Sermons on Virtue

Growing in Brotherly Affection

The Bible commands us to love everyone — even our enemies. But it also commands us to show special love to certain people — parents, children, and spouse, for example. But that’s not all. There’s another group of people that God wants us to love in a special way — Fellow believers. The Bible calls this virtue “brotherly affection,” or philadelphia. In this sermon discover the meaning of brotherly affection… 10 reasons why we should show special love to other…

Growing in Endurance

Series: Make Every Effort (2 Peter) — Week 9. Text: 2 Peter 1:5-7. Discover 18 ways not to respond to adversity… The meaning of endurance… 6 ways you need to endure… 5 ways to cultivate endurance… And much more! Resources: Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Growing in Self-Control

Series:  Make Every Effort (2 Peter) — Week 8. Text:  2 Peter 1:5-7. Discover the virtue of self-control… 9 reasons you need self-control… 6 benefits of self-control… 6 facts about self-control… 5 ways to grow in self-control… And much more! Resources: Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Growing in Knowledge

Discover 8 characteristics of the Bible… 18 benefits of Bible knowledge… How we should treat God’s Word… 3 warnings about Bible knowledge… 3 steps to increase your Bible knowledge… And much more! Resources Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript

Growing in Goodness

The virtue of goodness is stressed throughout the Bible. Christians are commanded to be rich in good works, eager to do good works, ready to do good works, and devoted to good works. But cultivating goodness is not easy. It demands Bible Study, moral purity, and self-lessness. Discover the essentials about how to grow in goodness. Resources Discussion Guide Sermon Manuscript