Sermons on christian realism: showing 376-390 of 134,726

Christian Love

Contributed by Dwight L. Moody on Oct 26, 2009

A classic sermon by D. L. Moody on the importance, power, and indispensibility of Christian love.

It speaks in Galatians about love, the fruit of the Spirit being love, joy, peace, gentleness, long suffering, meekness and temperance. The way this writer has put it -- and I think it is very beautiful -- is that joy is love exultant, peace is love in repose, and long suffering is love enduring. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:3

Denomination: *other

The Christian Journey Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 3.1-11.

The Christian Journey Text: Phil 3.12-21 Introduction: I. The “Perfection” of the Christian – vv.12-16. A. Ultimate Perfection – none of us has, all of us will get – vv. 12-13. *I Jn 1.8-10. B. Experiential Perfection – Some of us have, all of us should get – vv. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Responsibility Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippian 4.10-14.

Christian Responsibility Text: Phil 4.10-14. Introduction: 1. God expects us to serve. Sometimes instead of praying we should be working and sometimes instead of working we should be praying. Wisdom is that quality that helps us know the difference. 2. Read text. 3. In this text there are 3 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Maturity

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 12, 2009

A mature Christian cannot easily be shaken by this world because of their devotion to Jesus.

Christian Maturity INTRODUCTION Christendom is full of people who call themselves Christians, yet they fail to manifest the presence of Jesus Christ in their lives. Oh, by the standards of the world they may live disciplined lives, and they are what most folk would call good people, but they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Identification

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 14, 2009

We are identified as being Christians, which makes us a unique people filled with the love of Jesus.

CHRISTIAN IDENTIFICATION ILLUSTRATION I remember the time when my wife’s brothers and other relatives were very busy certifying their Native American linage. There was a flurry of activity as relatives and ancestor were identified and traced back to their Indian roots. Then, there was a period ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

The Christian walk is God’s plan for edifying the Body of Christ as gifted Christian leaders equip the saints for their work of ministry and as converted Christians use their spiritual gifts.

Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan The Christian Walk Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-32; 5:1-21; 6:10-19 Proposition: The Christian walk is God’s plan for edifying the Body of Christ as gifted Christian leaders equip the saints for their work of ministry and as converted Christians use their spiritual gifts. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 21, 2009

Tools to helps us continue to grow strong in the faith

Growing as Christians Intro: 1. Attend Church Worship Regularly Church is not a building A large family of people A place where people are taught o come to God through his son Jesus Read: Hebrews 10:24-25 Electronic culture disembodies and separates us from those closest to us. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Basketball

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jan 4, 2010

We are Christians on the basketball court of life and how well we play depends on how well we conquer sin in our lives.

CHRISTIAN BASKETBALL ILLUSTRATION I love to watch my grandchildren play basketball and I try very hard to seldom miss a game. My enjoyment does not come from them being superstars or because their team is always in first place. I enjoy the game because I love my grandchildren; I love seeing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 7, 2010

Exposition of John 13:34-35 regarding the command to love one another

Text: John 13:34-35, Title: The Mark of a Christian, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/10/10, AM A. Opening illustration: “even now, there is nothing else that causes the heathen to stumble, except that there is no love…Their own doctrines they have long condemned, and in like manner they admire ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Christian

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 15, 2010

This message brings to light several of Jesus' characteristic that we Christians should follow.

Text: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). What do we mean by “a real Christian”? Many people say they are Christian. Out of curiosity, I have asked people how they know they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Sufficiency Of Christianity

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

Christianity is sufficient for both life and death.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, “The last words of famous people are generally cherished by those who loved the individual…Sitting in the dark dungeon in Rome, was only a hole in the ceiling for light, and awaiting execution by beheading…The now aged and worn out from his long and arduous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010

Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compassionate Christians?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Apr 28, 2010

Compassion is not easy in a world full of sin, how do we become compassionate christians?

Compassionate Christians? Have you ever wondered how our Lord, was, and for that matter, still is, so compassionate? Jesus gives us the greatest examples of compassion seen, ever, in our world. I guess to be compassionate, one must first understand what compassion really is. "Compassion is the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist