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  • Rooted In Love

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 2, 2011
     | 7,250 views

    As the church, we can model the love of Jesus as we love and accept people. Or we can be exclusive in our love and forfeit our calling to be an authentic church.

    A television commercial depicts three business people sitting in the back seat of a taxi. The taxi is stalled in heavy downtown traffic. One man goes berserk. He screams that they will miss the crucial business luncheon they were supposed to go to. The important documents they brought with them ...read more

  • A Church Built On Christ Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 16, 2024
     | 440 views

    Just what is it that makes a church authentic? The greatest challenge that we find as we try to follow Jesus is dedicating ourselves to the truth of the Scripture in a culture that tends to base their lives on their own opinions instead of on the truth of God's word.

    I don't think I need to tell any of you that our church is going through a new phase. We are about to enter into a new stage of growth for this church beginning in January. I have asked God what words can I bring to the church that would make this transition a lot easier so that we can remain ...read more

  • Authentic Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 14,737 views

    Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

    One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

  • Love--Within The Church Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 8,765 views

    Christian commitment is demonstrated when Christians sincerely love one another.

    Love Within the Church Romans 12:9-21 A college roommate of mine used to quote his grandmother's definition of love. "Love," she had said, "is the feeling that you feel when you feel the feeling like you've never felt before." Than definition expresses a common conception of love. Even the ...read more

  • Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 22, 2014
     | 5,432 views

    A sermon on how we should define the term authentic Christianity.

    "Authentic Christianity" I John 3:11-19 (Key verse) 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death. 15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in ...read more

  • Authentic Walk Series

    Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 10, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 24,875 views

    The Bible teaches us that a REAL Christian will have certain character traits that will differ from the Non-Christian. Walking the Christian Walk is not a request but a requirement.

    “AUTHENTIC WALK” TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28; INTRO: Once we become a Christian, there is definitely changes that must take place. Not only in our way of thinking, but in our actions as well. We have already visited in the last couple of weeks the importance of: · R-Righteous ...read more

  • The Revival Of Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Nov 10, 2008
     | 2,867 views

    Part 2 of our Fracture series looks at law vs. gospel.

    Fracture Part 2- The Revival of Authenticity Sermon #141 Pastor Ryan Akers As the Scriptures say, “No one is righteous—not even one. No one is truly wise; no one is seeking God. All have turned away, all have become useless. No one does good, not a single one.” “Their talk is foul, like the stench ...read more

  • Authentic Worship

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 20, 2014
     | 6,343 views

    From the woman who anointed our Lord Jesus, we can discover some truths about worship

    Authentic Worship Mark 14:2-9 • DO YOU REMEMBER THIS: Flip Wilson was a popular comedian several years ago, and one of his characters was a Preacher at the “What’s Happening Now Church.” Flip did a Skit where he told about this preacher. He’d shout out: "IF THIS ...read more

  • Authentic Worship Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2017
     | 6,918 views

    Authentic worship shows authentic Christian living.

    1. Worship services are a high priority for most churches a. Preferential styles of worship have become hot buttons for churches b. Worship is often an indicator of church identity 2. Worship is ascribing “worth” or value to something 3. Words we use: Praise; Adore; Magnify; Rejoice; Give ...read more

  • A Call To Authenticity Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 155 ratings
     | 26,882 views

    Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

    Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

  • The Attractiveness Of Authenticity Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 10,961 views

    Seekers are looking for something that is real. The Christians in our congregations needs to learn to be authentic as we live the Christian life.

    Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a woman who pulled up to a red light behind another car. 1. The driver of the car in front of her was talking on his cell phone, and shuffling through some papers on the seat beside him. 2. The light turned green, but the man didn’t notice. 3. The woman ...read more

  • Authentic Christianity

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,261 views

    If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”.

    Text: Luke 10:25-37 Introduction: If you want to know what someone is all about, just listen to what they say. Jesus once said: “Out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks.” The Living Bible puts it this way: “Whatever is in the heart overflows into speech”. Sometimes I just enjoy ...read more

  • Authentic Love

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,685 views

    A Christ Followers involvement in the world is to be salt and light. What happens to a culture when the light is dimmed and the salt looses its saltiness?

    Authentic Christian love John 13:31-36 Beginning: The church is moment by moment becoming more and more like the world around it. Instead of changing the world we are being changed by the world. We have bought in to a deformed love that has a defective and inauthentic DNA. We have weakened our ...read more

  • "Authentic Religion"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 27, 2013
     | 3,476 views

    A sermon about love.

    John 13:34-35 "Authentic Religion" A headline on the front page of the paper this past Tuesday caught my eye. It read: "Bomb Suspects Driven by Faith." It went on to say: "The two brothers suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon appear to have been motivated by their religious ...read more

  • Authentic Ministry Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
     | 4,195 views

    Who are you serving in your mionistry whatever it is? It needs to be God alone if it’s to be authentic ministry

    I wonder whether you’ve given any thought during the week to what we saw last week as we looked at Malachi 1. It was quite challenging wasn’t it? Were you conscious, as you exercised your various ministries for God this week, of the things that motivated you? Were you conscious of the need to focus ...read more

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