Character

Character

"...that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world..." (Philippians 2:15).

As Christians, we are expected to shine as lights in a darkened world, setting an example for those inside and outside the faith. Our character must be refined until it stands out to all who come in contact with us.

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Seven Attributes of a Child-Like Attitude

Christ says, in Matt. 18, "...Unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." There is something about a little child we must become like. what are the attributes of…
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Do You Know God

Belief in God is only a fraction of what it takes to know God.
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Barnabas: The Encourager

Have you ever had a friend stand up for you? What about someone who helped and supported you even before you became friends? Barnabas was that kind of person. His life provides some great lessons for us today.
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What Science Tells Us About Habits

The human brain is amazing! From birth, millions of bits of information are funneling into our brains, yet we are able to learn to make sense of the most important information and act on it.
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When a Friend Lets You Down

A friend is supposed to be there for you through good times and bad. What can you do to restore a friendship?
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Who Would You Follow?

Everyone chooses role models. Sometimes we emulate people who are older than us. At other times, it is people our own age or even younger than us. How can we decide whom to follow?
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The Value of Character

This sermon explores the need for and impact of Godly character on the use of authority. Several biblical examples showing both successes and failures are used to demonstrate that Godly authority is moderated by love, self-control, and a willingness to…
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Wonderfully Made To Bridge The Gap

The spirit of man within man (human spirit) is “a bridge” between physical life and becoming sons and daughters of God in the Family of God. The spirit within man records what the brain comes to know—even the attitude and…
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Ecclesiastes: The Thinking Young Adult's Guide to Life

The Bible is filled with special treasures. Here is a great book addressing some of the most important issues of life.
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Hard Decisions Made Easy

Do you have some difficult choices to make? Everyone faces these kinds of decisions in his or her life. Here are a few keys to help you make better decisions.
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Ending a Friendship

No one likes to end a friendship, but sometimes it has to happen. But when? And how? These are the tough questions. Read this article to discover keys to help you make these important decisions.
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Life on Campus: Godly Service is More Than Membership

Getting involved in service activities and organizations while in college, in addition to serving in our local church congregations, helps lay the foundation for lifelong service.
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The Difference Between Infatuation and Love

In the heady world of male-female relationships, how can one know the difference between love and infatuation?
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What Your Appearance Says About You

Some people don't think clothes matter or that it makes any difference how they wear their hair. The Bible says differently. Read this article to find out how and why.
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Don't Look Back

We are instructed to remember Lot’s wife. Today we will look at a couple of lessons we can learn from her example.
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Getting to Know Others

If you want to learn practical ways to get to know guys and girls without getting serious too soon, we wrote this "how to" section with you in mind. Here are six points we've discovered to be helpful.
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Education: Why Bother?

Is it really worth it? Yes, indeed! Here's why.
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God's Feelings About Emotions

Why did God give us such a vast array of emotions? Can our emotions help us develop strong connections with Him and our fellow man?
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Should a Christian Fight?

Is enlisting in the military the right course of action for Christians? What if the military is combating terrorism? And what about the wars mentioned in the Bible?
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Courage Under Fire

Do you do what is right and good even if it is difficult? Many today are more interested in personal happiness than personal goodness. Is it possible to have both?
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