Sermons on Christian Purity:

What Is Christian Maturity?

Contributed by Tom Blasco on Apr 18, 2006

How can we tell if someone is spiritually mature or not? How can we tell if one is really spiritual or not? The bible gives us a simple, straightforward and overlooked way we can tell.

What is Christian Maturity? Introduction As we grow and mature, there are four stages of growth and development 1. Infancy 2. Childhood 3. Adolescence and 4. Adulthood We can look at someone and tell how physically mature they are In the Christian life, there are two stages not four They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheer Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 7, 2006

Because we are God’s children and because our cross will soon turn into a crown we will be cheerful no matter what our circumstances in life.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. The Pope was after him. His colleagues were bickering among themselves. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moped around the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Hope Of The Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

Thank God for the Protecting, Positive, and Purifying hope of the Lord’s return.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN Titus 2:1 - 15 The ‘Glorious Hope Of The Christian’ is the near return of our Lord Jesus Christ, coming to receive those who are His own that they may be with Him in Glory. We look for this great event because of the promises of God’s Word, and also because of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Christian Maturity.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

This sermon is taken from 1Cor 3.1-15. Which looks at the divisions in the Church. With a call to Christian Maturity.

1Cor 3.1-15. Divisions in the Church. A call for Christian Maturity We live in a world full of divisions, class, race, politics, morality, leadership etc, so often division spills into the Church. What is needed in the Church today more than ever is Christian maturity. We all need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated?

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Eagle Christian

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006

God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Mile Christianity

Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 9, 2006

The First Mile is Your Duty; We Are to Walk the Second Mile for Christ.

(Mat 5:38-41) "And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain." Israel, during the time of Christ, was under Roman rule. They were their oppressors, and were hated by the Jews. One of the most hated of Roman laws: The one that would allow a soldier to force a person to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Practical Christianity

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Elements Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 23, 2006

As a Christian what we ned to be like Christ

The elements of being a Christian James 1:19-27 A well-known painter was traveling one day in Europe when he lost his passport. As he came to a crossing the customs agent wanted to see his passport. “I am who I say I am.” The officer would not believe it, handed him a pencil and paper, and told ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

dealing with conflict biblically

"The Blessings of Children" Matthew 18:1-14 October 26, 1997 Illustration: I can’t help thinking this morning about the story of the man who was having a new sidewalk put in. His neighbor had two young, inquisitive boys, who always seemed to get into trouble. Well, sure enough, they managed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational