Sermons on Christian Grief:

Christian Activism: Can Christianity Survive The New Cultural Attitudes?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11.

Can Christianity survive the modern cultural attitudes? The loyal Christian, dedicated to the Heavenly Father must be an activist in the pluralistic global environment post 9/11. We've put up with a lot in the United States. Many decisions have been made, and many changes have occurred in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8, Isaiah 1:17

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Marks Of A No-Compromise Christian Vs. A Worldly Compromise Christian Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the differences between a no-compromise Christian and a worldly compromise Christian, based on biblical principles.

As believers in Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world and its influences. However, many Christians today are compromising their faith and values, leading to a watered-down version of Christianity. In this sermon, we will explore the differences between a no-compromise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

What Should Christians Do About The Principles Of Christian Living?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 18, 2023

Paul had recently uncovered some unacceptable behavior and now he is clarifying how we need to change our conduct into the genuine Christian conduct.

Paul recently uncovered some unacceptable purposes behind the self-denying attitude in chapter two. Presently, in chapter three, Paul clarifies the genuine Christian conduct, the putting on the new nature by accepting Christ and viewing the old nature as dead. We change our ethical and moral ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas In Its Christian Context

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Dec 27, 2002

Since Christmas is more than merely a baby in a manger, we need to celebrate this holiday realizing the full scope of Christ’s incarnation.

Christmas In Its Christian Context Text: Isa.7: 14; Luke 2: 6-7 Intro: We Christians often complain that Christmas has become so commercialized that its real meaning has become all but totally obscured. That complaint is certainly warranted, for in the secular world, Christmas seems to be far ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Making Christianity A Burden To Others Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2008

Jesus gives us insite in Matthew 23 as how not to conduct ourselves. This messages explores how we can make Christianity a burden instead of a blessing.

INTRODUCTION • OPEN WITH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That guy had gone a little off course didn’t he? I hope that we do not become “Fat Christian” as we saw in our video! • If we are not cautious, we can gradually slip away from what God wants us to do with our lives. • Many times we subtly slip into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Oct 27, 2007

A message on why We as Christians should not celebrate Halloween

Halloween is an annual celebration, but just what is it actually a celebration of? And how did this peculiar custom originate? Is it, as some claim, a kind of demon worship? Or is it just a harmless vestige of some ancient pagan ritual? In North America, the yearly observance of Halloween amounts ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Memorial Service For A Christian Woman

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 12, 2021

This was a celebration of the life of a woman who was ready to meet the Lord face-to-face. This person stated she was ready when the Lord called her home.

When we lose a loved one, we often have questions for God. I know you are hurting today. So, God gives us a word about hurt. Losing a loved one hurts. God understands our hurt and He encourages us to express our hurt to him. Many times, on days like today, we try to deny our hurt or ignore it. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Christianity: Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

Do we really feel blessed when we are persecuted?

A Texan billionaire w/ a beautiful daughter loved having parties at his pool which was home to a 20 ft. great-white shark. Every night he’d issue a challenge to the men: “½ my fortune or my daughter’s hand in marriage to the man who swims across the pool!” He never had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010

This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Deal With Critical Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010

The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Christian Have Demons? Series

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Aug 20, 2003

The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?”  I saw many people influenced by demons in local churches. I’m not speaking of demonic possessions here, that is another subject. When a person com

CAN A CHRISTIAN HAVE DEMONS? The question everyone asks is “Can a Christian have demons within their body and soul or influencing them?”  The answer is absolutely YES, but most Christians cannot comprehend that and think this is heresy.  At the Bible School we learn that a Christian cannot have ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

Safeguarding Your Christian Life Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 5, 2021

Like guardrails and protective barriers around potential dangers, so the writer to the Hebrews attempts to safeguard our Christian walk by noting potential dangers to our Christian life--among them apostate religious institutions

I’m a big fan of Yellowstone National Park, not only because of the great fishing it offers, but also because of the great natural wonders that can be seen. Of course, some of its most famous natural wonders are found in its geyser basins, where Old Faithful can be found among many others, along ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:9-25

Denomination: Bible Church

The Spiritual Discipline Of Christian Submission Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 29, 2015

A sermon examining the importance of submission in the Christian Life.

The Spiritual Discipline Of Christian Submission I Peter 2:13-20 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ Roger Staubach, led the Dallas Cowboys to the World Championship in 1971. But he faced a great struggle that year. Staubach said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Church-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 31, 2018

4 of 4. Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church--IV—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Crucial Wisdom For Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 18, 2021

In tonight's Scripture, God gives us crucial wisdom: 1. About our problems (vs. 28). 2. About His people (vs. 28-29). 3. About His purpose for our lives (vs. 29). 4. About His process of transformation (vs. 30).

Crucial Wisdom for Christian Life The Book of Romans Romans 8:28-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 31, 2016 (Revised January 18, 2021) MESSAGE: *Christians: Would you rather be foolish or wise? -- Wise of course. And what about our children? Don't we want them to be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist