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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Commitment Of Character Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,834 views

    People of high character keep their commitments.

    Commitment of Character Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Character Of The King Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,579 views

    How did David see Gods word and the law? What can we learn from this despite being under grace?

    David The character of the servant king Last time- How to respond to difficult times * Winston Churchill’s ever patient wife told him that him that loosing the election immediately after the war might be a blessing in disguise. * His response was ’at the moment its certainly very well ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    The Character Of Love Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,827 views

    This sermon is the 1st in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or rather, the character of a Christian: Love!

    Remember "The Dating Game"? Where contestants asked eligble bachelors or bachelorettes questions to determine which one they would want to go on a date with. What if we did like "The Christian Game?" Like the Pastor or Administraitive Board had to ask potential members questions before they could ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,074 views

    This is a 2nd sermon on the fruits of the Spirit, or Character of a Christian: Joy!

    A. Who here this morning has had one tough week? Tired? Who got angry? Who felt they were lied about? Attacked? Discouraged? Who here was depressed this week? Sad? Lonely? Sick? Sick and tired? Sick and tired of being sick and tired?(Looks like we are in good company) And yet the Chracter of a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,935 views

    This sermon is 3rd in a series on the fruits of the Spirit, or Charcter of a Christian: Peace

    I. I have to begin with a little story that came across my e-mail this week about a "haunted car" in Lousianna. (1) This story happened about a month ago in a little town in Louisiana, and while it sounds like an Alfred Hitchcock tale, it’s said to be true. This guy was on the side of the road ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Patience Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,036 views

    This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

    I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,882 views

    This is the 6th is a series on fruits of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Faithfulness.

    I. What does the word faithful mean in today’s society? Are you? A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? Maybe you apply it to certain topics: What about to your job, or employer: A) always faithful B) sometimes faithful or C) seldom faithful? How about when we apply ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,137 views

    This is part of a sermon series on the fruits of the Spirit, namely the Character of a Christian: Gentleness.

    (1) "A picture that will probably always be fixed in our minds from the Oklahoma City bombing is the picture of a fireman holding the body of a baby. We’ll never be able to forget it, will we? What is touching about that picture is the obvious gentleness with which that big, burly fireman is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Character Of A Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,409 views

    Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

    Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Swanger avatar

    Christian Character

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jul 13, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 33,927 views

    Who are you when no one is looking is the essence of your personal character.

    WHO ARE YOU WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING* (Ezek. 8:7-12) 1. Jay Utley tells a story of a homeless man walking up to him on the street and asking for a cup of coffee. The man was drunk and rather obnoxious. After the 2nd or 3rd time Jay got frustrated, and with the man standing close in front of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Character Counts

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,255 views

    Building Character ❶. Be Committed ❷. Be Available ❸. Be Content ❹. Be Genuine

    - What’s Underneath? - Tiger Woods the world's No. 1 golfer - Woods on Friday (2/19/10) apologized for cheating on his wife - We are captivated by speed & precision in the Olympics rather than character - What’s under the paint? - Is that real wood or a vainer? - Go deeper than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Uncompromised Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,510 views

    Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

    Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    A Contrast Of Character

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009
     | 2,627 views

    We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

    A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chris Surber avatar

    The Character Of A Nation

    Contributed by Chris Surber on May 22, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,490 views

    Christianity shaped the character of America. Our task is to live for Christ but let us honor the legacy of faithful men and women.

    The Character of a Nation, Isaiah 32:1-8 Introduction The Pledge of Allegiance is not a verse composed by the Founding Fathers of our republic. It was written especially for children; in the summer is 1892 to commemorate that year’s celebration of Columbus Day in public schools throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,865 views

    Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

    Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist