Sermons on Godly Character:

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 14, 2004

This is the second sermon in a five-part series titled, ’Principles From Psalms.’ This message helps listeners understand the importance of waiting for God’s timing.

Principles from Psalms—Part II God’s Perfect Timing April 14th, 2002 Psalms 33:20-22 Recap: Last week we started our series in Psalms entitled, “God’s Way is Best!” • We discussed key principles like: A. God’s Way Requires Trust B. God’s Way Requires Delight C. God’s Way Needs a Commitment D. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What's In Your Heart?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Feb 15, 2004

The Bible describes two treasures that may be in the heart of man. What are they?

INTRODUCTION Throughout the Bible the heart is referred to as something much more than simply an organ pumping blood. A careful study of the Word reveals that the heart is very important to becoming a Christian. We can believe in our minds and still be lost, but once a man believes in his heart ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 15, 2004

To encourage believer to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words

Taming the Tongue James 3:3-12 Purpose Statement: To encourage believers to use their words to build up others and to be a positive witness with our words Our Scripture today is basically about gossip and the damage that it does. There is an old saying that says “Sticks and stones may break my ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart For They Will See God

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

My text is taken from the passage we read earlier in Matthew “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 I would like us to look at it in conjunction with one of the Psalms. Psalm 24.

Text: “Blessed are the pure in heart for they will see God” Matthew 5:8 Prayer: Commit meeting to the Lord. Chorus 1: ABBA FATHER LET ME BE – SING TWICE Chorus 2: HE IS LORD, HE IS LORD – SING TWICE Chorus 3: JESUS NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES – SING TWICE Hymn BE STILL FOR THE PRESENCE OF THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Consider Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 31, 2004

The Hebrew Christians were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling and were instructed to consider Christ Jesus.

Reading 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:1-10 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. It is very easy to skip over such introductory words, but here we have two descriptions of the Hebrew Christians. I wonder how we measure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Training Your Mind Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

All of this got me thinking about training, and how we train ourselves as Christians. We too are running a marathon, the marathon of life. And there is training that can make run the race easier, make us more effective as Christians, more usable by God to

I have been watching Lance Armstrong ride in the Tour de France over the past couple weeks. The Tour de France is a bicycle riding event that lasts 3 weeks and thousands of miles. It is an amazing race, perhaps the equivalent is an event where a group of runners runs a marathon every day for 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing, Growing, Grown!

Contributed by Michelle Richee on Aug 4, 2004

Just like we enjoy watching our vegetable garden blossoming and growing -- our Heavenly Father, just loves watching His kids grow up into exactly what He has ordained for them to be.

While carefully inspecting and counting the tiny little peppers growing from my sole jalapeno pepper plant, I remembered Grandma’s words, I love watching things grow. She planted the strangest things, unlike regular vegetable gardens. Grandma grew cotton and tobacco and just about anything! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like A Cedar

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 12, 2004

The qualities that are present in God’s people are similar to those found in cedar trees.

Like a Cedar Ps 92:12-15 12 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the LORD, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, 15 proclaiming, "The LORD is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Changes Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

Handling change can be a big deal. But by God’s power Jesus makes changes that can create Christlike character in us.

What is the biggest life change you have ever experienced? All of us go through life changes. Some changes come and go without much notice, but sometimes these changes completely alter the course of our destiny in life. Think of crisis events in the lives of people you know and love. Physical ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Andad En Cristo

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 6, 2004

Pablo se usa la palabra “andar” varias veses en Efesios 4-5. La palabra se refiere a la manera de vivir o el estilo de vida de parte de los creyentes.

ANDAD EN CRISTO Efesios 4-5 Pablo nos recuerda de nuestra manera de vivir antes de la experiencia de la salvación en Jesucristo. Veamos la condición de los no creyentes en Efesios 2:1-2. 1. Los no creyentes estaban muertos en délitos y pecados. 2. Los no creyentes andan siguiendo la coriente ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Like Jesus

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Oct 7, 2004

Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then it

More Like Jesus John 15:1-13 Rom. 8:29 Intro. Predestinated to be like God’s own precious Son. How often we hear this followed by we weren’t meant to be like him in this world. I believe this is a cop-out; we don’t want to be like Jesus so we start making excuses. If the word of God says it then ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 1 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

When LIGHT is conquered by Darkness - I. INTRODUCTION The Bible tells us that as we believe and follow Jesus Christ, who is the light of the world, we have become lights of the world (Mat 5:14). As we follow the Lord Jesus, we shall not walk in darkness, and shall have the light of life (John ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Light Is Conquered By Darkness - Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Now brethren, let’s continue our theme last meeting: "When Light is Conquerred by Darkness." Today, we will tackle our next topic: The reasons why light is overtaken by darkness. II. THE REASONS WHY LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. WE ARE MISFOCUSED (Judges 14:1-7; 16:1-4 “Then Samson went ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Light Is Conquerred By Darkness - Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 12, 2004

In the Book of Judges, there were two most prominent Judges, namely Gideon and Samson, 3 chapters were devoted to Gideon but 4 chapters to Samson. Samson was a very INTRIGUING CHARACTER to study, he was physically strong but he was morally weak.

Good Morning! We will continue again our series in the life of Samson. Today, we will tackle about the results when light is conquerred by darkness. III. THE RESULTS WHEN LIGHT IS OVERTAKEN BY DARKNESS A. THE LORD WILL DEPART FROM US. Judge 16:20 “But Samson did not know that the Lord had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational