Sermons on Poor Christians:

Cheer Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 7, 2006

Because we are God’s children and because our cross will soon turn into a crown we will be cheerful no matter what our circumstances in life.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. The Pope was after him. His colleagues were bickering among themselves. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moped around the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

The Glorious Hope Of The Christian

Contributed by Colin Coombs on May 13, 2006

Thank God for the Protecting, Positive, and Purifying hope of the Lord’s return.

THE GLORIOUS HOPE OF THE CHRISTIAN Titus 2:1 - 15 The ‘Glorious Hope Of The Christian’ is the near return of our Lord Jesus Christ, coming to receive those who are His own that they may be with Him in Glory. We look for this great event because of the promises of God’s Word, and also because of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Christianity Losing America?

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 24, 2004

The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8).

Is Christianity Losing America? The apostasy of the professing church. (2Th 1:3); (Luke 18:8); (2Ti 3:1-8). Why is the truth in Christ so hard for people to understand? The Christian culture is dwindling according to scripture and there are those that continue to denigh the very existence of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray, Christian, Pray!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 27, 2004

God’s gracious dealings with Abraham lead us to pray boldly, like him.

Genesis 18:20-32 PRAY, CHRISTIAN, PRAY There once was a couple who went to visit a marriage counselor. The husband said, “We’ve been fighting a lot lately, and we can both see that our marriage is heading in the wrong direction.” And the wife chimed in, “We don’t understand why this is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians Full Grown

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 9, 2004

Are you still sucking your thumb or are you a grown up?

I have been listening to a show on 990 Main Street America Radio, Chevis and Joe. They have a lot of folks call in and say that they are Black men full grown. This is the first time I have ever heard that phrase and I have pondered it and decided it was time to use it in reference to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Needs Of A New Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 10, 2004

The essential needs of new converts are discussed using this account describing the events that immediately followed the conversion of Saul of Tarsus.

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 9:19-31 TITLE: “THE NEEDS OF A NEW CHRISTIAN” INTRODUCTION: A. One criticism of the church-at-large is that when we produce new Christians, we “dunk ‘em and drop ‘em” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Christian Olympic Champion

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 11, 2004

The story of Eric Liddle who won the gold medal for the 400 metres in the Paris olympics of 1924 and remained true to his Christian faith, featured in the film "Chariots of Fire".

A CHRISTIAN OLYMPIC CHAMPION Here’s a symbol I’m sure you’ll recognise: it’s the Olympic Rings ( http://farrer.riv.csu.edu.au/ASGAP/APOL9/olympic.gif ) I wonder if you know what they represent? It’s the five continents – Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe. You see how they’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30

Denomination: Baptist

Grace In The Life Of A Christian

Contributed by Tony Maramara on Aug 12, 2004

Christian Life is from Grace to Grace. We have nothing to brag about on our ownselves. Everything we have and everything we are because of God’s grace.

TOPIC: GRACE IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN TEXT: John 1:17 I. WHAT IS GRACE? Grace – can be simply defined as – God’s unmerited favor to the undeserving. Genesis 6:8 – is the very first reference in the Bible to great concept of God’s Grace. In the midst of the MOST WICKED SOCIETY that history has ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Doubt-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 5, 2003

We are plagued with doubts. But these words from Romans are designed to rid our souls of doubt.

Romans 8:31-39: DOUBT-FREE CHRISTIANITY Have you noticed how often the word “free” appears at the grocery store? Everything is free! What I mean is this – you can buy milk that is fat-free. There are egg-beaters that are cholesterol-free. Special fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dreary-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 12, 2003

Lots of reasons to be dreary. But there are even more compelling reasons to rejoice.

Romans 5:1-5 DREARY-FREE CHRISTIANITY This past week with the warmer weather, I was finally able to clean out some of my garage. It’s not such a bad place to be when the weather is decent. One thing I was finally able to get rid of is a pile of dirt that always sits right next to my car. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Wearing The Christian Label

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 19, 2003

A label is used to identify certain things relative to which it is attached. Even so, the label "CHRISTIAN" should tell the world a great deal about us.

WEARING THE CHRISTIAN LABEL “Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul. And when he found him, he brought him to Antioch. So it was that for a whole year they assembled with the church and taught a great many people. And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.” Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2003

Is it right to say that Jesus is the ONLY way? Unless you deny the Word, you better preach the truth and He is the truth and the only way!

Christianity Is Exclusively Inclusive It is often said that Christianity or at least some sects of Christianity are too exclusive or intolerant in that they do not accept any other faiths as valid and even reject other sects of Christianity. There is a lot of truth in that accusation. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Acts 20:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christian Perfection?

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

Matthew 5:48 says to be perfect! What does this mean? Discover with me several things that this does not mean and several things it does mean.

Background: Matthew 5 Text: Matthew 5:48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. What is Christ demanding in this verse? Does He really expect us to be perfect? If so, how perfect does He want us to be? If not, why did He say it? What is Christian ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:48

Denomination: Holiness