Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

Getting Ready For Christmas (Updated)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 9, 2016

With Christmas right around the corner, it got me thinking about how we as Christians ought to prepare for the spiritual side of Christmas. In this message I’d like to share four (4) distinct ways based on those who were there and what they did. Plus a Special ending "Overshadowed"

Getting Ready for Christmas Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YW1yvKZGFmY Christmas is right around the corner and already as a society we’ve endured a month of Black Friday, a time when we can get the best deals on our Christmas giving. This got me thinking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Luke 1:35, Luke 1:46-49, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Christian Challenge Sermon Ix: True Treasure And True Pleasure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to pursue true treasure by setting minds on, and holding onto, things of God versus letting unholy things of the world get hold of and own us.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IX: TRUE TREASURE DERIVES FROM INSIGHT INTO TRUE PLEASURE “My pleasure” is an idiom I sometimes use in response to a “thank you” . . . sort of like a special way of saying “you’re welcome” but reserved for especially gratifying, delightful experiences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Self-Control

Contributed by Charles Holt on Nov 3, 2000

This lesson deals with the fruit of the Spirit, Self-control, and practical suggestions of how it positively empacts the Christian’s life.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com SELF-CONTROL “But the fruit of the Spirit is . . . self-control” (Gal. 5:23 NKJV). One can easily get the impression--based upon news describing social/cultural events--that self-control ranks low on the “must do” list of today’s society. One might ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Big Babies

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 20, 2020

A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 23

1 Corinthians 3: 1 – 23 You big babies 1 And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ. 2 I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you were not able to receive it, and even now you are still not able; 3 for you are still ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Apathetic Believer Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 24, 2009

There are believers in the fellowship of the church that kill the fellowship and steal the joy of the congregation by NOT doing what they are called to do!

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 04, 2009 Date Preached: August 09, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Apathetic Believer! Sermon Text: 1 Cor 9:19-27 [HCSB] Introduction: About 3:20 AM on March ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer For Unity

Contributed by Mary Erickson on May 30, 2022

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, Year C

May 29, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 A Prayer for Unity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “I in them and you in me, that they may become completely one.” Every year on this seventh Sunday of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Lutheran

"Saints Both Weak And Strong" Romans Pt. 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 6, 2007

Romans 14 challenges the “Saint” to look out for their brothers and sisters in Christ and to make sure that they don’t become a stumbling block or obstacle. They need to do this because one day they will stand before the Judgment Seat of Christ and give a

“Saints Both Weak and Strong!” Romans pt. 20 Opening Illustration: Louie Giglio: What is God’s Purpose for My Life? From Blue Fish Tv.com Point: Our teacher in this illustration helps us to see that the purpose for my life is also wrapped up in the way I live my life on a daily basis. It deals ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reacting In The Transcendent Life

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 29, 2001

It was love to the children of wrath; love to those who had no love to return to him; love to the alienated and the lost. That is true love--the sincerest and the purest benevolence--love,

Reacting in the Transcendent Life Eph. 2:5 Even when we were dead in offenses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved) 6 And raised us up together with Him and seated us together with Him in the heavenlies in Christ Jesus, Even when we were dead in sins. Eph 2:1. Comp. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Ephesians 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Oct 26, 2020

We will examine three distinct qualities that the power of the Holy Spirit wants to give to us. This is what we can have when we have the power of the Holy Spirit.

The Power of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Part 8 Romans 8:26-30 (From Steve Meenho Kang, Live by the Spirit (Bloomington, IN: Westbow Press, 2022) Currently we are going through the message series, “The Holy Spirit.” During this series, we are examining the work of the Holy Spirit. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attributes To Strive For

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life?

Matthew 5:1-16 The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount) I would like to answer these questions: • What are the beatitudes? • Do they spell out conditions we must meet in order to inherit eternal life? (v.1-2) Who is Jesus preaching to? • His disciples • Crowds (7:28) - So it is clear that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Deal Or No Deal?

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 1, 2008

Christianity is the greatest deal on earth

Deal or no Deal? Romans 6:22-23 Read Romans 6:22-23 Do you remember the show "Let’s Make a Deal"? It was one of the most popular game shows of its day Contestants were given some really good money or prizes, But along with each gift came a chance to gamble; Gamble on turning that gift into much ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessedness Of Perseverance Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

We are in a journey and this journey is not easy and we need to keep onso that we can able to finish the journey God set before us.

TOPIC: THE BLESSEDNESS OF PERSEVERANCE Text: James 5:7-12 Introduction: (Show Facing Your Giant Clips) (ILL. Finish It – The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: as a journey, as a battle, as a pilgrimage, and as a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Shoes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 25, 2008

A message on the Christian life based on a pair of shoes.

HEAVENLY SHOES Ephesians 6:15 INTRO: What do you look for in a pair of shoes when you go out to purchase a new pair? You look for a good fit, shoes that are well made, won’t hurt your feet or make them sore, long lasting, durable, soft, good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Baptist

If So – What Then?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

A message about the difficulity of living a Christian life.

IF SO – WHAT THEN? 1 Peter 4:17-19 INTRO: Scarcely saved points out the difficulty of Salvation. Some think it is easy to begin by believing, but the prophet cries, "Who hath believed", and Jesus asks, "When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Walk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist