Sermons on virtues: showing 676-690 of 8,758

Going Through The Motions

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Mar 26, 2009

Are we just going through the motions of being a Christian? Maybe you are sleep walking and you need awakened out of your sleep. Wake up mighty men and women and prepare for the battles that will come your way.

Going Through The Motions Romans 8:31-37 31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? 32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? 33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than Just A Healing

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 16, 2005

The account of the ten lepers: Grace was extended equally to all ten, but in only one did that grace bring a response of faith. With wild abandon, and gratitude, and excitement, he turned from going through the motions and fell at Jesus’ feet.

Some texts are just too obvious. Ten lepers were cleansed. One came back and said thanks. Nine did not. The one was commended. The nine were scolded in absentia. Ah...it’s important to write thank-you notes. My mama, your mama, and Miss Manners would be pleased. End of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising To The Challenge

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 7, 2010

“Christians who persist in proclaiming Christ as Truth-Incarnate risk being tarred with the brush of narrow-mindedness or even bigotry.”(Chan)

Sermon Topic: Rising to the Challenge Sermon Text: Acts 17:16-34 (to be read during sermon) Rosa De Burca, former employee of UNICEF (1994-2003). As the Child Protection Officer she traveled with a colleague to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1997 in an effort to help refugees who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Holy Spirit? What's That? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 12, 2011

A sermon on the Holy Spirit and sanctification from Romans 8:5-13 (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, Set Free, the last chapter of the book)

HoHum: What a tragedy if Clark Kent never knew that he was Superman? Can we imagine Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big ‘S’ on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! All his life he could have been catching speeding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Are Possible With God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012

4th of July message, nothing is impossible with God.

Introduction The Gospel is the story of God breaking into the human experience. God indwells human flesh in Christ. He indwells human history – making His will known and actuated – most notably through the Church but He is at work in all peoples, nations, tribes, and tongues. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

“our Spiritual Warfare” - Part Two Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 21, 2011

Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God, starting with the belt of truth and the breastplate of righteousness.

Last time, we noticed six things Paul says about spiritual warfare. We are involved in a war with the devil and his demons; and our battlefield is the prayer closet, where we claim the victory that is already ours in Christ. We wage this war from a position of victory, defending the ground already ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Home Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

America’s Number 1 problem is the breakdown of the family. Described as “dysfunctional” - if that is the case of society’s top problem then our highest priority must be to build functional families.

Home (Jeremiah 6:16 GW) “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask which paths are the old, reliable paths. Ask which way leads to blessings. Live that way, and find a resting place for yourselves.” Joshua 24:15 NIV -  “But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe 28 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Faithfulness

Believe 28 - Faithfulness May 31, 2015 Let me ask you . . . what’s in a name? Sometimes we hear names of kids, and we wonder what were the parents thinking about! How could they name their kids that?! When we have children we consider all the possible names, maybe make a list and come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Thankfulness Makes You Full Inside

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Nov 14, 2019

We can only get so far towards becoming new by trying hard or getting educated. The real power comes from inside, a changed heart, and thankfulness is a key to a changed heart.

There was a time when I thought that if we wanted to change our lives, to start good habits, or to break bad habits, all we had to do was decide to do it. We just had to choose. I come from a family with a lot of will power. But the more I have had to wrestle with my own weaknesses, the more I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-4

Honoring Parents Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study of the 5th commandment to honor our parents.

AG: A corrupt businessman once told Mark Twain: "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top." To that Mark Twain replied: "I have a better idea. You could stay in Boston and KEEP them." (Moody Bible Institute’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Passionate Pursuit Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Mar 28, 2010

The first purpose of spiritual growth is that we become fruitful and effective.

Open your Bibles in 2 Peter 1:8-11. “For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he is blind, having forgotten that he was cleansed from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Longest 12 Years She Ever Endured Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 17, 2020

A woman had suffered from a serious disease for 12 years. She heard Jesus was coming, found Him, and touched His clothes. What happened afterwards?

Text: Mark 5:21-34 KJV: 21 And when Jesus was passed over again by ship unto the other side, much people gathered unto him: and he was nigh unto the sea. 22 And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet, 23 And besought him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 4, 2017

The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome, we must approach this battle from a biblical approach. (A continuation of previous study)

Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 2) Philippians 4: 4-9 We began to consider these powerful verses in our last study, and I hope to conclude them today. Paul was well aware of the various struggles the church faced. Society presented particular challenges and there were disagreements and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Winning The Battle Of The Mind

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 13, 2022

The mind is our most basic battlefield. In order to maintain control of our mind, we must fix our on the right kind of thoughts. Satan main forces of attacks are doubts, depression, fear, and discouragement. Proverbs 23:7 “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.”

Sermon “Winning the Battle of the Mind Scripture Lesson: Philippians 4:4-9 NLT 4 “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, 2 Corinthians 10:4, James 4:7, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Methodist