Sermons on Mature Christian:

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Message Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over all things impacts the message of te Christian faith. Number 4 in a series of sermos on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Supreme Message Text: Colossians 1:21-23 I. Introduction Illustration: British Airways 2069 left Heathrow’s London Airport everything seemed to be going quite well at first. Six hours into the flight some of the passengers were asleep, some of the reading lights were on, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Church Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Dteails how the reality of Christ’s supremacy over al things impacts the Church. This is number 5 in a series on the Book of Colossians.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Ministry Text: Colossians 1:24-29 I. Introduction Illustration: A group of ministers and a salesman’s organization were holding conventions in the same hotel, and the catering department had to work at top speed serving dinners to both. The salesmen ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Serious Christian

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message is an encouragement to rejoice. Too often we walk around like pall bearers at a funeral instead of like children of the King.

Are You a Serious Christian? Ps 32 1 Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 2 Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is no deceit. 3 When I kept silent, my bones wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

How To Be A Bad Christian

Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007

In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Three Dimensional Christian

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

the marks of a three dimensional Christian

I Corinthians 2:1-5 A THREE DIMENSIONAL CHRISTIAN In Hermeneutics, the science of interpretation of the Scriptures, there are different principles that one will discover. One of these is the numerical principle. This is the principle by which God places a certain definite meaning on numbers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Determining An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

Some ways to identify if a person is an authentic Christian.

DETERMINING AN AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN John 15:1-11 INTRO: How do you determine an authentic Christian? Many people could profess to be believers, but they may only speak words. Jesus gave a means of determining the real Christian. Look at their lives to see if they are bearing fruit. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cheer Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 7, 2006

Because we are God’s children and because our cross will soon turn into a crown we will be cheerful no matter what our circumstances in life.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. The Pope was after him. His colleagues were bickering among themselves. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moped around the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Hope Of The Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

Thank God for the Protecting, Positive, and Purifying hope of the Lord’s return.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN Titus 2:1 - 15 The ‘Glorious Hope Of The Christian’ is the near return of our Lord Jesus Christ, coming to receive those who are His own that they may be with Him in Glory. We look for this great event because of the promises of God’s Word, and also because of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Balanced Christian Life

Contributed by Don Schultz on Oct 26, 2001

A Christian is someone who balances his life of asking and receiving blessings from God, with worshiping and thanking God.

Luke 17:11-19: The Balanced Christian Life It’s hard to find balance in our lives, isn’t it? Spending time at work versus spending time at home. How do you balance that? What is the proper amount of time to spend at work, or spend at home? We struggle to find balance in our lives. Or how ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Grumpy Old Christians

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News!

Grumpy Old Christians Thesis: There are too many grumpy old Christians in this world that are hurting the spread of the Gospel and not helping the spread of the Gospel. Remember Gospel means Good News- not Bad Critical News! Texts: Phil. 4:8 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 4:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Onward, Christian Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 10, 2001

Keep on the firing line!

Onward, Christian Soldiers We love to sing the song, "Onward Christian Soldiers", but do we have a clue as how to prepare and fight a spiritual war? Do we have the commitment and intestinal fortitude to fight to the death like our forefathers? I have many doubts that we are or would. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7, Ephesians 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist