Sermons on Christian University:

Seeking Approval

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 4, 2015

Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. Let’s see why this is a problem and what we can do to overcome it.

SEEKING APPROVAL Have you ever found yourself trying to get people’s approval? I’m sure we have all been in this position but sometimes we can go a little overboard with it-even be obsessed with it. For some of us, we’re not just trying to please one or two people but ...read more

Scripture: John 5:41-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Lead My Family To Be Healthy Church Members Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015

My most important ministry is to lead my family into relationship with Jesus Christ and being healthy church members.

Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book of the same name) “I Will Lead My Family to Be Healthy Church Members” Ephesians 5:21-6:4 Open We’re getting close to the end of our congregational study of Thom Rainer’s book: I Am a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas: Is Santa For Real?

Contributed by Gregory Alan Dry, Sr. on Dec 16, 2015

A sermon on the true "Saint Nicholas" and his love for Jesus Christ.

Christmas: Is Santa for Real? Matthew 2:11; 6:1-4 One of the best aspects about Christmas, frankly, is going into stores or watching a parade and…as it gets near the end - there he is! It’s an odd looking fellow dressed in a red suit! His name, of course, is “Santa Claus” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

"Mirror, Mirror On The Wall" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

he word of God is a mirror that the Holy Spirit uses to enable us to see ourselves as we really are.

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” James 1:19-27 My wife and I made a trip to the beautiful city of Boston a few weeks back to do something that has been on my bucket list for a very long time. Actually before people were even talking about having a bucket list. And that was to see Paul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Made The Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2016

When we look at the account of the wise men we will see some reasons why they were wise. The characteristics that made the wise men so wise are the same ones that will make us wise too.

WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN SO WISE? Matt. 2:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Today I’ll be talking about the wise men’s part in the Christmas story. You might be wondering why I am doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas. Well, I’m focusing on the wise men specifically after Christmas because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beginning Ministry Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

The beginning of Christ's ministry here on earth. The pivotal event was the arrest of John the Baptist.

I. Introduction A. A little old lady sold pretzels on a street corner for 25 cents each. Every day a young man would leave his office building at lunch time and, as he passed her pretzel stand, he would leave her a quarter, but would never take a pretzel. This went on for more than five years. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning Was Adam Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 8, 2016

99% of human DNA is shared by everyone. It is the 1% that makes us unique. Having 99% of the same DNA stongly suggests a common ancestor. That one common ancestor is Adam.

There seems to be a great interest in genealogy these days. People wonder where their roots began. It is said that THE LONGEST FAMILY TREE IN THE WORLD IS THAT OF THE CHINESE PHILOSOPHER AND EDUCATOR CONFUCIUS. THE TREE SPANS MORE THAN 80 GENERATIONS, AND INCLUDES MORE THAN 2 MILLION MEMBERS. My ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Words Of Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS THE WORDS OF JESUS HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION -I am so glad you are here today. I have been waiting to teach this passage ever since we started the Hebrews series. -Today we are looking at one of those rare passages where the Scripture actually talks about the Scripture. -Do you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Like Jesus Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014

The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

SIMPLY JESUS HOLY LIKE JESUS HEBREWS 10:1-19 INTRODUCTION -I learned a big fancy word a while back that I want to share with you. It’s the word “metanarrative.” Impress your friends at party -The idea of the metanarrative is that there are overarching stories that people share in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus: The Gift Of Christmas Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 17, 2014

A Christmas message

Jesus: the Gift of Christmas -Great to see all of you hear this morning for our Christmas Celebration. I love Christmas. -Christmas is a time that holds special meaning for all of us. -For some Christmas is a time of reunion; your get to see family that you don’t normally see. -For others ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Keep Your Money

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 7, 2015

People have been giving to God from tradition to fear to attempted manipulation. Truthfully, God doesn't need our money. And we only honor him when it's given cheerfully.

At the beginning of last year, I issued everyone a challenge. That challenge was to trust God with your finances more in 2014 than you have been. The first six months were great. The response to the challenge was accepted. Then we lost two families. Both families were faithful givers and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Foursquare

Fragility And Brokenness

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 12, 2015

Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in that very fragility and brokenness.

Title: Fragility and Brokenness Text: II Corinthians 4:6-10; 12:7-10 Thesis: Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in our fragility and brokenness. In that this is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany we are once again reminded of how Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Week 9 - Stewardship Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 16, 2015

Believe week 10 looks at Stewardship

Believe 9 - Stewardship Psalm 24:1-2 / Luke 12:41-48 November 16, 2014 I think most of us who have lived a little bit of life, basically anyone who is in the working world . . . I think you would agree with the fact that life is not necessarily easy. Not only is it not always easy, we may find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Last Days: Selfishness And Greed Series

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 16, 2015

This sermon series calls attention to what society will be like during the last days before the return of our Lord.

Living in the last days: Selfishness & Greed Introduction: I'm going to spend the next couple of weeks explaining through the Bible, what the state of society will be like, living in the last days before the coming of Jesus. It promises to be informative, interesting and thoroughly biblical. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Power - Omnipotence Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 20, 2015

What does it matter that God is all powerful?

GOD’S POWER – OMNIPOTENCE In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried. They believed that the dreadful plague would once again visit them and again destroy the rich wheat crop, bringing ruin to thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance