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When Christians Sin Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 3, 2018

How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like St Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do?

Prelude How judgmental are we of others? How ready are we to confess our own faults? Do we admit like Paul, that though we desire not to sin, we still do? Purpose: Let’s examine living in the light of God’s glory and an overcoming life versus the darkness of living in habitual sin. Plan: Let’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Appeal For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017

Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Joey Mondelo Ambe on Mar 28, 2017

“Fellowship is a relationship of inner unity among believers that expresses itself in outer co-participation with Christ and one another in accomplishing God’s will"

The Importance of Christian Fellowship Acts 2:42 "All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper[a]), and to prayer". Nobody had to come to the disciples and other new believers on the day of Pentecost and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light Christians Series

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017

Our mission as believers is to share Jesus Christ with all the world. Jesus tells us that we are to be salt and light in order to draw people to Him. What does this mean?

SALT AND LIGHT CHRISTIANS Matthew 5:13-16 Intro: When my sister was in high school, boys were naturally drawn to her. She was a pretty girl, very funny and very outgoing. One boy that wanted to date her came to see her and talked about his love for her. He was kind of lanky, awkward, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christian Fellowship

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 12, 2017

The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ.

THE JOY OF CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Study Text: 1 John 1:3-7 Introduction: - The apex of the Christian life is to enjoy fellowship with God through Jesus Christ. As Christians, rebels against God but saved by grace, we are unworthy of this fellowship. Yet God, in all of His goodness, has paved the way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Life Is A Walk Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2017

Here are some of the most important steps along the way: 1: Believe the Bible (vs. 35-37). 2: Start living in obedience to the Lord (vs. 36-38). 3: Take the Gospel wherever we go (vs. 39-40). 4: God reminds us of the rapture (vs. 39-40).

The Christian Life Is a Walk Acts 8:35-40 Sermon by Rock Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 *The Christian life is a walk. *William Ritter once said: "I recently found 382 biblical references to various forms of the word 'walk.' There are a multitude of references that suggest how we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity And The Law Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

What does it mean when Christ said that He came to "fulfill" the Law?

“Christianity and the Law of God” Matthew 5:17-20 We continue this morning in our study of the Sermon on the Mount. Last week, we saw how Jesus proclaimed the truth that His followers are the Salt and Light of the world - agents of change, meant to be ambassadors of Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian 12 Steps

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014

Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Normal Christian Life Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

Bill Johnson says: It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus.

The Normal Christian Life Bill Johnson It is abnormal for a Christian not to have an appetite for the impossible. It has been written into our spiritual DNA to hunger for the impossibilities around us to bow at the name of Jesus. Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4 (NASB Updated) "By this you know the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-4

Denomination: *other

Look Alike Christians

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 28, 2014

When people look at a Christ follower what and who do they see?

Matthew 5:13-16 February 2, 2014 When someone looks at you, other than looking at your extraordinary good looks, what do they see? If we could really cut to the chase, it’s not about those good looks, it’s about who you are in Jesus! For some people it’s their last memory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Cautions & Confidences Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 2, 2014

Having stressed the importance of God¡¯s Word, Peter next relays a warning against those who threaten the church¡¯s purpose by rejecting their progress toward godliness & by refusing to submit to the authority of God¡¯s Word.

2 PETER 2: 1-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] CHRISTIAN CAUTIONS & CONFIDENCES [Jude 4-18 / Psalm 91] The book of 2 Peter began by teaching on the divine provision for a godly life. It went on to stress the divine inspiration of Scripture. Not all in the church though will grow in godliness nor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Path To Christian Nobility Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2017

“Berean” is a popular name for churches. Why is that? The Bereans exemplified some of the most noble characteristics any group of people could ever have.

The Path to Christian Nobility Series: Acts Chuck Sligh June 4, 2017 TEXT: Acts 17:10-12 - “And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Failures In Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 9, 2017

There are chances of failures in our Christian life. But how to face failure and turn it to a story of success.

Failures in Christian Life (Mark 9:28-29, Luke 9:28-56, Mt.17:1-21) “After Jesus had gone indoors, his disciples asked him privately, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?” He replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer.” (Mark 9:28) The context: Mark has a more complete account of this story than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-29

Denomination: Episcopal

Why Are You A Christian? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017

We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Other

Attributes Of Christian Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 4, 2017

We have been made in the image of God, & God expects better of us than to fashion our lives according to the instincts of a beastly nature. So let's consider what the Bible says about some attributes of Christian love.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 John, 4:7; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 A. The Bible has a lot to say about love. In fact, from beginning to end that is its theme - God's love for each of us, & our love for Him, which results in our loving one another. ILL. Some ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ