Sermons on Distinctively Christian:

10 Principles For The Christian

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Apr 10, 2009

10 Principles a Christian must address.

10 Principles for the Christian 1. Feeding on the Word -- DAILY Nutrition A healthy baby has a healthy appetite. If you have truly been "born" of the Spirit of God, you will have a healthy appetite. The Bible says, "As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby," (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Serious Business

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2007

Christianity Is A Serious Business 1) The gospel is every Christian’s tool and trade 2) Our heavenly employer expects results 3) Faithful workers will receive a reward of grace; the disobedient will be punished severely

The Major League Baseball season ended a month ago with the firing of a dozen managers and coaches. With the poor season the Edmonton Eskimos had this year and the tough one the Oilers are going through right now, one wonders how long before the head coaches of those teams get canned? Why are there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Or Disciple 1

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009

Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Or Disciple 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 18, 2009

This is the second part of a message that looks at what makes a disciple

Last week we started to take a look at what being a disciple looked like, We discovered that the word Christian came from the original word Χριστιανός or Christianŏs and it originally showed up in Acts 11:26 where we read It was at Antioch that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

A No Matter What Christian

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008

in trying times there will be those who will not fall away, here the secret to be a Christian, no matter what

Intro: 2 Thessalonians states before the Anti-Christ is revealed there will first be a falling away. Matthew Henry gives us this explanation of the falling away—“there will be a falling away from sound doctrine, true worship, and holy living.” Today, I would like to present the attitude you must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is America A Christian Nation?

Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009

This sermon explains the Judeo-Christian history of the United States and the Christian beginnings of many national organizations. It also evaluates America’s current status as a Christian nation.

Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Ps 33:12 Recently a national Radio Talk Show Host and a call-in listener were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

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

Moderate Drinking And The Christian

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Moderate Drinking and the Christian

Moderate Drinking and the Christian Joshua Hetrick I. What are some Reasons why a Christians should not be a social drinker. A. Wine. 1. Oinos (Greek) a. 134 (Septuagint) b. 33 (N.T.) 2. Yahyin (Hebrew) a. 141 (O.T.) 3. Generic term. 4. Wine is the word used to describe the fruit to the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Special Counsel For The Christian

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

When we begin to take the advice that Paul is giving here, we will become stronger in our walk with Christ and we will become stronger Christians in our community and thus be a force in changing this community for Christ!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: December 26, 2001 Date Preached: December 26, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: Special Counsel for the Christian Text: Philippians 4:8-9 8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Attributes (Acronym)

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 11, 2009

An acronym of the word Christian

The Attributes of a Christian C. Commitment, Romans 6:16 Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Discomfort Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 18, 2009

What sort of commitment to Christ do WE have?

Sermon: The Discomfort of the Christian Life There are really only two types of people who profess to follow Christ 1. The FRINGE BENEFIT FOLLOWERS 2. The FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS 1. FRINGE BENEFITS: We are all acquainted with the term “fringe benefits.” It usually refers to the benefits or ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69

Denomination: Anglican

What Is A Christian To Do? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 31, 2009

The purpose of this message is to express our freedom in the gospel of Christ and enocourage us to set our mind and heart on Christ and seek to do his will.

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN TO DO? Colossians 2:13-3:2 INTRODUCTION: A. Life in this country can be pretty confusing, let me illustrate: 1. Try Shopping for health care? Read about ObamaCare? What does it all mean? 2. Listen to the news. One moment the President is godlike, the next he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Basics Of Christian Leadership

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

The characteristics of Christian leadership

Basics of Christian Leadership Selected Passages July 12, 2009 Evening Service This message uses some material from a John maxwell Leadership lesson: the leadership of Jesus Who are the leaders within the church? Board Member Ministry Director Sunday School Teacher Praise Team ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Church Of God

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist