Sermons on Christian Formation:

The Value Of Christian Ideals

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

My Dad Is The Greatest! - Father's Day

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2006

Celebrating great dads: Their CHARACTER, their COMPANION, and their CHILDREN. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, as well as 4 other Father’s Day sermons.

MY Dad is the Greatest! Ps. 128:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadLeaderBand.html ----- [Please see 4 more Father’s Day sermons w/ PowerPoint and hundreds of others at the link at the bottom.] ----- As a kid I got in trouble when the teacher called my parents to let them know what they heard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-6, Psalm 128:1

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Christian Doctrines

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 30, 2000

These are the Christian doctrines that are the basis for my Abiding In The Word ministry..

BASIC CHRISTIAN DOCTRINES (John 8:31-32) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/docstate.html] Doctrinal Basis. I adopt the following Statement of Faith as my interpretation of Bible doctrine: BIBLE - The Bible alone, and in its entirety in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian's View Of Astrology

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Considerationn of the subject of Astrology is important not only due to its popularity but due to how much the Bible addresses it.

Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is amazingly popular in our modern society - Astrology. It is an important topic because of the large number of people who are involved in its practice and the serious attention which it is given in the Bible. Let’s first discuss the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We Real Christians Or Just Pretending To Be Christians?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

Unfortunately the vast majority of those who profess Christianity are not in fact Christians but remain spiritually dead in their sins because they have not met Jesus’ one requirement to even see the Kingdom of Heaven, that is, they must be born again spiritually.

Are we real Christians or just pretending to be Christians? Jer 3:10 …Judah (My own people) has not turned to Me with her whole heart, but in pretense, says the LORD. Sometimes we hear that there are living today about two billion people who are Christians. Unfortunately the vast majority ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Christian Duty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when many folks have been sidetracked by political controversies and criminal behaviors, mature Christians stay on the track of dual citizenship - prioritizing their status as citizen's of the Kingdom of God.

CHRISTIAN DUTY ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

The Kingdom Of God Is Near Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 29, 2022

In this sermon I introduce and expand on the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it explains the "Why" of discipleship and spiritual formation.

If you want to follow along today, we are going to be looking at two verses. It is out of the gospel of Mark 1:14-15. We have been going through this series on the theme of discipleship. If you were here last week, you know that we have defined discipleship as ordinary people learning to live ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Luke 11:20, John 3:3

Denomination: Christian Church

Thanking God For Eucharist/Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2018

3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another.

Scripture: Mark 14:22 - 26; 1 Corinthians 11:23 - 26 Theme: Thanksgiving - For Eucharist Proposition: 3rd in a series of sermons on Thankfulness - Thanksgiving. This sermon centers on being thankful for God's Gift of Eucharist and what it means to share this gift with God and with one another. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Raft, Sailboat, Or Speedboat Disciple? Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 5, 2022

This sermon focuses on Paul's words to "work out your salvation" and the three options for doing so.

We are continuing our series on the book of Philippians. As I have mentioned before, the book of Philippians was actually a letter, also known as an epistle, which was written by Paul to the church that he planted in the city of Philippi, which is basically what we would consider today northern ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Word-Centered Life

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2021

This sermon addresses the importance of scripture in the believer's life. Specifically it talks about the importance of a Transformative approach to reading the Bible as opposed to an Informative approach.

Good morning. A quick question. By a show of hands, who loves reading scripture? That is good because I need some volunteers to read some passages from today’s sermon. Thanks for volunteering to read, if you were listening, you know that in some sense they are all connected because they speak to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Matthew 4:4, Deuteronomy 32:35, Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 1:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Fathers In Christ

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

Every man who has been a believer for a long time, needs to come to the place of bringing younger men along in the Faith. Here's a look at this important matter.

Fathers In Christ/ pastor Eric J. Hanson Spoken to the Western Maine Christian Men's Breakfast June 23, 2012 The only possible way to be a godly father is to understand the nature of God our Heavenly Father, and to have that nature flow through one’s life. God reveals Himself through His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Identity And Personality

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 31, 2009

God has given each one of us a new identity through Jesus Christ and a unique personality.

Christian Identity & Personality In a previous sermon we have seen that we are called to produce results. We have also seen the influencing factors that impact our ability to bear fruits for the Kingdom. So if we have to produce excellent results, bear fruits for the Kingdom, we need to start at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reading The Bible For Life Change

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 29, 2010

The Bible is screaming to be read not just to inform us but to form us. It can change our lives if we'll just let it.

READING THE BIBLE FOR LIFE CHANGE Isaac Butterworth October 31, 2010 Hebrews 4:12-13 (NIV) 12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Radical Obedience

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 4, 2018

This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world.

Mark 10:17-31 Theme: Radical Obedience This sermon focus on Jesus' call to Radical Obedience. An obedience that leads us to enjoy the discipleship and being able to be a positive witness for Him in our world. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Our Savior and Lord - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Nazarene