Sermons on Characters:

Sermon Outline - Spiritual Fruit And Gifts Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2016

God will and does use your character (spiritual fruit) even when you serve God where you are not gifted. God will and does use your spiritual gift, even when you lack character.

What is the relationship between the Fruit of the Spirit and the Gift of the Spirit? The fruit of the Spirit is your character. Your character is defined “habitually doing the right thing in the right way.” “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disempowering Powerbrokers Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 27, 2024

Through this letter we are being equipped to be those who have a biblical character and action - and warned against being a powerbroker.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 3 John 1-14 “Disempowering Power-Brokers” John the Apostle is well into his 90’s – yet he hasn’t retired. John’s ministry is based in Ephesus from where he gives apostolic oversight, and pastoral leadership, to a group of ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have It - A Distinct Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Oct 5, 2010

Before a person gets saved, come as you are. But after you get saved, you have to work on distinctive spiritual qualtities alongside to Holy Spirit to help you make a mark for Christ. A llok at David's life is a classicd example.

THE AUTHORITY OF THE BELIEVERS: HAVE YOU GOT IT? A MAN OF DISTINCTION I Samuel 16:14-23 (18) What Is Authority? What Is Power? Woe Is Me, Who Gave You The Power? Just Speak The Word, Jesus Could Do Nothing? A Look At The Miracles, Who Is Jesus? Is He The Christ? A Look At The Miracles, Saved But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Isaiah 53 2, Jesus Had A Beautiful Character, And This Is What We All Want. Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Apr 9, 2024

We see what Jesus was like as a child, during his ministry, and at his execution, and how we should have a beautiful character

The Gospel writer Luke details Jesus’ birth at Bethlehem, and at Christmas time we celebrate His birth. Luke then proceeds to give us additional information about his childhood, including his annual trip from Nazareth to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. At the age of 12, still young, still a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008

Which character best describes you? Do you walk with the Lord like Enoch did?

Enoch – 20th April 2008 am Hebrews 11:5-6 The Bible tells us nothing about the early years of Enoch. All we know is that at the age of 65, Enoch became the father of a child which he named Methuselah. After that child was born, we are told that Enoch walked with God for the next 300 years of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 30, 2008

What character of the Bible best describes us? Are we claiming the mountain that God has for us?

Caleb – 11th May 2008 am Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb was a man who finished well. It is a great thing to finish well. Paul tells of his fear of finishing up his life as a wicked old man on one of God’s rubbish dumps, of being a “Castaway” (1 Corinthians 9:27) Many people have started well but have not ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

John Son Of Zebedee:- Thundering Character Gives Way To Loving Disciple. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 16, 2005

When John begins his journey as a disciple he has a thunderous character which is very intolerant. Yet, because Jesus sees all disciples as “a work in progress” we can have the hope and assurance that we also can be disciples for Jesus.

Message Luke 9:51-56 John son of Zebedee:- thundering character gives way to loving disciple. I don’t want to sound disrespectful to Jesus but, as we have systematically considered the disciples, we have found ourselves in a position where we have to wonder about the choice of disciples which ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Characters In The Palm Sunday Narrative Matthew Chapter 21 Verses 1 To

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 16, 2011

PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE

Introduction Many preachers are often faced with familiar Bible stories and a familiar audience or congregation. Familiar stories often appear on what many would call special Sundays like Christmas and Easter. I believe Palm Sunday could be seen as a special Sunday by many. On those so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Character Sermon Ii: God Our Healer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God is able to turn a bitter circumstance into a better situation for those who trust Him.

GOD OUR HEALER “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could not put Humpty together again.” We smile at this little nursery rhyme; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:29-31, Exodus 15:22-27

God's Character Sermon Iii: God Our Banner Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God's people look to the Lord their God for protection from enemies without as well as the enemy within.

GOD OUR BANNER The highlight of the International Olympics, for me and my household, is always the parade of nations during which youth from all over the world - who have gathered in a designated country to compete in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16, 1 Peter 2:8-9

God's Character Sermon Iv: God Our Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, with conflict on every hand, God's people rely on the peace that our Lord gives by His presence and amazing grace that sees us through it all.

GOD OUR PEACE For a few minutes, let’s play Jeopardy. I’ll be Alex Trebeck and you be the contestants. Your category is: “God’s Names That Reveal His Character”. Here’s how we play: I will give you an ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-24

God's Character Sermon V: Our Faithful Redeemer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, nothing reassures God's family like knowing that God our Father is God our Redeemer who turned post-crucifixion depression into post-resurrection exhilaration.

GOD OUR FAITHFUL REDEEMER PROVED BY HIS RESURRECTION WHICH WAS PROVED BY HIS APPEARANCES You might have heard it said, “The proof of the pudding is in the eating” - meaning that the true test of whether or not a claim is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

1 Peter 3:1-6. "The Wife Of Noble Character”. Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 22, 2021

In 1 Peter 3:1-6 we can see three qualities of a Wife of Noble Character. She is 1) Submissive, 2) Faithful (1 Peter 3:1-2) and 3) Modest (1 Peter 3:1-2).

1 Peter 3:1-6. 3 Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they see your respectful and pure conduct. 3 Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

What Mary The Mother Of Jesus Can Teach Us In Her Lifestyle

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2016

There are I believe three important character traits that we as Christians would do well to adopt for ourselves in the character of Mary the Mother of Jesus 1. Her humility 2. Her commitment to God and 3. Her bravery.

TSL 31-01-2016 Sermon I would like to focus on one short phrase this morning from our Gospel reading. And it is the personal words that Simeon says to Mary: 34 ……..And a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Simeon has been prophesying about Jesus’s future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Anglican

God Provided Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 28, 2009

We see How God Provides through 1)Godly Government. 2) Godly Providence. 3) People of Godly Character.

With the official start of Summer, we have come into the Season of labor unrest. This week, crowds as hoards descended on the LCBO as if to stay off an alcoholic apocalypse. Currently, strikes reign from Toronto to Windsor and pundits wonder if we can have any workplace stability. Who will deliver ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-7

Denomination: Other