Sermons on Imperfect Christian:

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On Christian Giving

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018

What is the purpose for giving?

On Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 One major themes of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthian church, at least the second of which we have record and assuming that it is one letter and not several, deals with the topic of giving. The Old Testament prescribed several tithes that the people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

True Christianity Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 28, 2017

What does it really mean to be a Christian? 1. Relating to the Father’s family. 2. Receiving the Lord's touch. 3. Rising to serve the Savior.

True Christianity The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 8:14-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 11, 2017 (Revised July 31, 2021) MESSAGE: *Many people think you're a Christian if your parents were Christians, or if you have been baptized, or if you have been going to church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Love

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

Looking at holiness through God's Word.

Christian Love 1 John 3:16-3:24 Prayer- Introduction- We begin a new series this week looking at holiness. Every time you mention holiness, people automatically think of perfection. We serve a holy and perfect God. We as God’s children strive to be holy by being more Christ-like. With ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Nazarene

Homosexuality And The Christian

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017

Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:12-13, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Distracted Christian

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017

Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

The Heart Of A Christian

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 12, 2017

Our faith should be so that it is news to the lost world.

Prelude Paul had not been to Rome when Phoebe delivers this letter to the Christians there. Paul has a strong desire to travel to Rome to meet these Christians, "whose faith is being reported around the world." Paul goes on to say; For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore, I am ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Foxhole Christians

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 13, 2015

We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble.

Foxhole Christians January 11, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should depend on God every day, not just when we are in trouble. Focus Passage: Mark 4:35-41 Supplemental Passage: But Jesus said to him, "No one, after putting his hand to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2015

How we are to commit our selves to the Lord.

The Christian Life John 10: 1Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that entereth not by the door into the sheepfold, but climbeth up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2But he that entereth in by the door is the shepherd of the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In The Wild Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 22, 2016

By forcing the reader to see what it means to serve Jesus in extreme circumstances, Luke challenges us to consider the depth of our own personal discipleship.

Message Hard Sayings of Jesus - Luke 9:57-62 “The Truly Committed Don’t Look Back” In America there is a mountainous forest called the “Bridger Wilderness Area”. Let me say that again the Bridger WILDERNESS Area. The idea is to go there and have a genuine wilderness experience. After you visit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christianity

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 27, 2016

With everything going on and this world trying to identify itself with people and causes, what does the Bible say a real Christian looks like?

Real Christianity Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction- This morning, I want you to think about 0ur country, the United States of America. It is anything but united. I want you to think about politics for a moment. I know religion and politics don’t mix well, so I will be careful about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Almost Christian Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

This sermon reveals how easy it is to say one is a Christian but at the end of the day our fruits will either confirm or deny what we confess.

“Close [enough] Only Counts in Horse Shoes and With Hand Grenades.” How many have you heard or used that statement before? I remember hearing that a lot as I was growing up. For instance, I was often instructed to pick up every piece of trash, stick and stone from the yard before ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Foolish Christians

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repentance And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 7, 2013

A sermon on repentance and the Christian (Material adapted from Richard Own Roberts' book, Repentance: The First Word of the Gospel, chapters 11 and 13)

HoHum: There was a farmer who had three sons: Ron, Don and Little John. All had their names on the church roll but none ever attended church or had time for God. Then one day Don was bitten by a rattlesnake. The doctor was called and he did all he could to help Don, but the outlook was very dim. So ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ