Sermons on Obscure Characters:

The Trinity Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Dec 31, 2007

One of the fundamental doctrines of Christianity in a rather obscure text.

INTRODUCTION Out text is Song of Solomon 1:11 "We will make thee borders of gold with studs of silver." 1. THE TRINITY "We..." The doctrine of a triune God is clearly set forth in the New Testament but it is also found in the Old. Genesis 1:26 "God said, Let us make man in our image, after our ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 1:11

Living Together With The Right Conduct Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

There are two results to living together with the right conduct.

LIVING TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT CONDUCT Philippians 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. We often fail to live with the right conduct in the church. 1. One day a little boy complained that his new shoes were hurting his feet. His teacher looked down at his feet. No wonder they hurt, his shoes were on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are The Starved Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 28, 2006

The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God.

Title: Happy are the Starved Text: Matthew 5:6 Truth: The secret to a healthy spiritual life is a passion for God. Aim: To incite desire for God more than anything else. INTRODUCTION The commercial break gives us insight into how Jesus taught spiritual lessons. Advertisers pay millions to put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

God's School For Greatness

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This is a message that speaks of how God uses obscurity to create His greatest men.

1 Kings 17:1 KJV And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. I. INTRODUCTION -- SCHOOL ADMISSIONS -It is May and school is almost ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part One Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

Developing character qualities that have to do with my relationship with the God above me.

Christian Character Development: "The Particulars Of Christian Character Development" Part One 2 Peter 1:1-11 God’s people get in trouble when they fail to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the world about me?

Today we are going to continue our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We note that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Particulars Of Christian Character Development - Part Three Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 16, 2005

What character qualities have to do with my relationship with the people around me?

Today we will conclude our consideration of the particulars of Christian character development. We have noticed that Peter is very specific concerning what character qualities we should seek to develop as a Christian if we are going to progress toward Christ-likeness (vs. 5-7). He seems to list ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Me To Be A Model Of His Character Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 29, 2006

God wants every believer to be a model of His character. This sermon addresses why.

Text: 1 Timothy 4:1-16 Title: God wants me to be a model of His Character (The purpose of discipleship) Intro: 5 Goals for every believer series.God wants me to be a model of His character. V12 “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spotting Godly Men (Part 2: Character) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God makes godly men to lead us to love Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Bible chapter God has for us today, may seem, at first, related only to a few: “What help for me comes from the qualifications for overseer or deacon?” Before we hear the passage, therefore, please consider two thoughts. First, the aim and dynamic (what godliness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Have A Christ - Like Character Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 9, 2008

Every believer needs to be changed from the inside out and bringing our character to conforming with the character of Jesus.

You can have a Christ-like Character Romans 12:1-2 “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering. Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Nazarene

Human Characters Determined Only By Divine Decision. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 23, 2004

This Sermon is #15 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XV. Human Characters determined only by Divine decision. 1 Corinthians iv. 3,4. "But with me it is a very small thing that I should be judged of you, or of man’s judgment; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characters Of Christmas: Zacharias - Just Keep Quiet Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 7, 2012

A message about Zacharias and how he need to learn to be quit and listen to the Lord.

Note I used Jon Courson’s notes from e-sword’s Application Commentary on this passage plus the Preacher’s Commentary in Luke. Title: Christmas Characters Zacharias Theme: To show lessons learned from the life of Zacharias Text: Luke 1:1-80 Zacharias: Luk 1:1-20 Inasmuch as many have taken in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-80

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Trait: Fellowship: Cultivating Life In Common Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 20, 2013

Fellowship with believers is not an option. It is in real relationships and connection with other believers that we are built up, encouraged, enriched to grow in relationship to fellows believers and representing Jesus Christ.

Intro: In Paul’s and Peter’s letters we are called living stones and a Holy Tabernacle where the Holy Spirit lives. If you remember from last week the proper and stable construction of that place for the Holy Spirit to live doesn’t happen by accident. Jesus desired then and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait 11: A Healthy Church Is Influential Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Apr 9, 2013

Jesus Christ commanded His church to be influential. We have a commission to impact people, principles and culture for Christ and His kingdom. How do we do this. We respond to His call to follow Him and be salt and light.

Intro: The philosophies or ways of thinking of the world lead to a devaluing. The worldly philosophies of the 19th century led to the idea of a golden era with no more war or rumors of war. There were many that believed that a utopia would result from the right thinking of man. They really ...read more

Scripture: John 5:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Four Types Of Character Or Personalities Before The Crucifixion.

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What will you do if the candid camera is on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in GOD's Presence, all hearts will be revealed. IV. TEXT: Matthew 26:57-75 57 Then the people who ha

I. EXORDIUM: What will you do if the candid camera is on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that in GOD's Presence, all hearts will be revealed. IV. TEXT: Matthew 26:57-75 57 Then the people who had arrested Jesus led him to the home of Caiaphas, the high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-75

Denomination: Pentecostal