Sermons on virtues: showing 436-450 of 8,757

Thanksliving Part 1 Series

Contributed by Todd Pope on Nov 21, 2011

Sermon Series on gratitude becoming a way of life.

Can you remember a moment of ingratitude upon someone receiving a gift? Perhaps it is a story of your children or of you as a child or teen. Have you ever witnessed an act of ingratitude that was just wrong, it just bugged you? Someone given a gift and their attitude screamed like a spoiled brat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believe 26 - Paitence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Patience

Believe 26 — Patience May 17, 2015 Friday is my day to finish writing my sermon. I often go out for coffee and a bagel, put on headphones and start writing. This past Friday, I went to see a member of the church who was in the hospital near Castleton Mall. No, I didn’t shop. But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The King And The Word

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that the LORD JESUS is the KING of kings inside of us that makes us interested, thirsty and hungry for more of GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: What is our primary job as king? the WORD OF GOD. 1 Peter 2:9 (Amplified Bible) But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Minister Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 16, 2016

The ministry of the Church must consist of individuals who possess a genuine divine call and direction, as well as adequate preparation, and they must have the undivided support of their congregations and church leadership.

The Good Minister of Jesus Christ Study Text: 1 Timothy 4: 6 – 16 6 You've been raised on the Message of the faith and have followed sound teaching. Now pass on this counsel to the Christians there, and you'll be a good servant of Jesus. 7 Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining Courage

Contributed by Robin Fletcher on May 30, 2004

Useful sermon for patriotic holidays that discusses how Christians can maintain courage (like soldiers).

Maintaining Courage Note: Much of the information in this sermon was taken verbatim, from sermons on the www.sermoncentral.com Web site as follows: A Call to Courage (David DeWitt), Be Strong and Courageous (James Galbraith), Turning Chains into Courage (Dana Chau), Valuable Lessons for the Day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-10, Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

"Mourning 'til Morning"

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Jun 9, 2013

An exposition of the 3 key ingredients to enduring difficult times.

The Rev'd Quintin Morrow Psalm 30:1-6, 11-12 I Kings 17:17-24 Luke 7:11-17 “Mourning ‘Til Morning” “Weeping may spend the night, But joy comes in the morning” Suffering trouble, turmoil, danger and disappointment come as part and parcel of being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Importance Of Practicing Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 15, 2013

To continue in the faith, you must continue practicing faith in the good times and in the bad times.

SERMON SERIES THE IMPORTANCE OF FAITH Sermon 5 The Importance of Practicing Faith Hebrews 10:23 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) Intro: 1. This month we began a sermon series called The Importance of Faith. The first message ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015

The difference between what is in your head and what is in your heart is the longest 12 inches known to man.

Think, Act, Be like Jesus Knowing God Colossians 2:6-8 Introduction- This morning we begin a new series Think, Act, Be like Jesus. It came to me as I read a book by the same title by Randy Frazee. So if this helps you, it is a combination of God’s Holy Spirit, God’s anointing, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Is It Really Legalism?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.

During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Exchanged Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 2, 2018

What difference does the presence of the living Christ make?

On a Sunday evening some 2,000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus were huddled together in fear, hiding from those they thought might call for their death, as they has called for the execution of their Master. They’d seen Him crucified and His body laid in a tomb. For them, suddenly life had become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Three-Fold Assurance" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 10, 2016

John tells us three reasons a believer can know that if they are saved, they are saved eternally.

1 John is a book of Christian certainty. John let's us know that God wants us to be fully assured of our salvation. Through His Word, God provides assurance to those who have received Christ that they are truly His (1 John 5:13). As the Spirit of God affirms through the Word of God the validity of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Religion That Shaped America

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon reminds us of what we have lost by abandoning traditional values, and warns against the paradigm shift currently taking place in our culture, and the impact this change will have upon the future of our nation.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Tomorrow is Independence Day. Independence Day is to our Nation what the Day of Pentecost is to Christians, a birthday celebration. And just as we have tried to keep alive in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: United Methodist

When God Delays PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon explores God's perfect timing, His higher ways, and the importance of patience during divine delays, using Zechariah and Elizabeth's story as an example. Key

Good morning, dear family of God. As we gather here today, let's open our hearts and minds to the beautiful tapestry of God's word. We are here to celebrate, to learn, and most importantly, to grow in our faith. We are not here by chance but by divine appointment. In our time together, we're going ...read more

Topics: God's Delay, God's Appointment

Manifesting Sonship

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

This world is waiting for the manifestation of The Sons of God. Where are they? will the real Sons of God please stand up?.

(Rom 8:19) For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. Manifestation: An indication of the existence, reality, or presence of something: One of the forms in which someone or something, such as a person, a divine being, or an idea, is revealed. (1. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

The touch that makes Jesus notice

February 20, 1999 INTRODUCTION: If church attendance is the main criterion to determine one’s spiritual development and growth, then many of us here, especially those who grew up in the church environment, would undoubtedly received higher scores, if not perfect. But the fact of the matter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Adventist