Sermons on Christian Hope:

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Principles

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here.

CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES INTRODUCTION: These lessons include only a few of the basic principles that Christians must have in their lives. There are many more principles which are taught in the Bible that are just important as the ones discussed in the lessons here. I. LOVE Love is defined as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-16, Matthew 23:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundation Of Christianity

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 7, 2002

The foundation of Chritstianity is a belief, yea, rather a conviction that the Bible is the Word of God!

THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY PSALM 11:3 INTRODUCTION: 1. ILL: Kareem Abdul Jabar Several years ago Roy Firestone interviewed the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar. During the interview, Firestone Asked Jabar if there was one coach that he had during his career that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Garments Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002

Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Race

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 11, 2003

Lay aside every stumbling block that would hinder you from running the Christian race.

July 11th, 2003 To the family, to all friends and love ones, we at The First Church of God in Harvey grieve with you in the passing of one whom we all dearly love, in the person of Bro. Rodney Casimere. Even though we all love Bro. Casimere, there is someone who loves him more, and because of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Christians Attitude

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 16, 2003

Count trials a joy.

A CHRISTIAN’S ATTITUDE James 1:1-4 Although we praise the Lord for the contributions that have been made to the world through Martin Luther, his comments about the book of James is in error. He called it a straw book because he thought James taught salvation through works. We know that salvation is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Warfare

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 26, 2003

Paul makes it very clear that the Christian is involved in an ongoing spiritual warfare...not merely an occasional spiritual skirmish.

THE CHRISTIAN’S WARFARE "Although we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and ever high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 29, 2006

Christian fellowship is more than fun and games.

CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:41-47 41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.42 And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers.43 And fear came ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Father

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006

WHAT A CHRISTIAN FATHER NEEDS TO BE.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FATHER? IS HE A FATHER THTA GOES TO CHURCH? IS JUST GOING ENOUGH? IS HE A FATHER THAT SHOUTS AMEN? IS HE MR. HOLY AT CHURCH AND MR. WHATEVER AT HOME? IS HE A FATHER THAT PRAYS? ANSWER: A CHRISTIAN FATHER IS A MAN WHO TAKES THE RESPONSIBILITY GOD GIVES HIM. AND USES GOD’S POWER ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Other

The Suffering Of A Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Superheros

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Drink deadly poisons, handle serpents, leap tall building: Christian superheros

Matthew Eyerman September 14, 2003 Corpus Christi Revival I. Introduction 1. you did it & I did it 2. at some point in our lives 3. we wanted to be super heroes 4. able to a. leap tall buildings b. run fast c. stamp out evil d. swing from buildings like a spider e. and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-17

Denomination: Catholic

Christianity At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Dec 1, 2004

We are armed with a forewarning. We will suffer for Sinners, for Saints, and for the Savior. We know the battles look bad but the victory sure.

Land on ‘Meet the Press’ “When a mother has an abortion,” Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land notes on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” “she is imposing her values on an unborn child. And it is always a fatal imposition.” article by By Dwayne Hastings WASHINGTON (BP)--Many pundits would say the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Politics And Christianity

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2004

Our war is with the spirit and not with the flesh. God ordains the Powers that be. Vote, but don’t get involved in all the rhetoric, the damage has been done, its time to repair it.

Politics and Christianity There has been many an article about this past election. Some, praising Christians and some condemning them. As for me being a Minister, I’m disappointed in both sides. Politics have no place in the Church. Jesus would not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is Doubt Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004

Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican