Sermons on Christian Foundations:

Christian Accountability

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 11, 2018

The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God, and will one day have to bow before Christ.

CHRISTIAN ACCOUNTABILITY Study Text: Romans 14: 9 - 13 Introduction: - The stark reality of Scripture is that every person, Christian and non-Christian, is accountable before a sovereign God (Rom. 3:9-19), and will one day have to bow before Christ (Phil. 2:9-11). - Jesus said, “From everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zombie Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 15, 2018

This message used the illustration of a Zombie to explain how Christians can walk on this earth and not beaware of the spiritual power and impact that they are supposed to have and exhibit.

Zombie Christians Scriptures: Rev. 3:5-6; 15-16; Heb. 10:23-25; James 2:14-24 Since the start of the year I have been sharing with you how we are in a battle. I have focused on the spiritual battle that we are fighting against Satan but starting with this message I will be shifting to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Revelation 3:5-16, James 2:14-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Walk

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Walk in Unity

As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians, it gives us a beautiful example of how Paul admonishes a Christian to WALK. (1) Unity (4:1-16). (2) Purity (4:17-5:17). (3) Harmony (5:18-6:9). (4) Victory. (6-e t) I wonder if we have under-emphasized the importance of the Christian walk. The first three ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-3, Philippians 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Contagion

Contributed by Hoggan Tevis on Sep 24, 2018

We have the cure for this lost and dying world. The cure...is JESUS

Scripture: Acts 1:8 8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” (NKJV) Intro: Background of text: Christ had been crucified, buried and rose from the dead. He showed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Other

Christianity Is Not Unique

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2019

Christianity, in many ways, is not all that different than other religions and faith traditions. In fact, there is really only one thing about Christianity that is unique.

I’m going to begin this morning with a familiar text: "What you do not wish for yourself, do not do to others." Sound good? That, of course is . . . a well-known saying of Confucius, a Chinese wise man who lived in the 5th and 6th century B.C. "What you do not wish for yourself, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59

Denomination: Baptist

The Battered Christian

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019

Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 8:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Worship Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

. In four chapters (11-14) there are three issues greatly affecting the family. All of them centered around their worship practices. It’s not about “me”, but “us”! Concerning the church and worship what should we know and do?

CHRISTIAN WORSHIP 1 CORINTHIANS 11-14 INTRODUCTION: If you want a little overview of Paul’s letter up to now consider this. Fix your focus. Forego your feuding. Face up to your foolishness. Forsake your filthiness. Figure out your freedom. Here it is function as a family. In four chapters ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foxhole Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 13, 2015

We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble.

Foxhole Christians January 11, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Submarine Christians

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 1, 2018

There are 5 symptoms of a submarine Christian. Thank God He has given us 4 resources to be transformed to productive Christians!

SUBMARINE CHRISTIANS John 19:31-39 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Mark Jordan is a high school teacher. The other morning he was pulled over by the police for speeding right in front of the High School where he works. 2. The police officer came to his window and asked him for his driver’s license and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comfortable Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011

God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort.

Comfortable Christianity June 5, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Sufficiency Of Christianity

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

Christianity is sufficient for both life and death.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, “The last words of famous people are generally cherished by those who loved the individual…Sitting in the dark dungeon in Rome, was only a hole in the ceiling for light, and awaiting execution by beheading…The now aged and worn out from his long and arduous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010

Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Orthopedic Christianity Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What takes place in these verses is orthopedic Christianity: one Christian correcting another in his walk with the Lord.

Orthopedic Christianity Galatians 2:11-14 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how orthopedic medicine corrected Forest Gump’s problem and enabled him to run like he did. Orthopedic medicine gave us, “Run, Forest, Run.” Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, according to Webster’s Dictionary, that is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmetic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

We look good on the outside, but are we pure on the inside?

Cosmetic Christianity Hab 2:4 KJV We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results. - R. A. Torrey These are these symptoms of a Cosmetic Christianity, we can ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God