Sermons on Christian Grief:

Steps To Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible is not just a reference book. It is to be our daily menu if we want to be mature. It will put muscles on our faith, marrow in our hope and blood in our heart of love.

There is one calling that every Christian has without exception, and that is the calling to maturity. We are born into the household of God as babes in Christ, but we are not to remain infants. We are to grow up into the fullness of the stature of Christ. The speed with which we achieve this goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-19

Strong And Weak Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

A Christian must be one who is concerned, not just about the truth in a conflict, but about the person he disagrees with, for if he is right about the truth but wrong in his attitude toward his opponent, he is still missing the boat and is out of God's will.

A man wondering in the woods was caught in a bad storm. It was very dark, and the only light he had was from the flashes of lightening which were followed by deafening thunder. He fell to his knees and prayed, "Lord, if it will be all right with you, please give me more light and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:2-3

Culture Conformed Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Thank God everyday that the President and Congress cannot tell any American how they are to worship, and what they are to believe. This is one of the greatest freedoms of life, and most people in history have never enjoyed it.

An insurance adjuster tells of a life policy taken out in the name of Abraham Brown in a small southern town. For five years the insurance company received the premiums when they were due. Then all of a sudden they stopped without warning. The company sent several notices and then finally there ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Christian Education Of Women Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

love is not how you feel or dream, but it is what you do. Love chooses, and love acts, and the loving choices in acts can be learned. The trained Christian is one who can ask in any situation in life, "What is the loving thing to do in this situation?"

Janette George played the role of Corrie Ten Boom in the movie The Hiding Place. She wrote an interesting book called Travel Tips For The Reluctant Traveler. In it she tells of her 35th birthday. That was the year she finally accepted the fact that she would never play Peter Pan. But she expected ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-8

Rahab: A Christian Story

Contributed by Carson Barrow on Mar 9, 2022

Look into the story of Rahab and notice the similarities to the life that we as Christians live today.

Background: Back in Joshua chapter 1 we see that God has called Joshua to go and take the land of which God had promised him. Life as a Christian can be messy and full of failures at every corner. In this mornings lesson we will encounter a woman named Rahab whose story may be a lot more similar ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Exodus 12:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Christian Suffering Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015

A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Study Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015

The Study Of The Christian Life

The Study Of The Christian Life 2 Timothy 3:16 (KJV) 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: "Then God said, Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Foursquare

A Christian Is... A Believer Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 8, 2015

Let’s talk about those beliefs that should be held by all those who call themselves Christians (Adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, Introduction and Chapter 1, pgs. 3-21)

HoHum: A little boy came home from Vacation Bible School one day, ran into the living room, and asked his dad, “What is a Christian?” The dad said, “Son, a Christian is one who has confessed his faith in Jesus Christ. He has repented of his sins and has been baptized. He is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsibilty Of Mature Christians

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Aug 12, 2015

Spiritual droughts will happen. That is unavoidable. But what are the responsibilities of the Mature Christian towards the newer Christians? What are some things that a Mature Christians should do to help the newer Christians to grow in the faith?

12 Nations. Willing to put aside any and all differences for the purpose of securing a future for mankind. Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria, Chad, Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Those are the countries. They have pledged to build a 9 mile wide band of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:32, Matthew 6:26

Denomination: Charismatic

A Christian Is... A Friend Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

A Christian is a friend of Jesus (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 6, pgs. 91-98)

HoHum: A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked- Bernard Meltzer WBTU: I had several friends when I was in grade school. We played Monopoly, fished in the pond, played hide and seek in the cornfields and woods, terrorized the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Real Christian?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

With cultural Christianity being the norm in America, nominal faith is what people see most often, and it’s what comes to mind when we tell people we’re a Christian. So, what is a "real" Christian? This message points out five traits.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing a story by Franklin Graham. He tells us, “Some years ago, I was in a cab when I asked the driver about his faith. He replied that he was a Christian, and I asked him how he became one. I’ll never forget his reply: ‘Oh, I was born a Christian’.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Peter 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Characterization Of Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 19, 2021

What is the difference between Christian Love and the way the world's love? The answer is astonishing

Introduction I’ve always loved limericks: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats… there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps) Now that strikes us as funny because we can picture cats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-39, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, Leviticus 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why Christians Are Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 6:19-34, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist