Sermons on Becoming A Christian:

Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Joy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

Every Christian has the capacity of joy within their lives because the Holy Spirit dwells within them.

We have spent time discussing the 8 beatitudes that Jesus says we are to have in order to be a better Christian. Then we began to look at the fruit of the spirit as outlined by Paul in Galatians 5: 22-23. Tonight, we take a look at JOY. One guy claims that his wife hasn’t spoken to him ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Fruit Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015

The Lord wants to make a difference in our world today through our acts of kindness.

Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, she went there to buy stamps and the lines were very long. Someone told her that there was no need to wait in line...because there was a stamp machine in the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

An Essential Article Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 6, 2016

Death is not the end.

AN ESSENTIAL ARTICLE OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH. Luke 20:27-38. The Sadducees, the ruling class in the Jerusalem Temple, flatly denied the resurrection of the body (Luke 20:27). They failed to find this teaching in their only authoritative Scriptures, the five books of Moses (Genesis to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Graveside Service For A Christian Man

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 18, 2016

He is not gone, only gone out of our sight.

We have come to our final words for _____’s going home celebration. Let me share a poem that speaks comfort to our hearts. Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light: Watered and fed by morning dew, Shedding its sweetness day and night. As it grew and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

How To Spot A Transformed Christian

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 27, 2016

Outward signs of the inner reality

Matthew 12:33–37 (NKJV) 33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 3, 2014

A sermon examining certain attributes that are vital in the life of a healty Christian.

VITAL SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHRISTIAN Philippians 2:25-30 A couple of years ago, a dear friend of mine whose wife has been battling a terminal health issue called to tell me that she had taken a turn for the worse. The hospice workers called the family in and it seemed like the end was near. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Aged Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2014

An 85 year old Christian lady passed unexpectedly. She wanted a celebration for her life.

Welcome and Scripture Reading Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assessing Your Christian Service Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon addressing the importance of serving Jesus.

ASSESSING YOUR CHRISTIAN SERVICE Colossians 4:7-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 1st, 2024) Antioch has recently endured a period of twenty months without a permanent pastor. During an interim period many churches experience a decline, however, this church has not just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Successful Christian Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Government-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016

2 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian governance & government addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-GOVERNMENT--II—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Self Inflicted Wounds Of Christians Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 13, 2016

We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” We’ve prayed/fasted about it ...had the preacher/other Christians pray for us and we just on going back to the same sin that has tripped us up for years. (The usual defiance.)

The Self Inflicted Wounds of Christians October 30, 2016 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson A We are very familiar with the saying, “Same old problems, Different day.” 1 The calendar may change but we keep facing the same opposition, defiance, sin, hang ups, habits, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Jan 20, 2017

It is of vital importance for all of us to understand what being a christian is all about

BACK TO BASICS #1 “WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A CHRISTIAN?” Ephesians 1:3-6 January 8th, 2016 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION I’ve been preaching the Gospel since December 1999. One of the things I’ve noticed is the way we assume all those who have attended for a while ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Need Each Other

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 23, 2016

Jesus tells us that all of us are members of the Body of Christ, also known as the church. We don’t come to church as individual people and then leave. Jesus tells us that we are to be a team of people who work together for Him.

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you like to do things for yourselves, such as tying your shoe laces or getting dressed or brushing your teeth? Do you like it when people try to help you when you don’t need their help? Boys and girls, there are some things that we can’t do by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Anglican

Funeral For Elderly Christian Lady

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 26, 2016

This is a brief evangelistic funeral for an elderly Christian woman. Text is John 3:16.

Funeral for Elderly Christian Lady We are here to Celebrate life of ___________. Read Obituary. The thing I will always remember most about ______ is her love for children. When we began children’s ministry______ volunteered to share Bible story week. Over a short period of time kids fell ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Charismatic

We Need Barnabas Christians! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2016

Barnabas had an effective ministry in Antioch and surrounding areas. He had an amazing impact on people's lives. This sermon examines why?

We Need Barnabas Christians! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 7, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:21-24 – “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-24

Denomination: Baptist