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A Christian Carol

Contributed by James May on Dec 18, 2005

A sermon based upon the story of Scrooge in Charles Dickens’ "Christmas Carol". Let the Holy Spirit reveal your past, present and future.

A Christian Carol Sunday, December 18, 2005 – AM By Pastor Jim May Let us take a journey this morning. It’s a journey that will begin right where you are now, for where else can we really begin? Today I want us to think of one of the greatest works of literature, penned by Charles Dickens, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian's Rest Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 1, 2006

Sinners who find the rest which is promised through having Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, have the Lord’s rest because they have responded to the Holy Spirit’s convincing influence with a right heart of repentance.

Turn your Bibles to Matthew 11:28-30 Title: The Christian’s Rest Theme: Relief from Life’s Greatest Burdens Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Matthew 11:28-30, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

Describes a Christian: stands out from society; speaks out for the Saviour; and ings out in their suffering

WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? Acts 11:26 Introduction: 1. A Christian is a person who realizes that he/she is a lost sinner, recognizes what God has done for them through the lifted Saviour, and then receives by faith Jesus Christ to Christ to be his lasting salvation. 2. One of the most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Security

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Nov 5, 2006

Some Christians seem to have more confidence in the security of their homes than they do the security God has promised. Consider these three areas in which we can rest assured of God’s security.

What kind of security do you have in your home? Do you have any at all? It might just be something as simple as a dead-bolt lock. Or, maybe you have some of those motion-sensored lights that will turn on automatically if someone walks by it. Or, maybe you have a guard dog. Sometimes those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judas Christian

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 9, 2004

Was Judas a Christian? Was he not very much like us? What can we learn from Judas about being a Christian?

The Judas Christian Matthew 26:1-4,14-16 (2) Our central character today is perhaps the most hated, most disgusting, most sinister, most evil, most conniving and most selfish of any in the whole of scripture. No… I am not talking about Satan. (3) I’m talking about Judas… Judas Iscarioth… the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Gambler?

Contributed by John Gerald on Nov 11, 2004

Statistics and Warnings Against Gambling

A CHRISTIAN GAMBLER? Rev. John W. Gerald I. YOUR CHILDREN ARE YOUR HEIRS Ezra 9:12 Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:12

Denomination: Methodist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

A sermon on how we look at others that don’t look like us

ARE YOU IMPARTIAL JAMES 2:1-13 1. DO NOT JUDGE I have often sat and thought about what it really means to be a Christian. I asked myself questions about how I was supposed to act, show my faith, or speak. I have thought about how I was supposed to treat other people. What were some examples ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In Peril

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 24, 2004

The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, we learn and understand little, we pray and little is accomplished.

Christians in Peril The Christian today has become a people without a vision. The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:8-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity At Christmas

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Dec 1, 2004

We are armed with a forewarning. We will suffer for Sinners, for Saints, and for the Savior. We know the battles look bad but the victory sure.

Land on ‘Meet the Press’ “When a mother has an abortion,” Southern Baptist ethicist Richard Land notes on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” “she is imposing her values on an unborn child. And it is always a fatal imposition.” article by By Dwayne Hastings WASHINGTON (BP)--Many pundits would say the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Politics And Christianity

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 3, 2004

Our war is with the spirit and not with the flesh. God ordains the Powers that be. Vote, but don’t get involved in all the rhetoric, the damage has been done, its time to repair it.

Politics and Christianity There has been many an article about this past election. Some, praising Christians and some condemning them. As for me being a Minister, I’m disappointed in both sides. Politics have no place in the Church. Jesus would not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Successful Christian

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 4, 2004

Being a Christian means something. There are promises in the Bible and if we are not experiencing the promises it is hard to make a case that we are successful in our Christian walk.

I want to talk this morning about being a successful Christian Many people would define being a successful Christian as being a Christian that makes it to heaven. Do you know what the definition of success is in our dictionary? “Desirable Outcome” or “one that succeeds” I want you to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Surrendering As A Christian Series

Contributed by James Julian on Dec 6, 2004

The Christian life is and should be a life of Joy. James said, "count it ALL joy when you fall into various trials." Paul, in Col. 1 shares with the Believer how to turn trials into JOY.

Joy in SUFFERING OCCASIONALLY (v.24) Jesus’ death was COMPLETE Our suffering is CONSTRUCTIVE Joy in SERVING OTHERS (25-27) Paul RECEIVED God’s Grace Paul helped to REVEAL God’s Grace Joy in SEEING OBEDIENCE (v.28,29) Paul’s only desire was to PREACH Paul’s only goal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Is Doubt Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 10, 2004

Should Christians ever doubt - and what should we do if we do?

Doubt: Mt 11:1-15 This morning’s Gospel reading shows how doubt comes to that great man of God, John the Baptist. How come you might ask? Last week’s reading showed John the Baptist being very sure that Jesus was the Messiah. He had heard the words of God the Father announcing that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Anglican