Sermons on christianity beliefs:

The Real Thing (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 22, 2018

Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. The real thing is better.

THE REAL THING (part one) Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. So, you have the real thing and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Deuteronomy 4:27-29, Deuteronomy 28:64-66, Galatians 1:6-10, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abram's Belief For Our Benefit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 2, 2023

Abram's response to God offers us several questions to consider: Do we follow God’s calling as He leads us? Do we take time to reflect on what God has done? Do we follow God obediently? And, do we allow ourselves to be centered to God’s will and calling?

Alpha and Omega, Part 17 Abram’s Belief for our Benefit Genesis 12:1-9 (focus on vv.4-9) Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we saw our lead into God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, John 14:1-3, Ephesians 6:12, Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connecting The Dots Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on May 4, 2004

To understand the significance of THEREFORE in Romans 12:1, we need to connect the dots between belief and behavior.

During the past several weeks, God has impressed upon me the wonder and the joy of Christian community. Lots of good things have been happening in the life of this congregation. I know I can’t put it all together in one complete picture, but I’d like to just remind us that God is doing a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Brethren

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 29, 2015

The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself.

Free From False Beliefs- The Big Lie Ephesians 1:3-8NLT The Big lie: Performance and other people’s opinion of me determine my self worth. I have to perform to a certain level in order to feel good about myself. (It seems I never get to that level!) Consequences: Fear of failure: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Works: Putting Our Beliefs Into Action

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Apr 16, 2023

Faith and works: Putting our beliefs into action

Introduction In the Bible, there are many different passages that can seem to contradict each other. One such example is James 2:14-17, which seems to suggest that faith without works is dead, and Ephesians 2:8-9, which states that we are saved by grace through faith alone. Similarly, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 7:15-24

Sermon On God The Father-Fundamental Belief #3

Contributed by Patrick Reynolds on Oct 4, 2016

God the father is often very misunderstood.

Sermon on God the Father-Fundamental Belief #3 Text Revelation 4:11 God the father is often very misunderstood. Many of us in the world today and in the past are quite familiar of the mission of Jesus Christ to earth for humanity and we have gone over extensively now the role of the Holy Spirit as ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Adventist

Christianity

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006

Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Christian!

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Aug 26, 2007

If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it!

If you want the free powerpoint that goes with this sermon, please email me (jaywmc@aol.com) and reference this sermon title. Be Christian! James 1:19-27 If being a follower of Christ means something, prove it! Sunday Morning Sermon 08.26.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) What would happen if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 7, 2014

What are we as Christians and how are we to relate to one another?

Let us continue to learn from our Loving Creator God through the Apostle Paul as he writes a letter to a Christian Brother named Philemon and his church. Because all Scriptures is God-breathed, the Apostle Paul was the instrument to relay God’s message. Open your Bibles to Philemon…. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christians...

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 31, 2013

If you were to ask people in a crowded restaurant how many are Christians most would probably raise their hand. But when you ask what does that mean; well, you would get many different answers. So, how can we tell the true from the false?

Christians… Acts 11:19-26 Introduction: • I’ve been thinking – What does it really mean to be a Christian? o Is it walking down an aisle that makes you a Christian? o If not then is it when you shake the pastor’s hand that makes you a Christian? o What about baptism? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2020

This is the 25th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#25] A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:19-30 Introduction: The Church had stayed in and near Jerusalem until Stephen was killed and persecution broke out. Although these Christians were living in new towns and meeting new people, they continued to be effective in leading people to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 5, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that believers were first called “Christians” at Antioch. What does “Christian” mean? How can we live up to our name of “Christian.” This is the final sermon in his series on “Names for the People of God.”

Christian Series: Names for the People of God Chuck Sligh June 5, 2016 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Acts 11:26 – “And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive deep into a profound passage that teaches us about the importance of abiding in Christ, the fruit that comes from this connection, and the cost of true discipleship. It's a passage that's rich, deep and full of spiritual nourishment. But before we ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Topics: Lifestyle, Acting

Three Affirmations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021

First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed