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  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Is Your Faith Alive? Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022
     | 2,885 views

    Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.

    “IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,420 views

    1 Timothy 6:11-16 shows us five characteristics that mark a Christian leader.

    Scripture In the last chapter of his First Letter to Timothy, Paul issued four charges to Timothy: first, about the false teachers (6:3-10), second, to Christian leaders (6:11-16), third, to rich Christians (6:17-19), and finally, to Timothy himself (6:20-21). Let us read our text for today in 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    You Are God's Masterpiece, His Signature Work

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,214 views

    Just like a Picasso is easily recognized as a Picasso because of the characteristics of the artist in his work so we too, as we allow Him to develop us as He desires will bear the noticeable characteristics of God Himself to all who see us.

    God’s Signature Work Eph. 2:10 - “For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” The Author: Heb.12:2 - “Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith...” Some turns in the story are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Best Friend

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 2, 2025
     | 643 views

    This sermon has us looking at what a best friend really means. Do you have a best friend? Are you a best friend? What are the characteristics of a best friend. We are going to discuss those characteristics and show that Jesus meets and exceeds them.

    Now a certain man was sick, Lazarus of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. It was that Mary who anointed the Lord with fragrant oil and wiped His feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick. Therefore the sisters sent to Him, saying, “Lord, behold, he whom You love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 44 ratings
     | 30,868 views

    There are fifteen characteristics of love in this passage that the Holy Spirit enables us to express with power if we will let Him

    How the Holy Spirit Helps Us Love One Another Illustration:In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis wrote, "Do not waste your time bothering whether you ’love’ your neighbor act as if you did. As soon as we do this, we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church As A Praising Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on May 10, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,756 views

    4th in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. This sermon explores the church as a praising community.

    The Church as a Praising Community Acts 2:42-47 Psalm 111 Acts 2:47 tells us that the early church was praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. Praising is a core characteristic of the church; an essential element in its DNA. Wherever the church exists, there will be praise. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Glenn Abel avatar

    Joseph: On Being A Real Father

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    This sermon uses the name JOSEPH as an acrostic with each letter representing a characteristic in the life of this famous father figure.

    JOSEPH (Matthew 1:18-21) There are many monumental statements we associate with fathers. Statements that reverberate down through the corridors of time. Statements like: Ask your mother. I was watching that! It’s only blood, wipe it off. I’m not lost. I’m taking a short cut. Today as we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit-Filled Church

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 66 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    When a church possesses all the characteristics of a Spirit-filled church, it will attract new people to God and to the church

    January 11, 2004 Acts 2:42-47 “The Spirit-filled church” INTRODUCTION Have you ever noticed how much time and energy we as a society spend on being attractive to one another? To get an idea, it only takes a quick trip into Wal-Mart. One very large section is labeled beauty aids. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rusty Davidson avatar

    The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,178 views

    Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

    The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Jesus 360: Authentic Leader Series

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,850 views

    This sermon looks at the 1st major characteristic of Jesus - He was an authentic leader. Jesus is worth following.

    INTRODUCTION In this story Jesus is praying. He stops. And he starts his conversation with a question. How many of you like ever liked pop quizzes or surprise tests? Probably no normal person, especially when the Master Teacher is giving the quiz. Jesus’ first question is “Who do people say ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Father Like None Other

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,538 views

    This sermon leads you to examine four characteristics of our Heavenly Father as seen in the story of the Prodigal Son.

    Today is father’s day. There will be much said about fathers on this day. We will reflect on our fathers, what they did for us and what they mean to us. It is an important day that we should always remember. All of us have special memories that we turn to on this day. A few days ago I read about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 33 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    Mary, the mother of Jesus, was a godly example throughout her life. Notice the characteristics of a true woman of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 1:26-38; 46-56 1. Sixteen years. How old was Mary when Jesus was born? 2. She needed a Savior. What is our reaction to the claim Mary was born without sin? "My spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour" (1:47). B. HOW WAS MARY AN EXAMPLE OF A GODLY WOMAN 1. Mary was living a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tommy Ellis avatar

    Heaven Is Real!

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 21,651 views

    Sermon describes the importance of knowing and proclaiming the truth of heaven. Some wonderous characteristics of heaven are also explained.

    HEAVEN IS REAL! In Christian circles we sometimes operate the opposite of the way Jesus did. For example, Jesus hard on the self-righteous, and gentle with sinners. He encountered a rich young man, who asked him how he might please God. Jesus told him to obey the commands. The young man lists ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Welch avatar

    Like Father Like Son Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,966 views

    First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

    “Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 2 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 20, 2008
     | 2,080 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:24-25 about Paul’s first five characteristics of the Unknown God

    Text: Acts 17:24-25, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, PM A. Opening illustration: August 12th, 2000, I was getting my tux all ready to go, like 14 hours before the wedding for some unexplained reason, so I could hurry up and wait. Then the wedding director came in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist