Sermons on Christian Accountability:

Five Signs Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Growing up and Getting Better.

Five signs of Christian maturity There are gauges to check your car, warning bells, GROOVES ON ROAD They’re here for Christians too So tonght we’re going to find out “HOW YOU DOIN’?” Ephesians 4:14-16 Here we have some gauges that Paul has set to see how we’re doing Are we advancing, Do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Innovation - Being A Christian Innovator.

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 12, 2007

How to be a christian innovator. Using the faith passage from hebrews it discusses how god is an innovator and how through faith we can be as well. (The Swiss pocketknife illustration at the start can be supported with illustrations from a simple web s

Carl Elener began with a presenting difficulty. The problem was unemployment – He knew that no ordinary method would deal with the problem there was a need for something so creative so different to anything anyone had ever thought of before that would turn the situation around. So he invented the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Fun Being A Christian

Contributed by Chris Layton on Oct 1, 2007

This is an idea I received while listening to a cassette of Bro. Bob Harrington "The Chaplain of Bourbon Street" He is a dynamic speaker and a great man of God.

There are some who do not completely understand the joy we have in being Christians. A lot of people are like a little boy who went to see his grandfather…. My friends, God did not save us to let us sit and sour. He expects us too be an example to a lost and dying world of His love. Too many times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007

Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:46-53

Denomination: Lutheran

What Makes For A Good Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 16, 2007

What Makes for A Good Christian? 1) One who is watchful and forgiving; 2) One who knows that faith is more portal than power;3) One who realizes that doing God’s will is simply our duty.

The Major League playoffs are in full swing. Contenders for the World Series title have been narrowed down to four teams. Which of the four teams will win the World Series? The team with the best pitching will win. If you have good pitching, your opponents’ bats will be silenced so that even if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You A Thermometer Or A Thermostat Christian? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 10, 2008

“Many aspire, but few attain.” – Rev. Dr. Paul Fritz

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat Christian? Introduction: Are you a thermometer (circumstantially led) or are you a thermostat (influencer of your surroundings) believer? Let me explain. A thermometer is circumstantially led. Depending on the temperature, the mercury moves up or down. It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cluless Christians With Crossless Commitments

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 24, 2008

This sermon gives thre role and the relationship that men and women ought to have with God, especially those who seek the office of Deacons and Deacons’ Wives.

My brothers and sisters, this message this evening is to insure us and to remind us of our relationship with God. Because with God it’s not who we are, but rather it’s who God is. It’s not the position but rather it’s the praise. It’s not about who is in control, but it’s about who holds us. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

True Or False - Counterfiet Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

the difference between true faith and false faith

Counterfeit Christianity True Or False? Courage comes with True Faith Insecurity comes with False Faith Christ is the object of True Faith Self is the object of False Faith Joy is the result of True Faith Bitterness is the result of False Faith Slide 1 Have you ever met someone who claimed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Theology And Christianity, Do They Mix?

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 5, 2008

There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let’s examine the Word of God and see what it says.

Theology and Christianity, Do They Mix? John 1:1 Monte T. Brown July 27, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction There is a question that goes back to times passed and that question is does theology and Christianity mix? Let us examine the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For Committed Christians

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2008

In our text, we see something of what a committed Christian is. 1- They receive the Word of God 2- They imitate other Christians 3- They suffer for Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- How many electrical engineers does it take to change a light bulb? None. They simply redefine darkness as the industry standard. This sounds similar to many things/jobs in life. Many people don’t know how to do the job they are supposed to do or else they don’t want to do the job ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Profitable Christian Life

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message on the relationship between Faith & Works.

LIVING A PROFITABLE CHRISTIAN LIFE James 2:14 INTRO: Every Christian should be interested in a successful career. Profession without possession will be a sad plight. There are two essentials to balance and guarantee the quality of Christian life. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Play-Acting At Being A Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message addressing the commitment of some church members.

PLAY-ACTING AT BEING A CHRISTIAN Galatians 6:7 INTRO: Have you ever been in a play? If you haven’t, I am sure you have watched one. The performers in the play assume the role of the person they are portraying, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life In Three Words

Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jan 31, 2007

There are three words that define a Christian’s life no matter their particular testimony: repentance... belief... baptism

INTRODUCTION When Jesus Christ comes into a person¡¦s life, conversion brings changes that may be sudden or gradual. Sometimes, the winds of conversion blow through a person’s life -- mowing down their sins and rebuilding a life of faith in what seem like mere moments. That was definitely the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christianity All About

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

This is a book sermon to introduce the major themes of the book of Ephesians. It is built on a series of contrasts between secular faith and Biblical christianity.

What Is Christianity All About? Book Sermon in Ephesians Discussion: What is Christianity all about? Living dead “You were dead in your transgressions and sins … 1) It’s not about what we’ve been … It’s about what we are. “God, who is rich in mercy made us alive in Christ.” (Eph 2:1a, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ