Sermons on Christian Purity:

"The Christian And Their Work” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 5, 2019

How should a Christian go about behaving in the workplace?

Before we dig into our passage, I want to first deal with a question that is often asked: “Why didn’t Paul call for abolishing slavery?” Observation #1: Though Paul didn’t condemn slavery, he didn’t condone it either. Observation #2: Paul doesn’t offer a theological rationale ...read more

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

Unstoppable Church (Christians) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

Lots of people get stopped by lots of things. I remember being stopped in my tracks one day at church – Snake. People are stopped in their tracks by all kinds of things. Sadly, I have known people who were stopped in their tracks relationally. Maybe they got burned in a relationship, or even in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12-13, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:19-21, Acts 6:7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Biblical Christianity 2016

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 1, 2016

Understanding the Distinctives of Biblical Christianity

Faithology - Biblical Christianity Slide Good morning, I am glad that you are here this morning. Today we are starting a new series called Faithology. If you have never heard that word before, it is because it is just made up, but it does have real meaning. I have combined the word “Faith” - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Appeal For Christian Unity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2016

A call for unity based in our common experience of Christ, our baptism into Him, and the preaching of the cross.

AN APPEAL FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY. 1 Corinthians 1:10-18. The Apostle Paul had heard from some members of the household of Chloe that cliques were forming in the church at Corinth (1 Corinthians 1:11). A report from Chloe was evidently serious enough to raise Paul’s concerns; and at the same time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk And The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2016

What are you willing to risk in order to advance the cause of Christ Jesus?

“I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy’s proven worth, how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Formula For Christian Formation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016

Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Service & Worship

Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 31, 2016

The example set by Mary of Bethany

Last week we looked at the subject of worship. We saw Mary’s devotion, how she humbled herself and sacrificed much giving Jesus the best she had to give. She gave the Lord the type of worship God is looking for. She was willing to give her time and energy; she was willing to give not only ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Christian Character Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

How to build character

2 Peter 1 - 4/22/12 Turn with me this morning in the end of your bibles to the book of 2 Peter. We want to take the next three or four weeks to look together at the book of 2 Peter. Today, I want you to answer two questions about yourself: • How’s your eyesight? and • ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The De-Voted Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 6, 2016

Can you be both a Christian AND a Republican or a Democrat? The answer is no. That doesn't mean you can't register with or work for a party... it's just you can't serve two masters. Do you know why?

OPEN: I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the Presidential election is officially this Tuesday. How many of you have taken part in early voting? (About 2/3s of the church raised their hand). Whoa. That’s a bunch of you. But I’ve got some bad news for you. In Indiana – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Christian - Expect Trouble

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 11, 2016

As a Christian Jesus encourages us to see that we should expect trouble...but fortunately our life is neither shaped by trouble or stopped by trouble.

When you sense difficulties how do you react? When you sense problems what is your response? Maybe you are like this bloke Jeff was happily carrying a box of photocopier paper through the office, when out of no where jumped his friend Fred scaring him Instantly Jeff jumped The box of paper went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Non-Christian Life Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018

Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.

Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christian Point Of View

Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 18, 2018

But how do we keep a 'right' point of view about Jesus and the Christmas Story in the face of so much that influences us otherwise?

How we interpret our feelings about a particular event or circumstance is not always the same as someone else. When others take great risks in life, you might tend to label them foolhardy. When you take chances, you are adventurous. If someone else suggests a correction, are they nit-picky or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33, Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist