Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Message Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over all things impacts the message of te Christian faith. Number 4 in a series of sermos on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Supreme Message Text: Colossians 1:21-23 I. Introduction Illustration: British Airways 2069 left Heathrow’s London Airport everything seemed to be going quite well at first. Six hours into the flight some of the passengers were asleep, some of the reading lights were on, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Serious Christian

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message is an encouragement to rejoice. Too often we walk around like pall bearers at a funeral instead of like children of the King.

Are You a Serious Christian? Ps 32 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

How To Be A Bad Christian

Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007

In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

Christians Need Jesus

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Mar 13, 2007

Sometimes christians depend way to much on men to "fix" things; they need Jesus!

PEOPLE NEED JESUS We all have one thing in common today. We have needs. And because we have needs we seek to meet those needs. We need security. We need jobs. We need food. We need relationships. We need direction. We need hope. We need faith. We need trust. No matter who you are we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job Description For The Christian

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 19, 2007

What is the Christian supposed to be doing with his life in order to please God? This sermon looks at the Great Commission that too often the "Great Ommission."

I thought this week, what if preaching doesn’t work out and I need a second career. So I got on the internet and researched some careers and their job descriptions. Actor: Portrays role in dramatic production to interpret character or present characterization to audience: Rehearses part to learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 F Christians

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 23, 2007

Examining why so many Christians have become inactive in the Church.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1 – Title: “4 ‘F’ Christians” Introduction: During the FIRST two World Wars (1 – 2) a classifications system was used to determine which area of service the person would be assigned to. Every person that was of the acceptable age received a CALL to Service beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 1, 2008

Let the people of God be together,one heart and one mind.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Christianity 101: When Christians Disagree Romans 14 Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, July 13, 2008 We have been working our way through the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-19

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

Death, Dying & The Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 19, 2008

Paul makes it clear that when a believer dies his soul goes to be with the Lord.

1. SERIOUS SUBJECTS. IMPORTANT ISSUES. 2. There are a lot of them in God’s Word • The Bible DOESN’T SHY away from the serious matters in life. • It speaks very openly & candidly of sin & salvation, of money & motives, even of fears and failures. • AND as we open His word, it so quickly cuts right ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inisghts Into Christian Service

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 19, 2008

Here is a miracle with a message. Dr. G. Campbell Morgan once said that every parable Jesus spoke was a miracle of instruction ,and every miracle Jesus performed was a parable of instruction. Here is a miracle filled with Insight Into Christian Service.

Insights Into Christian Service John 2:1-11 I want to direct your attention to the word “servants” in verses 5 and 9. The servants are referred to in several more verses by the words “they,” “them,” or “you.” It is these unnamed servants that I ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist