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Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007

What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Marks Of A Christian Disciple

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Seven marks of a Christian disciple.

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." I suppose it is reasonable to expect one’s employer to supply some type of job description. Indeed, for any relationship to work well the roles and expectations of the participating parties must be clearly defined. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

What Is Christian Love Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon defines Christian love as caring, helping, paying the price and expecting no reward.

cThe Christian Life Week 2 (A) The Foundation of Love Luke 10:25-37 1 Cor. 13:1f WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LOVE? The Parable of the Good Samaritan “A man from Samaria then came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Under Pressure

Contributed by W F on Sep 29, 2004

How should Believers live in a world hostile to God? We find some answers in the closing verses of James.

James 5:7-20 “Christians Under Pressure” INTRODUCTION It wasn’t long after his birth that Jesus first experienced hostility (i.e. Herod in Matthew 2:13-23). In our generation we are seeing Christians experiencing hostility around the globe (e.g. Churches in Indonesia). There is an element to the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-20

Denomination: *other

Becoming An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ponce Brown on Oct 5, 2001

Encouraging Christian committment

Becoming An Authentic Christian “Growing together towards Christian maturity…” Matthew 3: 1-12 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Christians Destined To Be Borg?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 20, 2008

Does having the mind of Christ mean being mindless?

If you are not a Star Trek fan you may be wondering what in the world is up with that title. Star Trek has been used to preach “another gospel” since the original series came on in 1965. Only since I became a Christian in 1975 have I understood the Star Trek message. Before that it was just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Mother's Prayers Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on May 9, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon considering the way Christian mom’s can produce a legacy of faith in their children and grandchildren.

Title: A Christian Mother’s Prayers (Mother’s Day) Series: Prayer 101 (Sermon # 3) Date Preached: May 11, 2008 Text: Proverbs 14:1 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Introduction A. Hook: A teacher gave her class of second graders a lesson on the magnet and what it does. She explained all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry Of A Christian Heart

Contributed by James May on Jan 6, 2019

The church must have one main focus and that is the saving of lost souls. We don't need more entertainment and more pats on the back for our own salvation and faithfulness. God give us a burden for the lost!

The Cry of a Christian Heart Sunday, January 06, 2019 – 6 pm By Rev. James May The most prolific writer of the New Testament was the Apostle Paul as he wrote many letters to the church of his day. How much he thought of the church that would be around in 2019 I don’t know, but the words he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Instruction In Christian Living Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message encouraging the church to be a place for quality Christian instruction.

“…Instruction in Christian Living.” Deuteronomy 6:1-9 (August 12, 2001) Introduction Talk to some people about “Christian living” and you’ll have them wondering. To them, Christian living means just the opposite of living. They see living a Christian lifestyle as not really living at all, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Establishing A Christian Home

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000

Building strong family relationships in the home.

Establishing A Christian Home Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Building strong family relationships in the home. Text: Ephesians 5: 22-31, "Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-31, Genesis 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Means To Be A Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 4, 2002

"The Disciples were called Christians First at Antiioch."

What It Means to Be a Christian Acts 11:19-26 Verse 26c “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The US News reported on a poll taken in America. People across America were asked the question? “Are you a Christian?” 86% said, “Yes I am.” If you asked the same people what it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007

30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring The Heart Of Christianity

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2011

We need to restore both the form and the heart of New Testament Christianity.

Introduction: A. I like the old story told of the preacher and song leader who didn’t like each other very much and refused to cooperate with each other. 1. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how they should dedicate themselves to service. The song leader then led the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"At The Christian's Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008

At the core of the Christian are these three things.

“At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Consistent And A Caring Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 20, 2021

Third John 11-15 shows us how a consistent Christian and a caring Christian live.

Scripture This is the concluding message of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed