Sermons on Character: showing 16-30 of 40,699

Character Development

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jul 27, 2003

Christian Character is formed through a lifelong process that begins at the new birth experience. When a person gives their life to Christ, the Holy Spirit begins a process of developing His character traits within the soul of the individual. It’s not an

By: Donna J. Kazenske "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny." According to the above statement, our character has something to do with our destiny. Since our destiny is of such great importance, shouldn’t we be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, Deuteronomy 8:1-2

Denomination: *other

What A Character! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 25, 2002

You are known by the habits you keep.

WHAT A CHARACTER! Acts 4:36-37 S: Character Development Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: YOU ARE KNOWN BY THE HABITS YOU KEEP. ?: What? What habits should we be known by? What habits should we keep? KW: Habits TS: In our adventure of practicing Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Quest For Character Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 16, 2001

If future generation are to take on the character of God, we must mark for them our own quest.

What Parents Owe Their Children A Quest for Character November 4, 2001 This series isn’t about parenting. I do hope this helps those of us who are raising children… But it’s really about living out our key principles of our faith in front of the children in our lives! We want to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-38, Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God's Character.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 14, 2001

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.”

Year C. Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 23, 2001 Title: “God’s character.” Psalm 113 is one of the “Hallel” psalms. “Hallel” means, “praise;” “Halleluia” means “Praise Yah-weh.” There are three collections of “Hallel” psalms, all hymns of praise, in the Psalter: first, Psalms 113-118; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Character Assassination

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND.

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND. SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY NO ONE ELSE’S BUSINESS. THERE’S NO NEED FOR THEM TO KNOW. OUR MOTIVE IS WHAT DETERMINES WHETHER NEWS BECOMES GOSSIP. IF OUR INTENTIONS ARE GOOD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1

The Character Of Compassion

Contributed by Greg Waddell on Mar 5, 2001

A fresh look at the meaning of compassion as displayed in the character of Jesus.

THE CHARACTER OF COMPASSION Matthew 9:35-38 Compassionate people . . . I. Cross forbidden boundaries. A. Compassion drives one outside the conventional boundaries. . . . Routine is the enemy of compassion. . . . Jesus broke the routine . . . stepped outside the normal . . . He wanted to see . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Character Of Joshua Series

Contributed by Greg Stine on Jul 16, 2001

CHaracteristics demonstrated by Joshua that allowed God to use him so mightily

Joshua 1:1-9 Intro: O.T. often not understood because of structure, etc. Primary theme of the O.T. - scarlet thread of redemption woven throughout the fabric of the whole, in the person of the promised Messiah. Gen. 3:15 - 1st promise of Messiah, called the protoevangelum. Sets stage for conflict ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Men Of Character

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

A Fathers Day Message that provides an outline of how men should live their life.

Turn to Genesis 1:26-31 (READ) There is an emphasis on leadership and dominion in these verses. How many of you know when God repeats himself, he is trying to get something across? God wants us to have leadership and dominion. I want to speak this Father’s Day on men of velvet and steel, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Characters

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 22, 2002

What six things do we need to have good Christian Character?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Character Of A Servant

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 16, 2004

Description of a servant

DO YOU HAVE THE CHARACTER OF A SERVANT What does the word servant mean? We use that term everyday in our lives. Some use the term to mean someone who serves the needs of their employer. This is true. This is one meaning of the word still others use the word to describe the service that a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Oct 12, 2001

Forgiveness in Philemon

Last week we were introduced to the Philemon and the situation he found himself in. His slave, Onesimus had stolen from him and ran away to the city of Rome. While there Onesimus came across the apostle Paul was led to salvation in Christ Jesus. Paul has now returned Onesimus to Philemon. Along ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Uncompromised Character Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008

Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Contrast Of Character

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 11, 2009

We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure.

A CONTRAST OF CHARACTER Mark 14:27-72 Sermon Objective: We find in Jesus the secrets to spiritual stamina and we see in the disciples the elements that lead to spiritual failure. Supporting Scripture: Isaiah 55:6; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:1-10; Read the full text: I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-72

Denomination: Nazarene

The "Character" Of Light Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2009

Light and Darkeness have NO commonality and as beleivers we should always focus on the light and flee from the darkness.

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 7, 2008 Date Preached: December 10, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of John’s Letters Sermon Title: 1 John 1:5 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Character

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009

A look at Psalm 15 and what God calls us to in terms of our character.

1 ¶ A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God