Sermons on Obscure Characters:

The Character Of God's Sovereignty Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 21, 2013

The Character and work of God's Sovereignty in Election is truly a teaching of the Extravagant Grace of a Powerful and Providential God.

4 21 13 The Character of God’s Sovereignty Romans 9: 1-13 Last week we examined the privilege that is ours in God working in such a way, conforming us into the image of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Character Of The Early Church

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 1, 2011

Characteristics of the early church

“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 11:9-30

Denomination: Baptist

Characters That Define A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Aug 1, 2012

This sermon speaks about what christian should be in the light of God

TITLE: CHARACTER THAT DEFINES A CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, 2 for they will prolong your life ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Character Trait: Humility Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 3, 2013

Humility goes hand in had with a healthy church. A church that makes little of themselves can make much of God. What is humilty and how can we practically be humble?

Intro: On Christmas afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, "Boy! Am I ever tried." Her husband looked over at her & said, "I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, & give a total of five sermons. Why are you so tired?" "Dearest," she replied, "I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

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

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

The Character Of True Commitment

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 6, 2010

This message, using the backdrop of Paul's shipwreck on Melita, reveals some principles of commitment to Christ.

The Character Of True Commitment Text: Acts 27:9-10, 22-25 Intro: The word “committed” is found but twice in Acts chapters 27 and 28. And even there it does not refer to the Christian’s commitment to God. However, I find in these two chapters, a number of principles of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Quality Of Our Character

Contributed by Mark Roper on Jan 13, 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 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

A Crash Course In Character Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 14, 2009

God wants to shape your soul to be just like Jesus. Will you cooperate?

John Ortberg tells of a man in a church he once pastored whom he called Denny. Denny was not a happy man. He had attended church his whole life, but he had never been happy. Even the expression on his face was perpetually negative – so much so that one day a deacon asked him, "Denny, are you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Characters That Define A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Sep 2, 2012

This sermon illustrates characters that defines a christian on a biblical perspective...

Topic: "CHARACTERS THAT DEFINE A CHRISTIAN" Scriptural Reference: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo (Writer and Contributor of Sermon Central) Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Character Of A True Disciple Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

WHAT WE HAVE HERE ARE TWO QUICK INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF PETER, WHICH WHEN LOOKED AT SHOW US THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE OF CHRIST. TRANSITION: FOR WITH ALL OF THE STUMBLES PETER MAKES IN HIS LIFE, IT IS PETER THAT SHOWS HERE TRUE DISCIPLE SHI FOR C

THE CHARACTER OF A TRUE DISCIPLE Acts 9:32-43 As Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. 33 There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. 34 "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Godly Character Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

Developing Godly Character

Romans 5: Developing Godly Character - February 8, 2008 Turn with me this morning to the book of Romans, chapter 5. Today we want to look at the idea of developing godly character. How do we become the men and women that we were created to be? We have been looking at this letter from the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational