Sermons on Christian Joy:

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

Are You A Sleepwalking Christian?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2021

Sleepwalkers may look awake, but they're asleep, even if they're driving a car! In this message we look at what spiritual sleepwalking is, the characteristics of such a person, and why it is so serious.

ARE YOU A SLEEPWALKING CHRISTIAN? Eph. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Have you heard about the dog that sleepwalked into a PetSmart and told the attendant, “ZZZZ, I’m a cat. ZZZZ, I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” 2. The sleepwalking dog left and a patron said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian Can Boast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

We confess that we are not so good. We can boast God is so great.

A CHRISTIAN CAN BOAST (Outline) February 9, 2020 - Epiphany 5 - JEREMIAH 9:23, 24 INTRO.: The word boast is used four times in our two text verses today. Boasting is connected closely to pride. Boasting and pride are usually bad character flaws. Adam and Eve sinned because of pride. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Christianity And The Future Of Civilization

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

Christianity is key to advancing civilization is a positive manner.

Christianity and the Future of Civilization Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. William J. Federer is one of my favorite Christian historians. He is not only an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Letter For All Christians

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 7, 2021

Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments or studios to stay in if you go. The apostle Paul wanted to go to Rome, but when he got there he didn't have the fine accommodations that Vrbo advertises.

Alba 6-6-2021 A LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS Romans 1:1-15 Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments, villas or studios to stay in if you go. The site advertisement says: “Discover a selection of 7,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Topic: The Hope Of A Christian

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Nov 27, 2021

Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions as suffering, evil, limitations, and death.

Topic: The Hope of a Christian By Ptr Arsenio “Jack” Segismundo Text: Hebrews 11:1 “ Now faith is the [a]substance of things hoped for, the [b]evidence of things not seen.” Introduction: Salvation, in religion, is the deliverance of humankind from such fundamentally negative or disabling conditions ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Christian Wardrobe

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

There is something that most of the public schools no longer do. They no longer teach children how to dress properly for job interviews.

For example, there was a time that the public school taught students, that when you applied for a job, you should dress up in your best clothes for the job interviews. Today, it is not unusual to see young people go to a job interview in clothes that look like they wore them to bed last night, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

Have you ever had someone do something for you that was out the ordinary?

Illus: A man inherited a little over $3 billion dollars. He had three sons. He told his sons that since he now had all this money, he would like to know what each of them would like to have. He stressed that MONEY was no object. • His first son said that he had always wanted a Jaguar. The father ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Christian Walk

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 11, 2022

W e hear a great deal today about the benefits of walking.

Every good medical doctor knows the value of walking, this is why they strongly recommend it to their patients. But walking has also proven to be good for other things. Illus: A young fellow was walking in the park one day and he saw a beautiful young lady sitting on a bench reading a book. • He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Realities Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022

The psalmist expressed what many of us have expressed or thought.

He said, “...Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.” The Psalmist was not the first, and he certainly was not the last person who wished he had wings as a dove so he could fly away. Illus: We all have felt like the man who went to the bus station and told ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

A Model Of Christian Hope Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 1, 2019

This is the 7th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". What is the Christian's hope?

Series: Encouragement [#7] A MODEL OF CHRISTIAN HOPE 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Introduction: A desperate need, (the need for hope) exists among Christians. I know, because it is true in my life. Christians need to remind themselves constantly that God is on the throne, in control, and moving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Genuine Christian Fellowship” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 3, 2019

Paul and his companions give us a great example of genuine Christian fellowship.

Here are mentioned six persons who sent greetings through Paul to the church in Colossae: Aristarchus, Mark, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas. In their examples, we learn the characteristics of genuine Christian fellowship. Genuine Christian fellowship . . . 1. Reaches across social ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist