Sermons on Genuine Christians:

Sermon On Insincerity

Contributed by William Meakin on May 28, 2023

Insincerity is defined as the quality of not expressing genuine feelings.

Giannis Delimitsos a Greek philosopher and author once remarked: “Many ask: “Why are we so insincere, why are we so hypocrites?” Well, it is because this is how human nature works. If there was a time and a place where human beings were 100% of the time honest, who always said what they had in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1, 1 Timothy 1:10, 1 Corinthians 10:13, James 3:13

Red Delicious Apple Christianity I: Mature Christians Are Like Red Delicious Apples Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 18, 2020

For becoming a mature Christian, the seed of faith planted within a believer by the Spirit of God is cultivated and developed into right living by the Word of God for producing the fruit of God.

MATURE CHRISTIANS ARE LIKE RED DELICIOUS APPLES! Based on 2 Peter 1:1-11 As we begin our study of Second Peter, consider the apple. How did this red delicious apple come to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Andrew Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 7, 2003

Our hearts long for a genuine encounter with Christ.

John 1:35-42 Andrew Encountering Christ in the Book of John #2 Introduction There’s a man in the Bible with whom most of us are very familiar. His name was Simon Peter. Peter was a successful commercial fisherman before he became a disciple of the Lord Jesus. Although there were twelve disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021

What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

- We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle To Be Holy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2012

Then there are those who have a genuine desire to live a life that is pleasing to God but become discouraged when they aren’t where they want to be. I want you to see God’s call for us to be holy, the obstacles to being holy, and the path of holiness.

The Struggle to Be Holy Romans 7:14-25 Living the Christian life involves facing both conflict and struggle. You cannot live the Christian life without being confronted with such. Because of these struggles, there are those who would say that it’s impossible to live the Christian life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Growth For Christian Living

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 18, 2020

Material created when I was an Adjunct Professor for a small seminary. There should be something in here a Pentecostal can find helpful. ;-)

Personal Growth for Christian Living Course Material Presented By Dr. Ronald E. Shultz Trinity Valley Baptist Seminary and College June 17, 18, 2013 Table of Contents Seclusion – Fellowship/Meditation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:34-37, 1 Samuel 3:3-10, Acts 13:46-47, Acts 6:2-4, Acts 4:31, Luke 11:27-30, Luke 4:4, Proverbs 30:5-6, Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 22:22-26, Genesis 6:13-14, 2 Chronicles 20:21-22, 1 Chronicles 16:34-35, Judges 5:2-3, Acts 9:3-7, Matthew 14:22-23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Kings 17:1-6, Psalm 63:5-7, 1 Chronicles 23:30, Psalm 32:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Fives Minutes In Hell

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 17, 2008

If every Christian could spend just five minutes in hell, we would all have a new outlook on our responsibilities as Christians.

Five Minutes in Hell John 16:22-24 Intro The title of my sermon today, “Five Minutes in Hell” is the flip side of the sermon we heard two weeks ago, about how we would change if we had the opportunity to look into Heaven. I suppose it is a impossibility to actually take a tour of hell, but we ...read more

Scripture: John 16:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Creating Heaven On Earth In Christian Community

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jul 28, 2009

Authentic relationships in truly Christian community have far greater appeal than church programs. All will know we are Christians by our love.

26.7.09 CREATING HEAVEN ON EARTH IN CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY INTRO I believe we are just coming to the close of the Glasgow Fair fortnight – a time in the year which many people look forward to in order to experience a time of rest. I always value taking a break at this time of year in order to rest, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Defend The Faith

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020

Every genuine believe is a steward of the christian faith. When men of dubious character rise to teach false doctrines, you must speak the truth and defend the faith.

TEXT: Jude 1:3 - 4 (NLT) "Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. I say this because some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Romans 6:1-2, Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Facebook Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

The difference between "Facebook" faith and genuine faith

Perhaps some of you Facebook users have seen some posts like these recently. [Show Facebook posts] There are also some similar emails that make the rounds from time to time as well – you know the ones where a person claims to love Jesus and challenges you to forward the email to your ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Paul And The Church Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014

The ministry can be the best of jobs and the worst of jobs, and it all has to do with the people. How does one endure the ministry? He must truly love the church. See the example of Paul.

Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 2: A Preacher and a Church October 14, 2012 Romans 1:8-13 Romans 1:8-13 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Health Checkup #1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 29, 2014

A look at Matthew chapter 25 verses 31 through 46

Health Checkup #1 Matthew 25: 31 – 46 31 “When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. 32 All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christian Disciplonie - By Camille Lang Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 14, 2005

When Jesus comes again there will be judgment and reward. For those who have their hearts right with God … the right motives … they will receive a reward from their Father in Heaven … For those who don’t have their hearts right with God … there will be ju

Well it’s official!!!! my personality has been locked in!!! I am an "I". Let me explain … I did a personality survey a couple of years ago (and they are always so spot on!!) … it was the DISC model. Now the word DISC is an acronym – that is the letters standing for different words … in this case ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Anglican