Sermons on Christian College:

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will look at how to have harmony in the church. (Ephesians - 7)

"THE WALK OF HARMONY PART I" "HARMONY IN THE CHURCH, WHEN CHRISTIAN DISAGREE" TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4/ROMANS 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION THE THEME VERSE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS EPHESIANS 4:1, "AS A PRISONER OF THE LORD, THEN I URGE TO WALK (TO LIVE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effective Christian Walk

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Apr 6, 2005

Keeping Focus on the Mission

1. QUENCH NOT THE SPIRIT • Quench means to: “extinguish” or “suppress” “to cool” • In our soul the Holy Spirit is represented by fire • Quenching the Spirit takes place when we do not allow the fullness of the Spirit in our lives • How do we quench the Spirit? a. Being out of the will of God b. Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Christian Profession

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

Are you really a Christian?

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in my prayers." This is the first of two prayers in the book of Ephesians. Paul begins his prayer for the Ephesian Christians with PRAISE and end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics That Distinguish The Christian

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

Everything has what we consider to be identifying marks or characteristics--things that make them distinguishable from other things. In the same manner, the child of God should exhibit traits that set them apart from the world.

CHARACTERISTICS THAT DISTINGUISH THE CHRISTIAN Text: I John 3: 1-2 Intro: The characteristics of a thing help us not only recognize it, but also to define it. This is especially true with people. Our physical characteristics as well as our individual personality define who we are. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what is true christian freedom

Freedom in the Christian Life I want you to watch a video clip from the film Braveheart. Freedom is a very precious commodity. We hear a lot about freedom today. There are wars fought over it, legislation enacted to give people freedom, protests marches, freedom of speech, freedom of religion ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God In The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s role in our life and faith

God in the Christian Life Today people speak very freely and easily about belief in God. In fact it actually rare now to come across someone who does not believe in God. Unfortunately when people speak about God they are not all speaking about the same thing. Hence Prince Charles wants to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Golf And The Christian Life

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 28, 2004

This morning I’m going to attempt to compare the Game of Golf and the Christian Life. I have found that there are some good ways to help illustrate how we should live our Christian life, through this game we call Golf.

Golf and the Christian Life Pastor Glenn Newton 8-4-02 Romans 10:11-15 “ As the Scripture says, "Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame." 12 For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile--the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13 for, "Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:11-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

Leading A Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 6, 2005

Sermon discussing the first 4 "blessed" phrases in Matthew 5:1-12. Touches on the Greek background of this passage. What does the word "blessed" mean? How does God want us to be?

Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who keeps us steadfast in our faith. Amen. Today we celebrate All Saints Sunday with the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the mount. As we examine this message from Matthew, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

"We Are Not A Christian Nation" Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 12, 2009

Should the church dissolve since our president has declared that we are not a Christian nation? The numbers of people claiming to be Christians has dropped dramatically. The question is, is the cross still relevant in this post-Christian world?

President Barak Obama visited Turkey this week. In a press conference he stated “we do not consider ourselves a Christian nation.” Newsweek reporter Jon Meacham wrote the cover story for his magazine entitled “The Decline and Fall of Christian America.” The 2009 American Religious Identification ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Second Mile Christianity Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

How do you respond to situations in life, that is at the heart of what we will learn tonight from this passage of scripture from Jesus and His sermon on the Mount.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 9 Second Mile Christianity Matthew 5:38-42 Introduction One winter day not so long ago a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Exactly Is A Christian?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 21, 2009

Through Paul’s defense before Agrippa we learn what it means to be a Christian.

They come in many kinds: slip-joint, diagonal, needle-nose, parrot-nose, midget… Do you have any idea what I’m talking about? Pliers. If you were here last week for the Easter sermon, you know that I’m pretty clueless when it comes to pliers. I used one for an object lesson but had to stop and ask ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Lutheran