Sermons on Double Standard:

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian!

Intro: The word “Christian” is used only 3X in the King James Bible (text; Acts 11:26c; 26:28). Most people call themselves Christians yet when measured and weighed by God’s biblical standards, they are badly found wanting and untrue to the definition of a genuine Christian! The Bible gives us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:16

Denomination: *other

Love Your Neighbor (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 20, 2014

This was the standard God gave the Jews a long time ago, but the religious leaders had water it down, so that the Jewish people could help who they wanted to help.

Matthew 5:43-48-“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Viii. Repentance Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Jul 21, 2016

The eighth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Speaks to the change in attitude of our current postmodernist society and our nation as a whole and stresses the unchanging standards of our God.

This morning, we are going to move to our eighth Article of Faith, which is: VIII. Repentance There was a man that was about to paint his house. Being the frugal person that he was, he only bought 5 gallons of paint. Although he knew that he couldn’t finish the job with 5 gallons, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Nazarene

A Life Bigger Than Money Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 23, 2018

This message focuses on stepping out of the American Dream's pursuit of escalating standards of living. Instead we are to hold our money lightly and "freely receive, freely give."

- In some ways this is the second part of last week’s sermon. Last week we looked at this passage in Matthew 10:8 about freely receiving and freely giving. We talked about living life with an open hand and whether we are living stingy lives. - I want to return to that same passage this morning ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Work 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 22, 2012

Having looked at “new men”, and a new “society”; Paul now turns his attention to new standards that will define this new order.

Dakota Community Church July 22, 2012 Grace at Work - 1 Ephesians 4-6 Closing thoughts on Paul’s Powerful Prayer: Ephesians 3:20-21 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Holding The Banner Of Truth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Holding the Banner of Truth Text: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. I. Holding fast to the word of life ( Phil. 2:16 ) Life means - The period between the birth and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Friend Of God’s People - James 2:25-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

This sermon shows how differently God sees people than we do. By our standards, Abraham and Rahab couldn’t be more different. For God, they are the same.

James 2:20 You foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is useless? 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

Liberty Without Freedom

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Oct 16, 2010

Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer

In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024

In this lesson, we examine some of the things that can hinder God's ability, not His willingness, but His ability to answer our prayers.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Mark 11:21-24, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 59:2, Psalm 66:18-20, 1 Peter 1:13-15, Hosea 4:6, John 13:34-35, Luke 18:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Just God Series

Contributed by Gregory Delong on Feb 24, 2003

A focus on the just character of God.

"Our Just God" Ps. 97:2 Welcome back to our series on Knowing God. In this series, we’re attempting to know more of what God is like MENTALLY, so that we might know Him better EXPERIENTIALLY. Thus far, we have uncovered 4 attributes of God’s being. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 97:2

Denomination: Congregational

Readiness - The Watchword For The Faithful Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be alert (Vs 35) • Be Waiting and watching (vs 36-40) • Be specific (vs 41) • Be Working (vs 42-53) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When Winston Churchill was in his early thirties; • He tried with all his powers to awaken the English speaking world; • To the impending dangers of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Brethren

A Walk That's Worthy

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 22, 2002

Paul’s prayer for us is that we have a walk that worthy of the calling placed upon our lives!

Question: What’s your life like? How are you doing this morning? · I KNOW THAT’S a loaded question, because immediately we start to look at our circumstances. (Rich/poor - Buying/renting house – employed/unemployed) · Then we compare ourselves to others and measure that up. · Then finally we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honor Marriage! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 14, 2003

Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship.

Honor Marriage! Ephesians 5:21-33 Focus: Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship. Function: To honor the institution of Christian Marriage. Open by recognizing folks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Debt Of Love

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. I really like our church's name. It's certainly not original, Indeed, when Dave Unruh and Lynn Corbett began the process of obtaining legal status with the federal government, they were informed that the name "Church of the Saviour" was so common that we would have to add ...read more

"The Fear Of God” For Today.

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 16, 2001

What it means to practice “The fear of God” for today’s Christian. Is this an archaic thing or is it still applicable for today? And if so, how can we practice it.

“The fear of God” for today. By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC 13 Here is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is the duty of every person. 14 God will judge us for everything we do, including every secret thing, whether good or bad. Eccl. 12:13,14 (NLT) “Fear God and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free