Sermons on Christian American:

The Christian And False Prophets Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 9, 2019

A few differences between cults and the Christian faith

How do you tell the difference between a cult and the Christian religion? There are many ways, but the best ways are as follows. I. Their Views on the Bible A. The Christian faith 1. It was written by men supernaturally inspired. 2. It is truth without error. 3. It is the complete and final ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In Christian World

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on May 13, 2018

Patience makes us more attentive to the needs of the lost.

Patience in Christian Work by Joe Mack Cherry I. Body A. What is Patience? 1. Definition a. an ability or willingness to suppress restlessness or annoyance when confronted with delay b. quiet steady perseverance (patience is a work!) c. Biblically, it is a fruit of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Non-Christian Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018

Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christian Point Of View

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018

But how do we keep a 'right' point of view about Jesus and the Christmas Story in the face of so much that influences us otherwise?

How we interpret our feelings about a particular event or circumstance is not always the same as someone else. When others take great risks in life, you might tend to label them foolhardy. When you take chances, you are adventurous. If someone else suggests a correction, are they nit-picky or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian And His Sins Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 18, 2020

We must realized that all Christians do wrong and that wants us to recognize, admit, confess them asking for forgiveness and deliverance from them.

A CHRISTIAN AND HIS SINS Writing to Christians, John says in 1 John 1:8-10 “If anyone says he has no sin, the truth is not in him (he doesn’t know the truth of the Bible and if he does, he is lying.) / But if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-10, Romans 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian 12 Steps

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014

Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Normal Christian Life Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

Bill Johnson says: It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.

The Normal Christian Life Bill Johnson It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus. Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4 (NASB Updated) "By this you know the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

Look Alike Christians

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

When people look at a Christ follower what and who do they see?

Matthew 5:13-16 February 2, 2014 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! For some people it’s their last memory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014

Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection, The Basis Of Christianity Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 28, 2018

Let’s rediscover the hope of the resurrection and how it applies to us.

Prelude The modern liberal idea that the resurrection never occurred is not new. Paul’s purpose in writing to the Corinthians was to remind them that the resurrection is the basis of Christianity. Purpose: Let’s rediscover the hope of the resurrection. Plan: Let’s read John 20:1-18 and springboard ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Sin Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like St Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do?

Prelude How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do? Purpose: Let’s examine living in the light of God’s glory and an overcoming life versus the darkness of living in habitual sin. Plan: Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are The Chosen People

Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 17, 2018

A look at Election and the place of Free Will based on Jesus' words "Many are called but few are chosen" in Matthew 22

Matthew 22: 1 – 14 (emphasise v. 14) Jesus said ‘Many are called but few are chosen’. This raises three questions, 1. on what basis are people ‘chosen’, 2 why are only a ‘FEW chosen’? and 3 who does the choosing? God alone, or o we have any free will in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex And The Young Christian

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 14, 2019

Sex is a bridge between husband and wife, and between generations. That means they must not be abused in the pursuit of the secondary meaning of giving pleasure.

Friday of 10th Week in Course Virtue: Chastity There’s an anecdote that is at least a half-century old, because I first heard it in high school (at this point you should state a disclaimer that this homily is not written for pre-teens). An organization announced a lecture by some out-of-town ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:11, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

Overcoming Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WANT GOD TO DO WHAT WE BLIEVE TO BE RIGHT, WITHOUT PRAYING THY WILL BE DONE. WE ESSENTIALLY WANT TO BE IN CONTROL, AND NOT GOD. WE BELIEVE WE KNOW, EVEN BETTER THAN GOD WHAT IS BEST FOR US. HOW WRONG WE ARE!

OVERCOMING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY ROMANS 12:1-8 I THINK IT WOULD BE FAIR TO SAY, THAT THIS SERIES HAS PROBABLY LEFT A FEW OF YOU SCRATHCING YOUR HEADS AND WONDERING IF THE PASTOR HAS TAKEN A DIVE OFF THE DEEP END. I ASSURE YOU THAT I HAVEN’T, THOUGH AT TIMES YOU MAY BE RIGHT TO WONDER. THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lip Syncing Christians

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 24, 2019

Most Christians know what to say and how to say it. But very few are willing to act on what the Bible says.

Say this with me: “God is good. All the time. To me!” Amen! How many of you remember Milli Vanilli, the R&B duo from Munich, Germany? Founded in 1988, the group’s debut album Girl You Know It’s True achieved international success and earned them a Grammy Award for Best New Artist in 1990. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:13-16, Romans 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:23, Hebrews 10:26, Hebrews 10:38, James 1:5-8, 2 Peter 1:16-21, 2 Peter 3:14-16, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 42:5, Psalm 119:97, Proverbs 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational