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  • Richard Hedges avatar

    Character Traits Of Successful People

    Contributed by Richard Hedges on May 31, 2011
    based on 35 ratings
     | 24,556 views

    Keep God in your graduation speech by using brief characterizations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, and George Washington; with an unexpected conclusion about faith in God.

    CHARACTER TRAITS OF SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the greatest civil rights leaders of the 20th Century. He is probably best known for leading this nation to adopt social changes which have enhanced freedom and liberty for all races. His willingness to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Qualities Of A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 7, 2009
    based on 59 ratings
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    Proverbs 31. Character issues that promote godliness in women are discussed.

    CHARACTER QUALITIES OF A GODLY WOMAN PROVERBS 31 INTRODUCTION - Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “ No one is poor, who has a godly mother.” Lincoln addresses an issue here that I find most appropriate for us to look at on this Mother’s Day: the value of a godly mother. And though it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reflecting Her Noble Character

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 17, 2009
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    How many times has God given us the right lenses to see what we need to see through His Word? Proverbs 31 is a text that can be eye-opening.

    REFLECTING HER NOBLE CHARACTER Text: Proverbs 31:10 -31 How well perceive things spiritually can help us to see how we might have missed the bigger picture. Consider this story … “A man went to his doctor in an acute state of anxiety. “Doctor, you have to help me; I’m dying,” he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Daniel-Man Of Strong Character

    Contributed by Jose Imperial on Apr 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,768 views

    Daniel was just like one opf us, he faced hardship and difficulties in life, but his destiny was transformed from a captive to a prince when he brought with him a value that each one of us should have....

    Daniel is a man we know who being a foreigner became a person second in Babylon. His life can be a valuable encouragement to many of us living with difficult situation and facing hard decision like him. Daniel was a man of strong character, and had a deep love to pleased God in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Lives And The Character Of Christ

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 17, 2007
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     | 5,952 views

    The sermon explores how we, as Christians, can be Christ-like at home, at work, or at play. We are children of God first, teaching others about the Gospel by our example. And as children of Christ, even in the midst of life-s challenges, we remember Pau

    Our Lives and the Character of Christ 2 Thessalonians 3:6-16 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church November 18, 2008 Evening Contemporary Service As I was preparing this sermon, I took a look at the Forbes list of the richest people in the world. Do you know who #1 on the list ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christmas Character #6 - Jesus Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,743 views

    Who is the center of your Christmas celebration? Who is Jesus to you?

    Christmas Characters #6 – Jesus - 23rd December 2007 am The Christmas story is truly amazing. Perhaps no other story in the Bible speaks with such clarity about the power and the purpose of God. Just the fact that God stepped out of eternity into time is mind-boggling. Look at the shepherds, lowly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Character #1 - Mary Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
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     | 10,801 views

    Christmas Characters 1 of 6 - What can we glean from the life of Mary and apply to our lives as Christians?

    Christmas Characters – Mary - 2nd December 2007 am Luke 1:26-27 I. Who was Mary? – Mary – same as Miriam, From Royal family of David – through Nathan (Luke 3:31) II. Where was Mary? Verses 26-27 – Nazareth When Gabriel appears to Mary, she is probably about 14 or 15 years old. She is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Character #5 - Herod Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,574 views

    No character is in the Bible by mistake - there are many things we can learn from the life of Herod - often times we have people in the Bible to show us how not to behave...

    Christmas Characters #5 – Herod - 16th December 2007 pm Matthew 2:1-18 When the guiding star had brought the wise men Judea, the wise men headed straight for Jerusalem, the most likely place for a king to be born. Their question startled the city, “Where is he that is born King of the Jews?” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Characters #2 - Joseph Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,171 views

    Have you ever stood where Joseph stood - not at a Stable in Bethlehem - just questioning God about the direction He has for your life?

    Christmas Characters #2 – Joseph - 2nd December 2007 pm Joseph was a man hand-picked and personally prepared by God for a special mission, his life was not without its trials and tragedies. In fact, Joseph faced, weathered and overcame trials that would have derailed many other people. A quick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Characters #3 - Simeon Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,470 views

    Simeon was prepared to meet God - are you?

    Christmas Characters #3 – Simeon - 9th December 2007 am The birth of the Messiah was an event that had been anticipated for hundreds of years as it was foretold through the prophets and in the Scriptures. God had promised a Saviour, and He gave that Saviour in a most magnificent way, but so many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Gems Of Christian Character

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 4,087 views

    4 traits every believer should cultivate in the life.

    FOUR GEMS OF CHRISTIAN CHARACTER EPHESIANS 4:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Many of us are aware of the five finger plan of salvation. Yet that is not all their is to being a Christian. Paul spends much of the time in his letters telling believers how to live a faithful life. Such is the case as we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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    Character Study: Zacariah and Elisabeth (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 1 verses 5-24 & 57-80. Quote: “The seven ages of man: spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills”. Ill: You know when you are growing old when… • Everything hurts and what doesn’t hurt, doesn’t work, • Your knees ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,382 views

    Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

    RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How Grace Shapes Character Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,074 views

    God trains his people in godliness through the grace of the gospel of Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction As a parent, I know that when one of my dear children asks why they should do what I tell them to, it is rarely helpful for me to answer, “Because I said so, that’s why!” I did say so, and God commands children to obey their dad, but that answer usually comes out of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Eternity As Part Of God's Character Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,505 views

    Part of a series looking at the Character of God. This sermon considers eternity and looks at the flow on effect of eternity for the believer

    The character of God. The sovereignty of God The compassion of God The justice of God The eternity of God EX 3:11 But Moses said to God, "Who am I, that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?" EX 3:12 And God said, "I will be with you. And this will be the sign to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed