Sermons on American Christians:

What Is Christianity?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

A basic outline of the truths of Christianity

What is “Christianity? If you haven’t yet define what you believe, or if you don’t know specifically what it means to be a Christian-you may be tempted to base it on what other people think, or what there definitions are. “A Christian is someone who believes in God” “A Christian is someone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Stewardship

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2008

This is an entire series on Stewardship focusing on Christian giving

MESSAGE ONE: CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP SERIES TRUE RICHES vs. UNCERTAIN RICHES TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6-19 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: America has a standard for comparing the relative value of those things that are in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sideline Christians

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 20, 2008

EVERY CHURCH MEMBER IS “IN THE GAME” EVERY CHURCH MEMBER CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CHURCH MINISTRY TO CARRY OUT THE CAUSE OF CHRIST, AND SHOULD BE LOOKING FOR EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE THE LORD AND DO HIS PART TO HELP WIN THE BATTLE AGAINST S

SIDELINE CHRISTIANS 1/20/08 TEXT: JAMES 1: VS. 22--25 INTRODUCTION: I WAS WATCHING A FOOTBALL GAME RECENTLY, AND I COULD NOT HELP BUT NOTICE THAT THOSE WHO WERE “IN” THE GAME (11 ACTIVE PLAYERS ON EACH SIDE), WERE CARRYING THE LOAD FOR THE TEAM. THEY WERE IN THE TRENCHES, THE THICK ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Heart

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 22, 2008

A sermon talking about how Jesus wants our relationships with others to be, and how we can get them there. Communion meditation and sermon MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Do you treat others like you would want them to treat you? We think that if people were nicer to us, we could be nicer to them, don’t we? But that’s the Problem. Jesus didn’t say, “Treat people the same way they treat you.” He said, “Treat people like you would want them to treat you.” We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-44

Denomination: *other

Lost Christians

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 30, 2008

A message to stir the church from complacency to commitment. A message for revival and repentance.

LOST CHRISTIANS Scripture: Luke 15:4-7 A Message by Pastor Rex E. Faile, Sr. Lakewood Christian Church Luke 15:4-7 4 What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? 5 And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:4-7

Denomination: *other

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 8, 2007

The world has a difficult time understanding what a Christian is supposed to be. Simply saying, One who imitates Christ in every way.

What is a Christian? Acts 26:28-31 INTRODUCTION: A) Meeting with some fellas from the church for our monthly fellowship & prayer breakfast 1) This was early on a Saturday morning and we all genuinely like and enjoy being with each other We were having so much fun, laughing so hard & a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Joy

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obnoxious Christian Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

to live out sensitive, relevant evangelism, “with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15

Bumper Stickers I have seen: Icthus, Honk if you love Jesus, In Case of Rapture this Car will be Unmanned, God is my Co-Pilot, Get Right or Get Left, Turn or Burn, My Pastor Deserves a Raise o I have a problem with some of this. For starters I just don’t care for bumper stickers. But you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Discriminating Christian Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one.

James 2:1-13 – the Discriminating Christian Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one. Is that not the way WE feel? When we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Carnal Christian

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Mar 30, 2008

I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians; this sermon discusses the latter.

“Carnal Christian” 1 Corinthians 3:1 – 3 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: I believe there are 2 major problems in the local church: lost church members, and carnal Christians. Today I’d like to discuss the latter. The title of the message is Carnal Christian. If we’re going to discuss ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contagious Christianity

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 12, 2008

It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.

Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Assurrance Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007

There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the "Marks" or qualities that set a Christian apart.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN - 1 John 4:20 - 5:13 Some things in this world look very much alike. They are very similar. For instance, a King Snake and a Coral Snake look very much alike. An alligator and a crocodile look a lot alike. They are very similar. We have a citrus tree growing in our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Soldier

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2009

This message shows how the Christian is to equip himself for warfare.

THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION: The Christian is in a battle. Ruth Paxton many years ago said that the Book of Ephesians could be divided into three sections: 1. The Wealth of the Believer 2. The Walk of the Believer and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist