Sermons on Christian Character:

Christian Wisdom

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

Worldly wisdom versus the 'wisdom from on high.'

CHRISTIAN WISDOM. James 3:13-4:3; James 4:7-8. “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God” (James 1:5) James has used an illustration of two sources in his discussion of the divisiveness of the tongue (James 3:10-12). Now he wants to get to the heart of the matter. It is not, after all, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, James 3:13-18, James 4:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Baptism

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2014

On the occasion of the administration of Christian Believers' Baptisms: River Krishna, India.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 1. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13): "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptised by him." 2. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18 -20): "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4, Colossians 2:12, Matthew 3:16, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 2:38-41, Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

What is a christian

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: *other

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Camouflage Christians?

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 28, 2012

As Christians in the world we often try to hide our faith out of fear but God has given us his Holy Spirit to overcome our fears and be bold witnesses in this world.

Camouflage. It’s something very well known today. Besides being worn just as a fashion today by some boys and men, why is camouflage used? First, to be able to attack without being seen. This is the whole purpose in war. Soldiers are dressed up in camouflage so that they can sneak through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Chameleon Christianity Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 1, 2012

The concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. Paul was writing to a church that had a numerous amount of challenges similar to those that the church in America is dealing with today. We are t

One of my memorable pets growing up was a Chameleon. I loved the idea that it would change colors to adapt to the environment that it was in. It eventually died but the concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. • Paul was writing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Christian Giving

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian And Sin Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

Christians sin, but cannot continue in sin. Why and what it means is covered by John in this passage.

Sin and the Christian 1 John 3:1-9 When I worked for a huge family distribution business, several of us used to meet for lunch and play cards. We had to take an hour lunch and had nothing else to do. Of course, discussions normally ran all across the board, from sports, to politics, to religion, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Rice Christians?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2012

A sermon about seeking Christ in order to be transformed.

John 6:24-35 “Rice Christians?” I have read that in 19th Century China, and perhaps all over Asia, there was a name given for people who came to church for one reason and one reason only—because they were hungry for material food. They converted to Christianity, were baptized, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 6, 2012

Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one.

What Is a Christian? May 10, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Just because you call yourself a Christian doesn’t make you one. Focus Passage: Acts 11:19-26 Introduction: I. A Christian Shows Evidences of Believing - v. 21 a. Many today ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012

What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 27, 2012

The word Christian is a two sided coin 1. United to Christ 2. Unction by Christ

Acts 11:26 ...... And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. - WHEN A COIN has been so long in use that its impression is almost effaced, it is not easy to recapture its appearance as it came from the mint. - Words are like coins — they are worn down by usage, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Rewards Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 14, 2012

Though saved by grace through faith, our work does matter.

Introduction Do you want to know what scares me? You have seen scenarios in a movie or TV show where someone is causing mischief, not knowing that he is being observed by others about to administer retribution. You want to yell out, “Look behind you!” knowing the terrible punishment hanging over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:14-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian Obligation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013

There are two sides to every story and the believer in Christ has the Battle of the Two "I's" going on inside of HIm. How can the "requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us" as Christians?

1 20 13 “The Christian OBLIGATION” Romans 8:1-14 The SHORT SIDE I. God in Christ has given me a new life (zoe) to live for Him. (vs. 1-2) II. The law cannot save, sanctify, nor justify us: only Christ can. (vs. 3-4) III. If you are LIVING in the flesh (sinFULL self), you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Christianity

Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013

Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist