Sermons on Gift Grace Character:

God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches in the book of Acts - the crippled beggar of Acts 3.

Acts 3:1-10 – God’s Power Through God’s People #4: The Crippled Beggar Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. Today’s message would have been appropriate last week for Thanksgiving, but it suits fine today too. Today we are looking at a story of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In Grace Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 15, 2008

In this sermon we observe the blessings of justification by faith, the first of which is peace with God, and the second is standing in grace.

Scripture In the first four chapters of his letter to the Romans the apostle Paul explains how we come into a right relationship with God. The good news of God is that we can come into a right relationship with God by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. This is called justification by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Developing Contagious Christian Character

Contributed by Steven Chapman on May 2, 2001

A look at the kind of Christian who is salt and light.

Developing A Contagious Christian Character Matthew 5:13-16 There is a problem facing us as we approach this week’s theme: Were Christ to be bodily present in our church this Sunday, we would delight in introducing him to others. This problem was summed up a number of years ago in a song called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Forgiveness Shapes Our Character Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 21, 2011

We are defined by the experiences we allow into our lives. When we have been forgiven we will have a forgiving character - Philemon has this character and we can learn from that.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message “Forgiveness Shapes our Character”. There are times when powerful experiences shape who we become. A few years ago I interviewed Ross Davie, he was a well known ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Characters #3 - Simeon Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Dec 28, 2007

Simeon was prepared to meet God - are you?

Christmas Characters #3 – Simeon - 9th December 2007 am The birth of the Messiah was an event that had been anticipated for hundreds of years as it was foretold through the prophets and in the Scriptures. God had promised a Saviour, and He gave that Saviour in a most magnificent way, but so many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

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 Characters With Suicidal Tendencies

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 27, 2002

How we can be freed from suicidal tendencies using those in the Biblical that past through it.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES Jn 10:10 INTRO: I. THOSE THAT COMIITED SUICIDE A. Judas Mt. 27:3-5 1)Withdrawal (a)when you separate - Satan tries to take our 2)Betrayal & hurt those you love the most (a)Jesus had been his best friend & brother 3)Didn’t know how to say:”I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel-Man Of Strong Character

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Apr 5, 2008

Daniel was just like one opf us, he faced hardship and difficulties in life, but his destiny was transformed from a captive to a prince when he brought with him a value that each one of us should have....

Daniel is a man we know who being a foreigner became a person second in Babylon. His life can be a valuable encouragement to many of us living with difficult situation and facing hard decision like him. Daniel was a man of strong character, and had a deep love to pleased God in every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Imitate Christ In Your Character Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007

As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 12:9-21 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Character.

IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CHARACTER Romans 12:9-21 I. Live in Love (9-11) A. Not an Act – Love is a Fruit of the Spirit (vs. 9a) B. 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 = “Love is…” not evil C. “Family” affection, “Brotherly” love 1. Bonding Love 2. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Character Qualities Of A Godly Woman

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 7, 2009

Proverbs 31. Character issues that promote godliness in women are discussed.

CHARACTER QUALITIES OF A GODLY WOMAN PROVERBS 31 INTRODUCTION - Abraham Lincoln is quoted as saying “ No one is poor, who has a godly mother.” Lincoln addresses an issue here that I find most appropriate for us to look at on this Mother’s Day: the value of a godly mother. And though it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

Circumstances Changed Character's Concepts Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Jul 6, 2010

Naomi undergoes a changed perspective.

RUTH 1:20-22 CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGED CHARACTER’S CONCEPTS I. CHANGE: RUTH 1:20 A. Concepts. B. Character. C. Continuum. II. CIRCUMSTANCES: RUTH 1:21 A. Comparative. B. Charging. C. Constructive. III. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Methodist