Sermons on Anti Christian Environment:

The Implications Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

the implications of following Jesus

JOHN 13V1-17 THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE All sorts of things have implications for the way we live our lives today. If you are married there are implications – you no longer are self-centred, you no longer just think of yourself but think of two. If you are a parent – there are massive ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what is true christian freedom

Freedom in the Christian Life I want you to watch a video clip from the film Braveheart. Freedom is a very precious commodity. We hear a lot about freedom today. There are wars fought over it, legislation enacted to give people freedom, protests marches, freedom of speech, freedom of religion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s role in our life and faith

God in the Christian Life Today people speak very freely and easily about belief in God. In fact it actually rare now to come across someone who does not believe in God. Unfortunately when people speak about God they are not all speaking about the same thing. Hence Prince Charles wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Golf And The Christian Life

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004

This morning I’m going to attempt to compare the Game of Golf and the Christian Life. I have found that there are some good ways to help illustrate how we should live our Christian life, through this game we call Golf.

Golf and the Christian Life Pastor Glenn Newton 8-4-02 Romans 10:11-15 “ As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, "Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians Full Grown

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004

Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Olympic Champion

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 11, 2004

The story of Eric Liddle who won the gold medal for the 400 metres in the Paris olympics of 1924 and remained true to his Christian faith, featured in the film "Chariots of Fire".

A CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC CHAMPION Here’s a symbol I’m sure you’ll recognise: it’s the Olympic Rings ( http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL9/olympic.gif ) I wonder if you know what they represent? It’s the five continents – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. You see how they’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 13, 2004

Christian Life is from Grace to Grace. We have nothing to brag about on our ownselves. Everything we have and everything we are because of God’s grace.

TOPIC: GRACE IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN TEXT: John 1:17 I. WHAT IS GRACE? Grace – can be simply defined as – God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Genesis 6:8 – is the very first reference in the Bible to great concept of God’s Grace. In the midst of the MOST WICKED SOCIETY that history has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Profile Of A Great Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 23, 2002

Truly one of the great figures in the long line of Christian heroes is Stephen. His fearless proclamation of the Gospel, well-knowing the possible consequence of doing so, should inspire us to uncompromisingly proclaim God’s message without regard as to

PROFILE OF A GREAT CHRISTIAN “And Stephen, full of faith and power, did wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8 I. STEPHEN WAS A MAN OF HIGH MORAL CHARACTER: "But select from among you, brethren, seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and of wisdom, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60, Acts 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Credible Christian Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex

You may wonder whether a sermon in a Sunday service is the place to be talking about being a credible Christian man, given that at least half the congregation are women, but let me suggest that at least some of what we’ll talk about today is equally relevant to women, and even those bits that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

The Credible Christian Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

The Credible Christian church will be characterised by unity, humility, gentleness, patience and peace. Our primary task is to proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth and our success will depend on our credibility.

If you were here 2 weeks ago you may remember that I posed the question, ’What is the church here for?’ That might sound like a straightforward question at first, but I think you’ll find if you ask a range of people what they think the Church should be doing, you’ll get a range of answers. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Adventure Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 5, 2002

Are Adventure and Christian Oxymorons. A sermon to challenge believers to have a vision for the CHRISTIAN LIFE.

THE ADVENTURE OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 9:1-16 II Cor. 11:23-28 Introduction On the TV show Jeopardy, they had a category called "Oxymorons". An oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other. For example: Old news, Work party, Hot chili, Peace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Acts 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Credible Christian Household Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 17, 2002

The Credible Christian household depends on those within it being submitted to one another, offering hospitality to others and using their tongues only to build up.

I want us to spend some time today thinking about what a Christian household might look like. Mind you I don’t mean just any Christian household. Of course I mean a credible Christian household. Well, what is it that might characterise a credible Christian household? Is there something about a ...read more

Denomination: Anglican