Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

A Christian Critique Of Evolution Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 29, 2009

This sermon examines the idea that the world was created randomly without God. The impact of this idea and its natural conclusion. It concludes that God is necessary, the idea of sin is logical and ends by pointing to Jesus

Evolution Today I would like to talk about the theory of evolution and what should a Christian do with it. I am not a scientist so I will not enter into the debate did God create the world in seven days or 7 billion years? When I grew up we were taught that evolution happened slowly and over a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"At The Christian's Core”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 12, 2008

At the core of the Christian are these three things.

“At the Christian’s Core” Colossians 3:1-14 “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Christian's Great Hope

Contributed by James May on Aug 17, 2008

Our hope is unseen but very real. Our hope is founded upon Jesus and his Word. Our Great hope is for eternal life and the glories of Heaven.

The Christian’s Great Hope Sunday, August 17, 2008 – AM By Pastor Jim May Romans 8:24-25, "For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it." Hope is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 1, 2008

Our text shows why being a Christian brings joy into our lives. 1- We’re called 2- We’re loved 3- We’re kept

INTRO.- ILL.- After twenty years of shaving himself every morning, a man in a small Southern town decided he had enough. He told his wife that he intended to let the local barber shave him each day. So he went to the barber shop which was owned by the pastor of the town Baptist Church. The ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christianity, Part 2

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 9, 2008

This sermon serves as Part 2 of our study on the foundations of Christianity.

Christianity (Part 2) “The One and Only True Religion” Intro Last week we began to look at the beliefs of the Christian church today. We look what the scriptures meant to us and their relevance. We dissected the triune characteristics of God. We took a look at ourselves humankind and our need ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's View Of Astrology

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Considerationn of the subject of Astrology is important not only due to its popularity but due to how much the Bible addresses it.

Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is amazingly popular in our modern society - Astrology. It is an important topic because of the large number of people who are involved in its practice and the serious attention which it is given in the Bible. Let’s first discuss the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Case For Christian Schools

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t grow

A Case for Supporting Christian Schools Thesis: Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cans, Coupons And Christians Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 12, 2009

Looking at the doctrine of redemption, what that means to us as Christians and how we should live in light of being redeemed.

Cans, Coupons and Christians Text: Ephesians 1:7 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) When Presidents leave office one of the last acts they usually perform are Presidential pardons. Sometimes people agree with the Presidential pardons, but I would dare say that most of the time, us regular folks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Problems In A "Christian" Home? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 12, 2009

The answer to preventing disasters in the family is to always seek God’s counsel.

Have you ever heard this statement? Every family is dysfunctional! Do you really know any family who is perfect? Because we all have a tendency to sin, no matter who we are, we are going to have family problems. Today we will read about problems in Isaac’s family. Let us note that this was God’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Passing On The "Christian Baton"! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 17, 2009

Like Isaac being called by God to be a witness for Him and passing on the "calling" to Jacob, Christians are also called and are to pass the baton of Good News of Christ.

This picture was during the 2008 Olympic Games in China. What can you say about this picture?? A relay running race is a team event in which you have to pass a baton from one teammate to another in order to finish the race. The US Team dropped the baton and was disqualified from the race. It has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fair Weather Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 25, 2009

Like fair weather friends, fair weather Christians only serve God when the going is easy.

Fair Weather Christians Job 2 (Series: Serving God in Difficult Times) Has anyone heard the phrase “Fair Weather Friend”? Can you tell me what it means? OK lets apply it to Christians walk with the Lord. What do you think a fair weather Christian would be? Lets examine the second chapter in ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Being A Christian Friend Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

sermon 5 in Galatians series

Being a Christian Friend Galatians 4:12-20 A Christian Friend will Seek to Ease the Restoring of Relationship A Christian Friend will Remind Others Who They are in Christ A Christian Friend will Speak the Truth A Christian Friend will not Seek to Use You A Christian Friend will See You as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Means To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 3, 2009

Using Ephesians 2:1-10 this sermon explores what it means to be a Christian.

Who here has seen the movie Ice Age 2: The melt down. In this movie there is a character called Ellie she’s a mammoth. But she has a huge problem she believes she is a possum. She has been adopted by some possums, hung out with possums and tries to do many things that possums do. Like swing from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A True Christian

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Dec 27, 2007

What is a true Christian? Here we can find how we should live our lives in order to be a True Christian.

WHAT IS A TRUE CHRISTIAN? Colossians 3:1 I. What a Christian is – John 1:12 a. Man’s Action i. Receive the gospel ii. Believe in Jesus Christ b. God’s Action i. “T1`1ower to become the sons of God.” ii. Word power means “the right or authority” iii. To them gave he the right to become the sons ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: *other