Sermons on Alternate Lifestyles:

The Chosen Pilgrims Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 22, 2004

Peter reminds us that God has chosen us in Christ Jesus to live like pilgrims and strangers in this world. But, do we have a pilgrim’s mindset and lifestyle?

The Chosen Pilgrims 1 Peter 1:1-2; 2:11-12 Verse 1 - “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen…” The letter writer begins by introducing himself. He simply states that he is “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demons:what You Need To Know(2) Series

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,operations,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

DEMONS II Demons are evil spirits without bodies with which to express themselves in this world. Since they have no bodies of their own they wander around trying to find a body through which their mission will be carried out (Matt. 12:43). Important things to note about demons: 1. Demons can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Living Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Following Jesus means being willing to accept His plans for self-denial, and not being ashamed of the Lord Whose lifestyle and mission is contrary to the world's mode of thinking

A guy was on a business trip and thought it would be nice to come home with a little gift for his wife. He stopped off at a perfume counter in a nice store. “How about some perfume?” he asked the clerk. She showed him a bottle of really nice perfume - $120. “Oooh, that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Extravagant Outflow

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 11, 2008

Luke 6:37-38 Jesus talks about living a lifestyle of extravagance. Jesus calls us to be extravagant in your surrender, extravagant in your compassion and extravagant in your giving.

Extravagant Outflow Luke 6:37-38 Have you in recent years done anything that you would say was “Extravagant?” I had three tennis racquets given to my by family and friends, yet I spent over a hundred dollars on a new fourth tennis racquet that I don’t use because I have an older Prince racquet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Free Methodist

Encouraged To Endure Sermon Iii: Enduring In Anti-Christian Environments Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 7, 2020

In these days when anti-Christian rhetoric and actions have become viral, Christians are encouraged to remain faithful and true to godly principles and lifestyles - whether it be in the sacred or secular realms of responsibility.

Enduring As Christians in Anti-Christian Environments Christian woman flies out of Sudan, meets Pope . . . (Headline July 24, 2014): “A Sudanese woman sentenced to death for converting from Islam to Christianity walked off the plane cradling her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-21

Handling Shameful Sin In The Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2015

Too often churches of today overlook the sin and sinful lifestyle of a person because they are a leader in the community, government, or business. So the Corinthian church needed to wake up and learn something.

Tonight’s passage is a continuation of last week’s passage. The subject is church discipline. To recap, there was sexual immorality in the church at Corinth. A man was either married to or living with his step-mother. He was known in the church and known in the community. His sin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of The Heart

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 16, 2017

There is a direct correlation between the heart and the mouth. We have a heart problem in the church and in the family in the USA. We need to return to the altar and alter our lifestyles. Never forget God.

THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF THE PROBLEM... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Matthew 12:34 O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45, Deuteronomy 6:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Plan Of Eternal Salvation

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 15, 2022

Salvation is a simple as A-B-C and D. Acknowledge in the head; Believe in the heart; Confess with the mouth; and Demonstrate in the lifestyle. Romans 10 Reveals God's plan to all!

God’s Plan of Salvation by Faith Romans 10:1-17 “Dear brothers and sisters, the longing of my heart and my prayer to God is for the people of Israel to be saved. 2 I know what enthusiasm they have for God, but it is misdirected zeal. 3 For they don’t understand God’s way of making people right with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-17, Hebrews 1:1-2, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian's Relationship With Worldly Society

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian's relationship with worldly society is one of separation without isolation. We are to be different in mindset, lifestyle, and values while remaining actively involved in influencing the world for Christ.

THE CHRISTIAN'S RELATIONSHIP WITH WORLDLY SOCIETY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 John 2:15-17, John 17:14-18, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Matthew 5:13-16, James 4:4 INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we live in a world that is increasingly at odds with godly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beauty And Blessings Of A Holy Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 18, 2025

Holiness is often misunderstood in today’s world as a restrictive or burdensome lifestyle. However, biblical holiness is the beautiful, God-ordained standard that sets believers apart and leads to abundant blessings.

THE BEAUTY AND BLESSINGS OF A HOLY LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:15-16 Supporting Texts: Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 3:3-4, Isaiah 35:8-10, Hebrews 12:14 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is often misunderstood in today’s world as a restrictive or burdensome lifestyle. However, biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus: Sacrificial Servanthood Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 28, 2025

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “sacrificial”? Do you serve God faithfully while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and healthy relationship with Him? Get ready to learn how to fulfill our call to serve sacrificially without sacrificing what God never intended us to sacrifice!

Follow JESUS: Sacrificial Servanthood Mark 10:32-45 We continue our mini-series on servanthood. This is really a sequel, since there are only two messages. Last week, sustainable servanthood, and today, sacrificial servanthood. Both messages are a part of the bigger church annual theme: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: *other

Toward A More Complete Christian Walk: 7 Things I Learned From Catholics, Lutherans, Calvinists, Baptists, Apologists, Pentecostals, & Wesleyans

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 30, 2022

I really enjoy reading books and studying ideas from outside my denominational framework. I believe God works through many different denominations, not just the one that I'm a part of.

I really enjoy reading books and studying ideas from outside my denominational framework. I believe God works through many different denominations, not just the one that I'm a part of. So I like to see, what am I maybe missing that other denominations are doing? What do they believe? How do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Greatest Problem Facing The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Sep 16, 2006

What is the greatest problem facing the church? It is money, politics, morals, or false teaching? In this message, Pastor Steve accesses our greatest need.

For the past two Wednesday evenings we have looked at the subject of unity in the church. Such unity, as I said, can never come at the expense of the truth. Gordan Clark wrote, “Since God is truth, a contempt for the truth is equally a contempt for God.” He’s right! An attack on the truth is an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Discipline: Forgotten Doctrine Of The 21st Century Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Tactful way of bringing the church back to the Biblical roots of accountability, responsibility, and discipline! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

CHURCH DISCIPLINE Forgotten Doctrine of the 21st Century I Corinthians 5 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchDiscipline.html The time to deal w/ church discipline is now…not because of any problems, but because there aren’t any problems. Our unity is at an all-time high…God’s power is upon this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist