Sermons on Christian Strength:

Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 18, 2008

Just how should we as Christians relate to "Others" and "Ourselves".

Christian Behavior Hebrews 13 Intro The first eleven chapters of Hebrews do not emphasize specific commands to Christians. It is pure doctrine and is almost entirely directed to Jews who have received the gospel but need to be affirmed in the superiority of the New Covenant. The exhortations in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Christianity Is

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rhythm Of Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

We are called by Love, nurtured in Love, and sent to love.

THE RHYTHM OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. "Follow me," he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him. 10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Definition Of A Christian

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jun 20, 2008

How do you define a "Christian"?

ROMANS 8:9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008

With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the "Marks" or qualities that set a Christian apart.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN - 1 John 4:20 - 5:13 Some things in this world look very much alike. They are very similar. For instance, a King Snake and a Coral Snake look very much alike. An alligator and a crocodile look a lot alike. They are very similar. We have a citrus tree growing in our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Committed Christian

Contributed by Joel Santos on Aug 12, 2007

A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN SERVES CONFIDENTLY, WHOLEHEARTEDLY AND ABSOLUTELY TO GOD.

A COMMITTED CHRISTIAN Judges 3:31 Commitment means: The state of being bound emotionally or intellectually to a course of action or to another person or persons. A pledge to do. An engagement by contract -American Heritage Dictionary Shamgar’s name means "a stranger" and his father’s name, Anath ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Change Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jul 1, 2008

Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God.

CHRISTIANS CHANGE TO CHRISTLIKENESS SERMON SERIES: A CHRISTIAN IS COLOSSIANS 3:1-3 THESIS: Christians are given a new spirit and a new heart which results in a new desire to change in order to please God. Today’s passage serves as a transition to the practical part of Paul’s letter. One’s belief ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Citizenship

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jul 12, 2008

It is inconceivable that God would have ordained government and then have His people stay out of it! And if we stay out of it, then I ask - who does that leave running this country? Use your head!

What are our duties, responsibilities and right In America? Why have so many Christians dropped out of sight and stepped back from speaking out on the major issues that America faces today? 4 Reasons Why Christians Have Dropped Out From The Social Issues Plaguing Our Nation: a. They See ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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

Wanna Be Christians

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2007

Three people think they wanna be a follower of Jesus; but, only when it is convenient for them to do so.

Luke 9: 51 – 62 Wanna Be Followers Intro: Sinclair Lewis, the great 20th century writer was once scheduled to a give an hour-long speech about writing to a group of college students who planned to be writers. Lewis stepped to the podium and asked a question: “How many of you want to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed