Sermons on Godly Character:

A Call To All Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 17, 2024

God’s character is that He is light. This light calls all hypocrites to take off their masks and allow the light to reveal the truth.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 1:5-2:2 “A Call To All Hypocrites” In this sermon series we will continually see how John is connecting his teaching to the main them found in 1 John 5:13 13 I write these things to you who believe in the name of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Permenence Of Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Love is one of the few things that will last throughout eternity. We need to focus on love, as it is the essence of God's character and the greatest commandment.

Today, we're gonna talk about how love isn't just a one-time thing, but something that lasts forever. To get us started, let's talk about Mother Teresa, a woman who really knew what it meant to love. Mother Teresa was all about humility, kindness, and compassion. She lived out the kind of love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Enduring Love, Significance Of Love, Love's Impact, Unchanging Love

Continuous Commitment Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

Your character is revealed in your attitude to failure. Never rely on your talent, circumstances, or physical ability, rely on your commitment.

INTRODUCTION: Yesterday: Past decisions formed you for today. Tomorrow: Future dreams give you energy and discipline. Today counts: Strengthening past commitments. 1. Past decisions changed your life. Think back to the time and place your life was changed. Time Place Who 2. Decisions ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift That Breaks Barriers

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Tongues build up the church only through clarity and love. True evidence of the Spirit is Christlike character and mission-driven unity.

Why This Matters Today There has never been a time in history when God’s people didn’t desperately need the Holy Spirit. We need Him the way lungs need oxygen, the way a branch needs the vine, the way a traveler needs the road home. Without Him, faith collapses under its own weight. Without Him, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:28-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:19, Romans 5:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Blueprint For Living

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025

The Bible is God’s living blueprint for daily life, revealing Christ, forming character, and equipping believers to walk in truth and love.

I. Introduction — Trying to Navigate a World With No Map We live in a world that can run you ragged before breakfast. There are so many decisions to make, so much pressure, so many competing voices yelling their version of “truth” into our ears every day. It is incredibly easy to feel like we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Hebrews 4:12, James 1:22, Matthew 7:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Pure Heart PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the meaning of purity of heart, its importance in Christian character, and the divine promise of seeing God for those who attain it.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today, in this sanctuary of faith, to engage with the divine words of the Gospel, to be touched by the wisdom of the Lord, and to find solace and guidance for our lives. We are here today, not by mere chance, not by simple coincidence, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Topics: Heart Purity, Repentance

It's In Your Mouth PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the power and significance of our words, emphasizing their reflection of our character and their potential to bring life, restoration, and transformation. Key

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It is always a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, joined in spirit and in truth, united in our love for Christ and our desire to know Him more. Today, we are here to discuss a topic of great importance, a subject that touches every aspect of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-25, Ezekiel 37:3-10

Topics: Door, Year

Sanctification PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to live as beacons of God's holiness, resisting worldly conformity and embodying God's character in their thoughts, words, and actions.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is indeed a joyous day, a day filled with the promise of God’s unending love and mercy, a day that the Lord has made for us to rejoice and be glad in. As we gather here, let us open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and guidance that comes from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-4, Ephesians 5:27, Romans 12:2

Topics: Holiness

This Is Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024

This sermon explores living out our Christian calling through Christ-like character and unity in the church, grounded in the truth of Christ.

Good morning, dear friends, it is a joy to gather together once more in the house of the Lord, isn't it? I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share with you today from the heart of the Apostle Paul, as we turn our attention to his letter to the Ephesians. Our passage today is Ephesians 4:1-6. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Topics: Community, Unity, Calling

Worried! ... Shalom!

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 13, 2010

This is about God dwelling with you. He wants you to be holy, pure, right. Will you trust Him and not worry? Will you pray about everything in your life? Will you meditate on the Word of God? And finally, will you practice, will you do, what God calls

Opening illustration: Two men were marooned on an Island. One man paced back and forth worried and scared while the other man sat back and was sunning himself. The first man said to the second man, "aren’t you afraid we are about to die." "No," said the second man, "I make $100,000 a week and tithe ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Memorial Of A Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2013

God is no longer looking for stone memorials that were lifted up in the Old Covenant. He wants living stones as a holy nation of priests lifting up holy lives as a memorial to His greatness.

Intro: A man came to the Baptist Church and asked to see the pastor. “Pastor,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Pastor said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Baptists don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Vessels Of Honor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 5, 2019

Paul spoke of various vessels within a great house. We are all vessels, belonging to the Master. Each vessel is different, and yet each has potential and is expected to be of use. We are either a vessel of honor or dishonor.

Vessels of Honor 2 Timothy 2: 19-23 Much like the Lord, Paul was a master of using ordinary illustrations to reveal significant truth. Our text today is yet another example of Paul’s unique and memorable imagery. Knowing the need for committed service, along with the struggle to remain pure and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Settle Down Where I Have Placed You!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 2, 2025

Many of God's people are infected with a spirit of restlessness. We do well to take to heart the message God sent to Jews living in Babylonian captivity to settle down where He placed them.

“These are the words of the letter that Jeremiah the prophet sent from Jerusalem to the surviving elders of the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. This was after King Jeconiah and the queen mother, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 24 – Never, Never Remove The Godly Ways God Mapped Out For Us – Listen And Repent Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jun 6, 2024

It is a most serious situation when people and nations refuse to listen to the LORD and to keep sinning. Wicked men have overthrown the ancient ways of God and substituted evil paths of rebellion and gross sin. Refusal to repent means judgement.

LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 24 – NEVER, NEVER REMOVE THE GODLY WAYS GOD MAPPED OUT FOR US – LISTEN AND REPENT PART 24 - Jeremiah 6:16-19 CHAPTER 6 [B]. THE WILFUL REJECTION OF THE PEOPLE TO GOD’S CALLING {{Jeremiah 6:16 Thus says the LORD, “Stand by the ways and see, and ask for THE ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 11:29-30, Revelation 6:15, Revelation 9:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living By The Spirit (A Devotion And Bible Study)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 20, 2025

The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life.

Living by the Spirit A Devotion and Bible Study Scripture Focus: Galatians 5:22-23; Romans 8:14-16 Theme Overview: The Holy Spirit equips believers with attributes that foster community, such as love, joy, peace, and self-control. Living by the Spirit produces a fruitful and harmonious life. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:14-16, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7, Philippians 4:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Colossians 3:12-14, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, John 15:1-8, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 5:18-20, 1 Peter 1:22, Romans 12:9-21, Philippians 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational