Sermons on Godless Character:

The Character Of An Effective Church Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are dynamic, aggressively

The Character of an Effective Church Acts 13:1-13 Intro There is much truth in the humorous adage that some people make things happen, others watch things happen, while still others are left wondering what happened. What is true of individuals is also true of churches. Some churches are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Lampstand Of Character #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007

Can we see how vital this relationship with the Holy Spirit is? When my health may fail & even my spirit grows weak, the strength & might of His Spirit will sustain me no matter what!

The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The “Spirit of Wisdom”, “Spirit of Understanding”, “Spirit of Counsel”, “Spirit of Might”, “Spirit of Knowledge”, & “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord”. Luke 4:18 NLT The Spirit of the Lord is upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Character Count?

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 7, 2004

Character is the window to the soul of a country and how true it is that character will determine the success or failure of a country.

Maybe you’ve heard in the news lately with all the social issues that are facing America, “that America is facing a Constitutional crisis.” But its not a constitutional crisis that we’re facing it’s a character crisis storming towards the gates of God’s blessing. I really do believe that character ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unlikely Characters Of Christmas

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 7, 2003

A message regarding the character of Joseph and Mary.

Unlikely Characters of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 December 7, 2003 Introduction We continue our look at the gospel of Matthew this week, as we count down the days to Christmas. Today we¡¦re going to look at what we can learn about the lives of Mary and Joseph, and my hope is that you¡¦ll walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

General Character Of Christians. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Nov 16, 2004

This Sermon is #11 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XI. General Character of Christians. Galatians v.24. "And they that are Christ’s have crucified the Flesh, with the Affections and Lusts." ST. PAUL is supposed to have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Of False Teachers Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 1, 2009

In Galatians 5:7–12 Paul gives us tell tale warning signs to watch out for in false teachers in order not to fall into their trap.

One of Aesop’s Fables is about a wolf in sheep’s clothing. A wolf had his eye on a certain flock of sheep, but he couldn’t get any of the sheep he wanted because of the vigilance of the shepherd and his dogs. Then he saw the skin of a sheep that had been flayed, so he put the skin on as a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Other

Character Counts:responsibility

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Communion Meditation for February 1, 2009

(Slide 1) Kathy begins the meditation this morning with a poem that gives us some important things to think about. (Kathy shares poem entitled, ‘Give Me Flowers.’ In this world today while we’re living Some folks say the worst of us they can But when we are dead and in our casket, They always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ And Character In Christmas

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Dec 10, 2006

The gift of Christmas has not changed,only the people, this sermon looks into the characters that contributed to the first Christmas

Christ and Character in Christmas (Luk 2:6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (Luk 2:7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Characters Of A Christian Home Series

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

This describes the individual responsibilities in the home.

The Christian Home Part 2 Colossians 3 REFLECTION: We recently looked at the Characteristics of a Christian Home. By comparing our homes and hearts with the blueprint of God’s word, we can see areas that need some “Home Improvement.” DIRECTION: Now we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Your Character Arc

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jul 30, 2011

If you’re a person of faith, you are a person in process. It’s process guided by the Holy Spirit, of course, and what he’s doing is -- he’s transforming you from building your life around yourself to building it around God.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas July 31, 2011 YOUR CHARACTER ARC Isaac Butterworth Genesis 32:22-32 (NIV) 22 That night Jacob got up and took his two wives, his two maidservants and his eleven sons and crossed the ford of the Jabbok. 23 After he had sent them across the stream, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Character Of The Early Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011

What the N.T. church was like

“The Character of the Early Church” Acts 11:19-30, 13:1-3 One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Character Trait: Unity Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 26, 2013

One accord does not mean the early church was traveling in a Honda. They were moving together as one because they were moved by the same Spirit. Unity in the body of Christ is serious business. Because unity in the church springs from the heart of God

Intro: One accord does not mean the early church was traveling in a Honda. They were moving together as one because they were moved by the same Spirit. Acts 2:44 “Now all the believers were together and held all things in common.” Remember 1 Corinthians 1:10 “I have a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

God's Infinite Character

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 19, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all these good characters exist because GOD revealed it to us thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 9:17 (New Living Translat

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all these good characters exist because GOD revealed it to us thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 9:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) They refused to obey and did not ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Content Of Christian Character

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jan 3, 2013

A study of a Christian’s Character through the story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den

INTRODUCTION: The story of Daniel in the Lion’s Den is one of the most familiar in the Bible. Many of us can recall sitting around that little table in the Children’s Department of the Sunday School…somewhere…listening as our Teacher told about a brave young man who would not disobey God, even if ...read more

Denomination: Friends