Sermons on Characteristics Of Pride:

The Characteristics Of Christian Citizenship

Contributed by John Stensrud on Aug 5, 2001

An expository message based on a series preached at Immanuel Baptist Church, Elgin, IL

The Characteristics of Christian Citizens 17 Join with others in following my example, brothers, and take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you. 18 For, as I have often told you before and now say again even with tears, many live as enemies of the cross of Christ. 19 Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: *other

Characteristics Of Christ's Outreach

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

A look at the evangelistic nature of Jesus’s ministry to the Samaritan woman.

Characteristics of Christ’s Outreach John 4:1-41 Introduction: Our church is in a new phase of outreach. Opportunities abound, but we need to be wise and understand how best to take adavatage of the situation. Jesus said the fields are ripe and ready for harvest. If we are to be harvesters we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

Characteristics Of A Godly Person Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Davids describes the inner workings of a godly man.

MEM - Psalms 119:97-104  Every look at something that intrigues you and want to take it apart to see how it works, what the inside looks like, what makes it tick? Watch? Toy? Computer? Bose radio? 1) Dismantle the Apostle Paul - Daniel - Joseph(outside look like any other men but on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

The Characteristics Of True Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 26, 2008

This message, preached at a wedding, highlights five characteristics of true love.

Scripture Let’s read Song of Solomon 8:6-7: 6 Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm, for love is strong as death, jealousy is fierce as the grave. Its flashes are flashes of fire, the very flame of the LORD. 7 Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Characteristics Of A Revived Church

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 10, 2008

Challenges a declining or plateaued church to begin the process of revival.

Acts 2:40-47 “Characteristics of a Revived Church" Most churches in America are either plateaued or in decline. Between 7000 & 8000 churches close each year in America. One of the greatest needs of the churches in America today is revival. How do we know whether our church is alive and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Characteristics Of A True Friend Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

We need to be and have Christian friends who sacrifice, and encourage us in the Lord.

What are two of the most popular comedies in syndication (reruns) on television right now? Seinfeld and Friends. Why do these shows continue to be so popular even after the show has ended? Is it because they are so well written and funny? Well probably. But it is interesting that they share ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Characteristics Of A Missional Church

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Nov 13, 2006

The early church described in Acts 2 is a model for churches today. It was a Missional Church.

Characterists of a Missional Church Acts 2:41-47 What has been your experience in attending church? Has your experience been pleasant and exciting or boring and frustrating? My first memory of church was the small church located across the street from our house in Gypsum, Kansas. On Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Characteristics Of A Giant Killer Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he

Life would be easy if our call was not a call to faith and courage. David had heard from Samuel he was going to be the next king, but it was not long before he discovered it would not be a simple life of living in a palace and giving orders – No, soon he would be facing giants Giant Statements ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of An Evangelistic Life Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Aug 14, 2006

Using Paul’s example in Acts 17, a practical description of principles for us to get Christ’s message to people

Trinity Baptist Church August 6, 2006 Winning Ways (series) Characteristics of an Evangelistic Life Acts 17:15-34 Most of you spend time with normal people. I often don’t. I have to spend time with people like pastors! I was sitting innocently with a group of Heartland pastors in Omaha a few ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:15-34

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Christian Soldier

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2004

Are you showing the characteristics of a true Christian Soldier?

OPENING On June 6th, 1944 at 5:50 in the morning a group of 100,000 plus soldiers set sail for the French shoreline at Normandy, not knowing what laid in wait for them. All they knew was that they had a mission to accomplish and they were focused on that mission. That morning marked the beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Characteristics Of A Good Mother

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Many women throughout the Bible serve as great examples of godly mothers.

A. WHAT A GOOD MOTHER DID. EXODUS 2:1-10 1. She married right. "A man of the house of Levi . . . took to wife a daughter of Levi" (v.1). 2. She chose life. "The woman conceived and bare a son" (v.2). 3. She had eyes of faith. "She saw him, that he was a goodly child" (v.2). "By faith . . . ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Early Church

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To look at characteristics of the early church in order to become more like them

Characteristics of the Early Church Acts 4:13,27-33 Purpose Statement: To call the church to renew it’s vision to be a New Testament Church Introduction Many of the characteristics of the church in America today were not seen in the days of the early church. We need to look back to see what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Spiritual Christian

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

If a person is going to be fully used by God there are certain characteristics that are needed.

Characteristics of a Spiritual Christian I. A Changed Life – II Cor. 5:17 If a person is going to devote himself to God – To witness – To serve the Lord – They must be believers. They must be saved. Many people have tried to win souls or to serve God but they themselves are Lost. II. A Clean ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist