Sermons on Not Genuine Christians:

Dutiful Christians Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

This message reminds us of basic Christian duties, like being in subjection to governmental powers...

1 Peter 2:13-17 Dutiful Christians Introduction: Do you like to go to masquerade parties? Let me tell you about a party that occurred a long time ago. On December 16, 1773 Samuel Adams was speaking and in his closing comments, he gave a prearranged verbal signal. He said, "This meeting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity Is Revelation

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 16, 2007

Revelation from God Our Father is the lifeblood of Christianity

Christianity is Revelation "On one occasion Jesus spoke thus: Father, Lord of heaven and earth, to you I offer praise; for what you have hidden from the learned and the cleaver you have revealed to the merest children." Matthew 11:25 A saying that is popular these days is that the longest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Catholic

The Christian Husband Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:7

Text: 1 Peter 3:7 Title: The Christian Husband Date/Place: LSCC, 10/9/05, AM A. Opening illustration: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a perfect man, a guy who was ‘with it’. You would have thought they would have decided upon some actor or athlete even a wealthy tycoon. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Feb 16, 2007

Answer to the question what is a Christian?

What is a Christian? In acts 11:26 we read at the end of the verse that “the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch.” Keep in mind that Jesus didn’t label his followers as Christians, in fact the time period in Acts 11:26 was about 43A.D. that’s approximately 10 years after the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christianity?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 22, 2007

A basic outline of the truths of Christianity

What is “Christianity? If you haven’t yet define what you believe, or if you don’t know specifically what it means to be a Christian-you may be tempted to base it on what other people think, or what there definitions are. “A Christian is someone who believes in God” “A Christian is someone who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity Of Christians

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 26, 2007

A Call for Unity

Proposition- Christians should dwell together in Unity. Transitional sentence- By looking in the psalm we see that Christians should dwell together in unity in the Local Church. Intro: Approach Sentence- Imagine that you are part of a United Nations peace keeping force sent into a war torn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: *other

Christian Joy

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

Joy is a gift from God. Our joy is a witness to others as to the "great things God has done for us."

CHRISTIAN JOY A. What do you think is the average person’s concept of a Christian? ILLUSTRATION: There was a man waiting in line at a CHECK-OUT STAND. He seemed AGITATED and IMPATIENT and had a very SOLEMN and GLOOMY look on his face. When the CHEERY young woman at the check-out said, “Good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Obnoxious Christian Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

to live out sensitive, relevant evangelism, “with gentleness and respect” I Peter 3:15

Bumper Stickers I have seen: Icthus, Honk if you love Jesus, In Case of Rapture this Car will be Unmanned, God is my Co-Pilot, Get Right or Get Left, Turn or Burn, My Pastor Deserves a Raise o I have a problem with some of this. For starters I just don’t care for bumper stickers. But you didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Conquering Christians Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 26, 2007

Using a Q&A format, we will see that God protects us, provides for us, purifies us, prays for us and preserves us.

Conquering Christians Romans 8:31-37 Rev. Brian Bill 8/26/07 www.pontiacbible.org 5-year-old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone: “It’s dark in there and I’m scared.” She ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Influence Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Aug 28, 2007

Jesus, using Salt and Light as an illustration, taught his disciples that we must be a different influence to others. Not as the world has seen, but a difference!

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, “Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck.” Charlie Brown responds, “My fault? How could it be my fault? Why do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

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

The Christian Soldier

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 8, 2009

This message shows how the Christian is to equip himself for warfare.

THE CHRISTIAN SOLDIER Ephesians 6:10-24 INTRODUCTION: The Christian is in a battle. Ruth Paxton many years ago said that the Book of Ephesians could be divided into three sections: 1. The Wealth of the Believer 2. The Walk of the Believer and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the secrets of Christianity • Members of our churches act in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Church

Christian Leadership

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 16, 2006

Qualifications for church leadership.

Church life always involves leadership. We must understand spiritual leadership - whether we are becoming leaders - or choosing leaders. Over the past couple of weeks we have been looking at what is involved in becoming and making disciples. 1. Because Jesus told us to go make disciples - that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Discriminating Christian Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Mar 27, 2008

Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one.

James 2:1-13 – the Discriminating Christian Most every person in this world is looking to be accepted, to be appreciated, and to be loved for who they ARE, not who they are SEEN to be. What they’re looking for is an unconditional love, not a judgemental one. Is that not the way WE feel? When we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist