Sermons on christian attitudes:

Christian Courtesy Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul could very well have another honor added to his impressive record. He could be considered the most courteous man in the New Testament, next to his Lord.

Timothy Eaton became the most successful business man in the history of Canada by the simple virtue of courtesy. Back in 1869, when he started his first store, he instituted a new policy. In those days a customer was almost compelled to buy something. He was coaxed and implored, and even bullied, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-11

Definition Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

First message in an expositional series through 1 Peter

Text: 1 Peter 1:1-2, Title: The Definition of a Christian, Date/Place: LSCC, 4/24/05, AM A. Opening illustration: They have a personal relationship with God, say their faith is very important in their life today; believe they have a personal responsibility to share their religious beliefs about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

With everything going on and this world trying to identify itself with people and causes, what does the Bible say a real Christian looks like?

Real Christianity Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction- This morning, I want you to think about 0ur country, the United States of America. It is anything but united. I want you to think about politics for a moment. I know religion and politics don’t mix well, so I will be careful about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Elitist Christianity Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004

The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Family

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Oct 18, 2007

Marriage is a divine ordinance. (Proverbs 18:22) 1. Marriage was instituted for God’s children. And a godly home is a good advertisement for a life in Jesus. 2. If a Christian couple is living outside a legal and sanctified relationship. Their faith and

Lesson: The Christian Family I. Marriage: a divine ordinance (Genesis 2:18-24) A. Marriage is a divine ordinance. (Proverbs 18:22) 1. Marriage was instituted for God’s children. And a godly home is a good advertisement for a life in Jesus. 2. If a Christian couple is living outside a legal and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cohabitation And Christians Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of The Christian

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013

We willingly accept the blessings of the Beatitudes, but must also embrace the responsibilities.

THE BLESSINGS OF THE CHRISTIAN. Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount is directed towards those who are already disciples of Jesus (Matthew 5:1). This is important. It counters both those religious hopefuls who find the Beatitudes impossible to keep, and those religious moralists who glibly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 2, 2020

I remember hearing a story of a young boy asking his father what is a Christian? After the father explained, the young boy asked, “Dad have I ever seen a Christian?”

The word Christian is a very loose term; at least we use it very loosely, and it has become, in America, a meaningless term. To some, it means anybody living in the United States, and is not Jewish. The term Christian has been so abused and diluted that it has very little meaning to most of us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28, 1 Peter 4:16, Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Journey PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Encourages shifting focus from material possessions to spiritual growth, trusting in God's provision, and resisting materialistic mindsets for spiritual maturity.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this time of shared reflection and fellowship. We are gathered together in the presence of our Lord, bound by our common faith and the love that He has so generously bestowed upon us. We find ourselves in a world that often seems to value the material over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25

Topics: Strength, Lord

A New Name Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

Who are we as Christians?

Topical: A New Name March 1st, 2008 Identity in Christ Sometimes you meet someone who has a very special effect on you. For whatever reason there is just something about them that keeps you from remembering their name. I dont know what it is but I am terrible with names. Most people I meet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-17

Denomination: *other

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 24, 2001

Our marriages should reflect the kind of commitment Jesus demonstrated when He went to the cross. We have in Scripture, instructions to both the wives and the husbands, that we bring our marriages under the Lordship of Christ.

Christian Marriage Col 3: 18-19 Ephesians 5:18-19, I Peter 3:1- 3:7 I remember standing before the congregation at Inverness Scotland. I announced the subject of my sermon. Today I will be preaching on marriage. I could see smiles and hear laughter coming from the congregation. I do not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-19, 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Figful Christian

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 30, 2013

Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Palm Sunday--Choose Your Attitude

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 22, 2002

This sermon deals with the various attitudes which are exposed or demonstrated on Palm Sunday.

Choose Your Attitude 3/24/2002 Palm Sunday Zech 9:9-12 Matt 21:1-11 How many of you have ever been to a parade that had different things in it from bands, to floats, to drill teams and more? In a parade you never know what is going to come up next, whether you will feel good about it, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Contrasting A Defeatist Versus An Overcomer's Attitude

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

As pressed but not crushed, as perplexed but not in despair, as persecuted, but not abandoned, as put down but not put out. Always carrying about in our body the death of the Lord Jesus that the life of Christ may be made manifested in our body. (2 Cor. 4

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (Rom. 12:21) I can do everything God asks me to do with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power. (Phil. 4:13) Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. (I John 5:4,5) As unknown, yet well known, as dying yet behold we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational