Sermons on Spiritual Character:

Standing Tall When It Counts Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 6, 2000

The requirements of taking a standing for Christ

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 14 “Standing Tall When It Counts” Acts 6:8-7:60 “Death reveals who we really are. Consider the famous French philosopher Voltaire, who … boasted, “In twenty years Christianity will be no more. My single hand shall destroy the edifice it took twelve apostles ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You: Dr. Banner Or The Hulk?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 17, 2003

Dr. Banner looks and acts just like everyone else, but then when stressed he is transformed into someone, or something, that is totally different from who he was before. He becomes the totally different creature called THE HULK!

INTRODUCTION A very popular movie right now is “The Hulk” based off of the famous comic book character by Marvel Comics. The basic storyline goes like this… Dr. Bruce Banner is a nuclear physicist who is looking to harness and use powerful gamma rays. At a test site, he is accidentally bathed in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Putting On A New Wardrobe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 23, 2003

A series in Colossians: Putting off the old man and old nature and walking in new ways as a new creation in Christ

Putting On a New Wardrobe Colossians 3:1-11 Primary Purpose: To live for God and to put off the old man and to put on the new man in Christ. Paul has just finished his section on why we should not allow ourselves to be ensnared by legalism or judging our relationship with God by external ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of The Flesh

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Feb 25, 2006

This sermon deals with a Look at our Flesh. And what we can find in it.

THE WORKS OF THE FLESH Gal 5:16. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. Introduction Today I want to begin a study with the fruit of the spirit, I would like to take each one and break it down so we all can learn from it and maybe we all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Church Of God

How Deep Is My Well

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 29, 2005

Living water comes from a place deeper than… any drill can excavate, any talent can imitate, any devil can duplicate, any emotions can replicate, any mind can fabricate

Intro: Many of us as Christians find ourselves in an emotional vacuum • We look for God to move the same way He has moved for us in the past… • If he used a sling and a stone to defeat the enemy then we need to send our boys in Iraq a sling shot and tell them to lay down those pesky guns! • If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

A Living Example Of Practical Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James was a pastor/servant whose life portrayed the practical faith which he encouraged his readers to live by.

SERIES - JAMES "A Living Faith for Practical Living" "James: A Living Example of Practical Faith" James 1:1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Today, being the first Sunday of 1998, my prayer is that not only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

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

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

When Integrity Meets The Guilty Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 17, 2006

This is the fifth in a series on the life of Joseph. His "test" here is how he will treat those who have treated him so horribly, now that he has power, position and privilege.

Trinity Baptist Church July 16, 2006 Series: Character on Display When Integrity Encounters the Guilty Genesis 42 Most people love “rags to riches” stories -- especially if the people who suddenly come into wealth are the “good people“ in the story. One of my favorite “rags to riches” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Vine And The Vinedresser Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 15, 2007

Sermon on John 15:1 first sermon on series on John 15.

THE VINE AND THE VINEDRESSER Series on John 15 pt. 1 John 15:1 12/10/06 Today we are beginning a series of messages on John chapter 15. We will be going through the whole chapter verse by verse. I am not sure what lead me to preach on John 15. I wanted to spend some time on the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Bible Church

The Lord Is With You When You Are With Him Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

Looks at the virtures of the life of King Asa to find "tests" that reveal the strength of our walk with God

1. Title: The Lord is With You When You Are With Him 2. Text: II Chronicles 14-16, esp 13; I Kings 15:9-24 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 28, 2006, 2nd in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand better how to apply OT stories to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pep Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 14, 2002

The privilege of divine childhood must be followed up with divine purity.

- - - - - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - I realize that it’s a little bit difficult to be thinking about baseball at this time of the year – especially when the weather is so grumpy. But the text this ...read more

Denomination: *other

Introduction To Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

I want to talk about your personal legacy; the something of who you are that will be left behind after your life is over. What will remain of your faith, your character, your personhood when this life is over?

Leaving a Godly Legacy – Part One Joke: Two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked him, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell you. Three weeks ago, my uncle ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

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