Sermons on Christian Kindness:

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

Is It Christian Or Is It Convenient

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon looks at how we may have to choose between being a true Christian, or simply taking the path of convenience in our walk with the Lord. Jeroboam is the main character.

IS IT CHRISTIAN OR CONVENIENT I Kings 11:26-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-30, Text I Kings 12:25-33 Early 2/26/93 .ls2 We live in a world intent on making things convenient for us. There are a host of things that have made living more conven ient and human bodies more lazy. We no longer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian Attitude

Contributed by Justin Meek on Jun 6, 2001

In order to grow as Christians we must have the proper atitude towards our Christian lives.

NOTE: I am indebted to Jim Mooney of sermoncentral.com for the idea for this sermon. I took his basic idea from the sermon “How to Have a Winning Attitude” and customized it to fit my own style and congregation. The Christian Attitude Phil: 3:8-14 Introduction: THERE IS A SHORT STORY BY G.W. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Passover

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 22, 2002

This Sermon shows the parallels between the Lord Supper and the Passover, and the need for trust in our relationship with God.

Christian Passover Luke 2:8, Exo 12:1-27, Rom 3:23, Rom 6:23, Isa 53:1-6, Eph 2:8-9, Heb 11:6, John 3:16 - 18 Rom 5:6-7, John 1:29, 1 Cor 5:7, John 19:32 - 36, Gal 4:4-5, 1 Pet 1:18-20 December 19, 2002 I. I don’t like to start a sermon with something that is my opinion, but the fact that I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-27, Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance, power, and indispensibility of Christian love.

It speaks in Galatians about love, the fruit of the Spirit being love, joy, peace, gentleness, long suffering, meekness and temperance. The way this writer has put it -- and I think it is very beautiful -- is that joy is love exultant, peace is love in repose, and long suffering is love enduring. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:3

Denomination: *other

The Contented Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 10, 2020

Philippians 4:10-23 teaches us how to be content.

Scripture We come now to the final section in Paul’s letter to the Philippians. It seems to me that this final section is a wonderful summary of the topic of contentment. So, let’s read about the contented Christian in Philippians 4:10-23: 10 I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Jude shows us what it means to be a healthy Christian

Title: A Healthy Christian Theme: To show that there are false teachers, but we must keep out self-healthy NJ and willing to help others. Text: Jude 1:17 - 23 Transition: You might say all of this one way or another is spiritually sick and theologically wrongheaded, and you would be right. So, ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Be A Courageous Christian!

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2004

In 2004, Christians may not be nailed to crosses or thrown to wild animals or burned as torches, but the need is as great now as it was in Paul’s day for us to be courageous. As we approach the Christmas Season the Lord wants us to be courageou

Be a Courageous Christian! Text: “You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christianity 'lite'

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The dangers of and antidote to lightweight Christianity

Colossians 1:1-14 Christianity ’Lite’? As a building surveyor, one of the services that I offer is the preparation of building drawings. Being a thoroughly modern surveyor, I do this on my computer with a computer aided design software package. The industry standard for computer-aided design ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Christians And Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018

There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Joy

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004

Explains that we can have joy even in bad situations because of trust in God, our hope in His future, and by the Holy Spirit.

Christian Joy Romans 15:13 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Introduction: We know that God has provided peace for us—and desires for us to experience peace. Likewise, God has provided joy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

What Christianity Is

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed