Sermons on genuine christianity:

"The Almost Christian"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2003

Based, in large part, on a sermon by John Wesley with the same title.

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Fly High - Acts Part 25 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 6, 2007

Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some elements to incorporate into our story are admitting our wrongs, finding forgiveness in Jesus, and how this experience has changed our lives and made us authentic genuine Christians. We also lea

Fly High – Acts part 25 Opening Illustration: “Not Ashamed” from Sermon Spice.com Vol. 2 – When we are called to witness to others about Jesus, we often shrink away from even saying His name. Has this ever happened to you? Thesis: Paul models for us the importance of telling our story. Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Converted Life

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 28, 2013

Let us take a look the genuine conversion of the Believers.

THE CONVERTED LIFE Acts 9:1-30 July 12, 2009 Sun a.m. Introduction: Here we see the life of Saul as a reflection of a natural man without a Savior (v.5), a life without love for the brethren (v.1-2; 1 John 3:10), and a life that is not right with God (v.4-5). Now, when Saul encountered the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Outside Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007

What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural Or Superficial

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 15, 2021

When we go into a building filled with people we never know who might be among us.

Illus: Years ago, Dr. Odell Belger, pastor of First Baptist Church of Lykeland, went into a restaurant to get a cup of coffee. This particular restaurant had a lunchroom and a counter that you could sit at to eat your meal. He saw a man that he knew sitting at the counter, the seat beside him was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Test It Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#4] TEST IT OUT 1 John 2:3-11 Introduction: In a time when the theory is, “It’s easier to ask for permission than forgiveness”; many people have times in their lives where they question their salvation. They ask themselves questions like, “If I’m saved, then why do I keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 5th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#5] GROWING UP 1 John 2:12-14 Introduction: What happens after you’re saved? Does life get easier? Do you feel all tingly inside? See, this is where many people struggle because living the Christian life every day is extremely difficult. As a Christian, you should be ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Handling Sin Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#3] HANDLING SIN 1 John 1:5-2:6 Introduction: The Church is the Lord’s Army, which means we should be the greatest army ever; but it doesn’t seem like it right now. There are those who have been… * Killed in action. They walked an aisle, but as soon as things got bad, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Certain Man (Or Woman)

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 17, 2024

We are talking about the real deal here; not some imaginary being or figment of the imagination.

A Certain Man Luke 10:30-34 30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 And by chance there came down a certain priest that way: and when he saw ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30, Acts 5:1, Acts 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Helping Christians Rely On Grace

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 22, 2006

Most people want to be treated in a kind, gracious and respectful way. When one learns how to appropriate the grace of God, interpersonal relationships are developed in a genuine spirit of love. Without a proper appropriation of God’s grace to our communi

Helping Christians Rely On Grace 2 Corinthians 13:14 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) HELPING CHRISTIANS RELY MORE ON GOD’S GRACE THAN ON LAW Learning how to balance the Bible’s emphasis of truth and grace is a continual struggle for most people working with legalists. There is such a thing as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith - Real & False!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Faith - real & false! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 2 verses 14-26 Ill: Alexander Graham Bell was an amazingly talented person. • He invented the multiple telegraph, • The audiometer - which is used to test your hearing, • The tricycle landing gear you find on planes, • And a host of other ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Brethren

Finding Real Joy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2024

This is the 12th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine". This is the 1st sermon from 2 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#12] FINDING REAL JOY 2 John 1:1-13 Introduction: In a world of pain, misery, corruption, etc…; how does a Christian find joy in their Christian walk? 2 John helps us answer this question. 2 John 1:1-3 This letter, which is addressed to the “chosen lady and her ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Faith Do You Have? Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 31, 2009

If you were to take a quiz about your faith, what kind of faith would you have as a result? James in chapter 2, gives us the foundation of where our faith should be and what it should be.

What Kind of Faith Do You Have? James 2:14-26 Intro If you have a Facebook account on your computer at home to keep up with friends and family, you will have seen quizzes taken by people you know, which are usually titled “What kind of…” or “Which one of…” They are just for fun and can be very ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Mighty Savior Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 16, 2010

Zechariah reveals God as a Mighty Savior and describes seven aspects of His salvation.

This morning we’ll embark on our final examination of the Old Testament prophets as we look at a portion of the Book of Zechariah. You’ll find that book near the end of your Old Testament right before the Book of Malachi. We’ll look at chapter 12 this morning and then spend two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Man And His Message Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009

In today’s world we are surrounded by counterfeits, and the James starts his epistle by proofing his genuiness and encouraging his readers.

The Man and His Message James 1:1 Intro Counterfeiting is a major problem in our society. Forged credit cards, jewelry, works of art, and virtually everything else of value is passed off as a genuine to deceive the unwary. Consequently, valuable commodities must be carefully examined to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist