Sermon Central
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Character Counts!
Contributed by Robert Odle on May 13, 2003 (message contributor)
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1. Diligence Matters
Contributed on May 13, 2003
The pursuit of godly character requires two things: (1) put God first, and (2) remove forces that erode God’s influence
Character Counts! Diligence Matters (Proverbs 4:20-27) Theme: Character development is not an important part of life?it IS life! Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to ...read more
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2. Fidelity Matters
Contributed on May 13, 2003
Our culture is destroying itself, particularly with matters of sex. The Church must wake up and speak up before it is eternally too late!
Character Counts! Fidelity Matters (Proverbs 6:32-33) Theme: The Church is God?s prophetic voice. It must speak God?s message to the culture. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should ...read more
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3. The Sacred Matters
Contributed on May 13, 2003
In our quest for godly character we must recognize the war and respect the holy--especially the Holy Name of God.
Character Counts! The Sacred Matters (Matthew 12:33-37) Theme: Christian discipleship is a war against all that would desecrate that which is holy. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer ...read more
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4. Forgiveness Matters
Contributed on May 13, 2003
In our pursuit of godly character we must learn to forgive. We must also learn the biblical difference between frogiveness and reconciliation.
Character Counts! Forgiveness Matters (1 John 3:16-18) Theme: God?s character requires Him to forgive. Those seeking godly character must learn to forgive. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the ...read more
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5. Family Matters
Contributed on May 13, 2003
In our pursuit of godly character we must recommit ourselves to doing family God’s way: children submit and parents nurture in God’s ways.
Character Counts! Family Matters (Ephesians 6:1-4) Theme: God created the family to reflect His character. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased insight. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the American ...read more