Sermons about Character Traits

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 4, 2016

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Where do you "fit in" to the parable of the Prodigal Son"?

"Scandalous Grace" Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 What are we to make of this parable? I think that this parable is the parable that most shows what God is trying to reveal to us in sending Jesus into the world. In the story Jesus tells, the younger son goes off with his inheritance and blows the whole ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Bowls Of Water

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014

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In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Priest And The Peasant Girl Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Stine on Dec 8, 2000

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Second of two comparing and contrasting Zacharias and Mary and their responses to the angelic announcement.

The Priest and the Peasant Girl II 9/26/99 Luke 1:26-38 Review Zacharias General tenor of Gabriel’s announcement. 5 character traits demonstrated by Mary I. Humility vs. 28,29 Z. troubled at sight of G., Mary troubled at salutation. James 4:6 "…God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of War (Part 1)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 3, 2011

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We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory.

THE ART OF WAR (PART 1) Rev. 12:1-17 Sermon Objective: We are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11) and knowing his character, strategy, and tactics equips us for victory. Supporting Scripture: Genesis 3:13-15; Psalm 41:11, Psalm 103:9-12; John 8:44; Romans 8:31-39; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

God Shut The Door Series

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021

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Once the time was right for the flood, God gathered Noah and his family and all the animals into the ark and God shut the door to the ark.

I am going to begin a new series of messages today. I think from the picture you can figure out what the theme is going to be – doors. I began researching doors in the Bible and discovered the word door is used around 260 times. Many of those times it refers to an actual door or doorway, but in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:16

Denomination: Baptist

Tenacity #1connection Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

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Tenacity refers to perseverance in spite of fatigue or frustration. It is a trait of the greatest saints of our faith. It is also a trait cultivated.

The next four weeks we will be discussing one of the greatest qualities of the most notable people in history. We’ve named the message series: Tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of being very determined; the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

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A look at Philippians 2:1-11

1) PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL Because we are Christians(verses 1,2) Paul instructs us to live by a different value system than the world. In the worlds system there is a pecking order. But in the kingdom, we consider others "better than ourselves." We don’t focus on selfish ambition or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Living In The Light Of Eternity Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

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Living in these times of worldly pleasure

Living in the Light of Eternity Part 2 As we continue on this morning with Part 2 of this series, It would be wonderful if I could tell you that the devil give up when you turned your life to God. He admits defeat and he gives up. I’d like to tell you that but I can’t. I can tell you that you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

"...because..."

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on May 5, 2019

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We once were lost in sin, but in Christ we have been made a new creature. We'll be examining SEVEN traits that have changed in the life of a believer all BECAUSE of Jesus.

Thank you for viewing the sermon. Free backgrounds for sermon are available free of charge is you request them. My email is saved2follow@hotmail.com. The video for the sermon can be found at our church website at www.mountzionfamily.com. “...BECAUSE…” Scripture Reference: First Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

There Will Be A Price

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 25, 2006

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Three things Christians cannot be - using various Scriptures and illustrations.

You have heard me say on many occasions that there is a difference between churchgoers and true bonafide Christians. The difference is not in how often they attend church or even how involved they get within the church. The difference is where their hearts are. The bonafide Christian’s heart ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: *other

King David - A Nobody Becomes A Somebody! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2024

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God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them some-bodies. It all starts in the heart, it's a heart that seeks to do the will of God no matter what!

Series: Never Seen Before in 2024 Thesis: We are asking God to help us see things in His Word that we have never seen before in 2024! We will be exploring the life of King David, and I pray your eyes are open to what to do and what not to do! David’s life is an example for us to learn and grow by! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Samuel 16:10-17, 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Ungrateful Spirit Must Be Broken Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

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Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

There are some pretty good movies out there (I always liked The Sound of Music), but there is one thing for sure, Hollywood has distorted the truth about romance and marriage! The entertainment industry has not only messed with true love but it has also affected parenting concepts. Families seen on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:13

Denomination: Baptist

Complete In Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

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Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Surprised By Scripture: Apollos The Eloquent Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 14, 2017

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The Bible is full of surprises, and some of the best are characters that pop up in the Book of Acts and then pop right back out again. Apollos the Eloquent is one of them.

Surprised by Scripture: Apollos the Eloquent Series: Acts Charles Sligh August 12, 2017 TEXT: Acts 18:24-28 – “And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the of the Lord; and being fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Well In Life Through Consistency

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 14, 2009

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One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and struggles which are perfectly and i

TITLE: Finishing Well through Consistency TEXT: Joshua 14:6-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the hardest and most difficult challenges in life is to stay consistent. It seems like all of life is designed to force us onto a rollercoaster. On that roller coaster, we are always challenged with decisions and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

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