Sermons on Not Genuine:

It’s Time- Suit Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2013

This is a powerful message that the body of Christ should always remember and practice on warfare.

It’s Time- Suit Up! Text: Ephesians 6:10-18NLT God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on. When playing football for a team one is always wise to use all the assigned equipment, it might seem awkward and clumsy; however it’s designed to protect you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Benefits Of Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

How faith can benefit us.

When difficulties come into our life, we don’t want some pious answers that tickle our mind, we want real answers, real solutions, we want practical help. We want to know that God is personally involved in the very thing that is bothering us. When you and I recognize that we are walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring With Runners Cramp

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 11, 2011

Show video about lady runner falling, and getting up and wins the race. Ten years ago, Flight 93 soared over the skies of Pennsylvania, headed possibly to destroy the White House or the US Capitol. Todd Beemer said a prayer with others on board flight,

Enduring With Runners Cramp Hebrews 12:1-3NKJ Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not A Picnic, A Purpose! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 4, 2017

The Christian walk is not picnic! It involves purpose which extends beyond the lite and breezy. In it we are serious about our Influence; Mercy; Faith; and Service.

1. Entebbe Raid On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Or Fake Faith

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 24, 2020

A continuing look at God's call to follow Him. Looking at how we portray ourselves.

Fake vs. Real James 2:14-26 July 26, 2020 When you think about our world today, have you ever noticed how many imitation products there are? I guess you could call them fake - Think about it - I could walk around in style with a fake rolex watch that looks just like the real thing. I can ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Our Way

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 27, 2020

The heart of OUR WAY as Christians is marked by the way we treat one another and our enemies. 13th Sunday after Pentecost, Year A

Our Way Romans 12: 9 – 21 Intro: I want to share a story I found that appeared in Reader’s Digest in Dec. 1981. Emily Gloria Wilson was the housekeeper for John Kenneth Galbraith. On a particularly difficult day, Galbraith asked Emily to hold all telephone calls while he took a nap. A short ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Those Who Strive And Those Who Seek

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 27, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Birthmarks

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 1, 2017

In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real thing. Antiques are faked…. diamonds can be imitation. When it comes to our standing with the Lord Jesus Christ we want to be sure we are the real genuine thing…. Born of God.

Birthmarks "Ye are of God, little children 1 John 4:4 • There is always a search for the real thing… • The question of who is a genuine Christian is a very important one • Jesus warned us about imitation Christians • In a world of imitations and fakes we want to be sure we are buying the real ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mask Of False Love And Care

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 18, 2024

Fake people are the ones those who pretend to love and care for us but lack sincerity.

People who pretend to care and love but lack sincerity in their actions.In Matthew 23:2–3, Jesus addresses the scribes and Pharisees, saying, “The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:2-3

The Power Of Humble Trust Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2025

This is the 22nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#22] THE POWER OF HUMBLE TRUST Luke 7:1-10 Introduction: As we celebrate Mother's Day, we remember the love, sacrifices, and humility of mothers. Mothers often show us what humble trust looks like- Trusting in God's plan even when things are uncertain and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

All He Does Is Win! Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Feb 12, 2025

Jesus never fails. A persons faith is only as good as the object they place it in. We must make sure that our faith in Jesus as He is revealed in Scripture. Not a "Jesus" of our own imagination.

All He Does is Win! Text: John 18:12-27 Before we get into our text this morning, I’m just going to tell you that what we’re going to be looking at sounds like something that could be pulled from our modern-day news cycle. Solomon said, “There’s nothing new under the sun.” So, the next time ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-27, Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love And Truth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 30, 2025

While love requires us to confront sin and speak the truth...

"Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth." - 1 Corinthians 13:6 In our modern understanding of love, it's easy to get caught up in the idea that loving someone means ignoring their flaws or tolerating unhealthy behaviors. However, this couldn't be further from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Contagious Christianity

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 12, 2008

It is genuine Christianity which turned the world upside down and it is genuine Christ-like love which transforms lives.

Contagious Christianity, Acts 2:42-47 Introduction A number of years ago a Johns Hopkins University professor asked his graduate students to locate 200 boys, ages 12-16, and then to research their family backgrounds. The assignment was then to predict their future. The students were sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Genuine Faith Sees People The Way God Does Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 20, 2018


If we see people the way God sees people: We won’t discriminate based on externals. Look at the marginalized with compassion. Treat others with the same mercy we desire

Genuine Faith sees people the way God does 2:1-13 “What we do is what we actually believe…everything else is just talk. ?If we see people the way God sees people: 1. We won’t discriminate based on externals. 2:1-4 ? 2. Look at the marginalized with compassion. 2:5-7 3. Treat ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s Wake Up To A Genuine Concern For Others. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 22, 2017

Let’s Wake Up to a Genuine Concern for Others – Luke chapter 10 verses 25-37 – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Compassion Is Based On Need Not Worth. (vs 30) (2). Compassion Feels Something (vs 33) (3). Compassion Does Something. (vs 34) (4). Compassion Cost Something. (vs 35) (5). Compassion Demonstrates real faith. (vs 36-37) SERMON BODY Ill: • The country was Italy, • The year ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Brethren