Sermons on Character Development:

Hard Wiring God's Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 9, 2005

Do you revisit old sins? Did you know that God has forgotten them purposefully and it would be wrong to go over and over them? Learn about freedom from guilt in the once for all sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Have you ever been in a contract dispute? Maybe charges got put on your account that you feel aren’t yours or aren’t fair. I had a situation recently with an agreement that I signed an extension on - and the other party and I discussed the changes and then I signed the document I received. Little ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Characters Will Be Disclosed, And Justice Awarded. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 24, 2004

This Sermon is #16 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVI. Characters will be disclosed, and Justice awarded. 1 Corinthians iv.5 "--Judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both wilt bring to light the hidden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character And Supports Of Widows Indeed. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Jan 3, 2005

This Sermon is #24 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XXIV. The Character and Supports of Widows indeed. 1 Timothy v.5. "Now she that is a Widow indeed, and desolate, trusteth in God and continueth in supplications and prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Change Your Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2005

We as humans see things we don’t like in ourselves - then just decide to change. But we are who we are and cannot change - unless God does the transformation. We also hear how God uses this to turn what the enemy means for harm into good.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could plan the day of our departure? Just think about it - you could accomplish the things that are really important, pass on vital information to those you will leave behind, then set your sights on heaven and away you go. I remember when I was growing up the father of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eternity As Part Of God's Character Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jun 26, 2007

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

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Challenge Part Iii Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Dec 23, 2004

How to become the person I want to be...

The Character Challenge (part 3) Pastor Jeff Christopherson December 12, 2004 I. the impact of my character… II. options for overcoming my character weaknesses… 1. Fake it! (wear a mask and pretend that everything is cool) 2. Force it! (depend on my will-power to fix what is broken) 3. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Character Qualities Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 7, 2009

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

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

5 Character Qualifications For Deacons

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2014

A sermon talking about church leadership especially deacons (Material adapted from Alexander Strauch's book, The New Testament Deacon)

HoHum: The little church suddenly stopped buying from its regular office supply dealer. So, the dealer telephoned Deacon Brown to ask why. "I'll tell you why," shouted Deacon Brown. "Our church ordered some pencils from you to be used in the pews." "Well, interrupted the dealer, "didn't you receive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Case Against Wicked Character Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 21, 2015

This passage deals with a number of sins that are practiced at least to a minor degree in our society today. Most of these sins that Paul mentions are socially acceptable. Yet God pulls no punches.

Tonight’s passage deals with a number of sins that are practiced at least to a minor degree in our society today. Most of these sins that Paul mentions are socially acceptable. Yet God pulls no punches. No church membership, no religion, no profession, no good works, nothing can save a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

“character Clothing”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 28, 2015

Paul suggests that we ware the following type garments compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.

“Character Clothing” Colossians 3:12-17 Christmas is over, now we all sort through all the stuff we got, games, and video games electronic devices and of course we all got some sort of clothing. That is what Paul is talking about in the text. 1. Paul begins the text by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010

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

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

The Character Of A Great Man Of God

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 16, 2010

This message looks at the character of Joseph as a man of God, a man of Godly character, and a man of Godly action.

THE CHARACTER OF A GREAT MAN OF GOD Genesis 50:19-20 ~ Romans 8:28-29 Genesis 50:19-20 (NIV) 19 But Joseph said to them, "Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character Of Stephen The Martyr

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The would-be servant of God, whether waiting at table, ushering at the door, distributing to the poor, or preaching the gospel, must be of a blameless character and reputation.

THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER OF STEPHEN THE MARTYR. Acts 6:1-15. It is interesting to commemorate one particular saint who gave his name to a Street, a Road, a Church, and a bench (!) in Norwich, and I dare say in other cities too. Stephen is rightly acknowledged as the first Christian martyr, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characters Of Christmas: The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jan 9, 2014

What we learn about gifts from the Wise Men who visited Jesus.

The Characters of Christmas: The Wise (?) Men Matthew 2:1-12 We come to close our series on The Characters of Christmas today with a look at the most misunderstood, or at least most misinterpreted, cast of characters in the entire Christmas story. Like Buddy the Elf walking around New ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Magi) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/23/2012 I’d like to welcome all of you to Blooming Grove and wish you all a Merry Christmas. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or life-long member, we’re glad you’re here and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church