Sermons on Christlike Character:

Rise Up! It’s Time To Move!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 30, 2021

After a year off for Covid, God is signaling the Church that it's time to get moving again; we've been camped in one spot too long. The trumpet is sounding, "Rise up! It's time to move!"

RISE UP! IT’S TIME TO MOVE! Numb. 10:5-6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. An Ohio businessman abandoned his broken-down car during a torrential downpour in Louisiana. He stood in the pouring rain; most cars had pulled over. It rained harder. 2. Suddenly he saw a slow-moving car creeping, ghostlike, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recognizing Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

Did the world see Jesus in you this past week? If so, how did the world respond? If not, why not? Did you see Jesus in the world this week? How did you respond?

This week, I’d kinda gonna begin where we left off last week. This isn’t a second part of a series, simply a quick tie-in. John 21:9 “Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread.” John 21:12 “Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfast.” ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12, Psalm 51:10-12

The Debt Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To emphasize the importance of loving one another as a debt we owe, a commandment we must fulfill, and a light we should live in.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we’re going to delve deep into a passage that speaks to us about love — not just any kind of love, but the love that is a debt we owe to one another, a commandment we are called to fulfill, and a light we are invited to live in. This passage is Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Topics: Christ-Like Love

God Will Complete What He’s Started In You

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 28, 2023

Many Christians can't see the working of God in their life. We know it’s a good work because a GOOD GOD began it! He’s set out the good plan He has in mind for us -- He’s creating, developing, training, pruning, purging, & building us up.

GOD WILL COMPLETE WHAT HE’S STARTED IN YOU Phip. 1:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: UNCHANGED? 1. A parable is told of a community of ducks waddling off to duck church one Sunday to hear their duck preacher. The duck preacher spoke eloquently of how God had given the ducks wings with which to fly. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ In The Pressure Cooker #5 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

To know what a person is like, watch them under pressure. Jesus shows us how to respond when under pressure.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #5 CHRIST IN THE PRESSURE COOKER (Mark 3:1-35) If you want to know what a person is really like, watch that person when he/she is under pressure – watch closely those moments of stress and duress…in anxiety producing situations. • It may be on the ball field ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-35

#4. The 4th And 5th Arrow Of Concecration And Christlikeness Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part 4 and 5 of a six part series called; The seven arrows of obedience. Concecration and Christlikeness is essential in obeying our Lord.

"But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, God’s own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." I Peter 2:9, AMPLIFIED VERSION Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Still Does Count Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 5, 2001

Character among our church leaders and those who serve in ministry gives the church credibility to share the good news of Christ with others.

Church attendance on the Sunday after the September 11 attacks rose by 6% nationwide. However, seven weeks later, pollsters tell us that church attendance has settled back to the same level it was before the terrorist attacks. Just by way of contrast, the Sunday after President Kennedy was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning Character Among The Sheep

Contributed by Chad Ballard on Jan 31, 2002

Developing character during humbling times.

Learning Character Among the Sheep I Samuel 16:6-13; 17-19 I. Background from Chapter 15 A. Saul rejected as King by God for his disobedience. 1. God had instructed Saul to attack the Amalekites, and kill everything, taking no spoils. But Saul kept the “choicest” things to sacrifice to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13, 1 Samuel 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Consider 6 Character Pillars

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 3, 2002

We ponder 6 areas that are important to building good character.

RESTORE THE SIX PILLARS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. Matthew 22: 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye DO ERR NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPUTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. Prov.22:28 REMOVE NOT ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:28, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

8 Fold Character Of Jehovah

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 14, 2001

A prayer for a nation in a crisis and a need for all to gather together. By Pastor CG Lament. 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.

8 Fold Character of Jehovah A prayer for a nation in a crisis and a need for all to gather together. By Pastor CG Lament. 3:21 This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. To help us meet the hardships of life, God has given us a family. All the believers of the world, and especially those ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Change Your Character Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 14, 2005

We as humans see things we don’t like in ourselves - then just decide to change. But we are who we are and cannot change - unless God does the transformation. We also hear how God uses this to turn what the enemy means for harm into good.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could plan the day of our departure? Just think about it - you could accomplish the things that are really important, pass on vital information to those you will leave behind, then set your sights on heaven and away you go. I remember when I was growing up the father of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Becoming A Person Of Great Character Series

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 5, 2007

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus.

They say that the greatest, most impacting sermons are those that are not preached, but are lived. No one lived a better sermon than Jesus. In Matthew 5, Jesus continues his Sermon on the Mount. Jesus teaches how to develop great character in your life. A. We must realize why we are here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Biblical Mothers With The Character Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 20, 2007

HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God.

Introduction · HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). · This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. · All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God. They were loving ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Quiet Character Of A Good Man

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 2, 2006

A Biographical Sermon on Joseph.

THE QUIET CHARACTER OF A GODLY MAN I want you to imagine what would happen if you knew that you would not be around to raise your children. Who would you choose to parent them through their lives to adulthood? You would want someone who would protect them and provide for them like you would, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist