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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To Give Is a Blessing

To some, giving means we are losing. Most parents realize that their greatest rewards come from giving.
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Sermon

Self Control

God tells us to be slow to anger. How do we react to anger in ourselves? What is self-control? This message shows how some Biblical people did or did not control their anger.
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Ingratitude

A writer once noted that ingratitude is not only the basest and meanest of sins, but it is the most frequent.
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Peace of Mind

Most people yearn for the deep inner peace and contentment that they see in those who have learned to walk through life with confidence, happiness and enthusiasm.
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Sermon

The Wisdom of Solomon

God answered Solomon’s humble request for help in ruling His people Israel by giving him great wisdom, which Solomon shares with us in the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes. But God did not give Solomon righteous character, which comes only…
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Willing Followers

Teachers have a big responsibility.
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Evil Reports

One of the best things we can do is not listen to people sharing evil or false reports.
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Sermon

Pentecost and the Plan of God

Throughout the New Testament, we have recorded many of the attributes and qualities that we are to be putting on in our lives. God and Jesus Christ are dwelling and working in us by means of the Holy Spirit to…
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Sermon

Saul and David: A Study In Character

Saul and David were the first two men anointed kings over Israel. They both had a lot of similarities, yet were vastly different in character. In this split-sermon, Charles Graby, a deacon serving in Atlanta and Buford, delves into the…
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Generous in Love

Some languages have a variety of words that express different kinds of love. Romantic, brotherly or godly love are three different kinds of love.
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Good Enough?

What should your attitude be when you have a task to complete? What are God's expectations?
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Dirt Sticks

No doubt we all liked playing in the mud when we were children.
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Sermon

Lessons From Daniel

What do we hope to gain from reading the Bible - a better understanding, knowledge of the background or character of someone, a relationship with God, finding God's expectations, avoiding mistakes, understanding prophecy? We can learn a lot from the…
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Ugly Goes to the Bone

You've heard the old saying, “Beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes right to the bone.” The saying refers to the character of the person.
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Sermon

In Search of Godly Leaders

There are different kinds of leaders and perspectives on leadership. What is GOD looking for? What are the qualities of a Godly leader?
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Sermon

Holy, Righteous Character, Part 2

Character is learned through example. When we study the great heroes of Scripture, then we are strengthened and helped to formulate a resolve to follow God. What are the constructs and lessons that can gleam?
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Sermon

Holy, Righteous Character, Part 1

Why does God require righteous character? The holy angels had to make a choice – a quest for righteous character. Man has the same quest.
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Sermon

The Two Trees of Psalm 92

The two trees of Psalm 92 that describe righteous individuals. Why were those two trees chosen? What is the character of these two trees that are likened to the righteous person? Taking an in-depth look at the two trees of…
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Sermon

Faith and Love

What can we learn about faith and love from the example of Rebekah and Isaac?
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Sermon

Fuel

We need to understand our adversary wants to destroy us. We must not give him the fuel to do so. We find it is vital that we be reconciled to our brother. We have been given the means to do…