Sermons about Christian Attributes

The Christian Adventure

Contributed by Tim Barrett on Jul 5, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 3,571 views

Encourages us to build relationships with others in order to introduce them to Jesus

The Christian Adventure Introduction: Have you ever been in a situation where you thought you might die? Well the other weekend I did. I went on a canyoning adventure with some friends of mine. Now for those of you who are unaware, crayoning involves navigating the insides of a canyon that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Bodybuilding

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jul 5, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 9,567 views

Learn to grow in Christian maturity without guilt or lowering God’s standards.

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) I did some soul-searching. I’m usually not a contemplative person, but I was forced to consider what is happening on the inside of me. This week my wife confronted me about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: *other

Counterfeit Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 7, 2004

based on 114 ratings

| 21,864 views

A good exposition not only of the fakes in some of the pews, but of sorcery and the occult so prominent today. SIMON’S PRETENSION, PROFESSION, PRESUMPTION.

Counterfeit Christianity Acts 8:9-25 In the previous verses we saw: city wide revival w/ Philip the Evangelist. Miracles were performed, souls saved. And here’s a scriptural principle which follows: wherever God sends genuine revival, Satan attempts to send counterfeit revival. God sows some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Christian

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 12,020 views

Do you desire to be a better Christian? Most Christians sincerely want to be better. But how do we become better Christians? Some people say that reading the Bible or other Christian books will make you a good Christian. Other people say that doing a lot

Text: "Remain in me, and I will remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing" ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Successful Christian

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 3,119 views

Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 3,692 views

The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is Doubt Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 4,248 views

Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

based on 24 ratings

| 10,023 views

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Traits

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 19, 2006

| 2,877 views

This message expounds upon the important traits or characteristics of a Christian as outlined by Paul to the Ephesians.

Text: “Be very careful, then, how you live – not as unwise but as wise” (v. 15). Introduction: I wonder how many people ever think along these lines. Many people take life for granted and do what other people do. They never stop to consider how to live. Children are influenced by their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Ephesians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Intimidated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 5,559 views

Our three enemies -- the world, the flesh, and the devil – work together to intimidate us, often successfully.

The Intimidated Christian (I Peter 3:13-17) 1. By ANICK JESDANUN, AP Internet Writer Fri Jul 7, 2006 6:28 PM ET NEW YORK - Some questions even stump Stephen Hawking. The famed British astrophysicist and best-selling author has turned to Yahoo Answers, a new feature in which anyone can pose a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of The Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 3,962 views

Joy in Believing; Joy in Hearing; Joy in Obeying; Joy in Abiding - these are the keys to knowing the Joy of the Lord in our lives.

THE JOY OF THE CHRISTIAN 1. JOY IN BELIEVING I Peter 1:8 & 9 Jesus Christ . . . 8 You love him even though you have never seen him. Though you do not see him, you trust him; and even now you are happy with a glorious, inexpressible joy. 9 Your reward for trusting him will be the salvation of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Grownup Christians”

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 9,222 views

What are the marks of a mature Christian believer or the mark of a dynamic, mature Christian church?

Biblical Text: Philippians 1:3-11 “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

based on 1 rating

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A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Christian Action

Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 23,495 views

A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian In The Church

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 27, 2006

| 2,471 views

All Christians are called into God’s Church. And all are given gifts that they may play their part in the life and ministry in the Church. Each person’s gifting needs recognition, not least by church leadership

In that passage from Ephesians chapter four that we heard, Paul begins by saying that he wants his Christian readers to live lives that are worthy of the calling they have received; lives which are ’worthy’ in the sense of being worth-while and of refelcting that calling- that their calling by God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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