Sermons on Commited Christian:

Christian Atheist: Shame Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 7, 2015

what do we do? How do we break through shame and come out the other side? How do we smash out of self-recrimination and move on with our lives basking in the forgiveness of God?

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeshel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: SHAME PSALM 51:1-12 INTRODUCTION… Smack in the face (p) Last January, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

Christians Are To Live For The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 15, 2010

Christians are to live for the Lord by belonging to the Lord and each other and by accepting each other and appreciating them by not being judgmental or argumentative.

Last week we noted from the end of Romans 13 that Christians are to live at the right time and the right place. If Christians do not grasp the truth that Jesus Christ can return to earth at any time, they will not have the right motive or the right power to live! When we get up in the morning, we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mars Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 28, 2013

If it is still the Old Rugged Cross and the Blood why be looking for every new thing?

Acts 17:19-21 19 And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? 20 For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean. 21(For all the Athenians and strangers which were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab: A Christian Story

Contributed by Carson Barrow on Mar 9, 2022

Look into the story of Rahab and notice the similarities to the life that we as Christians live today.

Background: Back in Joshua chapter 1 we see that God has called Joshua to go and take the land of which God had promised him. Life as a Christian can be messy and full of failures at every corner. In this mornings lesson we will encounter a woman named Rahab whose story may be a lot more similar ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Exodus 12:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom And The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 3, 2011

An exploration of what it means to be free in Christ.

“Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Real Christian?

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021

With cultural Christianity being the norm in America, nominal faith is what people see most often, and it’s what comes to mind when we tell people we’re a Christian. So, what is a "real" Christian? This message points out five traits.

I wish to begin our message this morning by sharing a story by Franklin Graham. He tells us, “Some years ago, I was in a cab when I asked the driver about his faith. He replied that he was a Christian, and I asked him how he became one. I’ll never forget his reply: ‘Oh, I was born a Christian’.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-5, 1 Peter 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Gaius - A Commendable Christian” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 22, 2012

Gaius was a believer who is commended by the Apostle John for two things that all believers should seek to have be true of them.

In the book of Third John, we read a tale of three Christians - Gaius, who John commended; Diotrephes, who John saw as cantankerous; and Demetrius, who John cited as being consistent in His walk with Christ. John identifies himself here as “the elder,” which is a term that is used interchangeably ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 22, 2008

Why would one want to become a Christian if they see no difference in the ways of a Christian than themselves? Do you call yourself a Christian?... Are you living like a Christian?

What is the Christian Life?: 2 Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). Introduction: I would like to suggest that one of the major reasons for lack of new converts to Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006

The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Toolbox Basics

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

I like to think that every Christian is born again with a spiritual toolbox. In your Christian toolbox are some basic tools. We all need to become experts in using these tools if we want to become mature Christians.

CHRISTIAN TOOLBOX BASICS Let me see the hands of everyone who has a toolbox. (interview people “What do you have in your toolbox?” - (next person) “Do you have anything different in your toolbox?” “Why do you have a toolbox?” “What would your life be like without your tools?”) I like to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5, James 5:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006

This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Sleepwalking Christian?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2021

Sleepwalkers may look awake, but they're asleep, even if they're driving a car! In this message we look at what spiritual sleepwalking is, the characteristics of such a person, and why it is so serious.

ARE YOU A SLEEPWALKING CHRISTIAN? Eph. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Have you heard about the dog that sleepwalked into a PetSmart and told the attendant, “ZZZZ, I’m a cat. ZZZZ, I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” 2. The sleepwalking dog left and a patron said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hokey Pokey Christians

Contributed by Carol Moore on Aug 16, 2019

As I stood on Mt. Carmel, looking down toward the valley below, I listened to our tour guide and thought of the story of Elijah, Ahab, and the prophets. In my mind's eye, I could hear Elijah telling the Israelites they must choose between God and Baal.

My dad didn’t know how to deal with my being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. He never asked me any questions but just watched me. After he saw that I was not going to become an invalid anytime soon, he came to me and said, “Pick any place is the world you want to go, Sis, and we’ll go.” I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-21

Principles For Christian Conduct

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 17, 2006

Gives 6 questions which one should ask himself concerning a particular action.

PRINCIPLES FOR CHRISTIAN CONDUCT 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 (1 Cor 6:12 NIV) "Everything is permissible for me"??but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"??but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Cor 6:13 NIV) "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food"??but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist