Sermons on Christian Greatness:

Christians Full Grown

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004

Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christian Spirituality

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 9, 2008

Spirituality is grounded in committed Christian living.

Trinity 8 Proper 10A What is Christian spirituality Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 Thus says the Lord: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Three 'c's' Of Christianity

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 8, 2013

The call, the choice and the commitment of Christianity

Three ‘C’s’ of Christ. March 10, 2013 John 20:15-19 “When they had finished eating, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he said, “you know that I love you.” Jesus said, “Feed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15-19

Denomination: Holiness

Dead-Sea Christians

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 27, 2013

May the Lord make us refreshing fountains where thirsty souls may drink. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit, we possess the “water of life” and can be channels of blessing to those in need. From hearts of love, let us pour out to others what we have first receive

Opening illustration: The Dead Sea is so salty that it contains no fish or plant life. What accounts for this unusual condition? There are absolutely no outlets! A great volume of water pours into this area, but nothing flows out. Many inlets plus no outlets equals a dead sea. This law of nature ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gold Medal Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

When the Olympic games come, nations around the world get excited as some of the best athletes in the world gather to compete.

Some of the: • Fastest swimmers • Fastest runners • Best boxers • Best Basketball players • Best Volleyball players • Best weight lifters … all will gather at one place and compete. We all enjoy watching these amazing athletes. We have nothing but admiration and respect for them. However, we do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Panic Room

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jun 22, 2002

When you are faced with trials and troubles, know that there is a place to run...to your Prayer Closet! That is where you can find refuge in God, and He will keep you. This also helps us to possess an eternal perspective on things.

STAND & READ - Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. [2] I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust!" "The Christian?s PANIC Room!" PRAYER... Recently there has been a movie released by Hollywood ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Matthew 6:6

Denomination: Other

A Christian Critique Of Evolution Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 29, 2009

This sermon examines the idea that the world was created randomly without God. The impact of this idea and its natural conclusion. It concludes that God is necessary, the idea of sin is logical and ends by pointing to Jesus

Evolution Today I would like to talk about the theory of evolution and what should a Christian do with it. I am not a scientist so I will not enter into the debate did God create the world in seven days or 7 billion years? When I grew up we were taught that evolution happened slowly and over a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Backyard Christians Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 8, 2020

The front yard is where we try to keep up appearances. The backyard is where we live. If we want people to get to know us, we have to open up the backyard.

*Note: This is an adaptation of the second sermon in the "I Love My Church" Sermon Prep Kit on Sermon Central. Thanks to whoever created the original outlines. This is a great kit. I Love My Church #2: Becoming Backyard Christians Hebrews 10:19-25 [Lots of different fences on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Christian Aftercare

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 2, 2007

This message is a call to be Christians who care for others to go to places and to people in Jesus name and show real aftercare to a hurting world.

Cultivating a life of care Luke 17:11-19. Here we see Jesus traveling along the border of Galilee and Samaria, where he would enter a village and minister to 10 lepers and the remarkable would take place they would be healed of their leprosy. Here we see the aftercare of Jesus ministering to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Responsibility Of The Christian Voter

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

Our responsibility to vote

CHRISTIAN VOTER RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: Paul declares to Timothy in 2 Tim. 4:2-4 Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage--with great patience and careful instruction. 3For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Consummate Christian! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 27, 2019

We need examples of what a real Christian looks like. The Apostle Paul's life provides that for us!

We are continuing our journey through the book of acts, and we are going to journey through the entire 20th chapter. And we are going to do that shortly, but the way that I wish to approach it is by the way of this introduction. I read an article about HEROS AND people’s nee for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-37

Christian Fellowship Qualities Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 21, 2002

A sermon that continues to look at common denominators that make Christian fellowship unique.

Last week we began an exploration of key factors that should be present in a Christian fellowship - these key factors are validators of the authenticity of the fellowship as much as and indeed more than the sign ourside on the lawn. Riversdale Christian Fellowship on a sign does not make us into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed