Sermons on Christian Friendship:

A Committed Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 12, 2007

A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN SERVES CONFIDENTLY, WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND ABSOLUTELY TO GOD.

A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN Judges 3:31 Commitment means: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A pledge to do. An engagement by contract -American Heritage Dictionary Shamgar’s name means "a stranger" and his father’s name, Anath ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Father

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006

WHAT A CHRISTIAN FATHER NEEDS TO BE.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FATHER? IS HE A FATHER THTA GOES TO CHURCH? IS JUST GOING ENOUGH? IS HE A FATHER THAT SHOUTS AMEN? IS HE MR. HOLY AT CHURCH AND MR. WHATEVER AT HOME? IS HE A FATHER THAT PRAYS? ANSWER: A CHRISTIAN FATHER IS A MAN WHO TAKES THE RESPONSIBILITY GOD GIVES HIM. AND USES GOD’S POWER ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Other

A Christian And A Gentleman

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 7, 2006

What does it mean to be a Christian? Likw the word "Gentleman", the percieved meaning of the word "Christian" has changed over the years. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

This material was originally presented in PowerPoint format to a high-school audience. If you have any questions or would like a copy of the original PowerPoint, feel free to drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com [A Christian and a Gentleman] Slide graphic: The most excellent Mr. Darcy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006

Qualifications for church leadership.

Church life always involves leadership. We must understand spiritual leadership - whether we are becoming leaders - or choosing leaders. Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at what is involved in becoming and making disciples. 1. Because Jesus told us to go make disciples - that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And The World

Contributed by John White on Dec 25, 2006

A message warning of the dangers of compromise with the world.

The Christian And The World II Cor. 6:14-17 The primary problem for many Christians could be in the difficulty encountered in being all they know they should be for the Lord. In having the sort of separated life that Paul talks about here and in Romans 12:1-3. If a Christian is not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Teflon Christians Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dutiful Christians Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This message reminds us of basic Christian duties, like being in subjection to governmental powers...

1 Peter 2:13-17 Dutiful Christians Introduction: Do you like to go to masquerade parties? Let me tell you about a party that occurred a long time ago. On December 16, 1773 Samuel Adams was speaking and in his closing comments, he gave a prearranged verbal signal. He said, "This meeting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Dwight Shaffer on Mar 8, 2007

The world has a difficult time understanding what a Christian is supposed to be. Simply saying, One who imitates Christ in every way.

What is a Christian? Acts 26:28-31 INTRODUCTION: A) Meeting with some fellas from the church for our monthly fellowship & prayer breakfast 1) This was early on a Saturday morning and we all genuinely like and enjoy being with each other We were having so much fun, laughing so hard & a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Joy

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obnoxious Christian Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

to live out sensitive, relevant evangelism, “with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15

Bumper Stickers I have seen: Icthus, Honk if you love Jesus, In Case of Rapture this Car will be Unmanned, God is my Co-Pilot, Get Right or Get Left, Turn or Burn, My Pastor Deserves a Raise o I have a problem with some of this. For starters I just don’t care for bumper stickers. But you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Christians Allowed Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 16, 2007

247 millions call themselves Christians yet Jesus calls us to be disciples. what is a disciple and what are the cost and sacrifices to be a disciple? (Taken from a series by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurch.tv)

Hello COTR- talk about being a Christian. Today’s message called- No Christians Allowed. What do I mean by that? Let me ask a question ... When you hear the word dog- what think about? What about when you hear the word cat? What do you think when you hear the word Christian? Republican, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Characteristics Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Influence

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 10, 2007

Christians are the salt AND the light

Christian Influence Good morning everybody! I am so glad to be here serving with you all. The Lord has brought us together for a reason, His reason! It is to learn, to receive, to give, and to praise! Matthew 5:13-16 says, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Christian Clothing

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A New Year sermon based on the lectionary text.

Colossians 3:12-17: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lordf has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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