Sermons on Poor Christians:

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christian Don't Bow Down Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 3, 2012

It's amazing how fickle our loyalties are, isn't it? Dependent upon/external pressures, we get swayed so easily/circumstances/who we want to influence.

Real Christians don’t bow down! Date: Feb 5, 2012 Scripture: Daniel 3 Introduction Prior/Super Bowl game years ago, When Ronald Reagan was running for president  He was leaving/press conference/New Hampshire and someone fired a question at him: "Who do you like in the Super Bowl?" ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

How We Know Christianity Is The Right Religion Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Aug 17, 2023

Jacob blessed his boys and prophesied of the "Coming King" all at the same time. In his final breaths he pointed to the King who would come; proving that Jesus is that King. He lets us know; Jesus is the way and Christianity is the right religion.

Headed home. That means a lot of things for people doesn’t it. 1. For some of you it’s a weekly feeling; after a week of traveling it means boarding the flight and ultimately seeing the city lights of Atlanta in the darkness of your descent and at the 5 mile fixed point of descent and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Love's Foundation In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 25, 2023

"In this sacred discourse, we delve into the essence of 'Love's Foundation in Christian Marriage.' Discover how the unbreakable bond of love, rooted in faith and guided by scripture, forms the cornerstone of a flourishing marital journey."

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the foundation of love in Christian marriage. Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and at its core, it is built upon the foundation of love. As believers, we have been called to reflect the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have We Become The Church Of Casual Christianity?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 3, 2023

A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive. Flies do not land on a hot stove.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation chapters two and three. • Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Can I Live The Christian Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2023

Last week I preached on HOW YOU CAN KNOW YOU ARE SAVED!!! Today I want to follow up on that sermon and preach on HOW YOU CAN LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Acts 1:1-8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Notice especially these words in this verse of scripture. After we are saved God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian's Checkbook- Security Deposit Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 10, 2023

This is the 166th sermon in the series Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#166] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- SECURITY DEPOSIT Ephesians 1:13-14 Introduction: As I have discussed over the last couple of weeks, Ephesians tells us how spiritually rich we are in Christ. I have talked about the fact that many young people do not know what a checkbook is; but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Ask, Seek, Knock - The Secret To The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 15, 2023

We do not think as the world thinks. We do not worship as the world worships. We trust God. Period.

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org I recently read a powerful description of the human brain in a book by R. Kent Hughes, Disciplines of a Godly Man: “The complex capacity of the human brain is the subject of ever-widening scientific wonder. Its ten ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Gospel According To Bissell Or The Boom And Mop Christian Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 24, 2023

A fun little sermon that shares how we can be a Broom and Mop Christian.

Life Lessons from Nature (Autumn series) The Gospel According to Bissell Broom and Mop Christianity This is a fun little sermon focusing on how one can be a Broom and Mop Christian. Scripture: Romans 12:2; Ezekiel 36:25; Psalm 51:10 INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Ezekiel 36:25, Psalm 51:10, Matthew 20:28, 1 Peter 4:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dos And Don'ts Of Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 13, 2022

1 Timothy 4:11-16 shows us the dos and don'ts of Christian ministry.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul wanted Timothy to stop the false teaching that was taking place in the churches in Ephesus (1:3-4), and also to teach believers how to behave in the household of God (3:14-15). In chapter 4, Paul set down the qualities of an excellent minister. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Service (For A Christian Man Or Woman)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 23, 2022

You may be seated…Let’s began with prayer:

Our heavenly Father, we thank you that we can come into your presence anytime but especially when our hearts are weighed down with sorrow. Father, you know the grief that’s experienced by the ____________family and_______________ friends and the need they have of your comforting presence and the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Wants Us To Be Great Commission Christians Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 14, 2023

And we can... 1. Because Jesus will overcome our doubts (vs. 16-18). 2. Because Jesus has all authority (vs. 18). 3. Because Jesus has many ways for us to help (vs. 18-20a). 4. Because Jesus will always be with us (vs. 20b).

Jesus Wants Us to Be Great Commission Christians The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 14, 2023 - Revised June 22, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Matthew 28 we will focus on the Lord's Great Commission to take the good news about Jesus Christ all over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Ethics: Putting On Compassion, Kindness, And Forgiveness

Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 15, 2023

As believers, we are called to live out our faith in practical ways, reflecting the character of Christ. In Colossians 3:12-13, the apostle Paul provides valuable guidance on how to exhibit Christian virtues such as compassion, kindness, and forgiveness.

Point 1: Clothe Yourself with Compassion Cross-Reference: Ephesians 4:32 Compassion lies at the heart of the Christian ethic. Just as a person adorns themselves with clothing, we are called to clothe ourselves with compassion. Compassion enables us to empathize with others, sharing in their joys ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-13, Ephesians 4:32, Proverbs 3:3-4, Matthew 18:21-22, Romans 15:5-6, Philippians 4:7, Psalm 119:105, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023

Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6, 1 Corinthians 2:9, John 1:1-3, Proverbs 29:18, Hebrews 11:1, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 4:8-9, Mark 7:20-23, Genesis 6:5, Hebrews 4:12, 2 Timothy 2:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Myths Of Christianity Spread By The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 20, 2022

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith.

Lukewarm Christianity is everywhere today. And with that comes a myriad of bad doctrines and misleading statements about Jesus Christ, the Bible, and the practice of our faith. 1. You can never lose your salvation - The quintessential lukewarm doctrine of the lukewarm church, receive salvation, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17-18

Denomination: Salvation Army