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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Characteristics

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 2, 2015
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    Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A feature or quality belonging typically to a person, place, or thing and serving to identify it.

    Characteristics Luke 4:16-21NKJ Jessica Hagy speaking at Pop! Tech 2007, gives 10 Characteristics of very interesting people: Adventurous, Generous, Active, Strange, Caring, Humble, Daring, Original, Brave, Self-assured Here’s a good definition for Characteristic: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Characteristics Of An Alive Church (Colossians Sermon 1) Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 16, 2018
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    Do you meet the characteristics of an alive, dead or sick church?

    Characteristics of an Alive Church Colossians 1:1–14 Introduction If we read carefully the opening verses of Paul’s letter to the church at Colosse, we can see seven characteristics that mark an alive church even today. Payday Someday A little boy was reading a book. His father walked past the door ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godliness PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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    Explore the concept of godliness, emphasizing that it is not about achieving perfection, but aligning our hearts and actions with Jesus, and understanding how to embody it in our daily lives through faithfulness, setting a good example, and walking by the Spirit.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into a topic that's as challenging as it is rewarding: godliness. We're going to explore what godliness looks like, how we can strive for it in our daily lives, and the beautiful fruit it bears. A.W. Tozer wrote, "The man who has struggled to purify ...read more

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    The Beatitudes PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023
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    Explores the profound wisdom of the Beatitudes, viewing them as divine promises for a blessed life and a guide for becoming a blessing to others.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am thrilled to be standing before you on this glorious day that the Lord has made. We gather here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has drawn us together to ponder the profound wisdom ...read more

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    Servant Characteristics

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 26, 2022
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    The message of redemption has two essentials: First, that it is in Christ. Second, is that the message of redemption has to be told.

    The message of redemption is based upon two things, two essential things. Two things God finds necessary in saving a lost and dying world. Salvation runs on two tracks, and each is just as important as the other. 1. The first is this: a. The redemption that is in Christ. b. The fact that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 19, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
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    There are several characteristics that every Christian should possess. Reveiwing these will help us to examine ourselves, and be in a better position to help the erring.

    The Characteristics Of A Christian A Question Of Judgment Introduction 1. What characterizes a disciple of Jesus? I ask this question because I believe there are some people who are “confused” about this! 2. In this lesson I will share my concerns and remind us of what ought to characterize a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristic Of A Christian

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002
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    There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

    CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of The Gospel

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,236 views

    This sermon looks at four charateristics of the Gospel as found in the text.

    I. Introduction a. Paul knew the Gospel’s characteristics. II. The Gospel is Powerful a. Ill. Man has the ability to make living men die, God has the ability to make dead men Live b. God picked an awkward way to demonstrate his power. Through his son. c. The Power of the Gospel unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Repentance

    Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 27, 2002
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    Repentance is a life style not just words.

    Colin McGeer Page 1 2002/06/27 Characteristics of Repentance James 4:7-10 7Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. 9Be afflicted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Characteristics Of Motherhood

    Contributed by Steven Cook on May 8, 2003
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    A sermon about godly mothers for Mothers’ Day.

    “The Characteristics of Motherhood” Isaiah 66:10-14 I. Introduction Origin of Mother’s Day – In a small Methodist church in Grafton, WV, a Sunday school teacher named Anna Reeves Jarvis, decided to honor mothers. Her daughter actually is credited with getting the town of Grafton to celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Comforters

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
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    Discover four characteristics that make you unforgettable in the mind of others and in the mind of God

    This morning, we will look at the book of Job, chapter 2. Job, as we saw several weeks ago, is an epic poem. An epic poem is a heroic story recorded in poetry form Although the book of Job deals with the problem of suffering, we will not find easy answers to the problem of suffering. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Characteristics Of A Christian Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007
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    Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

    Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Characteristics Of A Backslider

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007
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    The gradual falling away from God

    CHARACTERISTICS OF A BACKSLIDER 1 John 5:9, Galatians 4:9, Hebrews 10-29 &38 Text: Jeremiah 3:1-7 Intro: There has been much debate down through the years over the subject I am going to preach on this morning. However, I will not debate this morning. I will let the Word of God speak for itself ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom Characteristics Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,459 views

    When we come to Jesus, what do we really want from him? What does Jesus really want from us? Jesus shows us the way into the kingdom of God, and the path has requirements. Are you ready to enter?

    Two Parables and Two Encounters with Jesus that teach us four characteristics needed to enter and live in the Kingdom of God. Persistent Prayer Penitent Humility Dependant Acceptance Sacrificial Submission Two great enemies in the hearts of men that prevent them entry into the kingdom are also ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Characteristics Of Character Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 19, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 12,399 views

    This message looks at the integrity of Naomi, Ruth and Boaz

    They moved for the same reasons that families all over the world all through history have moved. Economic reasons. Karen read the story earlier how a man name Elimelech moved from Bethlehem to the country of Moab because of a famine that spread across Israel. There was a scarcity of luxury items ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan