Sermons on Christian Purity:

Be Christian!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007

If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013

If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

Title: “Christians…” Text: Acts 11:19–26 Introduction: I’ve been thinking—always a dangerous thing for a Baptist preacher, I know—but what does it really mean to be a Christian? Is it walking an aisle? Shaking a preacher’s hand? Maybe it’s when you get baptized? (Though I’ve seen some folks go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christians! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 7, 2014

What are we as Christians and how are we to relate to one another?

Let us continue to learn from our Loving Creator God through the Apostle Paul as he writes a letter to a Christian Brother named Philemon and his church. Because all Scriptures is God-breathed, the Apostle Paul was the instrument to relay God’s message. Open your Bibles to Philemon…. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that believers were first called “Christians” at Antioch. What does “Christian” mean? How can we live up to our name of “Christian.” This is the final sermon in his series on “Names for the People of God.”

Christian Series: Names for the People of God Chuck Sligh June 5, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 23, 2025

I would like to try to answer 4 simple questions: 1. What is or who is a Christian? 2. What does it mean to be a Christian? 3. Is everyone a Christians? 4. How do I become a Christian?

“Christian” Acts 11:25-26 Barnabas was sent to Antioch because something very special was taking place and word had been received in Jerusalem. While there Barnabas observed the Holy Spirit moving and he encouraged them. Them for no explained reason Barnabas leaves Antioch and heads to Tarsus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Topics: Lifestyle, Acting

Pureza Sexual Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jun 18, 2009

¡Huye de la inmoralidad sexual!

Pureza Sexual Intro: En días pasados todos nos horrorizamos cuando escuchamos de la tragedia que sucedió en una guardería de Sonora donde decenas de niños murieron víctimas del fuego en un incendio. Hasta el momento siguen las indagatorias, las acusaciones, los reclamos, los lamentos y ahora la ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unto The Church At Thyatira, Write Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 20, 2013

There is no room for mixing other religions with Christianity.

Unto the Church in Thyatira, Write Revelation 2:18-29 Introduction Thyatira was the smallest of the seven cities which John addresses. Even though it was small in size, it did have a vibrant economy. It was known for its wool, bronze, and manufacture of a purple dye which was used in dyeing the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Legacy Of The Pew 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 2, 2016

Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy!

Video Illustration: Leaving a spiritual legacy a father to a son. Theme – Legacy of the Pew! Thesis: Sowing seeds today results in bearing fruit tomorrow which in turn leaves a spiritual legacy! Introduction to series: We need to invest our lives into leaving a spiritual legacy for our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Wisdom Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 30, 2008

What does wisdom from above look like? What would happen in a church displaying such heavenly wisdom? James gives us the answer to these questions.

JAMES 3:17, 18 DIVINE WISDOM “The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown by those who make peace” James called for people of wisdom to identify themselves. Those who ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating God Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 18, 2008

Ways to imitate God and thereby cash in on the spiritual riches in Christ. (Expository sermon)

We’re in the series "Simple Living," based on the 2nd half of Paul’s correspondence to the Ephesian Christ followers of the First Century. In the first half of the letter, believers are described as “spiritually rich,” and in the second half, the part upon which this series is based, we’re told ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 3, 2019

Last week we saw that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed because they will be filled with it. And if we're merciful we will receive mercy. Today we’ll look at what it means to be pure in heart and a peacemaker and see how they're blessed.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part three) Matthew 5:8-9 So far in our series we’ve looked at why it is a blessing to be poor in spirit, mourning and meek. Last time we saw that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be blessed because they will be filled with it. And we saw that by being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8-9, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Matthew 15:17-20, Psalm 18:25-26, Romans 14:17-19, Colossians 3:15, Ephesians 2:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake From Idolatry

Contributed by Rufus Elijah Yamoah on Jul 13, 2015

God is calling His children to give up the sin of Idol worship in their lives.

God wants to awake us from our sleep The reason why God establish the Church is to put divine order in the world. The world is in chaos because the church has gone to sleep. God is calling us to subdue. We cannot look up to the government for change and order. If the government can make the world ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-23, 1 Timothy 6:6-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warri Girl-God's Battle Axe And Weapon Of Warfare Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 6, 2014

THE MESSAGE IS AIMED AT FEMALE YOUNG ADULTS WHOSE LIVES ARE BEING RAVISHED BY SINFUL SEXUAL ACTIVITY THAT IS EATING LIKE CANKER ON THE FABRIC OF THE WORLD.THE NEED TO EMBRACE CHRIST IS URGENT TO SAVE THEIR LIVES

WARRI GIRL: GOD’S BATTLE AXE AND WEAPON OF WARFARE. “Thou art my battle ax and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; -----------the horse and his rider” Jer.51:20-21 This is God’s message through me to a girl ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 51:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free