Sermons on Losing Builds Character:

Losing Track Of God Series

Contributed by John Allen on Jun 10, 2025

Sometimes God does such unexpected things that we get confused and frustrated with him.

[Statements in brackets are for the preacher not the preaching. They are notes that reflect ideas based on the homiletics recommended in "Preach with No Pants" (https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/preach-with-no-pants-john-allen-sermon-on-inductive-250167) which proposes an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Lampstand Of Character Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007

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 t

Pastor Larry Stockstill made a statement the other day in the daily devotional that triggered this message. "Like the six branches of the lampstand in the tabernacle, there are six facets of the Holy Spirit’s character." That is what we are going to dive into for a few minutes this morning in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Character Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 2, 2006

This is the third sermon in a series on Discipleship. This message is about tsome essential aspects of a Disciple’s Character.

Character of a Disciple Matthew 28:16-20, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. The subject matter today is one that I consider to be most important. It is that of being a Disciple of Jesus. We often think that Jesus’ only responsibility was to come and Die on the Cross in order to provide salvation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Adventist

The Character Of Caleb

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 13, 2012

The scripture says Caleb had a unique spirit... this sermon explores that spirit.

The Character of Caleb Numbers 14:24 "But my servant Caleb because he had another spirit with him, followed me fully, him will I bring into the land he went to and his descendents shall inherit it" Imperfections have distinguished some of the most eminent servants of God as shown in the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Patience Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 20, 2007

This is the 4th in a series of fruits of the Spirit, or the chacter of a Christian: Patience

I. Someone shared with me a story this week of a young boy who witnessed a Baptism at his local Baptist Church. And he heard how the minister described it made that person part of the family of God. This got the young boy to thinking and so the next morning he decided to baptize the family cats. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Characters Of The Cross

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2022

A message about those who followed the cross. The things we can learn from them.

Title: Characters of the Cross Theme: Learning from those who were around the cross. Text: A variety Simeon of Cyrene Mark 15:21 Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of Alexander and Rufus, as he was coming out of the country and passing by, to bear His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Matthew 27:39-44, Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Leadership And Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Emphasize the importance of godly leadership and shepherding, drawing inspiration from Psalm 23, and encourage believers to develop these qualities in their own lives and communities.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. It's such a blessing to be standing up here again to share God's word with you. Today, we're going to focus on the beautiful Psalm 23 and its profound message about leadership, character, and the heart of a true shepherd. A.W. Tozer once wisely said, "A ...read more

Topics: Shepherd, Jesus

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Distinguishing Character Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 9, 2017

The world needs Christians to be excellent in spirit and distinguished from the culture.

1. Tendency of Inwardness When Wendall Woodall was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, he began recording his journey in a book called Shuffle. His faith in Christ fueled his sense of humor and gave him a basis for daily living. Among his strategies was the habit of volunteering. “A big part of my ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Character Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 9, 2010

A look at what Character is how it is formed and how it is lost.

Having Mother’s Day fall during Discover the Word can be a challenge because it is really expected that on Mother’s Day you will speak to Mothers. But when you are focusing on a specific book it can sometimes be hard to find the hook to work with a specific topic. If you were here a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Character Counts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 27, 2013

Character counts and it impacts. God is concerned with our character, more than our comfort and competence.

RECAP last week's sermon – Matt 7:15-23 – the false prophets were IN the circle but OUT of salvation. • Right believing leads to RIGHT LIVING. It starts on the INSIDE. It is a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ. • Draw close to Him every day and you’ll see your life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Character

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 6, 2005

A description of the characteristics of the Christian discipleship, and those things on which it rests

As we listened to that passage from Colossians this morning, the first thing we heard Paul telling his readers to do was to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, goodness and patience.. As we listened to that list of qualities various things could have gone through our minds. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Character On Trial Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 24, 2006

The sixth message in a series from the life of Joseph

Trinity Baptist Church July 23, 2006 Series: Character on Display Character on Trial Genesis 43:1-45:15 In the last century, Elbert Hubbard wrote, “the final test of greatness lies in being able to endure contemptuous treatment without resentment.” We’ll watch today as Joseph passes that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Character And Commitment Series

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jun 6, 2003

This is an adaptation of a book by John Maxwell on Leadership.

I. Two weeks ago I talked about the need for leaders, and the need for us all to get involved doing what it is that God has gifted us to do, to see that this church becomes what God wants it to be, and has the impact on this community that God intends it to have. A. It would be unfair to ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62, Matthew 20:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Questionable Character

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 29, 2019

A study in Psalm 34: 1 – 22

Psalm 34: 1 – 22 He acted like a ‘questionable character’ A Psalm of David when he pretended madness before Abimelech, who drove him away, and he departed. 1 I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 2 My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel