Sermons on Christian Growth:

New Age Christianity

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Apr 9, 2025

When our faith seeks to trust natural ways to serve the kingdom we can lose sight of life by the Spirit and invite counterfeit spiritual support. A believers story

New Age Christianity Vanity, Vanity I thought in my heart, “Come now, I will test you to find out what is spiritually good.” I tried cheering myself with Holy laughter, and embraced the folly of being drunk in the spirit, my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I undertook great projects: I built ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Jude 1:17-21

Denomination: *other

A Christian Passover Seder

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 11, 2025

This Passover Seder (service) has been adapted and "Christianized," to remember and celebrate how believers have been set free from the bondage of sin and brought forth into the promised land of eternal life in Christ.

REMOVAL OF THE LEAVEN – Have Leavened Bread Hidden Leader: Welcome to our Passover Seder. Let us ready our hearts to celebrate and tell the story of deliverance, freedom, and redemption. We must all consider ourselves to be like the Hebrew slaves in Egypt, meaning we must understand ourselves to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Goal Of Christian Life Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 24, 2025

YESTERDAY, TODAY AND TOMORROW

Philipians 3: 13-14 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead, 14I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Christian Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Christian love is not just a feeling or an emotion but an active demonstration of God’s love through our words, actions, and attitude towards others.

Title: PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LOVE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 3:16-18 "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down His life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters. If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18, John 13:34-35, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, Romans 12:9-10, Galatians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Characters In Christian Community Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Feb 28, 2025

Complete this sentence: “I picture a warm church community to be….” Most people crave community. What if you could experience and bring a caring community into the lives of your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ? Get ready to learn how we can Biblically care for our Christian community!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Characters in Christian Community Survey of 3 John A couple of months back, We had a lunch with those in our church who recently graduated from college. A common theme of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: *other

When Christians Disagree!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 9, 2025

'When Christians disagree' - Romans chapter 14 verse 1 to chapter 15 verse 13 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Respect each other’s opinions even if you disagree (14:1-5) • Accept each other for who we are in Christ (14:6-12) • Avoid offending one another as much as possible (14:13-23) • Always seek to please one another (15:1-7) • Accept all those whom God has accepted (15:8-13) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Brethren

A Christians Checkbook- Dependents Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 28, 2024

This is the 184th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 21st sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#184] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- DEPENDENTS Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: It is almost that time of the year that most of us have to file our taxes. 1 of the questions you will be asked is, “How many dependents do you have”? Basically, you can count your spouse and children. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Communication Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 17, 2024

This is the 187th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 24th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#187] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- COMMUNICATION Ephesians 6:18-24 Introduction: This morning, we are going to conclude our study in Ephesians. We have been studying that Christians are rich in Jesus Christ and that we are blessed to be Children of God. We can communicate with God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Example: Paul

Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024

Paul was one of the greatest Christian examples in scripture. He was a man who responded to God's calling in his life and has encouraged us to follow in his footsteps.

I realize I am not the Holy Spirit, nor am I God, nor can I respond for you, but I must teach and preach in such a manner that God can cause you to respond. Tonight, I want to approach this Bible study in a different manner. I want us to use an example of a man who did respond to God's calling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Measuring A Strong Christian

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024

Samuel was sent to anoint David as Israel's new king. He soon learned that God’s measure for a person was very different from man’s. The same is still true. God’s measure for us to apply is vastly different than that used by many people today, even inside the church.

MEASURING A STRONG CHRISTIAN 1. INTRODUCTION When Samuel was sent to anoint David as the new king of Israel, he learned that God’s measure of a person was different than man’s: 1 Sam 16:6,7 When they arrived, Samuel saw Eliab and thought, “Surely the Lord’s anointed stands here before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Appropriate Conduct For Christians

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 19, 2024

Apostle Peter talks about appropriate conduct for Christians in light of what Christ has done for us.

1. To be WORTHY in living *verses 13-14, (be FAITHFUL for you will still remain FRUITFUL) "And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness` sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A True Christian Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his theme of Christian conduct in the world, emphasizing love as the foundation of all relationships, particularly how believers should interact with their neighbors and the world at large.

The Marks of a True Christian December 18, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:8-14 Introduction How does the rest of the world and even the people who know you in your neighborhood, work, or school know that you are a Christian? In Romans 13:8-14, Paul continues his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Brethren

A Christians Checkbook- An Offering Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 2, 2023

This is the 178th sermon in the series Action". This is the 15th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#178] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- AN OFFERING Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: As I was reading through today’s text, I struggled with a Sermon Title and direction of this Sermon. Thursday night, I was reading the text again and it hit me- Jesus was a fragrant offering to God; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Burned Out Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Christians who are burned out.

The Burned-Out Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to 2 Timothy 1. Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

A Christians Checkbook- Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2023

This is the 179th sermon in the series Action". This is the 16th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#179] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- LIGHT Ephesians 5:8-14 Introduction: We began our Service with a song that we learned this year, “Christmas Day”. The lyrics of the chorus are a great explanation for our Sermon title. “Christmas Day” (Chorus) Sing all you people, The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist