Sermons on Christian Mindset:

Are You A Happy Christian?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 10, 2005

We get upset and walk around focusing on those things that do not go the way we want them to. But is being unhappy what God wants for us?

All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Overcoming Canned Christianity Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 6, 2004

Few purposes of the church create more tension in a local body than worship. Churches are struggling to avoid the land mines associated with the Worship Wars. This happens because churches often have an erroneous perception of what God-pleasing worship re

1In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3And they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Successful Christian Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it...if only we’ll pick up one good habit!

How to be a Successful Christian Ps. 119 The successful Christian life is not nearly as complicated as we try to make it. If only we’d do 2 things: Read Bible/Pray And the one always leads to the other. Shocked was I to hear of a recent survey by Barna research group showing the avg. Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-176

Denomination: Baptist

The Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 12, 2004

A Sermon from the book of Joshua about the victorious Christian life. The conquest of Canaan is a picture of the Spiritual warfare of the believer.

SUCCESS IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Hebrews 6:4-6 and Joshua 1 Introduction – Read Heb. 6:4-6 Here is a portion of Scripture that you don’t hear preached about in Baptist churches very often. The key to understanding this passage is to realize that it’s subject is not salvation. The Lord is speaking to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Silly Putty Christian

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 6, 2004

Sometimes we don’t witness because we don’t know what to say. When an insurance salesman comes to sell us insurance he or she points out the benefits of having this plan. We should point out the benefits of being a Christian.

Benefits of a Christian Romans 8:16-37 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-37, John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Personality Types Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 9th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: “From The Cradle To The Cross” [#9] CHRISTIAN PERSONALITY TYPES John 2:1-3:21 Introduction: 1. 3 types of Christians. 2. Lost people are affected by each group. 3. Which one fits you? Type 1: What I Think… John 2:1-11 1. Closed mindedness. 2. Focus on what doesn’t matter. 3. Miss the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Sure Is Great To Be A Christian

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Feb 10, 2004

I WANT TO SAY PRAISE THE LORD IT IS GREAT TO BE A CHRISTAN, ITS GREAT TO BE SAVED!!!!!

THE WORD OF GOD SAYS IN 1 PETER 2:9 BUT YE ARE A CHOSEN GENERATION A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD,AN HOLY NATION,A PECULIAR PEOPLE THAT YE SHOULD SHEW FORTH THE PRAISES OF HIM WHO HATH CALLED YOU OUT OF DARKNESS INTO HIS MARVELLOUS LIGHT.KJV. TITLE, IT SURE IS GREAT TO BE CHRISTIAN. I WANT TO TELL YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

The Spirit-Filled Christian

Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 11, 2004

. We want to be a Spirit-filled church. Since this church, like every church, is made up of people, the only way that we can be a Spirit-filled church is if we have Spirit-filled people. But what exactly does that mean?

January 18, 2004 Ephesians 5:18 ¡§The Spirit-filled Christian¡¨ INTRODUCTION Let¡¦s try a little experiment. I¡¦m going to mention some events or players in past and present day history, and you see what comes to mind as I say these things. Here we go: „X the death of Princess Diana „X ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A True Christian

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007

What is a true Christian? Here we can find how we should live our lives in order to be a True Christian.

WHAT IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN? Colossians 3:1 I. What a Christian is – John 1:12 a. Man’s Action i. Receive the gospel ii. Believe in Jesus Christ b. God’s Action i. “T1`1ower to become the sons of God.” ii. Word power means “the right or authority” iii. To them gave he the right to become the sons ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: *other

Fruitful Christian Living

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 4, 2008

Jesus said that we, as His disciples, are to bear fruit. God told Adam and Eve to be fruitful and multiply, replenish the earth, and subdue it. The fruitful, the multiplying, and the other things are not all the same thing; in other words, it means mor

I must admit, that while I’ve read this little section of Scripture many times, I have usually read over it pretty quickly, not taking the time to understand it’s meaning. Here’s a man sowing some seed, and the next involvement he has with it, is when he comes to harvest it. Now, we understand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Neat Christian Truths...

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 6, 2008

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no ma

NEAT CHRISTIAN TRUTHS... These truths will make you think and point you to THE TRUTH. We call this message neat truths. However, the greatest truth is Jesus. He said in (John 14:6 KJV) Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. He is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Marks Of A Christian Disciple

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Seven marks of a Christian disciple.

"Whoever does not bear his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple." I suppose it is reasonable to expect one’s employer to supply some type of job description. Indeed, for any relationship to work well the roles and expectations of the participating parties must be clearly defined. ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007

30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist