Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

Festival Of Lights For Jews And Christians

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

Christians celebrate a Festival of Lights at Christmas and the Jews have Hanukkah, both pictures of the Spirit of God shining out in a dark world - see picture of Menorah.

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FOR JEWS AND CHRISTIANS This Christmas the lights in town and on houses have been better than ever. I expect you had Advent candles in church to remind you of the Christmas festival. But it’s not only Christians who celebrate with lights - the Jews do so as well. I’ve got ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-6, Revelation 1:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

What The Christian Life Is To Be Like.

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 6, 2002

Each of the seven miracles recorded in John represent a characteristic of the Christian life.

Introduction. In John 20:30-31 we discover why John picked seven particular miraculous signs out of the countless number Jesus performed. These were picked that" you may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son Of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name". The purpose of this sermon is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Selfless Christianity In Action - A Servant Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Nov 10, 2002

“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address Washingt

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME Opening Statement: “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” --John F. Kennedy Inaugural Address ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Christian Tolerance—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE—Revelation 2:18-29 The world tells us to be more tolerant...of this, that & the other. Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Tolerance—part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 2 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE-II—Revelation 2:18-29 Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Possessions of God accepted by ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

How A Christian Should Vote

Contributed by Ray Searan on Dec 24, 2002

This is a sermon that explains using the scriptures showing how Christians should vote.

How Christians Should Vote Date: November 3, 2002 (PM) Text: Psalms 33:8-22 Introduction: The Bible teaches us our responsibilities to God; our fellowman; our church; and our government. I believe it is the duty of all Christians who are qualified, to vote. I believe that this Tuesday, we have a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nine Facets Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 7, 2003

A message on encouragement in the midst of suffering.

Nine Facets Of The Christian Life I Peter I. The Christian Life Is Salvation 1 Peter 1:18-19 18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; 19 But with the precious ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Jonah Christians

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 4, 2001

The experiences of the Prophet Jonah are like some Christians in the Church today. The lessons we can learn from this message are valuable and give certain direction for the Will of God in our life.

Jonah was an established Prophet in the days of Jeroboam king of judah..2-kings.14:24-27.Jonah like many people today are remembered for what he did not do, instead of what he could have done.Many people like Jonah are called of God and obey his will. However, many are called of God and do not ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christians, Defend Your Worldview

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001

Christianity offers what people long for, so Christians can confidently project and defend their worldview!

Christian, Defend your Worldview! February 3, 2001 Why does it seem that Christians are always having to defend themselves, in our society and always having to answer for being Christians? Why is there so much focus on people who are Christians and on making Christian people defend who they are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians At War With Each Other!

Contributed by Steven Skinner on Feb 12, 2001

“From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?”

READING: James 4 TEXT: “From whence come wars and fightings among you? Come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” (James 4:1) Sunshine - Not a cloud in the sky! That was, in itself, an unusual event for a Saturday afternoon in the valleys of South Wales. Most of the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian And His New Bicycle

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

We all start off as children but we must grow.

The Christian and His New Bicycle 1. Bike story 2. Lincoln quote - fool some of the people.... 3. 1John 2:6 :Whoever claims to live in Him, must walk as Jesus walked” a. Sunday School debate - insert the word “try” b. pick sport - not the best but we still play. “TRY” c. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Discipline&discipleship Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch4

THE DISCIPLINE & DISCIPLESHIP OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Matthew 4 v. 1 - 11, v. 18 - 22 The Discipline of the Christian Life v. 1 "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil" Note:- 1. The Timing of the Temptation v. 1 "Then" ch 3 v. 17 immediately after his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-22

Denomination: Holiness

A Christian Response To A World Of Tragedy

Contributed by Robert Warren on Dec 4, 2001

How should Christians respond to tragedy, especially in light of September 11th, 2001?

"The Christian response to a world of tragedy: the strawberry plant." 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Robert Warren September 23rd, 2001 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"An Old-Fashioned Christian"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 5, 2002

This sermon details some of the characteristics of the true people of God.

AN OLD-FASHIONED CHRISTIAN Text: Acts 11:26 Introduction- I’m afraid that the modern day definition of a Christian that some people proclaim just won’t fit into the Bibical description of what a true child of God is like. A true believer, according to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Living Wisely As Canadian Christians

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 1, 2001

Some thoughts on what it means to "obey the king" in today’s "pagan" society and government.

Living Wisely as Canadian Christians Eccl. 8:2-6 and Romans 13:1-10 (NLT) Happy 134th birthday Canada! All across the land today many impressive speakers with impressive speaking ability will try to pump up the sometimes not so hot Canadian patriotism. Fireworks, great performers doing their stuff ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:2-6, Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free