Sermons on inner character: showing 1,471-1,485 of 52,645

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob's Night In The Hardrock Motel

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 19, 2001

When Jacob finds himself alone with his pillow a stone he has an encounter with the Lord. We talk about being "between a rock and a hard place" and how we can triumph even when things are tough.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com JACOB’S NIGHT IN THE "HARDROCK MOTEL" Genesis 28 Just this week I have had two separate individuals on two separate occasions tell me, when speaking of their trying circumstances and having to make tough decisions, "I feel so alone, I feel I have no one to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-16, Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrity

Contributed by Jesus Soriano on Aug 21, 2001

This sermon talks about the integrity in the Life of Job

Title: Integrity Text: Job 2:1-10 Introduction: Integrity and the Great Wall In ancient China, the people desired security from the barbaric hordes (tribe, swarm) of the north. So they built the Great Wall of China. It was too high to climb over, too thick to break down, and too long ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Hanna continued to demonstrate her heart’s devotion to God by putting her faith in God’s help and care into action by delivering her son, Samuel, to the tabernacle to live and serve.

We must keep faith alive with action. I Sharing Faith (1:19-23) A. Shared faith with family first (Num 30) B. Sharing bound them closer by watching for fulfillment C. Sharing faith found brought growth: 1 Worship 2 Reminded to obey II Sacrificing in Faith (1:24-28) A. Kept commitment to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Answering The Call: The Life Of Samuel Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Discovering what it means to serve God is best illustrated by examining the commitment of those who do serve, like Samuel.

What chance for great honor does God give us? The chance to influence a group of people That’s the greatest honor God gives one of His servants We must serve if we want to honor God. God’s Servant: I Is Known as God’s Possession 1 Samuel 3:20 And all Israel from Dan even to Beersheba knew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3, 1 Samuel 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Softening The Blow Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Since we may minister to people who are hearing bad news, examining Samuel’s heart while he acts in this way provides keys we can remember if we too need to serve in this uncomfortable way.

Softening the Blow Selections from 1 Samuel Introduction Part of Samuel’s ministry was working with people who were in difficult or unusual circumstances. With His Own Family -His mother (2:18-19) Tell Bad News from God -Eli (3:11-14, 17-18) -King Saul (13:11-14; 15:24-31) Serve with those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:11-14, 1 Samuel 15:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

Plan The Job Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Preparations for Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Introduction: Book of Nehemiah One of my favorite books along with the Book of Acts, Man’s faith and God in action. Resume of Book: Nehemiah’s prayer Neh.1 Artaxexes send Nehemiah to Jerusalem Neh.2 1-10 Nehemiah inspects the walls of Jerusalem Neh.2 11-20 Builders ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Exploit The Circumstances Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehamiah exploits his circumstances

II. HE EXPLOITED THE CIRCUMSTANCES Neh. 2:1-9. God often prepares people for a work by putting them in the right place. Nehemiah had an opportunity to present his request. He was probably, under the exile Jews in a unique position to do so effectively. Character: i) Obviously had a good ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Perseverance In Adversity Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:10-20

Denomination: Anglican

Preparation For Reconstruction Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Do your homework!

IV. PREPARATIONS FOR THE ACTUAL RECONSTRUCTION Nehemiah: a) He "cases the joint" Neh. 2:11-17 In God’s Work it is important to see what you are being called to do and to see if you are prepared to do it. we are not robots. we are called to take an active interest in the Life the lord has called ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-17

Denomination: Anglican

Let's Go Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

Having done the groundwork, Nehemiah rebuilds the walls up in 52 days

V. THE ACTUAL RECONSTRUCTION 1. Allocation of the Work. Neh. 3 Nehemiah doesn’t do all the work himself. HE DELEGATES. As Christians leaders we need to learn to delegate - especially the work with the greatest kudos. Remember in the Kingdomn of God, it is the leader that should be servant of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Beginning To Rebuild Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

How Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem.

Introduction In this morning’s text, we will look at how Nehemiah begins to re-build the walls of Jerusalem. I think that the state of walls of Jerusalem / is not a bad picture / of the state of some of our parishes in England today. Perhaps the state of repair of the walls will not epitomise ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

"The Prayer Of Jabez"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

The Prayer of Jabez assures us we can enjoy a fuller life as we become aware of the direction God is moving in our life.

Sermon.994 The Prayer of Jabez” First Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure that will get you a better life, protect you and not cause you any pain? That sounds like those old time sideshows of the elixir sellers who would peddle their medicine that was believed by the people who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Four Bible Saints"

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 12, 2001

Moses, David, Samson, and Peter all sinned, yet each was a mighty and powerful man who was used by God to accomplish His work.

Sermon.986 See Sermon # 538 "Four Bible Saints” I John 1:5-10 Moses, David, Samson, Peter The word "Saint" is defined as one who has led a good life and accumulated many good deeds, then years after that person’s death the church hierarchy elects that person a "Saint." In the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of A Hard Heart Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2001

Pharaoh’s four responses to God when he is commanded to let the Children of God go, illustrate the consequences of a hard heart.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 7 “The Consequences of a Hard Heart” Exodus 7-10 Dr. John R. Hamby Proverbs 29:1 states the biblical principle, “He who is often rebuked, and hardens his neck, Will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist