Sermons on Obvious Characters:

What Jesus Taught Us About Handling Trials

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 16, 2005

Sermon preached Easter weekend in the first person - pastor dressed in period costume as Pontius Pilate - and members of the congregation interacting as characters in the Easter story.

Allow me to introduce myself to you. My name is Pontius Pilate. You probably know me as the Roman official who presided over the trial that ended with the sentence of crucifixion for Jesus the Christ. Being the governor of an out-of-the-way and insignificant Roman province like Judea was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-65

Denomination: Baptist

The Indescribable Gift Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 16, 2004

In this study we’re going to talk about the how of giving – what character should our giving take, and what are the results of our giving.

For more Bible Studies visit: www.LivingWatersWeb.com The Indescribable Gift 2 Corinthians 9 Pastor Tom Fuller Last week we looked at 2 Corinthians 8 and learned about why we should give. We learned that giving is a privilege, that it is to the Lord that we give, and that it is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Fufitive Becomes King Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 4, 2000

: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leader for the Lord.

A Fugitive Becomes King Thesis: The only way a fugitive can become king is to have the qualities of patience and humility. These two character traits will always propel a fugitive into a leader for the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 1-5:5 Key verses: II Samuel 2:1 “ In the course of time, David ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Authentic Walk Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003

The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

“AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:12-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Omniscience Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Omniscience of God The doctrine that God knows everything. Hebrews 4:13 (NIV) Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Psalms 139:1 4 (NIV) For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Christian Church

Omnipotence Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Omnipotence of God The doctrine that God is all powerful. Job 42:2 "I know that you can do all things; no plan of yours can be thwarted. Mat 19:26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." What do we mean when we say that God can do all ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Justice Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Justice of God Our God is a just God Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV) He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Isaiah 45:21 (KJV) Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Justice Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Justice of God Our God is a just God Deuteronomy 32:4 (NIV) He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A faithful God who does no wrong, upright and just is he. Isaiah 45:21 (KJV) Tell ye, and bring them near; yea, let them take counsel together: who hath declared this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Christian Church

Jealousy Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Jealousy of God 1. God is a jealous God Exo 34:14 Do not worship any other god, for the LORD, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God. God is soooooooooo jealous, the Bible says you might as well say His name is called JEALOUS. 2. What does it mean to us? We must not have other gods before ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 17, 2010

Learn more about the character and attributes of God. It is difficult to please God or respond to Him appropriately if we do not know what He is like.

Sovereignty of God Why is the study of God’s sovereignty important? Accepting someone’s sovereignty is never easy. God says that He is sovereign and as a result He does things that is all right for a sovereign God to do. But we humans object. We tell God that even if He is sovereign, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian Church

What Can You Give? Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Dec 20, 2008

2nd sermon in my 2008 Christmas series, looking at Christmas through point of view of Biblical characters, another attempt at a topical sermon.

Christmas Through Their Eyes Series “What Can You Give” Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 2:1-7 Intro: For me, one of the most intriguing characters in the Gospel accounts is Joseph. You would think for someone who had such an influential role in the life of the Savior, more would be written about him…but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Find Anyone Else Like This Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 12, 2007

The STORY of Joseph, exploring the character traits that made transformation possible in his life. "It is your time in the Valley that prepares you for the Mountain Top".

Can We Find Anyone Else Like This? Grant van Boeschoten December 9, 2007 The word transform is made up of two root words, trans and form. Trans means across. Ex. Trans Canada Highway, the highway that stretches the whole way across Canada. Form means “external appearance of a clearly defined ...read more

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2007

God’s character is revealed in His names. Jehovah,Jehovah-Jireh, Jehovah-Nissi, Jevovah-Shalom, Jevovah-Shammah, Jehovah-Tsidkenu, Emmanual.

WHAT’S IN A NAME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE TAKE MANY THINGS TOO LIGHTLY. WE LACK A GOOD HOLY FEAR AND RESPECT FOR THE DEEPER THINGS OF GOD. Our God is eternal, ominpotent, omnipresent, omciscient. Exodus 20:7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Wake Zone: Building Block #3--Selflessness Series

Contributed by Brady Cooper on Jun 23, 2009

This is the fourth of a five-part series of messages on managing relationships with love and Godly character. This sermon focuses on giving selflessly to others in our core relationships.

I don’t know if you need this message today, but I guarantee you I do. We are in the middle of a series entitled No Wake Zone. We’re looking at some Biblical principles that, if we would follow, would really create no wake zone relationships. Relationships, we’ve said, of rest and refreshment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist