Sermons about Growing Christians

The Almost Christian

Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Mar 25, 2006

based on 133 ratings

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A contemporary rendering of John Wesley’s famous sermon illuminating the differences between one who is simply wears the Christian lable and one who is truly reborn.

There’s a movie out at the theaters now, and I’m wondering how many of you have seen it. Has anyone seen the movie “Elf” yet? Although I have yet to see it, I heard the basic storyline in a review of the movie and thought to myself that the storyline of the movie sounds remarkably similar to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Christian Character

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Oct 6, 2005

based on 66 ratings

| 12,055 views

A description of the characteristics of the Christian discipleship, and those things on which it rests

As we listened to that passage from Colossians this morning, the first thing we heard Paul telling his readers to do was to clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, goodness and patience.. As we listened to that list of qualities various things could have gone through our minds. We ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003

based on 145 ratings

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To live without Christ is to live without hope.

Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

based on 4 ratings

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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

The First Christians Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jun 28, 2002

based on 31 ratings

| 5,877 views

This sermon looks at three characteristics of the church in Antioch that teach us about church growth.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-29 June 30, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration] John Bisagno former Pastor of Houston’s First Baptist Church tells the story of his coming there to candidate for the position of pastor many years ago. He said that as he entered the auditorium it was dimly lit, with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Armor

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 4,702 views

If every Christian is not fighting an active engagment with satan and with flesh/self...these individules are already DEAD!!! If we wish to remain spiritually alive and win the "prize" set before us, we must properly arm ourselves properly.

As Christians, we realize....all too soon in our Christian walk, that the battle between us and the lusts of the flesh...between us and the world...between us and the allurement of satan.....these things are tremendously difficult! A. When we read passages indicating that we are truly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Feb 15, 2013

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The Apostle John tells us how to live as Christians

Marks of a Christian 1 John 3: 11-19 Intro: There was a married couple sitting on their front porch and the neighbor across the street came home. The man got out of his car with a beautiful bouquet of flowers and started walking toward the front door. When he was about halfway there, his wife ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Readiness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009

based on 8 ratings

| 12,086 views

Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Saved But I Need To Supercharge My Spritual Relationship - How? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 25, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 3,699 views

How to position yourself to be in a place of Growth

Scott had the most successful real estate business in his city. Half the properties he listed sold within one month, and most of the rest were gone within three months. His wife was his most successful salesperson, his son Jack was the quarterback on his school’s football team, and it looked like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Characters

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Jan 22, 2002

based on 60 ratings

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What six things do we need to have good Christian Character?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: CHRISTIAN CHARACTER “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world: but that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Conduct

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 17,948 views

Sermon on Christain Conduct

CHRISTIAN CONDUCT PHILIPPIANS 1:27-28 01/05/95 As we get back into our series of messages on the book of Philippians this morning I just want to briefly look at how we arrived to the point we are now at. Three weeks ago we as you may or may not recall we discusses Paul’s perspective on life and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Bible Church

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

based on 54 ratings

| 7,938 views

An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Objective Of A Christian

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 16, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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What is the objective of every Christian? As time passes, some forget! This lesson aims to remind all believers of their true objective.

The Objective Of Being A Christian Introduction 1. What is the objective of a car salesman? The designation car salesman is a bit of a giveaway! His objective is to sell cars. But what would happen if that objective became cloudy or distorted? What if he supposed that his objective was to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And The Occult Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 24, 2017

based on 3 ratings

| 4,058 views

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 Scents

Contributed by Aaron Johnson on Jul 26, 2008

based on 6 ratings

| 8,593 views

The importance of a Christian’s "fragrance" (according to Paul).

CHRISTIAN SCENTS…. 7/13/2008 (Intercession City Community Wesleyan) 2 COR. 2:14-16 2 Corinthians is Paul’s defense of his actions and apostleship. It seems that since his first letter to the Corinthians, what has happened, is that false teachers had come into town and were discrediting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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