Sermons on Crhistian Principles:

True Generosity Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Sep 25, 2006

TRUE GENEROSITY is #2 in the stewarship series True North. It tells how generosity is vital to our walk as a follower of Christ. It shares how we are blessed when we learn to practice True Generosity.

True Generosity Philippians 4:14-23 Today we continue the journey we began a week ago. A journey in which we are traveling under God’s guidance. What direction is He taking us on this journey …? True North… that is the direction we are headed. What will we find? God’s plan for us in being the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Manage Your Money Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006

This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

YOU ASKED FOR IT HOW TO MANAGE YOUR MONEY Sunday July 16, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Timothy 6:3-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to begin our look at the last subject that you requested to hear a message about. Now as we look at this final subject I want to remind you one more time that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-19

Denomination: Holiness

Godly Living In A Pagan World

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 18, 2000

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a Chris

Interrogative: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? Introduction: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…” Have any of you ever asked this question: How do I live in this world without becoming like this world? If not, then why not? As a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Cosmic Conflict On Carmel

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004

We will see through this fight that Elijah teaches us how to stand in difficult times.

THE COSMIC CONFLICT ON CARMEL HOW TO STAND UP IN DIFFICULT TIMES 1st Kings 18 A few years ago I was in Las Vegas for a national Baptist convention. I just happen to be there when one of the biggest fights of our decade was taking place. It was a bout that featured Sugar Ray Leonard against Thomas ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundations Of Freedom

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon addresses the foundations of spiritual and national freedom and uses stories from American history to illustrate the freedom we enjoy in Christ.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "If the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do?" Psalm 11:3 The year was 1833. The place was the island of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Communicating Truth In A Hostile Environment

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

Let's look at how Jesus takes a hot potato topic, and manages to teach truth without being unneccessarily divisive.

Passage: Matthew 22:15-22 Intro: What an incredible privilege it was for the disciples to walk with Jesus for 3 years. 1. listening, watching, talking together with him, was a life changing experience. 2. of course, thru the words of Scripture, we can have the same experience. 3. and today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Commitment To Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 21, 2012

he extraordinary and miraculous power of God through us will only be as good as our commitment to Jesus Christ!

Last week we looked at the first 5 of the 10 Commandments given by God to the people of Israel. Although the focus of that message last week was for encouraging and honoring our mothers, we noted that people must have a right relationship with God in order to have a right relationship with other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:49-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empty Philosophies Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 22, 2017

Paul states explicitly here that there are philosophies that sound logical and reasonable but are simply wrong, and take us away from the Good News of Jesus. Logic and philosophy are good, but they can only take us so far.

Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. Paul considered how Jesus makes the Christian faith different from all others. I hinted at the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Focus On The Weak

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010

Jesdus view of children, and weakness in general, was incredibly counter-culture. But it is what He calls us to.

Passage: Matthew 19:13-15 Intro: We live in a world of tactics, of processes, of gimmicks and approaches and “how to’s” 1. how to lose weight, how to get rich, to be successful, how to be happy 2. it’s no surprise, because as people we are more interested in results ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Detailed Rules For Canaan Bound Hebrews Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 27, 2018

God gives details and consequences for breaking God's rules.

Let us continue to worship God by learning from the Book of Exodus. Exodus is the story of God’s chosen People called out of Egypt to get instructions from God before entering the Promised Land of Canaan. Remember the background? • God chose a people to reveal Himself starting with Abraham and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Really Love My Wife Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 5, 2008

51st in a series from Ephesians. Husbands are to love their wives in the sawm way Christ loved the church.

As I was preparing my message this week, I came across this definition of marriage: Marriage is when you agree to spend the rest of your life sleeping in a room that’s too warm, beside someone who’s sleeping in a room that’s too cold. Although we may chuckle a bit at that, perhaps it is a much ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Defining The Church

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 14, 2001

What exactly is the church ... A community center, a social action organization, or a gathering of people set apart from a sinful world and set apart to a life devoted to God’s calling? Peter, the rock, helps us define the true purpose of the church.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris To define the church there is no better place in the Bible to look than at the 16th Chapter of Matthew and Peter’s confession at Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

When we try to live without consulting God’s word, It’s a deliberate, voluntary ignorance. But this ignorance won’t stop us from suffering the consequences for being stupid. The wisdom we need is available.It’s about letting God’s word saturate our spirit.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:17-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Taking People Where They Are

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual.

Thesis: Faith and obedience take precedence over ritual. Intro.: 1. Tonight we conclude our study of "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" 2. In this last lesson we want to turn to 2 Chronicles 30 and the story of Hezekiah's celebration of the Passover. a. We will discern an important principle in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:18-20

Bending Too Far

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007

Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist