Sermons on Christian Myth:

The Perils Of Not Being A Christian

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage.

1. Have you ever stopped to consider the many perils of not being a Christian? Paul did in this passage. In these verses Paul writes, "Therefore, God gave them up to their uncleanness." It is a terrible thing to be given over to one’s sinful nature. The degradation of self-destructive sinful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Establishing A Christian Home

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 2, 2000

Building strong family relationships in the home.

Establishing A Christian Home Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Building strong family relationships in the home. Text: Ephesians 5: 22-31, "Wives submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the Church: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-31, Genesis 2:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Home Truths For Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 4, 2000

James diagnoses some problems in the churches to which he writes and offers some home truths concerning the Christians' having the Wrong Spirit, the Wrong Friendship and the Wrong Attitude.

HOME TRUTHS FOR CHRISTIANS The letter written by James is very direct and personal in its message - he doesn't pull his punches. Martin Luther wasn't very keen on this book - he called it "an epistle of straw" because it didn't say much about Jesus or the Cross. But that's an incorrect reading of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Protection For Christians In Combat Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 20, 2002

Can we stand in the face of terrible threats?

Protection for the Christian in Combat Does it ever seem to you that you have had more trouble after becoming a Christian than you did before? You may not be imagining that. When you accepted Christ as Savior you enrolled as an agent of Heaven and declared yourself an enemy of all evil and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Fellowship Qualities Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 21, 2002

A sermon that continues to look at common denominators that make Christian fellowship unique.

Last week we began an exploration of key factors that should be present in a Christian fellowship - these key factors are validators of the authenticity of the fellowship as much as and indeed more than the sign ourside on the lawn. Riversdale Christian Fellowship on a sign does not make us into a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Value Of Christian Ideals

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Our Christian ideals affect: What is taught and what is allowed to be taught...our attitudes...our goals...and they give a real focus to our way and walk of life.

I Kings 8:18 - 18“But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Whereas it was in your heart to build a temple for My name, you did well that it was in your heart. Let us take a look at what Webster has to say about ideals: “Existing as an idea, model, or archetype; or as a perfect model; exactly as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effects Of Sin On A Christian

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 30, 2002

A reminder of the dangerous and slippery path of sin....A reminder, that we ming not again be lured into the path of sin, which we left.

(Mark 5:1-20 - “1Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the Gadarenes. 2And when He had come out of the boat, immediately there met Him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no one could bind him, not even with chains, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Christian Hears

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Know Who They Are

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 19, 2002

God’s grace which is revealed by the Holy Spirit assures Christians they are uniquely loved.

The famous philosopher, Rene Descartes, once said, “I think, therefore, I am.” Like every philosopher – every person, really – Descartes wanted to know himself, and not just superficially, but on the inside. All people have a desire to know themselves, to know their weaknesses and strengths, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 20, 2002

All Christians should have some good credentials of Christ in their lives.

CREDENTIALS OF A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN II Cor. 11:16-33 INTRO.- ILL.- The Indian in Arizona heard his first Christian sermon. Asked for his opinion, he replied, "Big wind! Loud thunder! No rain!" I’ve heard some sermons like that and I’ve preached many of them! ILL.- In 1974 when I went to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What It Means To Be A Christian

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 4, 2002

"The Disciples were called Christians First at Antiioch."

What It Means to Be a Christian Acts 11:19-26 Verse 26c “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.” The US News reported on a poll taken in America. People across America were asked the question? “Are you a Christian?” 86% said, “Yes I am.” If you asked the same people what it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Death A Christians View

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 20, 2003

How a Christian should look at death.

DEATH A CHRISTIANS VIEW. We build great monuments to the dead. The greatest and best know is the Tashmahal in India. Built by a loving husband to remember his wife. We here today will not have an Tashmahal built for us at best a granite head stone with a few words inscribed on it. We in America ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:5-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Christians: An Endangered Species

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 17, 2003

As Christians, we feel like an endangered species. Evil is flourishing. But God will protect us and God answers us when we call on Him.

July 13, 2003 Title: "The Immoral Majority" or "Christians: An Endangered Species" Text: Psalm 12:1-8 Introduction I’m sure you are at least somewhat familiar with animals on the endangered species list. Here in Florida, I am aware of several that appear on our license plates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be A Fruitful Christian

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

If we are going to be productive and fruitful Christians, then we need to live by the same principles that Jesus taught his disciples.

“HOW TO BE A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:1-14 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) Before salvation, we fail short of glorifying God; now however, we are enabled to and should live for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

The Effective Christian Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jan 6, 2003

Learn and apply the two keys to becoming an effective Christian

Statistically, in the church, less than 50 percent of the people do all the work. When this happens, those who are doing the work eventually burn out or neglect other areas of life. In our church, the percentage of people serving is greater than 50 percent. We understand it’s a privilege to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other