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Developing A Godly Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance, characteristics, and benefits of developing a godly character, as it is who we are, not what we do, that truly defines us.

Good morning, church family! We’re going to dive into some deep waters today, as we explore the subject of character, specifically godly character. Now, before you start wondering what this is all about, let me remind you what Dwight L. Moody once said, "Character is what a man is in the dark." And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12

Topics: Godly Character

Jesus’ Private Prayer Life - Mark 1:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

The fact that we are told of the circumstances of Jesus’ prayer but not the content shows that it’s recorded as an example for us to follow.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

A Sharp Dressed Man

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Dec 29, 2003

Paul tell us that to be pleasing to God there are some things that we must put on.

I went to our local thrift store and bought an outfit, (Dark brown 1970’s pants, Hot Pink 1980’s shirt, Ugly tie, and 1950’s navy blue sports coat with red stiching) to preach this sermon. It went over real well. A Sharp Dressed Man Colossians 3: 5-14 By now the all of your Christmas presents ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

From Psalm 150 explains praise: where to praise, why to praise, how to praise, who must praise

Praise the Lord Psalm 150:1 Praise the LORD. I. Corporate and personal praise. “Praise God in his sanctuary;” [Corporate praise] The sanctuary referred to the Temple of God in Jerusalem. One of the places the people were exhorted to praise the Lord, was in his house—the Temple. And the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beyond Help? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 10, 2009

When a five times divorcee who now has a live in boyfriend meets Jesus, what do you think will happen? John’s gospel reveals that honest hearts, even those laden with sin, can still hear His call.

Beyond all Hope? 1 Tim. 1:12-16 records Paul’s confession and testimony of God’s grace in his life. Paul basically says, "If Jesus can save me, he can save anyone!" Have you ever known someone who was beyond help? Here in John 4 Jesus meets a woman whose life is a string of broken ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All To The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 2, 2013

In this sermon we examine what it means to worship God with all of our lives, or, to state it slightly differently, to show what it means to do all to the glory of God.

Scripture For the next three Sundays, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and also to give a Biblical rationale for our Order of Worship. Today, however, I simply want to lay a foundation for this series on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

All To The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 7, 2020

First Corinthians 10:31 shows us what is involved in worshipping God with all of our lives.

Scripture For the next several Sunday Evening Worship Services, I plan to preach on the subject of worship. My purpose in delivering these messages is to help us understand what worship is and how to worship in private, in families, and in public. I have preached some of this series before, but I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

first of 4 on Friendship with God. Abraham was called the friend of God. You can also be called the friend of God.

Friendship with God A friend comes when all others leave JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nice New Duds

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009

Clothing ourselves with God’s virtues

NICE NEW DUDS Colossians 3:12-17 Sunday, July 5, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Col 3:12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Col 3:13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christmas Gifts- The Right To Live By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Dec 11, 2007

Christ came so that we might receive the full rights of Sons. One of those rights is to live by the Spirit

Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Title: Christmas gifts –The right to live by the Spirit Introduction Christ came at Christmas for two reasons (Gal 4:4) 1.To redeem us 2.To reward us with the full rights as sons Last week we looked at one of those rights –the right to worship God 1.We have the right to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gentleness & Goodness Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 20, 2010

We live in a ‘dog-eat-dog’ world. There is not even much gentleness or goodness where you might expect to find it: nurses and doctors have become preoccupied with lawsuits and their paychecks, homes are toxic environments, and churches are full of bitter

Do gentleness and goodness seem like qualities on the top of many lists? What do these words mean to you? For some, it might mean being a push-over or a marshmallow… to others, it might be a coveted virtue. Needless to say, these character traits are as scarce as water in a summer Arizona ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are God's Gifted People

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 21, 2003

EPIPHANY 2(C) - Believers are God’s gifted people to believe that there is only one Lord who provides many gifts.

BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S GIFTED PEOPLE 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 JANUARY 19, 2003 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3Therefore I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 23, 2002

Five insights into living a life that’s built to last beyond our lifetime.

I still remember the exact moment when I realized that I was truly an adult. It wasn’t my 18th birthday, or when I moved out of the house a few months later. It wasn’t even my wedding day, which came just two years after my 18th birthday. I first realized I was an adult when I was 26 years old, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13, 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Love Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

I have discovered that love is something you make on occasions and fall into at other times. It’s been known to produce broken hearts and goose bumps, loss of appetite and starry eyes. It’s inspired some to die and others to kill. Love may make the world

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON LOVE I Corinthians 13:4 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Today I want to talk to you about love. Out of a kids’ book, Love is Like a Crayon, Because it Comes in All Colors, I brought you a couple statements from kids. This first statement is from Camille, aged 9. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Nice Guys Really Finish Last?

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013

Who was right... God or Leo Durocher?

DO NICE GUYS REALLY FINISH LAST? Proverbs 3:1-12 Leo Durocher said,"Nice guys finish last." If you want to be a success, get the gold ring, then don't get hung up on being nice People believe that "straight arrows" cannot make it today. Books like... Winning Through Intimidation Virtue of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist