Prophets? - Mere men - with similar faults & failures as us A. Moses - fits of anger B. David - unchecked lust C. Solomon - extravagance & lust D. Elijah - depression E. Peter - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist