Sermons on Biblical Christian Thinking:

Biblical Joy

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 7, 2017

Joy has often been defined as happiness; as a feeling; true, Biblical Joy has more to do with Faith than it has to do with feeling.

Biblical Joy (James 1:2-4; NKJV) “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, [3] knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. [4] But, let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” ? A certain elderly lady was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Other

Biblical Manhood SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Encourage Men

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to embark on a journey of discovery, a journey that will take us into the heart of what it means to be men of God. Our compass for this journey is none other than the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Topics: Acting Like Men

Whatever Were You Thinking Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2008

God holds Christians responsible to ensure that they are prepared to worship before they approach His Table. We prepare through sharing our lives with our fellow believers.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:27 WHATEVER WERE YOU THINKING? “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord.” “Whatever was he thinking?” That is the question on the minds of many people who read of the fall of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical Model For Serving God Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 17, 2009

All Christians are gifted and expected to use that gift. Not all service is pleasing to the One who gifted us, however!

Note: Narrative is not normative, but see II Thess. 3:9 A BIBLICAL MODEL FOR MINISTRY I THESS 2:1-12 1. Illus. of my call into ministry • Knew God had called me to this work. 2. You may not realize it, but if you are a Christian God has called you to be a minister too! God’s plan is this: He gives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characters That Define A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Sep 2, 2012

This sermon illustrates characters that defines a christian on a biblical perspective...

Topic: "CHARACTERS THAT DEFINE A CHRISTIAN" Scriptural Reference: Proverb 3:1-12 By Ptr. Jack Segismundo (Writer and Contributor of Sermon Central) Jesus is Lord Church - Angono Chapter Proverb 3:1-12.: Wisdom Bestows Well-Being 1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Be A Community Who Cares Biblically, Spiritually And Pastorally Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Sep 22, 2012

A sermon that encourages to have a broad view of Christian care.

As we think about what it means to be a caring community, it is important to think about how we reflect God in our caring. This means that foundational to all our caring is God. When God is foundational to our caring, we see how much God loves us and cares for us. And second to God being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

So what is a Christian? The answer is not as easy as you might think. Everything depends on how you define the word.

What is a Christian? 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 A friend sent me an email telling about a question posed to her by a co-worker. Here is the exact text of the question: How is a Christian defined? It used to be that if you were not Jewish or Hindu or Buddhist, you were a Christian, whether Catholic or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Real Christians Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 17, 2011

The disciples were first called Christians at Antioch. This message takes a look at what a "real," biblical Christian looks like and does.

* Explain how the meanings of many words have changed over time (i.e., spam; cell; wicked; awful; etc.) * How the meaning of "Christian" has changed: today there are many "types" of Christians (i.e., active/inactive; marginal; radical; involved/uninvolved; secret; casual; etc.) * The most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In The Voting Booth

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

From a Christian worldview, we see voting as a divine gift that allows us to think the way God thinks, to act the way He acts.

The book of Proverbs says, “Speak for those who have no voice, for the rights of the dispossessed” (Proverbs 31:8). The prophet Zechariah declared, “Dispense true justice, and show gracious love and compassion to each other” (Zechariah 7:9). St. Paul says to “do ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian And The Law Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2011

In Romans 6, Paul dealt with those who think they can do whatever they want now, even live sinfully. Now Paul turns to those who think they need to follow “the rules” in order to be a Christian. What we find is that our only hope for living is a relatio

The Law and the Christian The Law does not have authority over us (v. 1-6) The Law does still have purpose for us (v.7-13) The Law does not have power to change us (v.14-25) Slide Intro It has been hot out there! We have been facing extreme heat this past week. On Thursday, while driving, my car ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: It's Bigger Than You Think Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 3, 2005

1st in a 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“It’s Bigger Than You think” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 1 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 Introduction to the Series: (After :32 video intro) According to author, C.S. Lewis, “The Chronicles of Narnia” started very simply. “The Lion, witch and wardrobe began with a picture of a Faun carrying an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Virtue Of Gentleness (9 Of 10) Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Mar 24, 2003

Gentleness is possibly the most misunderstood virtue. Many people think of gentleness as being weak, timid, or passive. This is not the biblical understanding of gentleness.

The Virtue of Gentleness (part 9) The Core Virtues of the Christian Life Galatians 5:22-23 Jeff Armbrester Have you ever watched a 2000-pound horse pull logs? A few years ago, a friend called to tell me that a man who lived over the hill from us was having some trees cut out of his yard and they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Confusion-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003

You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Biblical Discernment – Part 2

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020

Last time we were introduced to an essential doctrine of the Christian faith called the Deity of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is divine or that He is God.

Last time we were introduced to an essential doctrine of the Christian faith called the Deity of Jesus Christ, meaning that Jesus is divine or that He is God. Today we will continue on that subject as we turn to the Gospel of John, chapter five. Before we get to chapter five in the Gospel of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformed Thinking About Myself Series

Contributed by Warren Bird on Feb 11, 2003

If you are a transformed and renewed Christian, how ought you to think about yourself? Soberly, neither too high nor too low; and as a servant of others.

Introduction I start this week with a brief reminder of the theme of these last few chapters of Romans – putting our faith into practice, applying God’s will in our lives. To do this properly requires us NOT to let the world squeeze us into its shape, but to have our minds shaped by God Himself. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible