In Sermon Illustrations: "Characteristics" showing 1-20 of 145

The Characteristic Of Love Is That It Is ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"The characteristic of love is that it is spontaneous, it bursts up in extraordinary ...read more

Tags: Christian Love

It Is Characteristic Of Wisdom Not To Do ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

It is characteristic of wisdom not to do ...read more

Tags: Wisdom

It Was Said That The Outstanding Characteristics ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

It was said that the outstanding characteristics of the great New England preacher Phillips Brooks were poise and calmness. His close friends, however, knew that at times he suffered moments of frustration and irritability. One day a friend saw him pacing the floor like a caged lion. ‘What is the ...read more

Tags: Cross Agony

Conceit Is Characteristic Of The Man With Easy ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Conceit is characteristic of the man ...read more

Tags: Temptation Pride

One Of The Strongest Characteristics Of Genius ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

One of the strongest characteristics of genius is the power of ...read more

Tags: Thought

One Of The Basic Characteristics Of Infancy Is A ...

Contributed by John Shearhart on Jul 1, 2006

“One of the basic characteristics of infancy is a lack of self-control. Not only do babies need diapers, they must be carried because they lack the necessary control and muscle coordination to sit up much less walk or run. If babies are healthy and normal, in time they will develop more and more ...read more

Tags: Christian Disciplines

9 Characteristics Of Revivals In The Bible

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 31, 2022

In his book Revival Fire, Geoff Waugh lists nine similarities among Biblical revivals: They occurred in times of moral darkness & national depression. Each began in the heart of a consecrated servant of God who became the energizing power behind it. Each revival rested on the Word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Tags: Holy Spirit, Revival, Last Days, Old Testament, New Testament, Church  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of People In The Last Days

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Apr 6, 2024

CHARACTERISTICS OF PEOPLE IN THE LAST DAYS (II Timothy 3:1-4) Self-Centeredness: People will love only themselves and their money. Pride and Disobedience: They will be boastful, proud, scoff at God, and disobedient to their parents. Lack of Gratitude: Ungratefulness will prevail. Lack of Love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-4

Tags: Deception, Antichrist, Last Days, Rapture, False Teachers, Tribulation, Signs, False Prophets, Return Of Christ  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If There Is One Characteristic More Than Others ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If there is one characteristic more than others that contemporary public worship needs to recapture it is this awe before the surpassingly great ...read more

Tags: Worship General, God's Holiness, Church Practices

Pride Seems To Be A Characteristic Of People Who ...

Contributed by Bobby Scobey on Jul 12, 2007

Pride seems to be a characteristic of people who gain power. Nicolae [nee-kaw-lahy] Ceausescu [chou-shes-koo] came to power in Romania in the early 60s. By 1967 contacts with foreigners were monitored, mail was screened, telephones tapped, and homes and offices broken into. Those suspected of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:28

Tags: Wisdom

Denomination: Pentecostal

Too Often Our Praying Is Characteristic Of The ...

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 16, 2008

Too often our praying is characteristic of the little boy’s prayer I read about. He prayed, "Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Ten Characteristics Of The Jesus Follower - James 1

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 28, 2024

They are sometimes deceived (16). They are loved unconditionally by the Father (16). They are recipients of the best gifts from above (17). They have a Father who will never change (17). They are born again by the Word of God (18). They listen to the voice of God (19). They are careful with ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Disciples, Commitment, Following Jesus

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Have A Loving Church? A Survey Of ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 1, 2001

How do you have a loving church? A survey of 8,600 people from congregations in 39 different denominations measured their `love quotient’. The conclusion - growing churches are more loving to each other and to visitors than declining churches. Loving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Tags: Unity, Love Of The Disciples, Christian Love, Community, Characteristics  (view more)  (view less)

The Expression Of Christian Character Is Not ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"The expression of Christian character is not good doing, but God-likeness. If the Spirit of God has transformed you within, you will exhibit Divine ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Mishna Character

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2009

MISHNA CHARACTER The Mishna says that whoever possesses the three characteristics of a good eye, a lowly spirit, and a humble soul is a disciple of our father Abraham; while one who has the three opposite characteristics is a disciple of the wicked Balaam (Avot 5:22). (Arthur ...read more

Tags: Character

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Curiosity Is One Of The Permanent And Certain ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

Curiosity is one of the permanent and certain characteristics ...read more

Tags: Curiosity

Though Leadership May Be Hard To Define, The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 12, 2007

"Though leadership may be hard to define, the one characteristic common to all leaders is ...read more

Tags: Gifts Leadership

Dorothy Sayers In The Mind Of The Maker: "The ...

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 7, 2011

Dorothy Sayers in The Mind of the Maker: "The characteristic common to God and mankind is apparently... ...read more

Tags: Creation

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Adversity Toughens Manhood, And The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

"Adversity toughens manhood, and the characteristic of the good or the great man, is not that he has been exempted from the ...read more

Tags: Hardship Of Life

Did You Ever Notice A Tag On A Piece Of Clothing ...  PRO

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 4, 2001

Did you ever notice a tag on a piece of clothing saying, “The irregularities in this product are not flaws, but are a natural result of the handworking of the fabric.”? That’s the way we are, too! God put into your very being certain things that reflect His nature and His character in a way that no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-5, Psalm 150:1-6

Tags: Creation

Denomination: Baptist