Sermons on Leadership Christian:

Comfortable Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011

God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort.

Comfortable Christianity June 5, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 4, 2010

This sermon is a recap of Jesus' identity and mission, and then explains what it means to follow him.

Scripture The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. Let’s read Mark 8:22-38: 22 And they came to Bethsaida. And some people brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. 23 And he took the blind man by the hand and led ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Continuing As A Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 10, 2010

In today's sermon we see that though Christians encounter opposition, they also experience assurance.

Introduction The past few Sundays we have been exploring Christianity by looking primarily at the Gospel of Mark. I have asserted that the heart of Christianity is a person—Jesus of Nazareth. To that end we have answered three questions: 1. Who is Jesus? 2. Why did Jesus come? 3. What does ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 29, 2011

The Effective Christian knows the disease of sin, and knows the cure of Grace.

The Effective Christian 1 Tim 1:15-20 Date Oct, 1347 Place: The Black Sea, heading toward Messina, Italy. The Ship: A Genoese Cargo Fleet. The cargo: among other things, a disease. By the time the fleet ported in Messina, Italy, most of the sailors were dead; those alive were wishing they were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Don Bradley on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon stresses the difference of being a genuine believer and a counterfeit one.

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 Intro: One day Jesus was by the seashore when He became accompanied by multitudes of people. There were so many that He had to go offshore and sit in a boat. He then began to teach the people. What He taught them was the Parable of the Sower, among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sharpening Of The Christian

Contributed by Rev.dr. Windham-Mendoza on Feb 21, 2011

Who is sharpening you in your daily walk? This is a question that majority of us don't really look at, as believers. This sermon addresses this issue.

As we walk in our faith today. We look at the process that we go through and the many struggles of our walk by faith. We tend to constantly fall and get up, always staying in a need of repentance. As we look at our inner self we ask the question: “How Do We Stay Focused On During Our Walk ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christian Commitment Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message comes from Ruth 1:6-18 and looks at Ruth's commitment to Naomi. This text shows believers how God has called us to be committed to Himself and to one another.

Christian Commitment Ruth 1:6-18 -Last week we started our study into the book of Ruth. Only two books named after women, Esther and Ruth. The message in the book of Ruth is the message of Gods redeeming mercy and Grace. -Last week we looked at the providence of God in the first 5 verses of Ruth. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18, Ruth 1:16-18

The Sufficiency Of Christianity

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

Christianity is sufficient for both life and death.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, “The last words of famous people are generally cherished by those who loved the individual…Sitting in the dark dungeon in Rome, was only a hole in the ceiling for light, and awaiting execution by beheading…The now aged and worn out from his long and arduous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010

Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cafeteria Christians Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

A series looking at how Christians act like athiest in their daily actions and choices.

Cafeteria Christians I have pretty much had a problem understanding some people… Ok. Perhaps the problem is even larger. There a large groups of people I don’t understand. Women in general, teenage girls more specifically. People that believe that the Government should take ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE.

SPIRITUAL WARFARE PART 1 OF A TWO PART SERIES ROMANS 6:6 FOCAL POINT: THE KEY TO SPIRITUAL WARFARE. INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU WONDERED WHY SO LITTLE EVIDENCE IN A CHRISTIAN’S WALK? PAUL SPOKE TO THIS ISSUE IN ROMANS 6. HE SPOKE TO THE ISSUE OF BELIEVERS DYING TO SIN AND MADE ALIVE IN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 19, 2011

FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS?

CHRISTIAN WARFARE PART TWO OF A SERIES EPHESIANS 6:10-13 KEY VERSE: EPHESIANS 6: 12 FOCAL POINT; WHAT CAN SATAN AND DEMONS DO TO BELIEVERS? INTRODUCTION: BELIEVER, IF YOU DESIRE TO OBEY GOD AND RESIST SATAN, YOU ARE IN FOR A LIFETIME STRUGGLE. BEING A MATURE CHRISTIAN IS TIME INTENSIVE AND ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christians & Antichrists Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2012

The Christian who is real builds his life on truth, not superstition or lies. It is impossible to live a life that is truly spiritual by believing lies. That’s why it is essential to get our thinking right about Jesus Christ.

1 JOHN 2: 18-23 CHRISTIANS AND ANTICHRISTS Have you heard the statement, “It makes no difference what you believe, just as long as you are sincere!” That statement expresses the personal philosophy of many people today, but it’s doubtful whether most of those who make it have really thought it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23, 1 John 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Obligation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013

There are two sides to every story and the believer in Christ has the Battle of the Two "I's" going on inside of HIm. How can the "requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us" as Christians?

1 20 13 “The Christian OBLIGATION” Romans 8:1-14 The SHORT SIDE I. God in Christ has given me a new life (zoe) to live for Him. (vs. 1-2) II. The law cannot save, sanctify, nor justify us: only Christ can. (vs. 3-4) III. If you are LIVING in the flesh (sinFULL self), you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nominal Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 16, 2013

We must do more than just calling ourselves Christians; we must BE Christians.

Nominal Christianity April 14, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must do more than just calling ourselves Christians; we must BE Christians. Focus Passage: James 1:21-27 Introduction: Ok, so you call yourself a Christian? If you were accused ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist