Sermons on Persecuted Christians:

Steps Of Christian Growth

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Jan 3, 2001

DISCRIPTION OF GROWING IN GRACE

THE STEPS OF CHRISTIAN GROWTH: SCALED BY GIVING ALL DILIGENCE (CONSTANT AND EARNEST EFFORT) TEXT: 2 Peter 1:5-8 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; {6} And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; {7} And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

Contributed by John White on Sep 7, 2018

A saved believer is a changed believer

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Christians Are Strange

Contributed by Edward Frey on Apr 12, 2002

Christians live in the shadow of the resurrection.

“You’re strange!” Those words might be heard on the school playground. The little boy who seems different from the rest – a bit odd – he’s strange to all the other children. It’s part of our human nature to point out apparent differences. We all do it in some way. Most of the time our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Credentials Of A Committed Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2020

3 credentials of a committed Christian (Adapted from Bob Russell's book on 2 Corinthians called "Take Comfort")

HoHum: A young Christian enlisted in the Army just after graduation from high school. His friends from church were concerned about his faithfulness to the Lord amidst all the military pressures. When the young soldier came home on leave from boot camp, his friends asked him, “Did the others ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Balancing The Books

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019

Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian

Contributed by John White on Feb 4, 2020

Paul makes it clear in this passage that true conversion means real change. He outlines the qualities and characteristics that defined us before we were saved.

Characteristics Of A Converted Christian TITUS 3:3-8 "For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, [and] hating one another. But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 23, 2002

Addresses some issues of whether Christian should or should not celebrate Christmas.

Celebrating Christmas As A Christian ¡§A little girl came home from Sunday School triumphantly waving a paper, ¡¥Mommy!¡¦ she said, ¡¥My teacher says I drew the most unusual Christmas picture she has ever seen!¡¦ The mother studied the picture for a moment and concluded it was indeed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

All Christians Are Hypocrites Series

Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003

People often use this as excuse for not being a Christian or for leaving the church. This lesson examines the question and demonstrates that such a criticism cannot be used as an excuse.

Answering Criticisms "All Christians Are Hypocrites" Introduction 1. This is quite a criticism that is often leveled against Christians for a variety of reasons by both unbelievers and believers alike. 2. We shall consider several aspects of this accusation. I. What Is A Hypocrite? A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsible Christian Living

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2011

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” Phil. 4:8.

Theme: Responsible Christian living Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 Our priorities in life dictate our choices and our choices determine the outcome of our lives. Whether we arrive at the right destination or not depends on our choices that are often between alternatives that appear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Message To The Church In Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 18, 2003

Praying for the Persecuted Church on the International Day of Prayer For The Persecuted Church

Revelations 3:7-13 November 16, 2003 The Message To the Church in Philadelphia International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church God’s Economy is not like ours – in his economy big is not always good, and small is beautiful. Last week we looked at the church in Sardis who had a great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: *other

How To Be A Victorious Christian

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 1, 2001

We can learn from the children of Israel by following the Lord Jesus and know real victory!

Small children can say some funny things...especially when it comes to matters pertaining to church and listening to the stories in the Bible. Here are some stories someone gave me: A Sunday school teacher asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, "And why is it necessary ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Basic Christianity 101 Series

Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 25, 2007

Repentance From Dead Works The 2nd sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

Basic Christianity 101 Basic Christianity #2 in a series of 7 #2 Repentance from dead works Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Hebrews 6 1. Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Mouth Of Christians?!?!

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014

"Out of the Mouth of Christians", is a study on those things that we do that sure do not meet up with the will of and the Word of God and often make incredibly poor impressions on the unsaved.

"Judge not, that you be not judged. For with what judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you. And why do you look at the speck in your brother's eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

The Christian, Christmas And Suffering Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 4, 2020

God does not spare us from suffering but we find peace and purpose in it because Jesus walked with us; works through us and waits for us

JESUS AND OUR SUFFERINGS (A Christmas Message by Bob Marcaurelle) homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle “The angel said, ‘Behold I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people / Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace among men who are pleasing to Him.” - Luke 2: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, Luke 2:10-14, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of The Consummate Christian! Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Feb 27, 2019

We need examples of what a real Christian looks like. The Apostle Paul's life provides that for us!

We are continuing our journey through the book of acts, and we are going to journey through the entire 20th chapter. And we are going to do that shortly, but the way that I wish to approach it is by the way of this introduction. I read an article about HEROS AND people’s nee for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-37