Sermons on Godly Character:

Put To, Put Off, Put On!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Put to, put off, put on!

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

We The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

[Basket experiment: slips of paper, Describe yourself, good and bad, no names.] Basically, [2] this is our church. Who we are as people is who we are as a church. The church isn’t just a name or a building or even a worship service. The church is God’s people together trying to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Envision A New Display Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 15, 2010

AFTER OUR LIGHT SWITCH MOMENT IT'S TIME TO ENVISION A NEW DISPLAY.

Turning on the Light: Envision a New Display Ephesians 4:20-24 INTRODUCTION I have good news. It's only 97 days until Christmas!!!! Christmas items will soon hit the displays in our stores. Shopping lists will be made, house decorated. Just this last Friday I spent about three hours in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Kind Of People God Uses Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 20, 2010

The 144,000 demonstrate the kind of character than enables God to use us for His purposes.

I’m going to begin this morning with a quote from a well-known theologian – Charles Schultz. In one of his “Peanuts” comic strips, Charlie Brown is sitting in his bean bag chair in front of the television when his sister Sally enters the room. Sally: “I memorized the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Diamonds In The Rough

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2021

We will explore how we are "diamonds in the rough". The biggest takeaway from today's message is that when we fully rely on God, He can turn our struggles from hurdles and obstacles into stepping stones.

DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH 1 Timothy 4:10-12  For to this end we toil and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe.  (11)  These are the things you must insist on and teach.  (12)  Let no one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:10-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

From rags to riches to rags in three generations.

A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Fasting And How To Get Started Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Fasting is a non-required discipline.

A. CHRISTIAN FASTING IS A NON-REQUIRED DISCIPLINE Jesus said, “When you fast” (Matthew 6:16). Did Jesus mean you must fast, or did He give you an option? “If you fast?” Christian fasting is described: 1. Alters your diet, or 2. Eliminates food and/or drink 3. For a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Conversation With God

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Three aspects of the Lord’s faithfulness during this season of Judah’s existence.

A. Opening illustration: tell a made-up story about a woman who lost her husband, and was angry with God B. Background to passage: After highlighting Judah’s unfaithfulness in several ways, the Lord answers another charge against him by the people. In v. 17 they ask the question, where is the God ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lifestyle Of The Spirit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023

In order to fight a successful war, you must know who the enemy is. In spiritual battle, our enemy is threefold: Satan, the world, and the flesh.

I want to tell you how to rob a post office. There was a post office in Texas burglarized in 1975 by 3 men. One hid in a closet and later let two others in. They successfully robbed the post office. It was an inside job. The reason I have told you this story is because there are three thieves that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Mama Said

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 17, 2023

On this Mother’s Day, we will look at a beautiful, and probably most significant, character trait and behavior mom’s (past, present, and future) share with God himself: Grace

What Mama Said Ephesians 5:3–5, Background to passage: Paul’s quick turnaround from his encouraging word to imitate God and walk in love like Christ is to move back to teaching from the negative (by that I mean that he is instructing them what not to do rather than what to do). Important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Resurrections

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 20, 2023

What are the two resurrections to come? One is for the saved and the other is for the lost.

Truths that are found in the Bible and very important to us and our eternity. 1. Ignorance of these truths do not change the truth of it. 2. Ignoring, or not responding to the truth does not change it either, Hebrews 2:3, Neglect. 3. Let me encourage you to learn all you can about the subjects and ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

Brought To Life; Brought Together

Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 19, 2024

God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16).

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Working Together Toward Maturity Ephesians 4:14-16 March 8, 2020 David Taylor BI: God has given gifts to every Christian to build up His church to maturity (4:7-16). Maturity is speaking gospel truth so we build each other up in love (14-16). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2024

Palm Sunday is named after the Palm Tree leaves that the Israelites laid across Jesus' path as He came into Jerusalem as the Messianic King. Palm trees have amazing qualities that are compared to believers and can inspire your people.

PALM TREE CHRISTIANS Psalm 92:1-8, 12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “NEW & IMPROVED” 1. The little girl was sitting in her grandfather's lap as he read her a goodnight story. From time to time, she would touch his wrinkled cheek and alternately stroked her own cheek, then his. 2. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christianity Is A Transformational Movement Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 7, 2025

The source of Christianity’s power to transform cultures is found in followers of Christ who are connected to Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Karl Marx called Christianity “the opiate of the people.” He blamed Christianity for the lack of social progress as defined in his Communist ideology. But history proves otherwise. 2. Biblical Christianity has a transformational energy. “These who have turned the world ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6, Acts 4:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist