Sermons on Christian Cussing:

Sweet And Sour Christians Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007

Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reminders To Christian Givers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament.

REMINDERS TO CHRISTIAN GIVERS 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 INTRO: The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament. If you are not tithing, you are not even up to the standards of the Jews. As Christians we are not commanded to tithe! READ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity: A Balanced Life

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 7, 2007

In many churches you will find unbalanced Christians: Those who are strong on holiness but weak on ministry. Those who are strong on ministry but weak on holiness. God wants those who are strong on holiness and ministry, the balanced Christian.

CHRISTIANITY: A BALANCED LIFE (Based on the book by Mike Cope entitled: Living Between Two Worlds) A. John 17:9-19 (READ) COMMENT: As you listen to Jesus’ PRAYER you since a DILEMMA in our Lord. At one time He says that His disciples are of the WORLD and then He says they’re not of the WORLD. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Constructing Christian Character

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 8, 2007

We often compare ourselves to others to see how "good we are." However the mark that God commpares us to is perfection. We are challenged and commanded to constuct Christ like character. The passage in 2 peter gives us 7 essential components so we can c

Intro: A wife remarked to her husband after the church service: "Did you see the hat Mrs. Jones was wearing?" "No," said her husband, "I didn’t." "Did you see the new dress Mrs. Smith had on?" she asked. "I’m afraid I didn’t," said her husband. To this his wife replied: "Well a lot of good it does ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Faithful Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 12, 2007

This sermon looks at what faithfulness means. 1. ACCOUNTABILITY 2. PREPAREDNESS 3. COMMITMENT

The Marks of a Faithful Christian Each of us takes on different roles in our lives. If I were to ask you this morning to write down all the roles that you have – we could probably be here most of the day. For myself I wrote down just a few. Here they are: when it comes to relationships I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lunch Bucket Christians Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007

Which of these attitudes and actions do you find hardest to exhibit? What challenges do you face in consistently exhibiting them?

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #9 September 16-17, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Lunch Bucket ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Behavior 101 Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 21, 2012

Paul ended the first letter to the Thessalonians with a grab bag of commands and instructions. These form a basic introduction to Christian attitudes and behaviors. If we can incorporate these simple basics into our lives, we will be very effective in o

Introduction: A. Children often say some of the funniest things, and yet children occasionally say remarkable or insightful things. 1. Here are some insightful gems from children: a. “Never trust a dog to watch your food.” b. “When your dad is mad and asks you, ‘Do I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Christian Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2012

The real Christian life .

THE REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE John 3: 15That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare: The Deciever" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 9, 2012

Over the next several weeks, we are going to look at strategies of Satan, How to detect him, and how to defeat him. We will look at four people from the Old Testament who had a direct confrontation with Satan.

Christian Warfare Part 1 The Deceiver Genesis 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I. Unfortunately, many people don’t believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. A. ILLUSTRATION: 1. Once a boxer was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

How To Succeed As A Christian

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 11, 2012

Everyone should have a desire to succeed in life. But the focus of the child of God should'nt seek success according to the world’s standard but by God’s standard. God’s word tells us how to succeed as a Christian.

How to Succeed as a Christian 1 Chronicles 28:9-10 Know the God of your father, and serve Him with a loyal heart and with a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christian Women

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2012

Paul explained to Timothy the proper role of Christian women as essential to the function of the church. The Christian community must embrace the proper role of godly women. But how is it discovered? Responsibility for Christian women is found in her..

THE ROLE Of CHRISTIAN WOMEN—1Timothy 2:9-15 This sermon was very well received. One woman commented that I was ‘ballsy’ for preaching this. She also stated that her mother(were she a church-goer) would not have stood for it. Attention: Movie/Broadway presentation—requires that each ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare: The Destroyer Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 21, 2012

Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned last week that as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s will. If Satan cannot defeat

Christian Warfare Part 2 The Destroyer Job 2:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Unfortunately, many people don't believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. We learned last week that as the deceiver Satan uses lies to attack the mind to make us ignorant of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-7

Requirements For Christian Living

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jan 2, 2012

Romans 12:9-21 lists some qualities that the Lord looks for in the lives of his followers. Applying, practicing and perfecting these qualities is what the Christian life is all about.

The good Lord by his grace and mercy has given us a new year. A new year, a new start, a new beginning. A new year is a time to look at our lives and see where we need to make changes and improvements. Our lives are in a constant state of change. If you don’t think so, go back and look at your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 7, 2012

Unity is crucial to Christian witness. Nothing is more essential and nothing brings God glory like the love and unity of the body of Christ in a fallen world. Yet this struggle is pervasive. How does God want us to deal with it?

Powerpoint available upon request: gwnance@bellsouth.net ask for "Powerpoint for When Christians Disagree." When Christians Disagree Philippians 4:2-3 is an unusual text that we need to slow down and look into. 2 I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to agree with each other in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Christians Pray? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 29, 2012

Message about the importance of Prayer in the church and Jesus in the temple.

Note: The introduction I got from Jim Cymbala - Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire, and other sources from years ago about importance of Prayer. Title: Prayers of a Christian Theme: Text: Opening scripture James 4:6-8 James 4:6 But he gives more grace. Wherefore he saith, God resisteth the proud, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Church Of God