Sermons on Good Character:

The Character Of Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This sermon is in a series on fruit of the Spirit, namely The Character of a Christian: Self Control.

I. I have really enjoyed preaching this series on the "fruits" (character) of a Christian, and then I came down to this last one and read it again "Self Control". I sort of did one of those Lucille Ball takes (uggh!) on it! Like it is easy for me to talk about joy, and love, and peace, but "self ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Cracking The Character Code

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is an expository sermon that teaches how to develop Christian character by abiding in Christ from The Exchanged Life perspective.

It’s my hope to help you be prepared to crack the character code in the message this morning. Paul in writing to the Christians at Colossae revealed the key to cracking the character code in chapter 3:12-14. It is summarized for us in the very first phrase of v.12 when he says . . . The NASB ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Quality Of Our Character

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 14, 2008

Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. The grace of God will do very little for us if we resolve to do nothing for ourselves. God calls us to co-operate with him in the perfecting of character

The Quality of our Character Topic: Reputation is what men think you are; character is what God knows you are. 2 Cor 5:17 NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! Below are examples of the old passing, and the new has come. Peter ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Church Of God

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

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

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

The Characters In The Wilderness Church Series

Contributed by Oyewole O. Sarumi on Mar 2, 2011

There are differing characters that constitute the congregants in today’s church. Many of them are parasitic, misewtoe, and outright unserious. However there are few that are strategically planted by God to help the work, and some are there to pulverised

The Characters in the Wilderness Church Acts 7:38 Introduction Going through the books of Exodus to Deuteronomy, we discovered about 8 categories (representing the chapters) of Characters that were prominent in the church in wilderness, which we can also find in the church of 21st century. They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Character Of A Disciple: Endurance Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2018

Endurance. Strength and inner-lasting ... Digging deep down into your guts, your heart, your soul to find that reservoir of strength that keeps us going when we want to lay down and quit. God is that reservoir and Paul is a great example of enduranc

August, 1974, Fort Dix, New Jersey … That’s where I did my basic training for the U.S. Army. The Vietnam was almost over … but not quite. It would end six months after I joined. So, the Army was still training us as if we were going to the jungles of ‘Nam. All of my drill sergeants were tough ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Reputation Vs. Character

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 19, 2019

Christ put off His reputation but never wavered on His character.

Made Himself of no Reputation Philippians 2:7-10 I. We value our Reputation a. We build our reputation through i. Experience ii. Time iii. Rapport iv. Hard work b. Our reputation can be easily lost i. One accusation ii. One indiscretion ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7

The Character Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ric Veal on Sep 19, 2019

The Holy Spirit is a person.

The Character of the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-3 Introduction: personality, nature, make-up, reputation . Most important doctrine. Often misunderstood & least talked . Involves a person that we can’t see, touch, taste or smell. . Our culture: Is He real? Ghost? Imaginary? He is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Character Study Of Jeroboam Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 22, 2025

Jeroboam had the opportunity to establish a great dynasty, but he chose fear over faith, idolatry over righteousness, and political survival over spiritual truth. His life is a cautionary tale of how leadership can be misused when one does not trust in God.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEROBOAM – FIRST KING OF NORTHERN ISRAEL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 12:25 "Then Jeroboam built Shechem in the mountains of Ephraim, and dwelt there. Also, he went out from there and built Penuel. Supporting Texts: 1 Kings 12-14, 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Jehu Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Jehu was an instrument of God’s judgment, fulfilling prophecy and cleansing Israel of Baal worship. However, his partial obedience and reliance on violence tainted his legacy.

CHARACTER STUDY OF JEHU – KING WHO DESTROYED AHAB’S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 10:28 "Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel." Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 9:1-37, 2 Kings 10:1-36, Hosea 1:4, 1 Kings 19:16-17 INTRODUCTION Jehu was a military commander anointed by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 10:28, 2 Kings 9:1-37, 2 Kings 10:1-36, Hosea 1:4, 1 Kings 19:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Character Study Of Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Hezekiah was a great king who trusted in God, led spiritual reforms, and witnessed divine miracles. His life is an example of faith and leadership. However, his later years warn us about the dangers of pride and shortsightedness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF HEZEKIAH – FAITHFUL KING OF JUDAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:. 2 Kings 18:5 "He trusted in the Lord God of Israel; so that after him was none like him among all the kings of Judah, nor any that were before him." – Supporting Texts: 2 Kings 18-20, 2 Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God