Sermons on Namesake Christians:

Funeral Sermon For A Christian

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 30, 2006

This for a Christian man.

Funeral Service John Woodall Welcome On behalf of the family - I would like to both welcome you and thank you for being here to honor the life of John Woodall. And let me say, that you have no idea how much your presence today, means to them. The family will never forget they you took the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things Christians Struggle With

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007

Even though a person is saved there are still some things they may deal with concerning their conversion. This message explains some of the struggles Christians may encounter.

THINGS CHRISTIANS STRUGGLE WITH Romans 7:15-21 Intro: Paul uses the word “flesh” in several different ways. In this particular passage Paul denotes the flesh as the personality of man controlled by sin and directed to selfish pursuits rather than to the service of God. Often times I find myself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We Christians Or Chameleons ???

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Jan 13, 2007

So many christians today try to have both God and the world---this sermon warns of the dangers of trying to have it both ways---presented in country style !!!

Sermon---Are we Christians or Chameleons ??? by Pastor Kenneth Burisek The Ole’ Country Church Medford, Wisconsin Romans 12:2 * Chameleon---a lizard that changes color---a tree-dwelling lizard with long thin legs---a strong curled tail---a long sticky tongue---and the ability to change ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ghetto Fabulous Christian

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jan 16, 2007

Being What God Desires

Let’s look at the definition of Ghetto – initially it referred to an area that a specific racial or ethnic background resided, be-it voluntary or involuntarily pushed into a seclusion type scenario. Historically it referred to Jews who lived in Venice formed from the Latin word Glittu – which was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Christian Pray!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

The nation received a wakeup call from hell on September 11th.

Pray Christian Pray ! The horror that occurred on September 11th is indelibly imprinted on all our minds. Our nation in response, is in the process of trying to root out terrorism wherever it exists around the world. However, does the body of Christ realize what the Lord expects from us in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Catholic

Dung Hill Christians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 22, 2007

Has your life been a bit smelly lately?

Not many people think about dung beetles because frankly any animal that eats dung and carcasses normally does not end up on our most desired pet or entrée list. They are actually quite beneficial and can be admired for that. There are however quite a few Christians living and feeding in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11, Jeremiah 17:9, John 15:5, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10, Romans 9:4-8, Matthew 3:7-10, Luke 16:19-24, Daniel 11:36-39, Isaiah 64:6, Galatians 2:16, Romans 9:30-33, Romans 7:18, Galatians 3:10-14, Romans 10:1-4, Luke 13:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Christian Behavior Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Text: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3 Title: Genuine Christian Behavior Date/Place: LSCC, 7/3/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: “A Few Good Men” –conduct unbecoming of a marine. B. Background to passage: Again Peter stresses points of behavior and conduct that will result from our being ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Identity I Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:4-5

Text: 1 Peter 2:4-5 Title: Christian Identity I Date/Place: LSCC, 7/10/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: State of Maine 2000 census statistics B. Background to passage: Coming off of his exhortation to desire the Word, specifically the statement about their tasting of the goodness ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Christian Weirdo? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Title: Are you a Christian Weirdo? Date/Place: LSCC, 2/26/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talking the other day to someone down south who asked about the snow. Piper talking the other day about the anomaly of the American church for the past 300 yrs and the 164K martyrs this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian deal with the issue of Homosexuality

Series: America, Bless God There are many, many issues we could talk about in regards to this election. However, I am only going to choose a few. It is our job to come down standing on the truth and to help all those around us do the same. There is a large poster of Tiger Woods on the 18th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Ornaments On A Christian Tree

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2005

We are often referred to, in one way or another, as trees of God. This Christmas season, let’s make sure our tree bears the right ornaments.

ORNAMENTS ON A CHRISTIAN TREE By Pastor Jim May King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition. The Egyptians were part of a long line of cultures that treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived, they brought green date palm leaves into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Fourth Quarter Christian

Contributed by Rick Lance on May 2, 2003

The fourth quarter is the best quarter of life.

SERVING THE LORD IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF LIFE or BE A FOURTH QUARTER CHRISTIAN Psalm 90:12 Rick Lance (Executive Director, State Board of Missions, Alabama Baptist State Convention) If you are a fan of college football, you know that the game is divided between two halves – the first half and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Mark Of The Christian" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 2, 2003

In admonishing the believer to walk according to what God has called them, Paul lists the primary things that set the Christian apart (#11 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

The Full Christian Life

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

In order to be right with God, we must be right with our brethren. In order to be right with our brethren, we must be right with God. Therefore, we need to love one another.

Intro: 1. “I am somebody” (1 Cor 1 - God made nobodies sombodies) 2. That is the thought for our text (Mt 5:3, 10) a. Jesus went up on the mountain b. Expounds on the torah for the kingdom 3. Exod 21-23 - Just like the covenant code, relationships are prominent 4. Jesus explanation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ