Sermons on Christian Roles:

Is It Christian Or Is It Convenient

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

This sermon looks at how we may have to choose between being a true Christian, or simply taking the path of convenience in our walk with the Lord. Jeroboam is the main character.

IS IT CHRISTIAN OR CONVENIENT I Kings 11:26-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-30, Text I Kings 12:25-33 Early 2/26/93 .ls2 We live in a world intent on making things convenient for us. There are a host of things that have made living more conven ient and human bodies more lazy. We no longer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Almost A Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 30, 2002

Salvation is more than just saying yes. It’s more than just being baptized. It’s more than going to church. It’s a lifetime commitment to the most wonderful friend of them all.

I was listening to a sermon by R. C. Sproul and he quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I didn’t catch the guys name but when I heard the quote it got my attention. “Religion is the Opiate of the people” (Explain) Kills pain Takes away our problems Temporary Fix There’s a slight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, Hebrews 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity 'lite'

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005

The dangers of and antidote to lightweight Christianity

Colossians 1:1-14 Christianity ’Lite’? As a building surveyor, one of the services that I offer is the preparation of building drawings. Being a thoroughly modern surveyor, I do this on my computer with a computer aided design software package. The industry standard for computer-aided design ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Foundation Of Christianity

Contributed by Joel Preston on Nov 7, 2002

The foundation of Chritstianity is a belief, yea, rather a conviction that the Bible is the Word of God!

THE FOUNDATION OF CHRISTIANITY PSALM 11:3 INTRODUCTION: 1. ILL: Kareem Abdul Jabar Several years ago Roy Firestone interviewed the legendary basketball player Kareem Abdul Jabar. During the interview, Firestone Asked Jabar if there was one coach that he had during his career that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Awol Christians

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 12, 2002

Therer have been a number of sunshine patriot and summer soldier Christians who have gone AWOL in the service of their Lord. Why?

AWOL CHRISTIANS I TIMOTHY 6:12 INTRODUCTION: In 1776 Thomas Paine wrote these words: "These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country.” When many of the Army Reserve and National Guard Units were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Garments Of A Christian

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 14, 2002

Symbolic garments that depict the transition from the repentant sinner to the dedicated saint.

THE GARMENTS OF A CHRISTIAN "Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city!" Isaiah 52:1 Every "well-dressed" Christian has three symbolic garments in his wardrobe. They are to be worn in the order listed below. I. SACKCLOTH: THE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And Persecution Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004

A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Characteristics Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Looking at 2 Timothy we see four anologies to a Christian that we can use for our life.

Introduction 1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Grace- Grace is the empowering of God enabling me to be what God created me to be and to do what He has called(destined for) me to do. Not something I dream up not something I deserve. Not merely unmerited ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Clothing

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Nov 15, 2007

A New Year sermon based on the lectionary text.

Colossians 3:12-17: As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. 13 Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lordf has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Orthopedic Christianity Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What takes place in these verses is orthopedic Christianity: one Christian correcting another in his walk with the Lord.

Orthopedic Christianity Galatians 2:11-14 Introduction: Isn’t it amazing how orthopedic medicine corrected Forest Gump’s problem and enabled him to run like he did. Orthopedic medicine gave us, “Run, Forest, Run.” Orthopedics is a branch of medicine, according to Webster’s Dictionary, that is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Cosmetic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

We look good on the outside, but are we pure on the inside?

Cosmetic Christianity Hab 2:4 KJV We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results. - R. A. Torrey These are these symptoms of a Cosmetic Christianity, we can ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Dynamic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic.

Dynamic Christianity Matt 14:25-33 NIV • The activity in a Christians life should be active not passive. Many Christians have enough religion to make them decent but not enough to make them dynamic. • Many follow only wanting to be blessed. • Christianity should be a blessing to any that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Christians & Debt

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Other