Sermons on Christian Funerals:

The Ideal Christians

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

In interpersonal relationships “ peace should rule or arbitrate, not by their wrangling.”

The Ideal Christians Col. 3: 15-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 30, 2015

What IS a Christian? Can we be born from our mother as a Christian, or is there MORE to Christianity? The meaning of baptism and the difference between the Greek words "Bapto" and " Baptizo" We must understand that we can never EARN God's grace.

Matthew28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples: "If ANY of you want to be MY followers,you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Morals

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 1, 2015

There are certain traits that should characterize a believer who serves the Lord. We are to obey him in doing good works, so others can see God’s love and kindness through us. We are to teach God’s word with passion and conviction.

If our lives ended today, how would those around us assess our contribution to our fellow man? Our example leaves an impression on others. With God’s help, it will be one of love, faith and purity of life. The book of Titus captures the pattern God gave for every believer and the direction ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7

Denomination: Anglican

Cohabitation And Christians Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2015

What are some ways that we must please God in the area of our sexual purity? (Material adapted from Walter Kaiser's book, What Does the Lord Require?: A Guide for Preaching and Teaching Biblical Ethics, chapter 6 Cohabitation and Fornication pg. 79-89)

HoHum: A mother was concerned when she heard that her son had a live in girlfriend. She went to his house. Her son was the only one home. The son said, “It’s not what you think, Mom. She needed a place to stay. She has her bedroom and I have mine.” The son then showed his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2015

How we are to commit our selves to the Lord.

The Christian Life John 10: 1Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Salty Christians Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2012

What influences you and what kind of influence are you on others? In the final portion of Mark Chapter 9, Jesus describes a common substance: salt. It is either salty or flavorless. When it comes to you affect on your environment are you salt or unsalt?

Leading up to this portion of Mark 9, Jesus has taken a young child and put them into his arms. Somehow I picture him placing the child in front of Him and wrapping his arms around their front. The disciples can see both the child and the Messiah standing together. That stance of loving protection ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Passion Of The Christian

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MATTHEW 16:21-28 Introduction Jesus’ followers fully expected to see Christ reign as King over Israel in their lifetime. However, the Lord knew differently, and at this point He begins to prepare them for the unexpected. Before the kingdom reign there was to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Baptism

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 13, 2014

On the occasion of the administration of Christian Believers' Baptisms: River Krishna, India.

CHRISTIAN BAPTISM. 1. THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS (Matthew 3:13): "Then Jesus came from Galilee to the Jordan to John to be baptised by him." 2. THE GREAT COMMISSION (Matthew 28:18 -20): "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-4, Colossians 2:12, Matthew 3:16, Acts 8:36-38, Acts 2:38-41, Mark 16:16, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 Corinthians 12:13, Matthew 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014

What is a christian

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: *other

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008

Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Christianity Is

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rhythm Of Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

We are called by Love, nurtured in Love, and sent to love.

THE RHYTHM OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Definition Of A Christian

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

How do you define a "Christian"?

ROMANS 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal