Sermons on Non Christian Perspectives:

The Christian’s Response To Persecution

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Persecution is a reality that many Christians face as they seek to live godly lives in a fallen world. The Bible warns that those who live righteously in Christ will experience opposition, suffering, and even hostility.

Title: THE CHRISTIAN’S RESPONSE TO PERSECUTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 3:12 "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution." KJV Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12; Romans 12:14; 1 Peter 4:12-16; John 15:20 INTRODUCTION: Persecution is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Matthew 5:10-12, Romans 12:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 14, 2023

As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, PLUS, a word that the Lord gave me for this new year. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess.

A Christian’s Heart - Introduction As we begin this New Year, I’d like to share with you what our vision and goal will be for 2023, and what we’ll be looking at in our time together. And it all begins with an inside work through the type of heart Christians are to possess. And what I’d like to do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Foursquare

Temptation And The Reality Of The Devil

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Feb 16, 2002

Exegesis of the Temptation in the Wilderness and an examination of the reality of the Devil from a non-fundamentalist perspective. "The greatest achievement of the devil was to convince people he no longer existed."

Sermon: 1st Sunday of Lent, Year A: 17th February 2002. Text: Matthew 4:1-11 In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. “I can resist anything… except temptation!” So said the great wit, Oscar Wilde. Of all things in this world, temptation is something that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 22, 2002

What is SPIRITUAL WARFARE and how does it affect the christian and non-christain

ONCE YOU ARE SAVED, THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT: IT IS CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE Yet despite Satan’s vast arsenal of devices and deceptions, a few, by the grace of God, come to Jesus when "He" calls. They come by faith and surrender all to Jesus. They follow Him. They have overcome the many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-21

Denomination: *other

Things I'm Thankful For

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023

This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity 101

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009

Without Christ there is no Christianity!

Text: I John 1:1-4 Title: The Essence of Christianity Big Idea: Without Jesus Christ, there would be no Christianity; it is Christ, or nothing! Bridgeway Church Preached on: January 4, 2008 “A number of years ago, in preparation for a discussion period on a Christian radio program, an interviewer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019

Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, John 3:29, John 2:1-11, Revelation 19:7, Mark 10:2-12, Matthew 5:31-32, Hebrews 13:4-6, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Malachi 2:13-17, 1 Corinthians 7:24-26, Romans 7:2-3, 1 Corinthians 7:39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Present & He Is In Control - The Apocalyptic Perspective Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2018

God is always with us, even when things seem chaotic. God is always working out His will, even when events seem meaningless.

Revelation 17 1. and one of the seven angels having the seven bowls came to me and spoke with me saying, “Come here, and I will show you the judgment of the great prostitute, the one who sits on many waters, 2. with whom the kings of the earth have fornicated, and those who dwell on the earth have ...read more

Denomination: *other

Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012

Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:11-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sin And The Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008

In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Marks Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 22, 2008

I want to talk about what Christians should be known for. According to the Bible there are some things that others should know about Christians.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN Acts 11: 19-30 Several years ago Time magazine carried a story about a controversy that once raged in a Waterloo, Iowa courthouse over the question, “What is a Christian?” It all started when a local doctor who had been very wealthy died, and when his will was read it was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Paradoxes Series

Contributed by George Durham on Feb 15, 2002

The radical call of Christ is to live with a counter-culture world view based on the paradoxes of Christianity.

CHRISTIAN PARADOXES A paradox is a statement that doesn’t seem to make sense; but when understood, makes a lot of sense. In fact, a paradox says something that couldn’t be said as well any other way. Jesus made some paradoxical statements. He did so to draw the attention of His listeners, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian Walk

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What is the Christian walk?

I. Trials Produce Steadfastness - Vs. 1-4;12 - Genesis 22:1-18 - Greek word “peirasmos” = proof - Hebrew word “nâsâh” = prove - Steadfastness = true Christian - 1Jn_2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist