Sermons on Christian Defined:

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Certainties Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 15, 2010

Assurance & certainty of our faith. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 John chapter 5 verses 13-21. Ill: • Mrs Fisher the primary school teacher was at home recovering from surgery; • She heard the letter box bang, • Her husband brought the post into her, • One of the letters was a get well card from her class which 2nd year class ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Modern Forms Of False Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles.

Intro: The Bible often warns us of men preaching "another Jesus," "another spirit," and “another gospel.” Much is changing in the religious world about us. We must be rooted and grounded in biblical principles. There are at least seven extreme forms of Christianity that do not fit biblical ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-14

Denomination: *other

How Christians Should Live

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Too many people profess to be Christians but DON’T actually live the Christian life. Their Christianity consists mainly of going in and out of church on Sunday and special days. Friends, going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to

Intro: Too many people profess to be Christians but DON’T actually live the Christian life. Their Christianity consists mainly of going in and out of church on Sunday and special days. Friends, going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to a funeral home makes you a corpse! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15

Denomination: *other

What Is Our Identity As Christians

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 26, 2014

If we are Christians our STANDING irrespective of how we fall REAMINS that of a Child of God. Hallelujah!! However our STATE may change when we make wrong choices and refuse or neglect to follow Jesus.

Who am I in Christ Intro: When Maddy and I led a pilgrimage to Israel in January this year, we met a Roman Catholic priest at the Parable house in Taybeh, the only Christian village in the Occupied Territories. The priest started his talk to us by saying: I am, first of all, a Palestinian I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Anglican

Vital Signs Of A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 3, 2014

A sermon examining certain attributes that are vital in the life of a healty Christian.

VITAL SIGNS OF A HEALTHY CHRISTIAN Philippians 2:25-30 A couple of years ago, a dear friend of mine whose wife has been battling a terminal health issue called to tell me that she had taken a turn for the worse. The hospice workers called the family in and it seemed like the end was near. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral For Aged Christian Lady

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 17, 2014

An 85 year old Christian lady passed unexpectedly. She wanted a celebration for her life.

Welcome and Scripture Reading Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Assessing Your Christian Service Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 18, 2014

A sermon addressing the importance of serving Jesus.

ASSESSING YOUR CHRISTIAN SERVICE Colossians 4:7-14 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 1st, 2024) Antioch has recently endured a period of twenty months without a permanent pastor. During an interim period many churches experience a decline, however, this church has not just ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014

Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Living A Successful Christian Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2014

By the world's standards the men and women in Hebrews 11 were anything but successes but in God's eyes they succeeded. Based on their testimony, the opening of Hebrews 12 tells us what it will take for us to live successful Christian lives.

Living a Successful Christian Life Hebrews 12:1-3 What comes to your mind when you hear the term "a successful Christian"? How you answer is dependent on your definition of success. Many consider success to be power, prosperity, and prestige. The most common definition of success given is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Guarantee For Christian Failure Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 18, 2015

benefits of failure

God's Guarantee for Christian Failure Philippians 1:6 1. Salvation to us is a gift, but for God it is a work - Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8; Philippians 2:13; Ephesians 1:11, 19-20 2. Salvation to us is the forgiveness of sin, but to God it is the deliverence from sin - Ephesians 1:7; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Commandment #8 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

There's soemthing inside of us that fascinates us with the concept of getting something for nothing.

Let’s start this morning by taking a little informal survey. -Anyone here ever had money stolen from them? -Ok, how about tools, anyone ever have tools stolen, how about borrowed and not returned? -Anyone ever have a bicycle stolen. -Anyone ever have a car stolen. -What ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Liar, Liar Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

The only problem with lying is that God takes it a lot more seriously than we do.

Ex. 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Don’t lie! Joe the Butcher had only one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the church in town came into the store. He said, “My wife sent me to buy a good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist