Sermons on Effective Christian Living:

True Christianity Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 9 in a series from Philippians. This message focus on the characteristics Paul considers evidence of true Christianity.

"True Christians” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE RIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christian Service

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes our zeal for evangelism and for secular service is so great that we neglect the need for service within the Christian family.

Christian Service Illustration A young child was sitting in class listening to the teacher explain a government generated lesson on what service means. The teacher carefully explained that, from a public standpoint, service is an important and useful action, which is performed to meet a specific ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mission Of The Christian

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 3, 2001

Essentials For Growth

A. Represent Christian Righteousness. 1. Jas. 2:17 "faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." 2. Rom. 8:2 "Because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death". 3. Eph. 4:24 "Put on the new self, created ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Race

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005

Encouragement to run the race and win the prize.

THE CHRISTIANS RACE Hebrews 12:1 Since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. I. THE STARTING POST 1. IT BEGINS AT THE NEW BIRTH John 3:7 You ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian And The Occult Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017

The occult is all around us. It invades our homes via entertainment, lures power-seekers, the superstitious, escapists, and thrill seekers. A solid Biblical foundation is the best inoculation against this lure.

The Christian and the Occult (intro) (topical) 1. I do a lot of review for Amazon.com, so I am flooded with requests to review books, products, etc., often in exchange for a free copy/product. 2. But I like to set my own agenda as to what I read; my time is precious, and doing one thing means not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Certainties

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Aug 24, 2003

To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent.

INTRODUCTION: A. Aim: To discuss the theme, "Christian Certainties." B. Pro: To establish that there will be no rapture, seven years tribulation or 1000 year reign on earth at Jesus Second Advent. C. Text: 1 Cor 15:20-26 D. Outline: 1. He is risen: 2. He is reigning: 3. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Certainties Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2016

To establish that there are Christian Certainties that will provide hope and assurance to every saint. This lesson deals with the rapture, 7 years of tribulation, and the 1000 year reign. It is about the greatest story ever told, Christ's resurrection.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ is Risen 2. Christ is Reigning 3. Christ is Returning Remarks. 1. In the world in which we live there are many uncertainties. These are perilous time. Stock market and bank crashes, stocks up and down, once a good means of financial security-now uncertain. World ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 20:1-29, Mark 16:1-14, Luke 24:44-49, Matthew 28:1-15, 1 Corinthians 15:20-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shrewd Christianity

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on May 11, 2008

Does "accidental" repentance "count?"

Shrewd Christianity The Parable of the Shred Manager (Luke 16:1-9) 1There was once a rich man who had a manager. He got reports that the manager had been taking advantage of his position by running up huge personal expenses. 2So he called him in and said, “What’s this I hear about you? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Christian Jubilee.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 17, 2022

Bible reading, Luke 4:14-21.

THE CHRISTIAN JUBILEE. Luke 4:18-19 (complete). Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21. 1. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me” (Luke 4:18a). Jesus was “anointed” by the Holy Spirit following His baptism by John (Luke 3:21-22). After this, ‘Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost’ was ‘led by the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity And Persecution Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 20, 2004

A sermon focussing on the resilience of Christian faith under persecution.

Sermon for 4 Easter Yr C, 2/05/2004 Based on Rev 7:9-17 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta In our second lesson today, John of Patmos reminds the churches in the province of Asia that God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Or Disciple

Contributed by Eljay Payopay on Nov 5, 2011

Are you a Christian or Disciple?

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV 18Then Jesus came to them and said, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and MAKE DISCIPLES of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Apostolic

The Wisdom Of Christianity

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This sermon provides an introduction to Christian concepts, Christian epistemology, and the distinguishing marks of the Christian.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Despite the obvious differences in theology, philosophy and practice among Christians, there is a discernible common thread that runs through them all. And, conversely, there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian's Assurance

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome.

THE CHRISTIAN’S ASSURANCE Text: Rom. 8: 31-39 Thesis: To prove that the Christian with God is secure and will overcome. Introduction: 1. Many times a Christian will live in doubt. a. He begins to worry about whether or not he is saved. b. He begins to beat himself up over his shortcomings; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 9, 2013

Be in the best army in the world.

CHRISTIAN SOLDIERS 2ND Tim.2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 3 Thou ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist