Sermons on Christian Testimony:

"Why The World Hates Christianity"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"We face a secular culture that is becoming increasingly strident and militant in its anti-Christian, anti-truth, anti-God mentality and I fear the danger of facing this spirit with a lackadaisacal heart." Dr. James Merrit

"WHY THE WORLD HATES CHRISTIANITY" By. Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:18-27 Dayna Curry, 30, and Heather Mercer, 24, both graduates of Baylor University and members of the Antioch Community Church in Waco, Texas, were among eight westernerns arrested by the Taliban in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Seven "I Wills" Of A Christian

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Sep 14, 2003

With all the doctrinal difference in this world, this is a list of "Must Dos" of a Christian.

Seven “I Wills” of the Believer Good morning everybody! Today, I am being led to discuss the 7 I wills that every Christian needs to live by. In today’s society, we hear so much about the “thou shalts” and the “thou shalt nots.” And some people can get confused through all the doctrinal ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Nine Facets Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

A message on encouragement in the midst of suffering.

Nine Facets Of The Christian Life I Peter I. The Christian Life Is Salvation 1 Peter 1:18-19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Role In A Christian's Trials

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Jan 23, 2003

Here are sciprtural reasons why God allows us to endure many trials, rather than removing us from them.

God’s Role In A Christian’s Trials 1) God wants us to trust His judgment as to the best way and the best time to help us. Trust begins with faith: Heb. 11:6 “And without faith it is impossible to please him. For whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists, and that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-5, James 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Christian's Response To Islamic Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

How a Christian should respond to Islamic Faith.

A. DEFINITIONS 1. Muslim. Webster’s definition, “One who surrenders to God, i.e., Allah.” 2. Islam. Webster’s definition, root, “Submission to Allah.” (a) The religious faith of Muslims, including belief in Allah as the sole deity and in Mohammad as his prophet. (b) A civilization erected as ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003

1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Secrets Of A Successful Christian Lifestyle

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 26, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE AND INCLUDES GIVING , PRAYING. FORGIVING , FASTING , A PURE EYE , LAYING TREASURES IN HEAVEN AND SERVING GOD ALONE AS A SINGLE MASTER

SECRETS OF A SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE ******************************************* 1. DO NOT GIVE TO OTHERS WITH A DESIRE TO GET THE PRAISE OF MEN . HELP OTHERS WITHOUT SEEKING PUBLICITY AND YOU WILL RECEIVE YOUR REWARD FROM GOD . DO NOT BE FILLED WITH PRIDE FOR THE HELP YOU HAVE RENDERED TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005

this is a characteristics development of a christian

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

5 Good Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Alfredo Torres on Jul 15, 2005

this is a characteristics development of a christian

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:1-4 THEME: Five (5) Good Characteristics of a Christian PROPOSITION: All Christians, especially us – members of the Assembly of God, must be S W E E T 1. S - hepherds – “Be shepherds of God’s flock. . .” v. 2 • Whenever we saw this letter S in a t-shirt, it always stands for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Passion For Prayer And Conduct Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jul 26, 2005

PAUL TOLD THE CHRISTIANS AT COLOSSAE THAT THEY HAD A SIMILAR PASSION. HE SAID WHEN WE ARE CONVERTED WE DEVELOP A NEW PASSION THAT MAKES LIFE WORTH LIVING!

The Christian Passion for Prayer and Conduct Text: Colossians 4:1-6 Introduction. In summer baseball, teenage boys play in what is called the “Pony League”—the next step up from “Little League”. A team of players were sitting on the bench in the dugout….getting beat 14-0. During this long ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Values For Christian Excellence In 2005

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 2, 2005

Many who come into a local church think it looks more like a porcupine ball than a tightly knit family.

42They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45Selling their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Sin In The Christians Life. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005

Does sin affect of bodies? Do we need to confess sin to others? It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open,

DEALING WITH SIN IN THE CHRISTIANS LIFE. James 5:16-20 (NASB) (16) Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. {17} Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-20

Denomination: *other

Christian Basics P1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We need to know what the basis of our walk in Jesus Christ is. Let’s examine over the next few weeks what our basics should be.

Christian Basics 1 The basic law (v.8). Love forbids adultery (v.9). Love forbids killing (v.9). In Discipleship Journal, Carole Mayhall tells of a woman who went to a diet center to lose weight. The director took her to a full-length mirror. On it he outlined a figure and told her, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Basics P2 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

We continue our study into our Christian basics.

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 2 Basic Law is love (v.8) Love forbids stealing (v.9). Love forbids a false witness (v.9). An Indian Christian, Sandhu Singh, made a perceptive statement when he said, "One day I was sitting on the banks of a river. I took from the water a round stone and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Basics P3 Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Today we complete our study into the Christian basics, love is the key. Are you ready to go forth in love?

Christian Basics Christian Basics Part 3 Love forbids covetousness (v.9). Love sums up all the commandments (v.9). Love works no wrong to a neighbor (v.10). Christianity asserts that every individual human being is going to live for ever, and this must either be true or false. Now there are a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-10

Denomination: Baptist