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  • A. Todd Coget avatar

    Maturity Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 16,784 views

    This sermon seeks to outline both the Scriptural precedence for and three characteristics of spiritual maturity.

    Maturity Acts 17 August 18, 2002 Intro: A. [Paul Harvey’s "For What It’s Worth"] Our For What It’s Worth Department hears from Hershey, Pennsylvania—where the woman in the Mercedes had been waiting patiently for a parking place to open up. The shopping mall was crowded. The woman in the Mercedes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    James The Freedom Fighter Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,979 views

    The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.

    The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with great ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Church God Uses...sticks Together Series

    Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 80 ratings
     | 5,940 views

    A series of messages on the biblical characteristics that allows God us use and bless a church.

    “The Church that God uses...Sticks Together” Acts 2:42-47 “Three ingredients surface in the book of Acts to show us God’s method of church growth: The inspiration of His Presence, the demonstration of His Power, and the proclamation of a Person (Jesus).” J. M. MacKnight In this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Marks Of A Martyr

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 27,041 views

    Three characteristics of Stephen - the first Christian Martyr - that should be true of all believers.

    One dark January evening in 1944 Bruce Porterfield sat down in his home in Lansing, Michigan, to read the paper after a hard day’s work. The story of how five missionaries had presumably been killed by Stone-Age Indians in Bolivia caught his attention. That evening he committed himself to follow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Beauty Of Holiness

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 35,451 views

    This outline sets forth the characteristics of the beauty of holiness and that the object of that beauty is the worship of God.

    THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles 16:29. As we begin a new year, one excellent resolution that every child of God needs to make is to make this year a year when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage

    Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 31, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,350 views

    Courage is a characteristic of God’s people, and we need to know how it is developed.

    Courage VCC July 23, 2000 Going into Promised Land Numbers 13:26ff, 10 spies God has provision for eachof us, yet some wander in the wilderness for years and years because they don’t have the courage to go forth in faith and possess the land. Hebrew = “amats” which means to strengthen, secure, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crib Is Clean And The Church Is Empty Series

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,609 views

    Every Church can have growth by observing the characteristics of the ox found in this text.

    Subject: The Church Theme: Church Growth and Stewardship Preposition: Every church can have church growth. Transitional Sentence: By observing the characteristics of the ox set forth in this text. Proverbs 14:4 “Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Way Better!

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jul 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,110 views

    Six characteristics of Christ demonstrate that He is better than the Old Testament prophets

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 1:2-3 Way Better! Introduction The University of Maryland. Their main campus at College Park is not far from Washington Bible College. When I was studying at the seminary, my roommate and I would go to Maryland U and do personal evangelism. We would engage students ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

    [Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Traits

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006
     | 2,692 views

    This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

    Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Sermon On Faith Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,431 views

    A three week look at the characteristics of faith hope and love in a person’s life

    The Remaining Three A Sermon on Faith I Corinthians 13:13 Houston pastor John Bisango describes a time when his daughter Melody Jean, age five, came to him and asked for a doll house. John promptly nodded and promised to build her one, then he went back to reading his book. Soon he glanced out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Real Christian

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,369 views

    This message brings to light several of Jesus' characteristic that we Christians should follow.

    Text: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). What do we mean by “a real Christian”? Many people say they are Christian. Out of curiosity, I have asked people how they know they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,573 views

    James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

    Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Moore avatar

    Have Ye Your Heart Yet Hardened? Series

    Contributed by David Moore on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,784 views

    This sermon looks at the nature of the human heart and considers some of the characteristics of a heart that is hardened

    Introduction: Let me ask you a question: What about your heart? Is it right with God? Notice I did not ask you about your life. If your heart is right your life will be right, but sometimes our lives may show all the external displays of faith, and yet our hearts be very far from God. In the words ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dillon Burroughs avatar

    The Honor God Seeks

    Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,220 views

    A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

    THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist