Sermons on Christians Be Sensible:

The Christian And Sin

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

So what is to be the Christian's relationship to sin? Strictly speaking, he should not have such a relationship!

THE CHRISTIAN AND SIN. 1 John 3:1-10. “Behold,” says John. Pause for thought and reflection. For it is indeed a wonderful demonstration of God's love that “we” should be called the sons of God (1 John 3:1). This was not what we deserved, but as we know from other Scriptures, it was ‘while ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian!

Intro: The word “Christian” is used only 3X in the King James Bible (text; Acts 11:26c; 26:28). Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian! The Bible gives us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: *other

The Uniqueness Of Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique "religion" in the world is Christianity. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched!

Intro: People are always drawn by the unusual and unique. The most unique book in the world is the Bible. Its origin, teaching, and influence worldwide are all unmatched. In our passage we shall study seven unique aspects of Christianity. I. A Unique Exhibition (v.11). This is an exhibition of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Dec 7, 2010

Learning how to be the church in today's world through learning from the book of Acts.

We live in a time in history where religion and spirituality seems to be at an all-time high. Everyone seems to have some sort of religious belief system – even if it’s something they found on the internet or something they made up themselves. And to go along with all this spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-24

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ.

Intro: Biblical Christianity can be portrayed in so many ways. One way to describe it is in the form of a call or a vocation. Christianity is a holy calling from God toward a new life with Christ. It is a serious call for allegiance to the cross of Christ! Today we shall study the different aspects ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: *other

The Christian Experience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to pe

Intro: Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to personally testify of the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: *other

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Rut Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Marriage

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 12, 2010

Our view of marriage will affect the attention we give to keeping it healthy.

The Christian Marriage Matthew 5:27-32 INTRODUCTION A. Like Hawthorne’s Scarlet Letter, we want to put a “D” on Hester Prynne and other divorced people. 1. We tell them God can’t use them but we still love them (what kind of grace is that?). 2. Half of all marriages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

Camouflage Christians?

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 28, 2012

As Christians in the world we often try to hide our faith out of fear but God has given us his Holy Spirit to overcome our fears and be bold witnesses in this world.

Camouflage. It’s something very well known today. Besides being worn just as a fashion today by some boys and men, why is camouflage used? First, to be able to attack without being seen. This is the whole purpose in war. Soldiers are dressed up in camouflage so that they can sneak through ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Chameleon Christianity Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 1, 2012

The concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. Paul was writing to a church that had a numerous amount of challenges similar to those that the church in America is dealing with today. We are t

One of my memorable pets growing up was a Chameleon. I loved the idea that it would change colors to adapt to the environment that it was in. It eventually died but the concept of changing colors for the sake of adapting is unfortunately the trend of modern Christianity. • Paul was writing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:11-18

Christian Giving

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nominal Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2012

How to know that you are truly saved.

“Nominal Christianity” 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Sin Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012

Christians sin, but cannot continue in sin. Why and what it means is covered by John in this passage.

Sin and the Christian 1 John 3:1-9 When I worked for a huge family distribution business, several of us used to meet for lunch and play cards. We had to take an hour lunch and had nothing else to do. Of course, discussions normally ran all across the board, from sports, to politics, to religion, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist