Sermons on Older Christian:

Good Looking Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Hensley on May 3, 2001

Many people would rather sleep in on Sundays, thinking that Church has little if anything to offer them. What does God, and His church have to say to them?

West Greeley Baptist Church April 29th 2001 “Good looking Christianity” Titus 2: 7-10 By Pastor Mark Hensley “7In everything set them an example by doing what is good. In your teaching show integrity, seriousness 8and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned, so that those who oppose you may ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

True Christian Humility

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jul 25, 2010

An exposition of I Peter 5:5-7 about what true humility means.

True Christian Humility I Peter 5:5-7 You Tube Video of Mac Davis singing “Oh Lord Its Hard to Be Humble…” You have probably heard about the guy who won an award for humility, but had it taken away because he displayed the award in his office? I heard about a preacher who was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Case For Christian Schools

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009

Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t grow

A Case for Supporting Christian Schools Thesis: Christian Education determines the future of a young mind. A child’s up bringing and Christian education will shape a Biblical world view and mind set. The Bible makes it clear that training in the ways of the Lord is essential so that children don’t ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 6, 2005

A simple sermon for our service for Older Folks.

Jesus, the bread of life. Harvest 6.10.05. Silver Service. Jn 6:32-40 As World War II was drawing to a close, the Allied armies gathered up many hungry orphans. They were placed in camps where they were well-fed. Despite excellent care, they slept poorly. They seemed nervous and afraid. Finally, a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Case For Practical Christianity

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

1 Corithians 13 Part 1: Love Is Patient, Kind And Does Not Envy Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at the begining of 1 Corithians 13 and love is patient, kind and does not envy.

Introduction Love. The Beatles sang the song, All You Need is Love. Perhaps in light of 1 Corinthians 13 they were not too far from the truth. This morning we looked at what it means for God to be love and then what that means for us. We looked at the background to 1 Corinthians 13, to see where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Funeral For A Christian Man

Contributed by Gene Escoe on Feb 5, 2011

Funeral for a Christian man.

2 COR 5:1-5 Introduction: ILLUSTRATION: When John Owen, the great Puritan, lay on his deathbed his secretary wrote (in his name) to a friend, "I am still in the land of the living." "Stop," said Owen. "Change that and say, I am yet in the land of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Revelation 21:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Party

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 15, 2018

As I have continued to grow in this Christian journey, I have begun to discover the older son in Jesus' narrative is every bit as lost as the younger

TITLE: DON’T MISS THE PARTY SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 15:25-32 I am sure like many of you this morning, we have heard this passage of scripture taught and preached many times over the decades. I am proud to say, I have participated and enjoyed Sunday School all of my life, therefore, I am very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Is... A Disciple Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 11, 2015

Some commandments true disciples obey (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is... God's Answer to Man's Question, chapter 2, pgs. 25-34)

HoHum: Brian Jones tells the story of one elderly gentleman who came forward and was baptized. This older gentleman lived alone. After one service Brian and his family invited this elderly man out to eat. Turns out that this elderly man was soon going on vacation to Florida. The man was excited ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Christians Part Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on Dec 26, 2004

Paul and Barnabas came to a parting of their ways. Was this a good thing or a bad thing? What lessons can we learn?

WHEN CHRISTIANS PART Acts 15:36-41 Paul and Barnabas had been a team. It had been Barnabas who had first taken the young Paul under his wing. When everyone else in Jerusalem was afraid of the young Christian because of his history of persecuting the church, it was Barnabas who took him and who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Confusion-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 19, 2003

You are worse off than you think. But, you are also better off than you think. Do understand this is to rid yourself of confusion.

CONFUSION-FREE CHRISTIANITY (Romans 5:12-15) Confusion is a big problem in our world today. Perhaps one of the best examples of confusion I have ever seen is this past week, on TV. They were showing hundreds of Iraqi people, standing in the streets, shouting and screaming their support for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wisdom Of The Christian Jedi

Contributed by Karen Wheat on May 23, 2005

This graduation sermon takes a look at the StarWars Jedi, looking for and finding parrells with the values and practice of Christianity.

THE WISDOM OF THE CHRISTIAN JEDI 5/21/2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-20 Long ago in a Galaxy far far away…. And with those words we are whisked off to a fictional Galaxy where the noble Jedi Knights fight the evil of the Dark Side in an effort to overcome that evil and champion Peace and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Immanuel- God With Us

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 1, 2005

A short Christmas sermon for our Older Folks service

Immanuel: God with us. Matt 1:18-23. WBC Silver Service (for older folks). 1 Dec 2005 Can you believe it’s nearly Christmas time, again? - doesn’t it come around quickly?! But I love it! And I want to tell you, this afternoon: - why I am a Christian. And not something (or ’nothing’ else) - Why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

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