Sermons on Character (Page 8)
The More Blessed Way
Does it belong in the of the worship of the saints? NO! 2 Corinthians 8:1-2 (NASB) Great Generosity 8 Now, brethren, we wish to make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the churches of Macedonia, 2 that in a great ordeal of affliction their abundance of joy and their deep poverty overflowed in the wealth of their liberality.
The Prize
Philippians 3:14 (NASB) 14 I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus
The Truth About Truth
1.In Basic terms— a)It is defined as that which conforms with fact or reality. b)It is genuineness, veracity, or actuality. c)In a word, truth is reality. d)It is how things actually are. John 8:44 (NASB) 44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks [a]a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a…
Guidance
Guidance comes in various forms… a.First an foremost the Word of God—Not an optional extra, but the words of life. b.The Word being taught and lived around us. c.Godly advice from others d.Experiences – Good and bad. Proverbs 12:15 (NASB) 15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Tolerance-Eph 4:1-2
Every relationship needs it If you think that no one ever has to tolerate you, you might want to ask the Lord for clarification on that point—but be prepared for disappointment With a scoffing tone we ask, “How do you put up with that?” Sanctification takes time No one changes over night We have to accept matters of opinion I don’t always have to be right Ephesians 4:1-2 (NASB) 4 Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, implore you to walk in a manner…
Greet One Another-Mark 14:44-46
This is something for us to avoid at all cost. That cost is the cost of change. Change is our ability to deal with others outside of our comfort zone. Mark 14:44-46 (NASB) 44 Now he who was betraying Him had given them a signal, saying, “Whomever I kiss, He is the one; seize Him and lead Him away [a]under guard.” 45 After coming, Judas immediately went to Him, saying, “Rabbi!” and kissed Him. 46 They laid hands on Him and seized Him.
Blinded by the Light-John 19:2
The curse of Blindness A blind priest couldn’t serve in the temple Unless exceptional, a blind person was a liability A drain on family resources Someone needed to look after them Destined to beg to stay alive John 19:2 (NASB) 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe on Him;
Conscience 1 Peter 3:15-16
•Two of the biggest names of the 20th century recommend the conscience as a guide . 1 Peter 3:15-16 15 but [a]sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a [b]defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and [c]reverence; 16 [d]and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.
Generousity-Staring into the heart of God -3 Eph 3:20-21
The Power •He is ALL powerful •He is EVER present •He is TOTALLY aware Ephesians 3:20-21 (NASB) 20 Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, 21 to Him bethe glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations [a]forever and ever. Amen.
Generousity-Staring into the heart of God 2-1Chron 29:10-19
1 Chronicles 29:10-19 (NASB) David’s Prayer 10 So David blessed the Lord in the sight of all the assembly; and David said, “Blessed are You, O Lord God of Israel our father, forever and ever.11 Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, indeed everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O Lord, and You exalt Yourself as head over all. 12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your…