Sermons on Gods Characteristics:

With Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2017

A look at 11 species of Birds and how they resemble less-than-perfect Christians. Then see 5 characteristics of Eagles, God's example of believers, and how we need to be like them. The Holy Spirit is our wind!

WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES Isaiah 40:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. 2. "They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Is There Enough Proof To Convict You?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2024

I have been accused of a lot of things, and a thankfully a Christian is one of them. Do you bear the characteristics, the marks of a Christian? You can.

A church visitor went to a home, a man came tot the door. “Are you a member of any church?” “Oh yes, I do belong to a church. I have for many years. I joined before I was married.” The wife spoke up. Imagine that married 20 years, this is the first time. I knew that he belonged to a church. If you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 142:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Prayer That Changes Things Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 13, 2008

The world that we live in desperately needs God’s intervention, and so we need the kind of prayer that changes things. This sermon builds a case for why we need prayer and then discusses characteristics (honest, fervent, rises to take action, salvation)

The Kind of Prayer that Changes Things Grant van Boeschoten February 10, 2007 One of my favorite topics to talk about in life is prayer. One of my favorite things to do is to pray. Some people don’t see what all the commotion and fuss is about though. They don’t think that prayer is anything ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Marriage That Goes The Distance

Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 5, 2007

This message includes ten characteristics of marriages that last. We concluded the service by honoring several couples who had been married for 50 years or more. It was a great way to communicate God’s standard for marriage of one man and one woman for

Pastor’s Note: Just before this message, we had the ladies on the praise team sing their own rendition of “Stand by Your Man”. Stand by your man. That might sound a little chauvinistic in today’s culture, but I have to tell you, when a man treats his wife the way the Bible says she should be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In Holiness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 2, 2025

Holiness is a fundamental characteristic of God, and as His children, we are called to reflect His nature in our lives. Living in holiness means being set apart for God, walking in purity, and allowing His Spirit to sanctify every area of our lives.

LIVING IN HOLINESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 "But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: 'Be holy, because I am holy.'" Supporting Texts: Hebrews 12:14 1 Thessalonians 4:7 2 Corinthians 7:1 Romans 12:1-2 Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 35:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Belonging To A Church Family

Contributed by Greg Addison on Apr 14, 2011

Why should one belong to a church? The characteristics that define a church are also the attributes that make it a wonderful family. What are those attributes? Here they are.

THE BLESSINGS OF BELONGING TO A CHURCH In church life, you will often hear people refer to their “church family.” Why? Well, it is because the characteristics of belonging to a good church family are like the characteristics of belonging to a good, loving family. A family loves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The God That Jesus Knew

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 25, 2002

Compare the god of your imagination to the God that Jesus knew, and revive your relationship with God.

This being the fourth Sunday of the month, we will be looking at one of the 9 characteristics of a successful participant in God’s mission for our church. This morning, we will be looking at the characteristic of the passion to know God. The guiding text for this morning’s message comes from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: *other

We Believe In ... God Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 29, 2007

Your perception of God powerfully and profoundly shapes your life as a believer

Introduction “We believe in God.” That is how the second article of the Shiloh Bible Church doctrinal statement begins. Now, that might seem like a rather simplistic and innocuous statement. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to believe in God. But in reality that is a very profound and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Became A Man Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 24, 2011

In this lesson, I would like to suggest some answers you might give to the question, "If God became a man, what kind of man would he be?"

Introduction One of the great assertions at Christmas is that Jesus is not only fully man but that he is also fully God. The New Testament has a number of statements affirming the deity of Jesus. For example: • John 1:1 – “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Omniscience Of God #1 Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 22, 2010

Psalm 139:1-6 teaches man about the omniscience of God as God searches us,as God knows our sitting down and rising up, as God understands our thoughts,as God comprehends our paths and our lying down and all our ways, as God know our words and what they me

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Psalm 139:1&ff. 2. For two sermons, from Psalm 139:7-10, we discussed the omnipresence of God. “Omni” means all. “Presence” means that God is close by. Both words mean that God is always close by. (1) Verses 7-10 teach that no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Indwelling Word

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 12, 2002

Through this sermon we will look into three reasons why we need to make a home for God’s Word in our heart.

Text: Colossians 3:16 The Indwelling Word Introduction: A. The editor of a well known London newspaper sent a letter of inquiry to one hundred important men asking them one question: “Suppose you were sent to prison for three years and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Motherly Qualities Of God

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 24, 2007

This sermon is a Mother’s Day message which speaks of the qualities of God that we find in our earthly mothers.

I’m sure you’ve heard many sermons on the fatherhood of God. Many more, I suspect than on the motherhood of God. Yet we all know that God is neither a male nor a female. The apostle John tells us that God is Spirit. God is a spiritual being, neither he nor she. Therefore, I feel it’s just as ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Life That Pleases God

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 30, 2005

The life that pleases God: 1. "Bear Fruits" 2. "Keeps on Growing" 3. "Endures Forever" 4. "Live Gratefully"

THE LIFE THAT PLEASES GOD Colossians 1:9-14 What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? If you are like most people, that simple question may leave you tongue-tied. It’s likely that you never thought about the question in such simple form. But, if you were pressed for an answer, you would ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Love God Hates Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 5, 2007

In this sermon we notice that John gives his readers both assurance and a warning.

Introduction: A. One day a group of 1st graders took a tour of a hospital. 1. The person who had guided them on the tour then opened it up for questions. 2. One little fellow asked, “How come the people who work here are always washing their hands?” 3. After the giggles had subsided, the tour-guide ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational