Sermons on Character Formation:

The Quiet Character Of A Good Man

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

A Biographical Sermon on Joseph.

THE QUIET CHARACTER OF A GODLY MAN I want you to imagine what would happen if you knew that you would not be around to raise your children. Who would you choose to parent them through their lives to adulthood? You would want someone who would protect them and provide for them like you would, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

How Grace Shapes Character Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 16, 2010

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

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Study: Zacariah And Elisabeth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

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

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Brethren

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

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

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

Some Rules For Christian Character

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 24, 2013

Some guidelines for the Christian life AFTER citizenship of the kingdom of heaven has been granted.

SOME RULES FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER Psalm 15. Moses came down Mount Sinai from the presence of the LORD bearing two stone tablets on which were written God’s commandments. Finding the children of Israel already distracted by idolatry, he broke those stones, symbolic of the fact that God’s law was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of One Who Forgives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2016

In today's sermon I want to examine the character of one who forgives.

Scripture Last week I started a short series of sermons on Paul’s letter to Philemon. One writer said, “Philemon is about reconciliation and relationships between Christians.” Philemon was a wealthy, godly Christian who lived in the city of Colossae. He had a slave named ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Mary) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

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 if you e-mail

Christmas: Cast of Characters (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/2/2012 Each December as Christmas gets closer and closer the story of Jesus’ birth is told many times and many ways. Maybe you enjoy reading the story from the Bible with your family on Christmas Eve, ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Joseph) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

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 (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/9/2012 This time of year is always special. Families all have their different traditions: decorating the Christmas tree, hanging stockings, traveling to visit family and friends. You may enjoy driving around ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

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 (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Character And Power In Trials Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 14, 2013

In Psalms 29 & 30 23 see the awesome character and power of God, but in Psalm 30 we see David stuck in a trial. If God is so powerful how come He lets David undergo a life-threatening illness? In this we see how God works in difficulties in our lives as w

Psalm 29 is interesting to me as for one of the first times in the book of Psalms we find David not asking God for anything. There is no crisis here, no enemy that is trying to destroy David or the nation Israel. This is a psalm of pure praise and adoration for the Most High God. It reminds us that ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Character Counts In Citizenship. Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

As citizens of the Kingdom of God our Christlike character is vital as a witness to his grace for His glory.

Titus 3:1-11 KJV Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal