Sermons on God Characteristics:

Controlled By The Senses Or The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 12, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being controlled by the senses versus being controlled by the Holy Spirit.

As believers, we are constantly faced with choices and decisions that require discernment and wisdom. The Bible teaches us that we can be controlled by either the senses or the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25

Make Disciples God's Way – Discipleship Is Life Transformation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

MAKE DISCIPLES GOD’S WAY – Discipleship is Life Transformation. What is a disciple of Jesus Christ supposed to be like? The word DISCIPLE is used as an acrostic to describe eight characteristics of trasformed disciples.

• Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. INTRODUCTION: A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, But Man (Strange, But True!)

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 11, 2019

Simply put, there is only one Jesus, but this Jesus has two natures: He is God and He is man. Paul explains this well as he points to Jesus’ human characteristics, like His death on a cross, while also asserting His divinity, saying that the very fullness of God dwells in Christ.

The Son was both God and Man to restore His creation 1. Jesus really was a man a. Stepped out of heaven to be like us b. He was born just like us, lived like us, grew up like us c. Lived a humble lifestyle and pinched pennies d. He got tired like us i. Crowds followed him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Go Christmas Shopping!

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 15, 2015

A fabulous message by Jon Earls pointing out 4 characteristics of God's gift that we can emulate as we go out looking for gifts for others. God gave us the unspeakable gift of Jesus!

LET’S GO CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! 2 Cor. 9:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A teacher decided to ask her students what their Christmas traditions were. “What traditions does your family do at Christmas?” 2. The first student was a Catholic girl; “On Christmas Eve we go to Church, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty Of Holiness

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 31, 2002

This outline sets forth the characteristics of the beauty of holiness and that the object of that beauty is the worship of God.

THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles 16:29. As we begin a new year, one excellent resolution that every child of God needs to make is to make this year a year when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29, Philippians 2:5-8, Psalm 96:9, Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Baptist

Mournful Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be- Attitudes January 15, 2006 Matthew 5:4 Story: On a visit overseas, a wealthy man was fascinated w/ a powerful microscope that allowed him to study the petals of a flower. He was amazed at their beauty and detail, so he decided to purchase a microscope and take it home. He enjoyed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Meekness Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jan 24, 2006

An 8 week series on the characteristics every Christian is called to possess as citizens of God’s kingdom.

Be-Attitudes January 22, 2006 Blessed are the Meek Note: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display meekness along the way?” Unfortunately, meekness isn’t a valued quality in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Other Gospel

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014

Paul's discourse in the opening 10 verses of his letter to Galatia seeks to convey Who we are in Christ, the essence of the Gospel of Christ and the characteristical underpennings of a lifestyle saturated in and by the grace of Jesus Christ.

No Other Gospel by Kraig Pullam Galatians 1:1-1:10 Introduction Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Four score and seven years, means 87 years. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If I Am A Man Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 31, 2020

I suppose the term "man of God" means different things to different people. However, we have the account of an individual who was called a "man of God" and commanded to respond to a king's command. Because he was a man of God, certain characteristics marked his life.

“After the death of Ahab, Moab rebelled against Israel. “Now Ahaziah fell through the lattice in his upper chamber in Samaria, and lay sick; so he sent messengers, telling them, ‘Go, inquire of Baal-zebub, the god of Ekron, whether I shall recover from this sickness.’ But the angel of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Judgment

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you've been cheated in a court? Have you been deceived and felt that the judge who handled your case is an unjust judge. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display characteristics of a Godly judgment. IV. TEXT: Isaiah 11:3 (New Living Translation, Second ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Portrait Of Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 7, 2010

Part 6 and last in series Love Without Limits, Dave fleshes out the characteristics of love found in “the love chapter,” 1 Cor. 13.

A Portrait of Love Love Without Limits, prt. 6 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 6, 2010 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (NIV) 4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Church Health, Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 4, 2006

Sources; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Willow Creek; Ten Characteristics of a Healthy Church Vision -- New England; Characteristics of a Healthy Church -- Sonlife Ministries -- Dann Spader; Eight Essential Qualities of Healthy Churches-- Natural

See Part 1 for Introduction; 5. Empowering Leadership The proof of a good leader is creating another leader, not more followers. Develop servant-leadership by strategically mentoring, teaching and serving the believers. A true leader’s measure of success is when they have succeeded in helping ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2-11

Growing Faith

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Growing The Church” - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2009

What are the biblical characteristics of a growing church?

Last time, as we focused on verses 11 and 12, we made note of the two essentials of church growth - gifted leadership (v. 11) and committed membership (v. 12). A church will never rise higher than the skills of the leadership and will go no farther than the commitment of the membership. Gifted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 14, 2019

Characteristics of what real praying contains.

Matthew 6 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-14