Sermons on Matured Christian:

Are You Dying To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 11, 2022

There is only one way to live an overcoming life, we have to die.

Rom 6:1-16 6 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Virtue Of Christian Kindness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 23, 2022

God has shown so much Kindness to us, and He is expecting us as His children to express Kindness to others at all times. For this reason, we have Kindness as part of the fruit of the Spirit we are to bear.

The Virtue of Christian Kindness Study Text: Ephesians 4: 29 - 32 Introduction: - Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Some other words for kindness are goodwill, tenderness, selflessness, and benevolence. - Kindness has a wide and varied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

Coronavirus And The Christian Response Series

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Nov 24, 2020

The whole world has been on frequent lockdowns to prevent the further spread of pandemic. How does one respond in such a situation?

Spiritual Response 1.Strengthen  Ephesians 6:10 (KJV) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Our first response in such a time of fear and anxiety must be to become strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. If there is any hope for the world today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Journey Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021

The Christian life is much more than a single decision to follow Jesus. It's a lifelong journey with Jesus. Jesus is with us on this journey. The journey is his classroom; it provides the context in which we learn to be like him.

Today we’re just about at the end of the Christmas season and we’re going to move on from our Christmas themes. We’re starting a new series in the gospel of Luke and we’ll mostly continue in Luke until Easter. But before we start to look at our passage I want to explain why it’s so important that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist

Gold Medal Christians

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

When the Olympic games come, nations around the world get excited as some of the best athletes in the world gather to compete.

Some of the: • Fastest swimmers • Fastest runners • Best boxers • Best Basketball players • Best Volleyball players • Best weight lifters … all will gather at one place and compete. We all enjoy watching these amazing athletes. We have nothing but admiration and respect for them. However, we do ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

So That Is What A Christian Is

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 12, 2022

There is definitely a military vibe to what the bible teaches about God and the Christian life.

1. Exodus 15:3, Psalm 24:8 2. Our Lord is pictured as a conqueror riding a white horse, in His return. Revelation 19:11-21 3. Spiritual armor and weapons. Ephesians 6:10-12, 13-18, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 4. 2 Timothy 2:1-10 I. The Soldier’s Enlistment 1. Upon salvation we were “drafted” or say it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Powerhouse Christian Battleship

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

The story is told of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague Watson. Holmes and Watson were out camping, sleeping, later that night Holmes woke up Watson. And Holmes asked him,”Watson, look up, what do you see?”

Be a Powerhouse Christian Battleship The story is told of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted colleague Watson. Holmes and Watson were out camping, sleeping, later that night Holmes woke up Watson. And Holmes asked him,”Watson, look up, what do you see?” Watson looked up and replied,”I see stars and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Can A Christian Be Cursed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Paul uses the strongest language he ever used in this passage, and we need to ask some questions about it.

The war between the states ended as it did in large measure because of Stonewall Jackson's defeat by his own men. Jackson was fighting brilliantly, and he had the entire Eleventh Union Corps on the run. He then planned his strategy for the final blow. He was within half a mile of the one road ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Rahab: A Christian Story

Contributed by Carson Barrow on Mar 9, 2022

Look into the story of Rahab and notice the similarities to the life that we as Christians live today.

Background: Back in Joshua chapter 1 we see that God has called Joshua to go and take the land of which God had promised him. Life as a Christian can be messy and full of failures at every corner. In this mornings lesson we will encounter a woman named Rahab whose story may be a lot more similar ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-21, Exodus 12:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behave Like A Christian

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022

Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022

Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-20

Denomination: Brethren

Tests Of Christian Togetherness

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 13, 2021

1 of 1. The apostle Paul described some foundational commonalities of belief that draw God’s people together. What commonalities of belief lie behind any ‘home-coming’(or any gathering) of God’s people? 7 Tests Of Christian Togetherness are Shared...

TESTS Of CHRISTIAN TOGETHERNESS—Galatians 3:22-29 Attention: Homecoming is a time for... A. Regathering—with our brothers & sisters in the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ. We worship, pray, learn, sing, give, & fellowship with our brothers & sisters in Christ. B. Recollection—Fond ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Sleepwalking Christian?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 14, 2021

Sleepwalkers may look awake, but they're asleep, even if they're driving a car! In this message we look at what spiritual sleepwalking is, the characteristics of such a person, and why it is so serious.

ARE YOU A SLEEPWALKING CHRISTIAN? Eph. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. Have you heard about the dog that sleepwalked into a PetSmart and told the attendant, “ZZZZ, I’m a cat. ZZZZ, I’m a cat.” The attendant responded, “Yes sir, you are a cat.” 2. The sleepwalking dog left and a patron said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14, Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God