Sermons on character of jesus: showing 331-345 of 198,325

God's Character

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 25, 2024

We can discern the voice of God in others and ourselves if it reveals and exemplifies God's character.

For the past few weeks, we have been talking about trying to discern if what we are hearing and reading is truly coming from God. Now, I believe that God speaks to people. But I have to challenge some people when they declare that God told them something and I knew it wasn't right. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

True Integrity

Contributed by Lance Ladd on Aug 14, 2001

viewing the integrity of Jesus

True Integrity Matthew 22:15 IHCC 8/5/01 Cleveland Stroud had coached the Blue Collar Bulldogs for 18 years before his basketball team made it to the state championship. Stroud recalls that "it was the perfect night" when they won. "A night you dream of." He was carried around the gym on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Implications Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the implications of following Jesus

JOHN 13V1-17 THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE All sorts of things have implications for the way we live our lives today. If you are married there are implications – you no longer are self-centred, you no longer just think of yourself but think of two. If you are a parent – there are massive ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Pruning

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

As Max Lucado says, God loves you just the way you are, but too much to leave you that way.

John 15:2; Hebrews 12:4-11. We’ve covered 17 verses I the last 2 weeks, think we’re going a little too fast! So I want to go back and pick up on some things we kind of hurried over. David and I were out examining our lemon tree the other day, lots of lemons, getting yellow, noticed there were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11, John 15:2

Denomination: Brethren

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 6, 2018

If I were to ask you is Jesus enough? you would probably answer me yes, but if it is Jesus plus something, then He is not enough for you.

Is Jesus enough? Psalm 4:19-8 Prayer- Introduction- Turn to Psalm 4:1-8 I would like to begin by telling you a true story of what happen to author John Eldridge and Anthony Sosinski who went on a fishing trip on the ocean that went terribly bad. Have you ever thought about being lost at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Judging Others

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 16, 2006

What did Jesus mean when he told us not to judge? Is all judging bad and forbidden by Jesus?

Judging Others 1/15/06 Lighthouse A/G Pastor Greg Tabor Text: Matthew 7:1-5 NIV What did Jesus mean when He said ‘Do not judge’(v.1a)? First of all, this is not a statement condemning all judging. Look at Scripture. · Paul clearly wanted a judgment call made concerning the character of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dwjd: Doing What Jesus Did Part 2 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 26, 2008

This is part two of a message focusing on seven key characteristics of Christ that should be revealed in His followers and in His Church.

Introduction: Last week we began a two-part series on the difference between asking “What Would Jesus Do?” and being committed to “Doing What Jesus Did!” We looked at three characteristics out of the life of Jesus that shows us what He did. Here are the first three that we looked at last ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel: Jesus And The Seven Churches

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 24, 2010

To show the character of Christ and how he relates with His bride.

Immanuel: Jesus and the Seven Churches Revelation 1:9 – 3:22 Sermon Objective: To show the character of Christ and how he relates with His bride. Intro: It is my contention that the subject of the Book of the Revelation is not about “end times” matters, or even persecution; it ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

How Shrewd Are We?

Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Sep 24, 2001

Jesus calls his disciples to be shrewd

HOW SHREWD ARE WE? Congregational Participation Question: How would you define the word “shrewd”? Can you think of something that you or someone else did that would qualify to be called “shrewd?” Here are some definitions from the dictionaries: Cambridge: possessing or based on clear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

A People Without Purity Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 26, 2008

The church today has become one without purity. We have let the world comform us and determine our ministry. As Christians we need to be holy and pure.

A People without Purity 1 Peter 1:13-16 Intro Over the decades from the foundation of the local churches beginnings, people have become more and more un-pure. The modern church is a people without purity. The modern church has listened too much to the experts of the day; who have told us that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

But We Were Hoping

Contributed by Rob Bailey on Jun 25, 2004

The hopes of the disciples on the road to Emmaus died when Jesus was crucifed. Oor hope must be based on the foundation of Jesus and not our own expectations.

BUT WE WERE HOPING Rob Bailey - New Life Church of God pastorrob01@aol.com Luke 24:13-21 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from Jerusalem. 14And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15So it was, while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Five Mothers Of Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 12, 2012

Matthew's mothers help us celebrate Mother's Day with lessons that challenge us, but bring us to deeper faith.

Happy Mother’s day! Today’s lesson will be a brief overview of the mothers listed in Jesus’ genealogy in Matthew with a focus on the most prominent quality of each. What would you say is the defining characteristic or quality in your own mother? Of all the things that stand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strike Out For Jesus

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

A new way of thinking about striking out - bowling analogy-

Strike Out for Jesus Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. Last week - What can we Spare for God? Usually we think of “what can I give that will not hurt or cost me too much?” *PARADIGM SHIFT* Bowling analogy - What can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 9, 2020

Jesus uses shepherding imagery to express the heart of God. This message talks about the ways that Jesus shepherds us.

June 7, 2020 Sermon - Jesus: I Am the Good Shepherd” So glad that You were able to join us today for our online worship service, and to continue our exploration of the “I AM” Statements of Jesus. I want to pause before we begin this message by acknowledging the extraordinary pain that is being ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gentle Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2018

We see many aspects of Jesus' character in the New Testament. One of His most fascinating attributes is His gentleness with those who love and need Him.

If you would, please stand as we say together our memory Scripture for this quarter: Matthew 6:31-33 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35, John 21:15-25

Denomination: Nazarene