Sermons on Christian Purity:

Are We Christians Or Chameleons ???

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Jan 13, 2007

So many christians today try to have both God and the world---this sermon warns of the dangers of trying to have it both ways---presented in country style !!!

Sermon---Are we Christians or Chameleons ??? by Pastor Kenneth Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin Romans 12:2 * Chameleon---a lizard that changes color---a tree-dwelling lizard with long thin legs---a strong curled tail---a long sticky tongue---and the ability to change ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ghetto Fabulous Christian

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

Being What God Desires

Let’s look at the definition of Ghetto – initially it referred to an area that a specific racial or ethnic background resided, be-it voluntary or involuntarily pushed into a seclusion type scenario. Historically it referred to Jews who lived in Venice formed from the Latin word Glittu – which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Christian Pray!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

The nation received a wakeup call from hell on September 11th.

Pray Christian Pray ! The horror that occurred on September 11th is indelibly imprinted on all our minds. Our nation in response, is in the process of trying to root out terrorism wherever it exists around the world. However, does the body of Christ realize what the Lord expects from us in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Catholic

A Soft And Effeminate Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 28, 2004

Sometimes love is pointed and hurts.

A SOFT AND EFFEMINATE CHRISTIANITY HORATIUS BONAR ON BIBLICAL REPROOF AND CORRECTION - Circa 1890 "There is some danger of falling into a soft and effeminate Christianity, under the plea of a lofty and ethereal theology. Christianity was born for endurance; not an exotic, but a hardy plant, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Crucial Concept Of Christianity

Contributed by Jeremiah Stingl on Dec 8, 2004

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian Life.

The Baptism in the Holy Spirit is essential to maximizing the Christian life. I. Relationship with God is always the main thing. Acts 1:6-8 A. You were created to be in relationship with God and that is what He wants most. B. The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a crucial part of your relationship ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Miracles In The Christian Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The Christian sees what the unbeliever does not see; believes what the unbeliever does not believe; and will escape what the unbeliever cannot escape.

NOTABLE MIRACLES IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE "What shall we do to these men? For, indeed, that a notable miracle has been done through them is evident to all who dwell in Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it." Acts 4:26. I. THE CHRISTIAN SEES THE INVISIBLE We see Christ in the Old Testament: As ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Response To Aids

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2002

four questions we need to ask as Christians in response to AIDS

A Christian Response to AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that has spread over the last 20 years in countries all over the world. Already more than 33 million people throughout the world are infected. More than 14 million have died. HIV is a virus. Illnesses caused by a virus ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7, John 9:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christians And Political Activity

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Oct 23, 2004

Contrary to some traditional beliefs, Christians should be involved in politics.

CHRISTIANS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY As we approach this election season, it seemed very appropriate to take a look at what The Word” has to say about Christians and Politics / Government. We are particularly concerned with the fact that all too many people, especially Christians, have just thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: *other

Christian Behavior And Attitude Series

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Nov 6, 2004

#2 IN 12 PART SERIES

JAMES 1:19:20 Christian behavior and attitude Wherefore- know this Everyman ought to listen intently, not speak rashly, not become angry James elaborates on his thought for clarification Because the “petty passions” (anger was seen as destructive and undesirable to Jews) Work-not “Build up to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Bunch Of Christians! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 10, 2004

The People of Antioch meant it as a derogatory term...but we can wear it as a badge of honor! Powerpoint at website.

You Bunch of Christians! Acts 11:19-30 Antioch was a wicked city…3rd largest in Roman Empire, w/ population of half a million…known for gambling, prostitution, pagan worship. This was a place in the world that the gospel needed to go! We are to be the salt of the earth, and the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

Three Traits Of The Christian

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

Christian’s Possess many Important traits, Here are three that Stand out

1. POWER • As Christians we have power; this power exists both in the Spiritual and Physical realm and can only be obtained by those who believe in God’s ability to endow it • One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Ornaments On A Christian Tree

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2005

We are often referred to, in one way or another, as trees of God. This Christmas season, let’s make sure our tree bears the right ornaments.

ORNAMENTS ON A CHRISTIAN TREE By Pastor Jim May King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition. The Egyptians were part of a long line of cultures that treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived, they brought green date palm leaves into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Halloween: A Christian Perspective

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 24, 2002

What’s a good Christian way to view this day of "horror"?

Halloween: A Christian Perspective Deuteronomy 18:9-22 When you enter the land the LORD your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there. 10 Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in [1] the fire, who practices divination or ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:9-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be A Fourth Quarter Christian

Contributed by Rick Lance on May 2, 2003

The fourth quarter is the best quarter of life.

SERVING THE LORD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF LIFE or BE A FOURTH QUARTER CHRISTIAN Psalm 90:12 Rick Lance (Executive Director, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention) If you are a fan of college football, you know that the game is divided between two halves – the first half and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist