Sermons on Traits:

"Cracked Pots"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 31, 2012

A sermon about rejoicing in how God uses us.

2 Corinthians 4:5-12 “Cracked Pots” How many of you are, as Mary Poppins described herself, “Practically perfect in every way?” How many of your friends or the people you love the most, care about the most and have been most touched and influenced by are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Barnabus, The Encourager

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 9, 2010

Barnabus was a man of encouragement-A Man of generosity-A man who love his fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Jesus Christ

Barnabus, The Encourager Acts 4:36-4:37 Have you ever had someone encourage you at a time when you desperately needed it? There is nothing as refreshing as an encouraging word or deed. It is like a fresh drink of water on a hot day. In fact, I believe encouragement is the greatest need in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral Service For Elderly Man

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jan 31, 2010

funeral for relative with Alzheimer Disease.

Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Jerry Venable. We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grants us grace that in pain we find comfort, in sorrow hope, in death resurrection. When we think of Jerry Venable, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1

Denomination: United Methodist

The Role Of The Government, The Response Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 28, 2008

This sermon unpacks the role of the goverment in relation to God and the Christian. And the appropiate response it requires from the believer.

ROMANS 13: 1-7. GOVERNING AUTHORITIES PAUL HAS SHOWN US PREVIOUSLY HOW TO RESPOND TO THE MERCY OF GOD TO OFFER OURSELVES AS LIVING SACRIFICES INN THE CHURCH AND TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER SEEKING TO FAN INTO FLAME THOSE GIFTS WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AND TO DEVELOP MORAL TRAITS WHICH ARE CHRIST LIKE TO ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivate Gentleness & Kindness Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

We are all called to continually "Cultivate" the Fruit of the Spirit. Here we focus on Gentleness & Kindness.

Cultivate the Fruit of the Spirit Gentleness/Kindness Galatians 5:22-25 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-2

Denomination: Foursquare

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014

The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

(NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Build An Ark

Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013

God’s commands aren’t necessarily meant to match your understanding; they are meant to meet your challenges.

LARGEST RUBBERBAND BALL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHNvScJ5bzI That, my friends, is absurd and outrageous. 5 years! Are you kidding me! We’ve launched a series where we’re going to look at the absurd and outrageous commands God made – commands that at the beginning seems ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Barnabas Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 14, 2016

Many times those who serve in obscurity are overlooked, but provide a tremendous impact to the body of Christ. We must encourage those who serve in the shadows to continue for the Lord.

Series: Serving in the Shadows # 1 Being a Barnabas Acts 11: 19-26 Our text today speaks of a man, who although not obscure in the Scriptures, is often found serving in the shadows. He is first introduced among the early believers in Jerusalem. Acts 4:36 –And Joses, who by the apostles was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 13, 2015

Barnabas a man of intergrity, generosity and a man willing to develop the gits of others even at his own expense

WSG 12-04-2015 Sermon Story: I once read a story in one of Richard Wurmbrand’s books. “An elder of a local free Church in Communist Romania was brought before the judge for embezzlement - a crime he had not committed. His defence lawyer started his defence summation by telling the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Anglican

Living With Integrity

Contributed by David Simpson on Jun 16, 2017

A sermon on Integrity using my own father as an example. This was originally presented as a Father's Day Sermon, but can be used for any occasion when preaching on integrity. Main points come from Old and New Testament scriptures on integrity.

Sermon June 18, 2017 – Father’s Day Lanier Christian Church David Simpson Living With Integrity SLIDE #1 Proverbs 10:9 My dad is 88 years old. If I were to define him in one simple sentence it would be, “He is a man of integrity”. What exactly does the word “integrity” really mean? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9, Job 27:5, 1 Chronicles 29:17, Psalm 25:21, Mark 12:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Don’t Worry

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Nov 30, 2019

The greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be the greatest or best. There will be troubles!

- The great hindrance to serving the Lord, & being good stewards for Him, is work. - I think the greatest lie ever told was, to be a Christian means things will always be greatest or best. - You read today’s headlines & realize that’s not true. - Hillsong’s previous worship ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Having Humility Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 23, 2016

Daniel’s humility did not negate his ambition to do his very best to unconditionally love his captors so that he might point them to God the Father in heaven who is the source of all life.

THRIVING IN BABYLON Part 3: HAVING HUMILITY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a godless Culture” by Larry Osborne Daniel’s counterintuitive “responses to wicked leaders, evil ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Baptist

The End Of The World As We Know It

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on May 29, 2019

With a the prophecies of the end of the world given to us, can we tell when Jesus will return?

The End of the World as We Know It Matthew 24:35-39 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only. But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Finisher Like My Father

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Jun 2, 2023

We are given the Finisher's Anointing to complete all the missions, task and life journeys on earth, because we are children of God the Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost: Author and Finishers of our faith.

SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 12:1-2 New King James Version 12 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the [a]author ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Follower Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of being a true follower of Christ, constantly growing and transforming to become more like Jesus, as we persevere and press on towards the goal of our heavenly calling.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to explore what it means to be a true follower of Christ. As believers, we are called to emulate Jesus in our thoughts, words, and actions, but what does that really look like? C.S. Lewis once wrote, "The Christian does not think God will love us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2, Philippians 3:12-14

Topics: Committed Followers, Christ