Sermons on Characteristics:

Practical Christian Living

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. Each of us must strive to don the new characteristics and virtues of the practical Christian life daily.

Practical Christian Living Colossians 3:12-25 The Christian life is to be lived out by believers daily. We are to shine as lights in the present darkness of a sin ridden lost world. The evidences of the genuineness of a person’s conversion and the reality of that person’s faith should ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-25, Romans 12:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Paradox Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 15, 2021

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time.

Jesus was a paradoxical person. How could He not be when He was both God and man? He was the most unique being that has ever been, and the result is we see Him exhibiting opposite characteristics at the same time. He was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief as He went through the experience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Rise Of The Man Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2022

10 signs have occurred in the last 75 years which which point to the imminent arrival of the Man of Sin, the Antichrist, to take over the world. Look at his characteristics, his career, and what will cause his downfall.

WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE 2: Rise of the Man of Sin 2 Thess. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Israel is famous for winning unlikely wars. 1. Israel's economy was in a bad way, inflation was getting higher and immigrants were flooding in from all over the world. Problems, problems, problems, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Mar 26, 2024

Jesus goes into the next part of the Sermon on the Mount where he goes through some qualities and characteristics of how a disciple takes those beatitudes and lives them out in this series for the next 8 weeks: Living Righteously

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION FOOD MYTHS: MSG We are talking about saltiness this morning, so I thought I would begin with a story about a food myth and that is Chinese food makes people feel bad because it is loaded with MSG. And I bet I can guess where everyone will be going for lunch today ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 14:34-35, Genesis 1:3, Isaiah 49:6, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Not Rude!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 18, 2018

This characteristic of love appears to be rather out-of-date. I mean, we are living in a world that is torn apart by all kinds of hatreds, national conflicts, racial strife, class warfare, & even religious hostility. Yet Paul says, "Love is not rude."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Luke 7:36-50 A. As most of you realize, during the last 2 weeks I have based my messages on Paul's description of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Luke 7:36-50, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 25:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Profile Of A Christ Follower Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Sep 10, 2009

Usually because of fuzzy thinking and lack of norms/standards for Christian activity of discernment, people will say, "I can’t tell the difference between a Christian and a non-Christian. What are the unique characteristics that should cause a Christian t

Date: June 1st, 2003 Title: Profile of the New Self Text: Eph. 4:17-32 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: In recent years profiling has become quite common. FBI profilers determine who the likely suspect is in a murder investigation. Racial profiling happens even though it is not supposed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Church As A Filled Community Series

Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003

Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, John 14:15-21

Denomination: Brethren

Do Not Take Side Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 13, 2013

One of the great characteristics of the body of Christ is to care about the burdens and sufferings of one another. However, as we seek to console and encourage friends that have been offended, we may be tempted to take up their offense against another.

In sympathy, we may tend to take their part against the pastor, the church or whoever they blame for the offense. This is very unwise and an unscriptural thing to do, considering that your friend may be the cause of his own/her offense, or trying to drag you out of faith. His/her hurt feelings may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 1, 2017

In the Old Testament the LORD is described as having many human, physical characteristics. Does God, who is a Spirit, have eyes? Does He have ears or a face or hands or a might right arm for that matter? Let's take a look ...

Please open your Bibles to 2 Chronicles 16:1-9 which we will read in a few minutes. In 2 Chronicles 14 we see King Asa come to power as the king of Judah, the southern kingdom. In the 10th year of his reign a vast army came out against Judah and King Asa prayed the LORD the God of Israel for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Isaiah 63:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Cry That Stopped God

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 22, 2017

Here's a blind man who could teach us something: he uttered "A Cry that Stopped God” dead in His tracks! There are 5 characteristics of the kind of prayer that will arrest God and move Him to answer. This message will preach.

THE CRY THAT STOPPED GOD Mk. 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A woman doctor gave birth to a girl, and began to dream of what she might become when she grew up. 2. Three years later, she had driven the girl to her daycare, and accidentally set her stethoscope on the seat next to the girl. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Greatest Force On Earth Is Love Pt3

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 16, 2020

In our first and second series we talked about the four types of love and that love is patient. In continuation with our discussion today I will be looking at other characteristic of love which are kindness, truth, protection, trusts, hopes, and perseverance

The Greatest Force on Earth is Love Pt3 In our first and second series we talked about the four types of love and that love is patient. In continuation with our discussion today I will be looking at other characteristic of love which are kindness, truth, protection, trusts, hopes, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To Romans 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 25, 2024

Five practical benefits of understanding Romans 4 are shared. The theme of justification by faith is contrasted with justification by works which is characteristic of false religions and cults. The grace teaching in Romans 4 is essential in evangelism and forms the foundation for Christian living.

Today we resume a study in Romans that we taught in 2019. Five years ago, we expounded Romans 1-3 verse-by-verse with 35 messages. Those are available on our YouTube channel for anyone who wants to review them.i Romans is a book that cannot by properly understood without giving detailed attention ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Romans 3:20-31, Romans 10:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Useless Shepherds

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 25, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false s

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a useless shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the characteristics of a useless shepherds. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 11:16-17 (Amplified Bible) For behold, I will raise up a false shepherd in the land; the lost and perishing he will not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Examples Of Living Faith

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001

We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: *other