Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

Vital Christianity

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 13, 2015

Only a vital Christianity creates vital Christians.

Without Jesus at the center of our faith and life, what are we left with? As far as our Christianity goes, it’s going to be nothing more than some form of bland moralism, religious formalism, or an anemic spirituality that neither motivates us nor appeals to others. We must have a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Training

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Nov 3, 2014

In this message we use 1 Corinthians 9:24 as the basis to be ready for what life with bring .Proper preparation through a relationship with Christ is the only way to be truly ready .

No one becomes a doctor without an extensive education and thorough training. But still even after all that education and training no one really wants to be that doctor’s first patient. Imagine going to a doctor for an operation and the doctor says I’ll see you first thing Monday ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Nov 6, 2014

What it is to become a christian and to live as a christian.

Matthew 16:21-24 REAL CHRISTIANITY! Matthew 16:21-24 Jesus Predicts His Death 21 From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, the chief priests and the teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contrary Christianity Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 4, 2014

Husbands are to lovingly lead their wives.

Contrary Christianity 1 Peter 3:7 Rev. Brian Bill November 29-30, 2014 Offering: He’s Always Been Faithful/Great is Thy Faithfulness Aren’t you glad we can count on God’s faithfulness? Wow, what a week! There are lots of lessons to be learned from what happened in Ferguson, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2013

We who claim to be Christians must be sure they are on the true path.

The Christian Walk 1 John 2:7-14 Introduction Last week we learned that sin is not normal in the Christian. The Christian’s sin does not affect just that person, but the entire body of Christ. We saw from the plural "we have an advocate" that there has to at least be a sense in which the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ideal Christians

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Feb 28, 2016

In interpersonal relationships “ peace should rule or arbitrate, not by their wrangling.”

The Ideal Christians Col. 3: 15-17 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Home Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 7, 2016

So what kind of home are you building for your family? Is it one where God is honored, loved and served faithfully or halfheartedly?

The Christian Home Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from him. Psalm 127:3 Deuteronomy 6:1-9 6 These are the commands, decrees and laws the LORD your God directed me to teach you to observe in the land that you are crossing the Jordan to possess, 2 so that you, your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Real Christian

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Who we as Christians really should be.

A REAL CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION: Only three times in the Bible is the word “Christian” used: Acts 11:26 And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Battles Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 16, 2016

Message 14 in the life of Moses shows how the complaints on the way to Sinai and the attack by the Amalakites give us a picture of our warfare with Satan, our evil nature and the world

THE CHRISTIAN’S BATTLES Exodus 17:8-15 D. The Steps to Sinai 2. The Marauders The Church, and we ask individual Christian,s fight a war on two fronts, Satan attacks from the inside. That is what we have seen in the journey to Sinai thus far. But as he did with Pharaoh’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Christianity

Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 8, 2013

Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-42

Denomination: Baptist

Quarrelsome Christians

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 18, 2013

Shows the problem quarrelling is in the church and the home and how to stop it.

“Quarrelsome Christians” October 20, 2013 2 Timothy 2:14, 23-24 “Keep reminding God’s people of these things. Warn them before God against quarreling about words; it is of no value, and only ruins those who listen.” “Don’t have anything to do with foolish ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-24

Denomination: Holiness

Defining Christianity

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Nov 6, 2013

Christianity is Receiving Christ, Representing Christ, and Responding to Christ by working for Him. So many today think if their good out weighs their bad, than they are a good Christian. So look and lets see what a real Christian is.

DEFINING CHRISTIANITY I John 5:10-13 10He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Counterfeit Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

True Christians live like Jesus.

Counterfeit Christians October 7, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: True Christians live like Jesus. Focus Passage: I John 3:3-12 (especially vs. 10) Supplemental Passage: John 13:34 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Values

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jul 9, 2012

In this sermon we discuss the foundational values of Christianity.

Grant S. Sisson, MSCP Faith, Hope and Love – I Cor. 13:13 “And now abide faith, hope and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” VALUES – The greatest war in this world since I was born (baby boomer generation) has been over values. Values are everything. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Lukewarm Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012

We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord.

Lukewarm Christianity June 8, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should demonstrate our faith in such a way that we are of a use to the Lord. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-20 Supplemental Passage: (1 Timothy 6:17 NASB) Instruct those who are ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Baptist