Sermons on Non Practicing:

Why Can't We Just Be Friends Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 1, 2015

The Bible repeatedly warns us to be very careful about the kind of friends we choose. But does that mean we should never make friends of non-Christians?

OPEN: Some time back in Germany a couple of women were driving down the autobahn when they realized they were low on gas. So they pulled over to a gas station and the driver filled her car up with gas. But then she discovered that she did not have enough money to pay the bill. So she asked her ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 4, we see the church was Fearless with Persecution, Faithful with Prayer, and Free with Posse

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 4 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/10/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The early church didn’t have any of the advantages that some ministries boast and depend on today. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-34

Denomination: Christian Church

Ruth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 4, 2024

Ruth was called a woman of noble and faithful character. The book of Ruth is a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who had trust in Jehovah-Jirah.

Series Intro: Never Seen Before in 2024 In a world filled with loss, grief, evil, chaos, trauma and even destruction, many are called but few are chosen – many will suffer loss as men and women do what is right in their own eyes. Evil is called good and good is called evil. Such is the time you and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Interracial Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Only the believer can see race from within the kingdom of God, and through the mind of Christ. We cannot expect that non-Christians will share this view. It is an exclusive Christian view.

A boy in Harvard College, many years back, got his father in Maine to come to Cambridge and see the football game between Yale and Harvard. As they sat down, the boy slapped his father on the back and said, "Dad, for three dollars you are going to see more fight than you ever ...read more

Appealing Spirituality

Contributed by Paulson Pulikottil on May 4, 2005

Our spirituality should attract others to Christ. Sometimes Christians live their lives in such a way that makes non-Christians would avoid going near a church.

An Appealing Spirituality 1. Introduction One can appeal or repel. The secret of a magnetic spirituality. 2. The Dangers of a Repelling Spirituality Isa. 56.3: The Church is meant to be a culture solution. A place where people can find nourishment and grow. But what happens in the Church most often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Brand New Man Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

As Christians, our daily walk should be categorically different than that of non-Christians. Our walk should reflect the fact that we are newly created in Christ.

1. A brand-new man thinks right (17-18) 2. A brand-new man feels right (19) 3. A brand-new man acts right (20-22) 4. A brand-new man is right (23-24) EPHESIANS 4:17-24 I remember back several years ago when we lived in Mississippi, I had an old, beat up Toyota pickup. I bought it while we were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Peter

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 29, 2011

the failure of Peter at the trial of Jesus was predictable. Let's look at the decisions and non-decisions that brought about this event in his life. We can learn a lot.

Passage: Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: The more time we spend looking at this powerful event, the more contrast we see between spirit and flesh, God’s character and Satan’s. 1. we will look this morning at one of the really sad stories in the Passion week. 2. why is it here? Because it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Evangelical Free

82. Revelation 20 - Resurrection Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 18, 2018

Because of the believer’s status as belonging to the realm of the new creation and his new relationship status to Jesus Christ, his death is different to that of a non-believer

IN GOD'S IMAGE 82 - REVELATION 20 - RESURRECTION OF THE SAINTS This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-6, 1 Peter 1:23, Romans 6:3-4, Ephesians 2:4-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Philippians 1:21-23, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Matthew 28:19, Revelation 20:11-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Strength Of Sex And The Silence Conspiracy Series

Contributed by Olu-Timi Lewis Afolabi on Jan 5, 2014

THERE IS THE NEED FOR CHRISTIANS AND NON-CHRISTIANS TO KNOW THE NEGATIVE AND POSITIVE IMPACT OF SEX ON PEOPLE'S DESTINY. PEOPLE TAKE SEX FOR GRANTED AND ARE PAYING DEARLY FOR THE CONSEQUENCE OF THEIR INDISCRETION.

THE STRENGTH OF SEX AND THE SILENCE CONSPIRACY The energy of sex is so strong that its intensity is said to be matchless by any emotions ever known to mankind. It is a phenomenon that is greater and more pervasive than alcoholism, drug, food, football and gambling addiction combined. If not so ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 0:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Does The World Hate Us?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 24, 2022

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Even in the United States we experience backlash against us as Christians.

Alba 9-15-13 (Revised 9-18-2022) WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE US? John 15:18-25 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raised - Unshakable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection is more than a doctrine. It has the power to render us unshakable in our faith and practice.

Good morning. Welcome to the Park Avenue Church of Christ. Why do we call ourselves that? We meet on Park Avenue, but why church of Christ? · Church - The New Testament was written in Greek and the word translated church simply means a group of people called out for an assembly. It’s used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Press In Like Ruth

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 1, 2013

Theme: Ruth is a story that starts out as a tragedy but then evolves into a romantic drama of the life of a Godly non-Jewish woman who trusted in Jehovah-Jirah and was rewarded for her faithfulness.

Theme: Immerse We have been challenged through Scripture over the last few months to immerse ourselves into the spiritual realm. We have been encouraged to immerse ourselves in a new way of living for ourselves and for our families. We have been challenged to look at things differently through ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Olivet Discourse-Rapture Ready - Be Ready For Christ's Return. Parable Of The 10 Virgins_matthew 25.1-13 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 27, 2025

Be ready for CHRIST’s return. Spiritual preparedness is personal, non-transferable, and essential for entering GOD’s kingdom - each one must be ready for the LORD’s return.

2025.09.28. Sermon Notes. Be Ready for Christ’s Return - Matthew 25.1-13 William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 12:35, Revelation 19:7, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7-9, 2 Peter 3:9-10, Matthew 24:36, Romans 8:9, Ephesians 1:13-14, Zechariah 4:1-6, 2 Peter 3:3-4, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Romans 14:12, Genesis 7:16, Matthew 24:46, Romans 8:16, Matthew 5:14-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2, 1 Peter 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational