Sermons on Patience Is A Virtue:

Finding The Hope You Need Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Nov 19, 2009

You need hope to cope. Where can you find the hope you need in this mixed-up world? Paul tells us in Ephesians 1:15-23.

A Study in Ephesians: WHERE TO FIND THE HOPE YOU NEED Ephesians 1:15-23 ________________________________________ The Ephesians were exhibiting ample amounts of faith and love but were coming up short in hope. Paul praised the Ephesians for their faith and love but prayed for their hope. As a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Character Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 19, 2011

Being a Christian, living a Christian life is not something which occurs spontaneously or automatically. It doesn’t just happen. We don’t just sit back and do nothing about it.

The book of Colossians, or the letter to the churches in Colosse and the surrounding areas, was written by Paul about 30 years after the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Paul’s words were written while he was in prison in Rome, awaiting trial. Tradition tells us that Paul would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Clarity On Purity And Morality Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jun 11, 2013

This message is from a series idea that came from Life Church called Forgotten Virtures. I added this message on the virtues of Morality and Sexual Purity. This message also helped set up a three week midweek series we were doing with our youth

Clarity on Purity and Morality This morning I want to talk to you about what could have been another of the Forgotten Virtues series. There is no question about it, Purity and Morality are two more virtues that seem to be disappearing in American culture. WARNING: This message will be a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Joined To The Lord-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018

3 of 6. The apostle Paul warned the church at Corinth of the inherent danger of sexual immorality. God must be allowed to control our bodies. But Why? When you/we are Joined to the Lord...

JOINED To The LORD-III—1Corinthians 6:12-20 OR--Those Uncontrollable Christians Attention: Pitiful Pilots The small plane is flight & in trouble because the pilot has passed out just as they are making their descent to land it. Two buddies(goobers/rednecks) immediately spring into action. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Investment Advice

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 3, 2012

To keep investing in character by climbing up the ladder of virtues is to come ever nearer and nearer to knowing Jesus Christ; and the further we climb, the further yet we are able to climb.

Opening illustration: “I want to help you invest wisely in your future.” That’s what the financial advisor said as he began his talk about investing in 401(k)s and retirement funds. He wanted his listeners to continue putting money in the stock market during all the ups and downs of the economy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Message Of The Samaritan For Today's Evangelism

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 13, 2020

Believers are called by God to engage in the reconciliatory of the works of the Lord and not promote our style of worship and every other thing that turns from the truth.

Once I heard words from a wise pastor that still evoke awe in my heart even as the time eclipses like a winding clock. In fact, all believers can attest to the instance of the truth of the scripture coming alive unexpectedly like a stream bursting forth. It simply means there is a possibility of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Share Or Divide Limited Resources Among An Unlimited Number Of People

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 23, 2023

Courage is a virtue only so far as it is directed by prudence

SOME GUIDING PRINCIPLES. 1 Bear in mind that it is not possible for you to please everyone. If you try to please everybody you will end up pleasing nobody, so it is important that you boldly prioritize people. Imagine that you are a mother of two twin boys who are 2 years old. Both are about to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27, Matthew 25:8-9, 2 Corinthians 8:12

Holy Habits #1 - Goodness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 19, 2025

For the next few weeks we want to focus on some Holy Habits - behaviors that we should seek to repeat often enough that they become automatic.

SEVEN HOLY HABITS: GOODNESS Introduction In 1898, A psychologist named Edward Thorndike conducted an experiment to study the behavior of animals - he chose cats. He would place each cat inside a device known as a puzzle box. The box was designed so that the cat could escape through a door by some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Every Pilgrim's Progress"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jul 16, 2003

A message on the essntial virtues of Christian living.

The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas www.st-andrew.com The Text Outline: I. The Christian’s Attitudes (vv.5-8a). A. Submission (v. 5a). B. Humility (vv. 5b-6). C. Complete trust in the Lord (v. 7). D. Self-control (v. 8a). E. Spiritual attentiveness (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Long Time Coming

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 28, 2005

Patience

1. THE MIRACLE AT BETHESDA • Also known as the pool of Siloam • The man whose infirmity had been around thirty-eight years • Thirty-eight years is a spiritual picture of the wandering of the Old Testament • The pool of Bethesda is where the social “outcast’s” laid in hopes of being healed • The ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For The Second Marshmallow

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 12, 2004

Temptation is inevitable, but sin is not. We can learn to resist temptation and delay gratification.

Waiting for the Second Marshmallow TCF Sermon June 27, 2004 Opening illustration with marshmallows: invite three or four from congregation who really like marshmallows - give each one a marshmallow. Ask them to hold it, wait until I’ve walked all the way around the auditorium. If they can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of The Pedigree

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 8, 2004

Let me make this suggestion to anyone who is stopping just short of making a commitment to Jesus. Do not allow ridiculously minor details to hold you back. If the conviction of the Holy Spirit is telling you to begin a relationship, then by all means co

Sermon Title: The Power of the Pedigree Text: I Timothy 1:12-20 Date: July 27, 2003 AM Context of Scripture: This morning, we will be continuing in our study of Paul’s first letter to his student Timothy. I have entitled this morning’s message, “The Power of the Pedigree”, because we will be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: *other

God's Will For The Family

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

A look at how God views the family and the importance of the family.

THE ATTACK THAT THE ENEMY HAS LAUNCHED ON THE FAMILY IS STRATEGIC. HIS REASON FOR ATTACKING THE FAMILY IN SUCH A STRONG WAY IS THAT THE FAMILY HAS BEEN DESIGNED BY GOD TO BE THE BEST PICTURE WE HAVE OF GOD’S RELATIONSHIP WITH MAN. IF THE ENEMY CAN DISTORT OUR VIEW OF THE FAMILY, HE HAS IN ESSENCE ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 17, 2011

When the Enemy begins to attack us we need to learn how to Wait On The Lord

Psalms 27; 14 14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Lamentations 3; 24-26 24The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25The LORD is good unto them that wait ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 29, 2012

The thing we have the least patience with is waiting. When we are facing a difficulty we want instant results. When God doesn't operate on our table we get frustrated. David got frustrated too but how he handles it can help us have patience too.

Psalm 13 teaches that waiting is really hard. There is nothing worse than being in a tough space and pleading with God and nothing happens! We saw this in Psalm 10 as well when David cried: “Why do you stand so far away?” 1 David feels like God must have forgotten him in his trial. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel