Sermons on Central To Christianity:

Christmas Makes For Pure Christians Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

The reality of Christmas is that God’s grace does not produce Christians who are cavalier about sin. My message in three words is simple: Don’t drift downstream.

It just seems the holidays are meant for laziness. The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is meant for sleeping in and for resting. Yet, I want to challenge your message during this “week of rest” - The reality of Christmas is that God’s grace does not produce Christians who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Globally-Minded Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021

Mission and missions are not something the Bible merely speaks about – mission and missions are what the Bible is about. Since creation, God has been interested in redeeming all peoples to Himself.

Today marks the end of a week set aside to pray for missions and our friends of our church who are spread around the globe for the cause of introducing people to the love of Christ. Let’s spend a few minutes of concentrated prayer for our friends. Father in Heaven, I pray You make Yourself so ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:29, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity: The Essentials, Not The Excesses

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 26, 2021

There is nothing complicated about what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. This message is basic, and can be used by anyone who needs to share their faith in Christ with someone or to turn to Him yourself.

I recently got in contact with a brother in Christ living outside of London who was asking for assistance in developing a website dedicated to Christian apologetics and evangelism for the UK, which is in just as bad a shape, if not worse, than here in America when it comes to the knowledge of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-7, Acts 20:28-31, John 14:6, John 3:16, John 20:30-31, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 9:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Men And Women In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 17, 2021

What is the main focus of Christians no matter the society or era?

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what is said to Timothy as he was called to minister for the gospel of Jesus Christ. Open your Bibles to the First Letter to Timothy in the New Testament….. Again, we noted from the First chapter of this first Letter that Timothy was to lead and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian's Duty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Verse 10 contains the only recorded instance in Scripture where our Lord used the word duty. He taught us all that is necessary to know about duty by a simple illustration and application.

In his book Merely Colossal, Arthur Mayer tells of how he hired a stunt man to be buried alive as a publicity stunt for a film he was promoting. The stunt man knew how to breathe in such a way that he could stay buried for 24 hours and not suffocate. After the papers made a big splash about a man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be A Model Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 2, 2021

This is the 51st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#51] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGMENT- BE A MODEL CHRISTIAN 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we continue in our series Action, we are going to begin a study in 1 Thessalonians. I want us to look at the background and history of Thessalonica. Paul had been to several places. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christians Constant Battle With The Devil

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

The story is told of a boxer who was in the fight of his life. From the very first round, he was getting hit from every direction you can imagine.

• After the first round, he returned to his corner with his nose bleeding. But his manager wanted to encourage him so he said, “Good fight champ, he never laid a glove on you!” • After the second round he returned to his corner with his nose still bleeding and now he had a black eye. But again, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Coffee Table Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021

A Coffee table Christian is one that is set out for everyone to see but barely ever gets used and waiting to do something else.

Are you a coffee table Christian? Hebrews 4:12 2 Timothy 3:16 Good Morning Church! it is good to be in the house of the Lord! Are you a Coffee table Christian? One that looks good, out where everyone can see you but usually only looked at while you are waiting to do something else! Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Nazarene

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life.

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Essentials Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 1, 2021

We mortals understand for us to live in this physical life there are somethings that are essential.

These things we cannot survive without in this physical world, they are: • Air to breathe • Water • Food • Sleep • Shelter • Income These things are essential to life here on earth. Also, when it comes to our spiritual life there are somethings that are essential to live the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:5-28

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated By The World? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 27, 2021

Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated by the world. Why? And how do we respond?

WHAT DOES THE WORLD THINK OF JESUS? It hates Him. - John 15:18, 21, 22, 23, 24. 1. It’s easy to think of Jesus as a Mr. Rogers’ kind of guy and not think about the fact that they killed Him. He was not eminently likeable. - He called His enemies “vipers” and the “blind leading the blind.” - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Christian?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 3, 2022

What does it mean to call yourself a Christian?

What does it mean to be a Christian? 2 Peter 1:3-11 Introduction- Good morning – Welcome to service, I pray that the Lord will bless our time together and that you receive His precious anointing and wisdom for your life. Can you believe that we are in the last Sunday of the year and moving into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Degrees In Christian Service

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 8, 2022

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord?

I often ask myself what is the heart of Christian service? What is the real reason for serving the Lord? Some people respond to every need, every call. Why are some Christians always faithful to the house of God? Some people are purposely absent when the pastor is out of the pulpit. Sometimes if I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Guide On Novel Christian Living

Contributed by Randyll Pandohie on Feb 19, 2022

Life is unexpected, difficult and at times persons use some form of theology in their living. In this paper, we look at how Christian theology could be utilized for a novel way of living.

The life of God is difficult and by no means it is easy for persons to live it. At times people feel as though we cannot get through the day without God and without his grace. When we speak of God’s grace it is his mercy that we all have. In this article, we will speak about ways to live a Godly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 33:3, Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death From Christians Perspective Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021

Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56

Denomination: Methodist