Sermons on Christian Influence:

Mindfulness For Christians

Contributed by George Warner on Mar 7, 2021

Happiness depends as much upon temperament as upon fortune

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 says : Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report : If there be any virtue and if there be any praise think on these things. BUT what exactly is the human mind supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Christian Confession Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Christians have needlessly borne mountains of guilt when they might have had it dissolved and cleansed through the blood of Christ. Continuous and consistent confession of sin is a must for a Christian.

The one thing all people have in common is guilt. Ever since Adam and Eve hid from God, because they were afraid, out of a sense of guilt, man has had to bear the burden, and suffer the effects of guilt, and these effects are enormous. Modern psychiatry is discovering that guilt is enemy number ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Christian Cleverness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

The Apostle Paul in all of the trials of his final years never had a lawyer. Jesus was his heavenly advocate, but he represented himself before both Jewish and Gentiles judges. As his own lawyer he was able to outwit the Supreme Court of the Jews.

The first impeachment trial of a President of the United States began on March 30, 1868. The 54 Senators were at their desks in the Senate Chamber, and at the front was Chief Justice Salmen P. Chase of the Supreme Court, who would preside over the trial. The President himself was not there. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-11

Christian Responsibility Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2021

Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus made us not merely servants of God, but sons and daughters of God.

Homily for Monday of the 19th week in course Did the early followers of Jesus consider themselves to be Christians or Jews? The answer is that their discipleship to Jesus was, in their minds, the completion of Judaism. Jesus came not to destroy the Law but to fulfill it. But in so doing Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:22-27, Deuteronomy 10:12-22

Denomination: Catholic

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 18, 2021

What is a Christian? I guarantee I get a number of different answers. What I find the bible says about being a Christian

Acts 11:26-And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a whole year they assembled themselves with the church, and taught much people. And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. 1 Peter 4:16-Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Seasoned Christian

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 25, 2021

Salt sustains life. It signifies faithfulness. Likewise, Jesus Christ represents salt: He preserves life, sustains life, and is faithful to His promises to us.

A Seasoned Christian Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another. - Mark 9:50 There are many Christians in our world today. And as Christians, we are called to show compassion, kindness, and love. We are to find ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian And The World

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 23, 2021

WE are given to Christ so we are not of this world.

THE CHRISTIAN AND THE WORLD Matthew 28: 18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Commendable Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 29, 2021

Third John 1-8 shows us how a commendable Christian lives.

Scripture The Apostle John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the churches for which he was responsible. Some false teachers were making the rounds of the churches, teaching that Jesus was not the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Conceited Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 12, 2021

Third John 9-10 shows us how a conceited Christian lives.

Scripture We are closing in on the conclusion of our study in the Apostle John’s letters that I am calling “That You May Know That You Have Eternal Life.” John wrote three letters toward the end of the first century. He was responsible for the churches around Ephesus. He loved the believers in the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is A Christian?

Contributed by Taiwo Ola-Victor Babalola on Dec 6, 2021

Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not.

Pastor (Dr.) Elijah O. Abina, define a Christian as one who belongs to Christ through personal relationship with Christ. Some distinguish Christians as “good or bad” Christian but in reality, it is either a Christian or not. We examine who a Christian is not, the Christian identity, the benefits of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:13-16, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 1, 2021

To be a Christian is to belong to Christ; to whole-heartedly submit yourself by faith into the will of the Father. To be a Christian is to belong to Christ’s family.

The Christian Faith “For a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” - Acts 11:26 In the earliest days of the Christian movement, the followers of Jesus were not called Christians. They were called ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essential Christianity! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 4, 2021

A study of 1 John 1:1-2:3 will reveal to us what the particulars are of essential Christianity. particularly, what the three-fold essentials of eternal life are, or what Christianity is essentially about!

We are turning to 1st John today, the first epistle of John, and I will explain to you why we are after we read the first chapter and 3 verses of the 2nd chapter, and after I pray… Let’s pray…I read an article recently that grabbed my attention, but really introduced me to what unfortunately I ...read more

A True Christian

Contributed by Lee Houston on May 22, 2021

Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means.

A True Christian Scripture: Luke 14:25-35 Central idea: Many Christians have no idea of what following Christ means. Specific purpose: to communicate to the congregation the true cost of Discipleship The inspiration for this sermon is Charles H. Spurgeon's sermon “Counting the Cost”. Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Christian Libing

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 31, 2021

Buod: Si Victoria ay isang matandang babae na lumaki sa simbahan at naglingkod bilang isang matanda sa kongregasyon sa isang punto. Mahal na mahal siya ng kanyang pamilya at nagkaroon ng regalong mabuting pakikitungo.

Victoria Anne Scott Todd Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Awit 139: 1-18 Juan 14: 1-6 Mayo 22, 2021 Nang magsimula ang taong 2020, napakakaunting mga tao ang nakakaalam kung gaano kahusay ang isang taon na magiging. Umaasa ako na ang isang bagay na napagtanto mo ay hindi ito nakabantay sa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sex And The Christian

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The pleasure found in sex is not embarrassing. While the movies portray marital sex as routine and ordinary, the Bible considers the lifetime sexual union between one man and one woman as both sacred and profoundly pleasurable.

Adultery recently made the news. Iran has sentenced a 43-year-old widow and mother of two for “illicit relationships” with two men After receiving 99 lashes, she was sentenced for stoning. After much pleading from the United States and Great Briton, Iranian courts have relented and are considering ...read more

Denomination: Baptist