Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

More To Being A Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

A look at the persecuted church

A study of the Book of Revelation < The persecuted Church> #5 Rev. 2:8-11 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; [9] I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Specific Steps Of A Christian

Contributed by Al Lowe on Feb 19, 2003

A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action

Acts 16:16-34 PROPOSITION: A Christian will take specific steps toward the translation of their commitment into action. OBJECTIVE: To identify these steps in the individual believer. This past Thursday was the day recognized on the Christian church calendar as Ascension Day. From the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Politics And The Christian Voter

Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 21, 2003

Promoting a Positive Christian Voice in Politics and Government

" When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn."- Proverbs 29:2 “The Church must take right ground in regards to politics . . . God will bless or curse the nation according to the [political] course Christians take.” -Charles ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:2, Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Doubt-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 5, 2003

We are plagued with doubts. But these words from Romans are designed to rid our souls of doubt.

Romans 8:31-39: DOUBT-FREE CHRISTIANITY Have you noticed how often the word “free” appears at the grocery store? Everything is free! What I mean is this – you can buy milk that is fat-free. There are egg-beaters that are cholesterol-free. Special fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreary-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003

Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Confusion-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003

You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Wearing The Christian Label

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 19, 2003

A label is used to identify certain things relative to which it is attached. Even so, the label "CHRISTIAN" should tell the world a great deal about us.

WEARING THE CHRISTIAN LABEL “Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003

Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 12, 2004

Christian Life is from Grace to Grace. We have nothing to brag about on our ownselves. Everything we have and everything we are because of God’s grace.

TOPIC: GRACE IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN TEXT: John 1:17 I. WHAT IS GRACE? Grace – can be simply defined as – God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Genesis 6:8 – is the very first reference in the Bible to great concept of God’s Grace. In the midst of the MOST WICKED SOCIETY that history has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Buildind A Christian Home" Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 26, 2004

Part one of the series; "Building a spiritual home"

Building A Spiritual Home Rev. Jose Gomez Sr. Psalm 127:1A “ Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it”. Introduction This text that we are using today can refer to an institution such as the Church or to the family or home. Today’s context is going to be the home (the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Welcome To The Christian Olympics"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 1, 2004

This message compares the "Judgment Seat Of Christ" to the Olympic games, where rewards will be given.

“Welcome To The Christian Olympics” INTRODUCTION: Did you catch any of the Olympics? I always enjoy the gymnastics, the swimming & the diving, and the boxing. The 1980 Olympics where the U.S. Hockey Team beat the Russians will always be a highlight of my Olympic memories. Did you catch any of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

World Class Christians Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 10, 2004

Jesus has a heart for the whole world, and so so we need to have.

World Class Christians Purpose Driven Life #38 Montreal June 8, 2004 Have you shared your story, or do you have a story about talking with someone about Jesus in the past two weeks? (Sharing from the congregation). This is good and represents some beginning, at least, to the process into which we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Superheroes Vs. Christians

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

So what about Christians? How do they compare or contrast with these superheroes we have been looking at. We’ll look at three principles to examine the superheroes and the Christians, but instead of trying to impress the pop culture, we will seek God’s

Superheroes vs. Christians Introduction: Throughout the last century, superheroes have played a major part of our American culture. Comic books, cartoons & science fiction have all played a part of making superheroes a major icon in our society. We can look way back in our history to see that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Characteristics Of A Christian Soldier

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 24, 2004

Are you showing the characteristics of a true Christian Soldier?

OPENING On June 6th, 1944 at 5:50 in the morning a group of 100,000 plus soldiers set sail for the French shoreline at Normandy, not knowing what laid in wait for them. All they knew was that they had a mission to accomplish and they were focused on that mission. That morning marked the beginning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-26

Denomination: Baptist