Sermons on Qualities Of Salt:

Thanksgiving & Joy

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 21, 2002

The First Family, Mary and Joseph, modeled the qualities of Thanksgiving and Joy.

Thanksgiving and Joy Modeled by the First Family Luke 1: 26-56 As we enter this Thanksgiving and Advent season I want us to look at the First Family – Joseph and Mary – as a family that modeled “thanksgiving and joy.” Luke chapters1 and 2 the background is given about the miracle of two births – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches that "GRATEFULNESS" is the normal quality of a Christian’s life

"BE THANKFUL!" One of the most important qualities we can develop as a Christian is that of "Thankfulness!" There are few characteristics that will influence our lives more than this one ... it can affect every area of our lives positively if we are careful to nurture it in our life! For the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Luke 17:11-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Relationship Busters Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Today we are going tolook at qualities that literally destroy relationships.

INTRO: The story is told of a young man during the Middle Ages who went to a monk, saying, "I’ve sinned by telling slanderous statements about someone. What should I do now?" The monk replied, "Put a feather on every doorstep in town." The young man did it. Then he returned to the monk, wondering ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Fishermen?

Contributed by Barry M. Adkins on Sep 4, 2011

How we may learn from the qualities and characteristics of the fisherman.

Why Fishermen? – Matt. 4:18—22 It is kind of dramatic that Jesus called four hardworking commercial fishermen to be His first disciples. Reading John 21:1-3 we find that seven of the twelve disciples may have been fishermen. “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

Sloth & Diligence Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can be complacent or strive toward quality work, for excellence.

Sloths are mammals who move only when necessary and even then very slowly. They’re known to dig their curved claws into a tree branch and hang without effort for hours-on-end; they are as unmotivated as they look! Sloth Sloth is something we make jokes about, but few think of it as sin. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12

Denomination: Congregational

Friending Jesus

Contributed by Jay Mccluskey on Dec 30, 2011

Qualities in the Unique Names of Jesus described in Isaiah 9:6

FRIENDING JESUS Caitlin Shaw wanted to do what a lot of us have done: set up a profile on the Facebook social network. But since Shaw was her married name, the thought some old friends might not recognize her without her married name. So she decided to include it. Therein began the problem. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Jul 31, 2004

Spending quality time alone with Jesus will enrich your life.

OPENING Time spent alone with someone who is a close friend is vital to a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a relationship with your children or parents, you often benefit from time alone with them. Most people don’t spend enough quality time with those who are close to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right Perspective Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jun 22, 2007

The message looks at the life of a believer and identifies 5 qualities of life.

The Right Perspective James 1:9-18 Introduction Illus... A few years ago my neighbor was going to sell his house and move to a larger house with more land. He and his wife were very excited in the beginning and even put down a very large deposit. They kept their house because they needed a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On Water

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Sep 7, 2019

Peter used three qualities to walk on water Faith , Courage and Will

The most important qualities of being a Christian is being a disciple of Christ It doesn’t seem to matter how many times I preach it , point it out , or even strive for it, discipleship gets ignored . Being a disciple of Christ is the single greatest factor of your salvation Matthew 28 :18And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18, Matthew 5:15, James 2:14, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Diversity Of Perceptions In Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2024

Uniqueness is defined as the quality of being particularly remarkable, special or unusual.

Isaac Bashevis Singer, an American novelist once remarked: “The greatness of art is not to find what is common but what is unique.” Psalm 19:1-5 reminds us: ”The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day-to-day pours out speech, and night-to-night reveals ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:14, 1 Samuel 16:7, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 6:22-23

Salty Christians Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012

What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Quest – To Know God Better Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 20, 2010

The quality of our relationships determines our quality life more than anything else. How can we know the best that comes with being children of our heavenly Father?

10.1.10 THE QUEST – TO KNOW GOD BETTER Eph 1:15-23 INTRO Last Sunday we were thinking about 2010 and the year that lies ahead and what developments we might like to see take place during the year. And I made the case that what matters to us more than anything else is our relationships. It is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 19, 2010

There are certain qualities that God looks for in those He places in His service. These qualities are illustrated for us in the account of David choosing stones from a brook with which to face the giant, Goliath.

Stones In The Shepherd’s Scrip Text: I Sam.17: 40 Intro: The account of David the shepherd boy has always been one of my favorites. As a child I never tired of hearing of the magnificent victory that God wrought with one little shepherd boy, who was surrendered totally to God. When hearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40

Denomination: Baptist

Childlike, But Not Childish

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We are to get rid of childish traits while maintaining certain other childlike qualities.

Introduction: You probably have heard that tonight is the start of our Vacation Bible School. Everyone has been working hard to get ready, and you can see the results of their work in the halls and in the classrooms. We would like to keep the children out of the classrooms, but if you adults ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To Scripture Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jun 3, 2008

God changes us through our devotion to the apostles’ teaching so that the church can awe and bless the world.

Scripture Introduction At a previous pastorate, one of our church member applied to teach at the local Christian school. He interviewed for the job and they accepted him. Then they gave him a statement of faith to sign. Much was what you would expect: do you affirm the virgin birth, the deity of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed