Sermons on Biblical Characters:

Questionable Character

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Distinguishing Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 9, 2017

The world needs Christians to be excellent in spirit and distinguished from the culture.

1. Tendency of Inwardness When Wendall Woodall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he began recording his journey in a book called Shuffle. His faith in Christ fueled his sense of humor and gave him a basis for daily living. Among his strategies was the habit of volunteering. “A big part of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Counts Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017

All meaningful relationships rely upon commitment. The commitment will only go as far as the underlying character. We must strive to be a quality person and look for persons of quality in all our relationships. Marriage is the most important.

THE STORY OF RUTH: A RESCUE RELATIONSHIP DON’T LEAVE CHARACTER TO CHANCE RUTH 2:1-13 A man came to pastor Phil after a message and began to share about his four failed marriages. Pastor Phil listened while the man explained his situation. The man said, “Each time I thought I found the woman of my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character Matters Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020

Our character matters as we proclaim Christ to a world that needs to hear the message of a loving god that saves. it is our character that will allow us the privilege to enter into a relationship with someone who would normally be closed because they see something different in us than from the world

Character matters Series Solutions Selected verses Introduction- This morning we will conclude our series on Solutions. I hope that it has been beneficial. How many remember the illustration last week of the business man and the homeless guy in the pizza place. How many can relate to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Judging Character

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 26, 2017

We put a lot of priority into the way we look, but God sees on the inside. God values character over appearance, and can rightly help us do the same as we trust him.

1 Samuel 16:6-13 Judging Character In our western society, we truly value outward appearances. People in America spend thousands and thousands of dollars on face lifts, behind lifts, and everything in between. Don Knotts, the actor who played Barney Fife on the Andy Griffith Show, once said, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Chronicles 28:9

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016

The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

“In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Noah

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 16, 2015

The Character of Noah

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: *other

Wisdom Of Character

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional Series on the Book of James

James 3_13-18 Wisdom of Character Last week we spoke of the evil that the tongue can get us into and how the tongue, and how people use it, can be a good sign of where people are in their Christian life. And the totality of the first part of James 3 is summed up in verse 9. “Therewith ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Counts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2013

Character counts and it impacts. God is concerned with our character, more than our comfort and competence.

RECAP last week's sermon – Matt 7:15-23 – the false prophets were IN the circle but OUT of salvation. • Right believing leads to RIGHT LIVING. It starts on the INSIDE. It is a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. • Draw close to Him every day and you’ll see your life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Character Of Caleb

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012

The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

Courageous Character

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 2, 2013

Are you honoring your mother only today by a tiny token or am I honoring her by a lifestyle that warms her heart and provokes thanks to God rather than tears before Him

It is called Mother’s Day, not wife’s or wives’ day for the simple reason that it is the day children honor their mothers, not husbands honoring wives or fathers honoring mothers. It is a day when children reexamine what mothers mean to them. It is a day when children reexamine their relationships ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shady Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 10, 2013

In our desert journey we need shade from time to time. The Broom Tree is an interesting symbol for the shade of God in the difficult journey.

1. Making the most of a difficult situation Maxwell tells a story that illustrates the importance of a positive attitude. A newly married woman insisted on going to the California desert so she could be near her military husband. The only place the couple could find to live was a rundown shack near ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 7, 2013

The quality of the Messiah's kingdom will be one of complete peace and harmony.

#10~ MORE ABOUT THE KINGDOM #3 8-24-13 The last two broadcasts we talked mainly about the people that would populate the millennial Kingdom of King Jesus, so we'll not dwell on that subject again today. Today we'll talk for a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Values Series

Contributed by Okoye Benjamin on Sep 14, 2014

THE NEED TO LEAVE AN ENDURING LEGACY FOR POSTERITY

The term values is used in many schools, but it can be a bit abstract. Virtues are values expressed in character, and character affects how we treat those around us. Character is a must for the sake of others as for our own sake. The perfect expression of this was Jesus Christ whom Christians ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Controversial Character Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

John the Baptist's message of repentance is just as controversial today as it was in in his day. It was a message that caused people to think and evaluate what they were doing and why. It does the same today? Ready for some controversy?

Throughout history there have been many controversial characters: kings and queens, presidents and politicians, artists, actors and song writers, scientists and CEOs. What is it that made them so controversial? By what they did or said, they made people uncomfortable, forcing people to have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran