Sermons on Contemporary Christianity:

Unstoppable Church (Christians) Series

Contributed by Steve Greene on Sep 12, 2019

Very few things in life are unstoppable. The only truly unstoppable force in this world comes from God. The Spirit of God makes His Church, His people, and His purpose unstoppable.

Lots of people get stopped by lots of things. I remember being stopped in my tracks one day at church – Snake. People are stopped in their tracks by all kinds of things. Sadly, I have known people who were stopped in their tracks relationally. Maybe they got burned in a relationship, or even in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 4:8, Acts 4:12-13, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:19-21, Acts 6:7, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

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

The Characterization Of Christian Love

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 19, 2021

What is the difference between Christian Love and the way the world's love? The answer is astonishing

Introduction I’ve always loved limericks: “There once were 2 cats from Kilkenny Each thought there was one cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit. Till instead of two cats… there weren't any.” (Pulpit Helps) Now that strikes us as funny because we can picture cats ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-39, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:31-32, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, 1 John 4:8, Leviticus 19:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why Christians Are Different? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

We are in a series of sermons called, The Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This week we’re focusing on “Why Christians are different” by examining our giving.

Part One (This message is in two parts as the offering separates it.) This morning I want to talk about, “Why Christians Are Different.” We are different in many ways from the rest of the American population but one of the ways we are different is in how we use our money. I want to call your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Matthew 6:19-34, 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter For All Christians

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 7, 2021

Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments or studios to stay in if you go. The apostle Paul wanted to go to Rome, but when he got there he didn't have the fine accommodations that Vrbo advertises.

Alba 6-6-2021 A LETTER FOR ALL CHRISTIANS Romans 1:1-15 Have you ever wanted to go to Rome? Possibly not. But if you did, there is a website called Vrbo that rents houses, condos, apartments, villas or studios to stay in if you go. The site advertisement says: “Discover a selection of 7,000 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tests Of Christian Togetherness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 13, 2021

1 of 1. The apostle Paul described some foundational commonalities of belief that draw God’s people together. What commonalities of belief lie behind any ‘home-coming’(or any gathering) of God’s people? 7 Tests Of Christian Togetherness are Shared...

TESTS Of CHRISTIAN TOGETHERNESS—Galatians 3:22-29 Attention: Homecoming is a time for... A. Regathering—with our brothers & sisters in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, learn, sing, give, & fellowship with our brothers & sisters in Christ. B. Recollection—Fond ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

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

A Christian Can Boast

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 11, 2021

We confess that we are not so good. We can boast God is so great.

A CHRISTIAN CAN BOAST (Outline) February 9, 2020 - Epiphany 5 - JEREMIAH 9:23, 24 INTRO.: The word boast is used four times in our two text verses today. Boasting is connected closely to pride. Boasting and pride are usually bad character flaws. Adam and Eve sinned because of pride. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Christianity And The Future Of Civilization

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 18, 2021

Christianity is key to advancing civilization is a positive manner.

Christianity and the Future of Civilization Thank you for listening to GodNAmerica’s weekday podcast. My name is Perry Greene, I am your host. You may find us at GodNAmerica.com for more information and resources. William J. Federer is one of my favorite Christian historians. He is not only an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trouble In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 11, 2021

One of the hardest questions to find answers to is why do Christians have trouble in their life?

1. One of the hardest questions to find answers to is why do Christians have trouble in their life? 2. A word of caution, judge not. John 9:1-3 a. Who sinned? b. Why the birth defects? 3. We can take all the verses on suffering, add them all together and divide them into three areas. 4. Three men ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1, 1 Corinthians 1:3-11, James 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Ethics At A Glance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 4, 2021

Christians are supposed to stand out from others in their ethics, but sometimes we need both direction and permission to be different. Paul does this by means of several bullet points.

Christian Ethics At-a-Glance (Romans 12:14-21) 1. The Law Professor specialized in teaching ethics: “You’re currently failing your ethics course,” he told me. So I slipped him a $200 in crisp bills across the table. “How about now?” I asked. The professor pocketed the money and said, “Still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Christian Be Cursed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul uses the strongest language he ever used in this passage, and we need to ask some questions about it.

The war between the states ended as it did in large measure because of Stonewall Jackson's defeat by his own men. Jackson was fighting brilliantly, and he had the entire Eleventh Union Corps on the run. He then planned his strategy for the final blow. He was within half a mile of the one road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Steps To Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

The Bible is not just a reference book. It is to be our daily menu if we want to be mature. It will put muscles on our faith, marrow in our hope and blood in our heart of love.

There is one calling that every Christian has without exception, and that is the calling to maturity. We are born into the household of God as babes in Christ, but we are not to remain infants. We are to grow up into the fullness of the stature of Christ. The speed with which we achieve this goal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-19

Strong And Weak Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

A Christian must be one who is concerned, not just about the truth in a conflict, but about the person he disagrees with, for if he is right about the truth but wrong in his attitude toward his opponent, he is still missing the boat and is out of God's will.

A man wondering in the woods was caught in a bad storm. It was very dark, and the only light he had was from the flashes of lightening which were followed by deafening thunder. He fell to his knees and prayed, "Lord, if it will be all right with you, please give me more light and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:2-3

Culture Conformed Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Thank God everyday that the President and Congress cannot tell any American how they are to worship, and what they are to believe. This is one of the greatest freedoms of life, and most people in history have never enjoyed it.

An insurance adjuster tells of a life policy taken out in the name of Abraham Brown in a small southern town. For five years the insurance company received the premiums when they were due. Then all of a sudden they stopped without warning. The company sent several notices and then finally there ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16