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How To Recognize A Spiritual Leader Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Nov 10, 2014

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Let’s examine two characteristics of spiritual maturity that should be seen by fellow believers.

How to Recognize a Spiritual Leader 1 Timothy 3:1-13 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. This section of 1 Timothy is all about leadership! So much has been written about the subject of leadership, but you won’t find a greater handbook on leadership than God’s Word. • You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Claim To Know God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

| 4,273 views

To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you claim to know GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of those who only claims to know GOD but GOD does not know them. IV. TEXT: Titus 1:16 (Amplified Bible) They profess to know God [to recognize, perceive, and be ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Portrait Of A Servant (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 7, 2016

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In this sermon, we examine the second four Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to discover the characteristics of a servant.

Introduction: A. How many of you have been to an art museum? 1. Do you run through an art gallery, or do you walk slowly and thoughtfully? 2. To really appreciate art, you have to take your time and contemplate the masterpiece. 3. For example, let’s consider Leonardo De Vinci’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 7, 2022

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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

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Power Of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 13, 2022

based on 2 ratings

| 6,590 views

How do you manifest the characteristics of God as He is continually refines you in your life?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/115454 Introduction This Easter morning, we are going to look at a powerful prayer of the Apostle Paul in our study of the Book of Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

An Elaboration Of The Social Test Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 7, 2021

based on 1 rating

| 3,464 views

First John 3:11-18 teaches us that love is a characteristic mark of the children of God.

Scripture As a result of poor planning, Dennis, from Katy, Texas, needed some same-day dry cleaning before he left on a trip. He remembered a store on the other side of town with a huge sign: “One-Hour Dry Cleaners.” So he drove out of his way to drop off a suit. After filling out the tag, he told ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is Your Faith Alive? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022

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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

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: The Wisdom From Above James 3:17-18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

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| 793 views

James 3:17-18 highlights the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives.

Transformed by Truth: The Wisdom from Above James 3:17-18 Introduction: Today, we delve into the Book of James, particularly James 3:17-18. These verses highlight the characteristics of godly wisdom and the fruit it produces in our lives. Let's read the text together from the New Living ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18, Proverbs 2:6, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

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Understanding The True Nature Of Grace SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

based on 2 ratings

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This sermon presents 5 characteristics of grace to help you identify genuine, Biblical, saving grace.

This sermon is about the topic of grace and its characteristics. Grace is the unmerited favor of God, meaning it is something we don't earn or deserve. It is a gift from God, given freely to us. We are saved by grace through faith, not by our own works. Salvation cannot be achieved or qualified ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Topics: Gifts, Faith

You Are God's Masterpiece, His Signature Work

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 11, 2009

based on 14 ratings

| 13,402 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

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Friend

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Mar 2, 2025

| 1,037 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

Scripture: John 11:1-6, John 11:19-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Father Like None Other

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 19, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 6,657 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

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Is Real!

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

based on 161 ratings

| 21,966 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

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:22-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary – The Example Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003

based on 33 ratings

| 3,085 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

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph: On Being A Real Father

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Jun 16, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 14,467 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

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

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