Sermons on Christian Fruit:

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

Walk Worthy Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

This has massive implications for our Christian life and ministry. Far too often we try to walk before we learn how to sit.

Walk Worthy Ephesians 4:1-3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 01-12-20 What’s Your Name? Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the encampment. He came upon a soldier who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 2:2, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Called To The Christian Walk.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 1, 2007

One of the great mysteries of the world is that the whole world is not Christian and everyone serving the Lord. The message of the Bible is one of joy, peace, love and a way of life that leads you from the Abundant Life in Christ here on earth to eternal

We are called to the Christian Walk. One of the great mysteries of the world is that the whole world is not Christian and everyone serving the Lord. The message of the Bible is one of joy, peace, love and a way of life that leads you from the Abundant Life in Christ here on earth to eternal life ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Eight Habits Of Maturing Christians

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011

It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually ma

Intro: It is never God’s will for believers to remain childish in their understanding and behaviour (I Cor. 14:20). We must all grow and mature in Christ, but sadly that is not instant. Our passage reveals eight habits we must develop if we are to spiritually mature. We must: 1. ALWAYS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-23

Denomination: *other

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway To Being A Christian Encourager

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2007

A sermon that looks at three steps for being an encourager. 1. identity in god. 2 Overcoming discouragement 3. encouraging. Borrows heavily from David wilkinson on point 2

The Pathway to being an encourager. Encouragement. HEB 3:12 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God. 13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian, Come Out Of The Closet!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 24, 2016

Is your light under a bushel?

We are in a time when nearly every day the headlines talk about someone coming out of the closet about their sexual identity or about some skeleton coming out of the closet. Things that were hidden for years are open for all to see and hear. Some of those things should have stayed hidden. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining Christian Ministry-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 6, 2025

1 of 4. The apostle Peter concerned himself with sustaining Christian ministry. Christian ministry must be sustained indefinitely. But, ?What sustains Christian ministry? Or: ?How is Christian ministry sustained? Christian ministry is sustained thru...

SUSTAINING CHRISTIAN MINISTRY-I—2Peter 1:12-15 So far in our analysis of 2Peter, we’ve discovered some provisions for God’s people that are ACQUIRED Thru FAITH(1:1-4)... Those being: 1. TRUSTWORTHY APOSTLES(:1a) 2. CHRISTIAN FAMILY(:1b) 3. The SINGULAR, PERFECT SAVIOR(:1c) 4. MULTIPLIED GRACE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Christian Children And Their Family

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How are parents and children supposed to interact

INTRODUCTION Child crime. Leave the house, leave the Lord. SERMON THE ROLE OF CHRISTIAN CHILDREN. Verses 1-3 A. OBEY YOUR PARENTS. Verse 1. 1. In the original text the word which is translated “obey” comes from two words, under and to listen. A rigidly literal translation could be to listen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Confrontation: A Prescription For Healing

Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 24, 2008

The Process, Purpose and Product of Confrontation

Intro: Christian Confrontation is prescribed by God for the purity of the church. (JOKE) The little boy was afraid of the dentist, so his dad decided to set the example and have his teeth examined, too. The dentist looked inside the father’s mouth & said, "There’s a tooth there that has to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Mount: Christian Perfection Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Characteristics of Christian perfection from the sermon on the mount.

Characteristics of Christian Perfection Theme: Text: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. (Matthew 5:48 AV) James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Colossians 1:28 Whom we preach, warning every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Church Of God