Sermons on Christian Formation:

What Is In Your Life Well?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 27, 2016

THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life Wells

Scripture: John 4:1-42 THEME: What's Down In The Well Will Come Up In The Bucket Proposition: The Holy Spirit will assist us in making sure that what's down in our life wells is Jesus' living water. He will assist us in 1. Digging Deep 2. Maintaining , Stabilizing and Protecting our Life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Fourfold Not Fivefold Ministry

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Sometimes we need to take a fresh look at long held or cherished traditions and teachings.

Having been raised somewhat in the Methodist church and my wife in a Lutheran background being saved was not in our vernacular as neither one of us ever heard that concept. Both of us thought being baptized as a child was all we needed. That is sad since I learned about both Wesley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, 1 Corinthians 12:28, 2 Timothy 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:17, 1 Timothy 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008

Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021

What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

- We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Become A Christian?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2021

So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next?

So you've looked at the arguments for God, the Bible, and Jesus. You've decided there is enough evidence to take a reasonable leap of faith. Or you just know in your heart there is a God, something bigger than you. What's next? What does it mean to be a Christian, a follower of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sitting At The Feet Of The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 19, 2022

This sermon focuses on Jesus the Rabbi and four things that made him a great teacher while and earth and how they still make him a good teacher through his Spirit today.

I have a question for you. How many of you can recall a favorite teacher that you have ever had either in elementary school, high school, or college? Easily. What would be some of the character traits? What would be some of the skills? What would be some of the things they would bring to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25, John 1:28-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Spiritual Training For God’s Champions

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 17, 2025

Spiritual champions must submit to rigorous spiritual training to stand victorious in life and ministry.

SPIRITUAL TRAINING FOR GOD’S CHAMPIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Hebrews 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:13-14 INTRODUCTION: Champions are not made in public arenas; they are made through private discipline. Just as athletes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

14 Stages Of The Pilgrimage Journey Of The Christian Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

We’re going to piece together the different pictures we created into a depiction of the Christian life from the moment we first find salvation in Jesus, to the moment we pass into the next life.

Growing up my mother’s favorite New Year’s Eve tradition was to start and finish a puzzle. The puzzles were big and difficult. We would race against the clock, trying to complete it by midnight. Even though we were all working together, the puzzle would take hours to finish. We watched the clock ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18, Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

When The Christian Goes To School Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Jul 9, 2003

Part 13 in a Sermon Series oon the 119th Psalm

When the Christian Goes to School Part 13 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: June 8, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:97-104 Introduction In the last few weeks our family, like many others in our community have been caught up in High School graduation. It brings ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life Evidence Not Mystery

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 12, 2003

VBS detective theme Important evidences believers have if truly a Christian. I realize the # of evidences are too lengthy for 1 sermon I choose 3 we could benefit from. Faith that produces works. Love that produces sacrifice. Dicipleship that continue

The Christian Life EVIDENCE not MYSTERY As you look around you today you might feel as though you just stepped off a plane that landed in London. You might see a replica of Big Ben that famous tall clock or you might spy the scenery of a street side cafe similar to what one would expect to see in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Commands For Every Christian

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 25, 2003

Let us draw near to God; let us hold fast the profession of our faith; let us consider one another.

Hebrews 10:1-18 (background Scripture) “ONCE FOR ALL” “If God were not willing to forgiven sin, heaven would be empty” (German proverb). Sermon Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 THE FOUNDATIONS FOR THESE THREE COMMANDS: 1. “Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Successful Christian Living

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The secret of living a successful Christian life, or to say, a life that is pleasing to God is found in the declaration: “they first gave themselves to the Lord”.

THE SECRET OF SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING “Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia: that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded in the riches of their liberality. For I bear witness that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Priorities For Progressive Christian Living ”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Satan knows he can’t change or determine your personal eternal destination. Thus, his strategy is to sever our relationship with the Lord in order to stop our progress in the Christian life.

“PRIORITIES FOR PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN LIVING ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:15-31 Satan knows he can’t change or determine your personal eternal destination. Thus, his strategy is to sever our relationship with the Lord in order to stop our progress in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-31

Avoid Becoming A Camouflaged Christian

Contributed by John Troutman on Aug 7, 2003

Why we must not be conformed to this world.

Avoid Becoming a Camouflaged Christian Scr. Ref: Rom. 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Nine Pillars Of The Christian Home"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 11, 2003

Proverbs 9:1 states that wisdom "builds her house upon pillars." This message names each one of the pillars by one of the fruits of the Spirit and makes applicationz to what it takes to build a Christian home.

“Nine Pillars of the Christian Home” Text: Proverbs Chapter 9 1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist