Sermons about Mature Christian

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

based on 114 ratings

| 5,811 views

Four tests to examine your Christianity.

Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,413 views

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 4,978 views

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impact our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Christian Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 6,818 views

Using quotes from sailors who survived the sinking of USS Indianapolis this sermon demonstrates how perspecive and point of reference impacts our state of happiness. Several reasons for Christian Optimism are discussed.

Christian Optimism II Tim. 1:12 6-23-02 On July 16, 1945 the USS Indianapolis left the San Francisco Bay carrying mysterious box to Tinian, a small island in the west Pacific. Nobody knew that in the box was the Atomic Bomb that the Enola Gay would soon drop on Hiroshima. After making the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12, 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Characteristic Of A Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 21, 2002

based on 47 ratings

| 4,600 views

There are few places in God’s Word where one can find a better or briefer characterization of a Christian than here.

CHARACTERISTIC OF A CHRISTIAN 1 Peter 1:1-2 INTRO: Many times the true greatness and splendor of a New Testament passage lies not only on the surface or in that which is actually said. Often the greatness of a passage stems from the ideas and convictions that lie behind it. That is true in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Hinduism And Christianity Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 6,105 views

What believers need to know about the difference of Hinduism and Christianity. Part of a Wednesday evening series on world religions and the Bible.

Hinduism and Christianity Jude 3 I. What should we know about Hinduism? A. Hinduism claims 1/6 of the world’s population, with over 750 million followers worldwide. There are approximately 200 Hindu temples or Hindu centers in the U.S. B. The philosophy of the New Age Movement is directly tied to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Armor

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

based on 8 ratings

| 5,178 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

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,362 views

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Struggling Christian Series

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

based on 29 ratings

| 8,741 views

How today’s Christian must stay focused.

Overcoming the Struggle: “The Struggling Christian” Romans 7:14-25 Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Keyword: CONFLICT Conflict – “ a struggle, or fight” Christians struggle on a Daily basis with their own inner conflicts. We allow every little thing, not of God, to disturb our spirit. As well as our mental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mean Christians

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Aug 27, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 6,387 views

(How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church)

2Timothy 3 – “Mean Christians” (How to deal with the reality of unredeemed behavior in the church) Opening Here’s how things are going to be in the “last days” i.e. NOW. FACE IT I want to introduce you to some people, here… Notice first the misdirected love: (1) lovers of themselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wealthy Christian

Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 9, 2002

based on 49 ratings

| 5,035 views

Discover the tremendous wealth we have from God and how to tap into that wealth.

I was talking with Shiqiu on the phone this week. She mentioned that at the first Mandarin Fellowship meeting, people introduced themselves and made various comments about Christianity. One person, not yet a Christian, noted he had researched possible causes for why certain nations remained poor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Christian As Nazarite

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 30, 2000

based on 89 ratings

| 4,091 views

A message on the relation of the Nazarite to the life of the New Testament believer.

Please accept my apologies, but I feel I must delete this message. God bless, Dr. Dana ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Checkup For The Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 4, 2003

based on 193 ratings

| 21,744 views

Some people go to the doctor after they become sick. Some people go to the doctor to keep from getting sick. Today we are all getting a checkup!

A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man¡¦s wife into his office. The doctor said, ¡§I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cowardly Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 23, 2003

based on 29 ratings

| 7,342 views

Being called a "coward" can be quite the insult...but being a "cowardly Christian" has consequences that are eternal!

April 23, 2003 Wednesday Evening Title: "They Would Not Confess Their Faith" or "Cowardly Christians" or "No Fear" Text: John 12:42-43 Introduction "Yer Yellow"!! That was one of the most devastating insults in the Old West. If you told someone, "you have a yellow stripe ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 12,086 views

What does it mean for us and do for us to meditate. Part 6 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline of Meditation February 10, 2008 I was reading a story about a man who was running on his treadmill. He had it set at an incline of 5.5%. About 30 minutes into his workout the treadmill had a slight malfunction. He was running at a fairly decent pace and doing incline ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

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