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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Calculating Character

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2007
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     | 4,502 views

    Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted in all things.

    Title: Calculating Character Text: Luke 16:1-13 Thesis: Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted. Introduction A pastor was walking down the street when he came to a group of about a dozen boys between 10 and 12 years of age. The boys surrounded an old dog. Concerned that the boys ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Uncompromised Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,558 views

    Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

    Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The "Character" Of Light Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009
     | 5,350 views

    Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Character

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
    based on 29 ratings
     | 10,681 views

    A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

    1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Character Of A Nation

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

    The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Believers Character

    Contributed by John Rollyson on Mar 27, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 25,586 views

    A description of the believers character traits from Col 3:12-17

    Rev. John Rollyson Colossians 3:12-17 15 February 2009 Morning Service The Believer’s Character Introduction: (Puzzle Story) Salvation is not a matter of improvement or perfection of what has previously existed. It is total transformation. The New Testament speaks of believers having a new mind, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cast Of Characters

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,332 views

    A Sermon for the First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus

    First Sunday after the Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:4-11 "The Cast of Characters" 4 John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5 And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 10, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,048 views

    Ananias and Sapphira felt that they could play games with God and the church. There are a few reasons why this is a bad idea.

    Passage: Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Every time God is working to accomplish something that involves people, we can be sure of one thing. 1. People will find a way to mess it up! 2. we see it in Scripture, we see it in history, we see it in our own experiences. 3. missions, churches, ministries are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 11,908 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
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     | 4,284 views

    Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

    - What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging Character

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Mar 26, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,558 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 28, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,223 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Core Character Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 9, 2013
     | 4,762 views

    The Love of Christ-followers represents the Love of the Savior.

    The Core Character of the Church Romans 12:9 “Perhaps you've seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he's going to be a doctor. "You, a doctor?" she asks. "How can you be a doctor? You don't love mankind." Linus replies, "I do too love mankind. It's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom Of Character

    Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014
     | 4,936 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Importance Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 27, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 20,782 views

    Another in the leadership series, The Importance of. This sermon points out the greater virtue and importance of character over gifting.

    CHARACTER AND GIFTING 1 Samuel 12:1-5 Now Samuel said to all Israel: "Indeed I have heeded your voice in all that you said to me, and have made a king over you. And now here is the king, walking before you; and I am old and grayheaded, and look, my sons are with you. I have walked before you from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational