Sermons on Power Of Character:

Two Kinds Of Wisdom (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on May 21, 2001

We’re going to take a close look at these two kinds of wisdom. In the process, we will see James describe wisdom that is tried (vv. 13), wisdom that is treacherous (vv. 14-16), and wisdom that is true (vv. 17-18). This morning we’re going to study verses 13-16.

Two Kinds of Wisdom (Part 1) James 3:13-16 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 13, 2001 Introduction: We find the following story in the Old Testament book of 1 Kings. King David, probably the greatest king who ever lived on the earth, had just died. His son, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: *other

Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 1

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

Finding God’s will to bless us in the sermon on the mount.

Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 1 Matt. 5:1-5 A man walks up to the bar with an ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the bartender comes over, and asks for his order. The man says, "I’ll have a beer," and turns to the ostrich. "What about you?" "I’ll have a beer too," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Sep 11, 2001

Danger in itself is not wrong. But there are temnptations we face to deal with our anger unhelpfully.

I want to talk today about the danger of anger; or more accurately about the temptation to let our anger consume us. Now let’s face it, every one of us will experience anger from time to time, some more than others. Some of us are probably more prone to anger due to our emotional makeup, but all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Anglican

Living Life Above The Circumstances Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2004

Every life has good and bad circumstances. As Christians, we live life above those circumstances.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 6:8-15 TITLE: “LIVING LIFE ABOVE THE CIRCUMSTANCES” INTRODUCTION: A. Some of you may have heard of Wilma Rudolph. She was a successful Olympic athlete in the 1960’s, but most do not know her ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Room Temperature Christians Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

When the Church adapts to the World

ROOM TEMPERATURE CHRISTIANS - REV. 3:14-21  This morning we come to the 7th and final church to which John wrote. We have only looked at 5 in preparation for our upcoming revival because Smyrna & Philadelphia were churches to which no criticism was directed.  ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

The Ministry Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 15, 2000

Barnabas is an example of how we should be engaged in a ministry of encouragement.

“The Ministry of an Encourager.” Acts 4:32-37 One of the great tragedies of our time is that there are so few kind people around. There are plenty of mean spirited, critical, cynical people, but there are few who just take the time to be kind as a lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Chained But Not Changed!

Contributed by Darin Canary on Nov 17, 2006

Learn from Paul, that just because your enviorment around you changes, doesnt mean you have to!

Read Acts 16:16-34 Pray Paul was the best at not letting what was going on around him detour him from his mission. Paul was the guy you gave the job to and let him do his thing. He was Loyal, determined and focused. I want us to unpack this scripture this morning and pull from it some life ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I'm Heading In The Right Direction Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 5, 2007

For a believer the final destination of heaven is settled, but there’s still the matter of living for today and developing Christlikeness.

I’m Heading In The Right Direction 7-29-07 New Series: The New Me – Pt. 4 Phil. 3:12-14 Intro. There’s a certain sense of excitement that wells up when you’re ready to set out on a trip to a place where you’ve never been before. Maybe it’s a vacation to an exotic location or a mission trip ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Zechariah – Father Of John The Baptist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Zechariah’s life teaches us the importance of faith, patience, and obedience. Though he doubted initially, he remained faithful and experienced God’s faithfulness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZECHARIAH – FATHER OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, A PRIEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 1:5-25 "And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years. And there appeared unto him an angel of the Lord standing on the right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Integrating God's Influence Into Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn four steps each of us can take to develop godly character.

Last week, we identified the adversaries Paul overcame so that he could progress in his resolution to know Christ and to make Christ known to the world. These adversaries are arrogance, arrival, affections (plural), accomplishments of the past and apathy. Throughout the week, I got feedback ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Grace-Sustained Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to receive the grace of God and give away to others the grace of God.

If you’ve been with us for the last six months, you are in for a wonderful surprise today. We will complete Paul’s letter to the Philippians within the next 30 minutes! For some of you, I’m guessing reading and studying through one of the 66 books in the Bible is a new experience, and I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: *other

Guard Duty

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006

A message on the nature of the heart and how crucial it is to protect it and fill it with Scripture.

Trinity Baptist Church May 28, 2006 Guard Duty Proverbs 4:23 Imagine a mountain village sitting at a high elevation. The little village is situated such that its water resources are very limited. Aside from collected rain water, it has only one source -- a sparkling clear, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Credible Christianity Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 18, 2002

We need to be credible as Christians if we’re to fulfill our reason for being here - to share the gospel with those we meet. We’ll do this by showing the sorts of Characteristics that Jesus describes in the sermon on the mount and by the way we live toget

There’s no doubt that Christianity and the Church are currently experiencing our greatest crisis of credibility since the middle ages. We have people in various parts of the world killing each other on the grounds of their particular version of Christianity. We have the churches split into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-10

Denomination: Anglican

A Christian's "To Do" List Part 4 Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Romans 12:9-21.

Romans Series # 52 August 21, 2002 Title: A Christian’s "To Do" List Part 4 Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 12 of Romans as we continue with message #52 of our verse-by-verse study of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsearchable Riches Of Jesus

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

The riches found in Jesus are inexhaustible!

OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO ACTS 2 and EPHESIANS 3 1. The Church of Jesus Christ is amazing… a. The ‘Church’ at large, across the face of the earth. b. Millions of people are worshipping Jesus Christ today. c. Enjoying His Presence, Proclaiming His Name… d. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is powerful… e. No ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational