Sermons on Christian Living:

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2010

Exposition of John 13:34-35 regarding the command to love one another

Text: John 13:34-35, Title: The Mark of a Christian, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/10/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “even now, there is nothing else that causes the heathen to stumble, except that there is no love…Their own doctrines they have long condemned, and in like manner they admire ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Halloween?

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

Is Halloween Christian?

A Christian Halloween?” 10/18/2007 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Pastor_rr@yahoo.com Gal 5:19-21 “19Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, 20Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Apostolic

Courageous Christians

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

Sometimes God has to remind us to be strong and courageous.

Courageous Christians Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9 Romans 15:1-6 Moses is dead. Now YOU go and inherit the land I am giving you. I will not fail you. I will not abandon you. Three times in the first nine verses of the first chapter of Joshua, we are called to be STRONG and COURAGEOUS. Right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Unity

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 28, 2008

This sermon was given at a Presbyterian Church when they invited the Church of Christ to visit and share about our community wide 90 Day Bible reading adventure.

Thank-you so much for welcoming us here as guests and for your generous hospitality. Having been in this community for 10 years, I have crossed paths with many of you, followed a bit of your churches narrative, and have been deeply moved by the courage God has bestowed on you to stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Humble Christian Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 19, 2006

A Contrast between the mindset of a legalistic Pharisee and that of a humble Christian as illustrated in the beatitudes.

THE LEGALISTIC PHARISAIC MINDSET CONTRASTED WITH THE HUMBLE CHRISTIAN MINDSET SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:3?12 1a. The legalistic Pharisee believed that the law of Moses was the greatest thing in the world. He believed that the ethical standards of the law of Moses were the greatest ethical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Alcohol And Christianity

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

Alcohol and Christianity do not go together. If we are truly temples for Christ and we are to glorify God in all we do, we should remain clean and pure.

Alcohol and Christianity Several scriptures encourage us to stay away from alcohol. It doesn’t actually forbid everyone from drinking alcoholic beverages. Old Testament Leviticus 10:9 Numbers 6:3 Deuteronomy 14:26; 29:6 Judges 13:4.7,14 1 Samuel 1:15 Proverbs 20:1; 31:4,6 Isaiah 5:11,22; 24:9; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Eula Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2006

Ever wonder what you are signing up for with Jesus Christ? Luke 9 gives us some practical examples of the principals in the Christian discipleship.

Do you know what a "EULA" is? It’s not a form of Hawaiian dance. It’s not what you say about a person at a funeral. It stands for "End User License Agreement." If you have ever installed a piece of computer software, you have encountered a EULA. It’s that huge mass of legal garbly-gook full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Christian Soldier

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2009

This message shows how the Christian is to equip himself for warfare.

THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION: The Christian is in a battle. Ruth Paxton many years ago said that the Book of Ephesians could be divided into three sections: 1. The Wealth of the Believer 2. The Walk of the Believer and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Christian

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 2, 2009

What does Jesus want from us anyway? Just what is a "successful Christian"? Are you one?

Jas 1:2-4 - 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (NIV) I. Introduction My last sermon I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians And Their Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005

A message on growing as a Christian.

CHRISTIANS AND THEIR CHRIST Romans 8:1-9 INTRO: Just as Christ says that there is no true Christianity without conversion (Matthew 18:3), even so, Paul says that there is no true Christianity without Christ (Romans 8:9). Those who do not have Christs Spirit do not have his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In Peril

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 24, 2004

The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, we learn and understand little, we pray and little is accomplished.

Christians in Peril The Christian today has become a people without a vision. The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:8-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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