Sermons on Failed Christians Have Shame:

​are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023

What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Let Your Light Shine" Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 3, 2008

Have an impact on society through the 1) Presupposition of the world’s corruption and darkness, the 2) Plan for believers’ godly dominion in the world, the 3) Problem of the danger of failure, and the 4) Purpose of glorifying God.

Chuck Colson recently gave an interesting scenario: “Imagine the following social experiment: You divide up (people) into two groups. Those who agreed to live by traditional moral values live in certain (locations). Those who reject traditional values take up residence in other (locations) that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Other

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Have Made You A Watchman

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 1, 2002

The Church, God’s people, is entrusted with a message to deliver and will be held accountable for faithfulness.

"I have made you a watchman" Eze. 33:7 INTRO.: I once knew a preacher who had retired from the navy. He was a radar technician.. His task was to track the presence of Russian submarines off the Atlantic coast of the United States. He said at times there were several of them and his job was to know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7, Ezekiel 33:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#1 The Christian's Life And Warfare Series

Contributed by James May on May 3, 2006

#1 in the Nehemiah series. Nehemiah’s story parallel’s the path that a backslidden Christian, or any man without God, must walk if he is to be saved and victorious in the end.

Book of Nehemiah Series #1 The Christian’s Life and Warfare. By Pastor Jim May The book of Nehemiah was written by Nehemiah, between 445-425 BC. Along side the Book of Ezra, it records the fulfillment of God’s promise to restore Israel to her land after the 70-year exile in Babylon. The warnings ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keys To Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus calls us all to grow

Keys to Becoming a Great Christian Selected Passages October 1, 2000 Morning Service Introduction Average is said to be the best of the worst and the worst of the best Christ gave us a call to live life beyond average and to be all that we were meant to be in Him How do we rise above the average ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Is That Your Daddy ?

Contributed by Michael Williams on Feb 27, 2001

Make sure that the lord Jesus is your father by the life that you live and the things that you have inside .

John 8:42-46 42Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Some Things Baptists Believe"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT TO HAVE A FIRM GRASP OF BIBLE DOCTRINE. THE FOLLOWING IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT BAPTIST’S BELIEVE.

Assurance of Salvation. (1 John 3:9) "Whoever has been born of God does not (continue to) sin, because His seed remains in him; and he cannot (go on) sinning, because he has been born of God." (Rom. 5:1) "Therefore, having been justified by (through) faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Too Obvious To Miss

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

It is still true today that the world can tell whether we have "been with Jesus" by our demeanor.

TOO OBVIOUS TO MISS “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13 It is still true today, that the world can tell whether we have “been with Jesus” by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrificing Our Rights

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jan 10, 2003

We may have our rights, but our freedom to exercise them are governed by their impact on a weak brother

1 Cor 8:1-13 – Sacrificing our Rights Ministry Breakup Party  Here’s the scenario – true story  Our ministry network had a breakup lunch at the Gulls Restaurant last month  At the luncheon are Baptists, Pentecostals, Uniting Church, and Church of Christ ministers  I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Dealing With Temptation

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

We have an advocate who understands our weakness, and is able to carry our burden of temptation and sin.

TEXT: HEBREWS 4:15-16 15 This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since he had the same temptations we do, though he never once gave way to them and sinned. 16 So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour

Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003

This Sermon Exposes Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy Weaponry.”

Holy Weaponry: Taking A Stand In This Last Hour Introduction: Read Ephesians 6:10-18: Theme: Taking a stand against the enemy, Satan, with our ordained Holy Weapons of Warfare. Aim: Exposing Satan by causing the Saints of God to realize the power they have, through Christ, in their “Holy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wer Bin Ich?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 22, 2006

Christians have a special counter cultural calling - not to live a back biting life but a life close to God.

James 3:13-4:8 The apostle James writes, in his epistle: 13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the famous German theologian and pastor, who was imprisoned in 1943 for his ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

How To Live With People You Don't Like

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Common problem we all have is how to to live with others, deal with it via insight from James.

How to live with people you don’t like Pastor Andrew Chan Message based on James 2:1-13 “A Faith That Works” Series Scripture reading – James 2:1-13 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Disciple In A Post Christian World

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 29, 2013

We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t matter.So how can we be a disciple?

Being a Disciple in a Post Christian World 1 John 2:6 and Ephesians 5:1-2 We might as well finally admit it. We no longer live in a Christian culture. We are living in a post Christian world and people today are living like God doesn’t exist or at the very least, as if God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Methodist