Sermons on Practice Christian Living:

Come To The Living Stone. Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Today we want to look at another stone the bible describes as a Living Stone. In this passage that we will consider today the apostle Peter in writing to this group of people who are severely persecuted wants to remind them and us as well we need to check

Come to the Living Stone. 1 Peter 2:4-8 Introduction The Bible is full of stories about stones: Jacob used a stone as a pillow, Joshua set up memorial stones, David chose 5 smooth stones to fight Goliath, Elijah took 12 stones to build an altar. Today we want to look another stone the bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

“life As A Sacrifice” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 12, 2013

Many Christians today are frustrated with the level of their success, not necessarily in business, finance, recreation or entertainment, but in their Christian lives. Paul gives a

“Life as a Sacrifice” Romans 12:1 It is a sad reality that many Christians today are frustrated with the level of their success, not necessarily in business, finance, recreation or entertainment, but in their Christian lives. Many feel unfulfilled, unsuccessful in their Christian ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Live As God's Children?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jan 14, 2003

Because of God’s covenant of grace believers are called to live separate and holy lives.

"14 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16 What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Put Off The Old, Put On The New: Tips For Christian Living In Ephesians 4 Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 27, 2024

I want to live a true, real Christian life. I hope you do too. So we’re going to search out in the scriptures some of the most practical teachings we can find. We’re going to look at the dos and the don'ts and hopefully we’ll find a better understanding of what faith looks like.

What does it mean to be worldly? “The Bible defines worldliness by centering morality where we intuitively know it should be. Worldliness is the lust of the flesh (a passion for sensual satisfaction), the lust of the eyes (an inordinate desire for the finer things of life), and the pride of life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

St. Patrick, A Christian

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2018

A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” The real leader of the church preaches and lives in Christ. Men are captivated by Christians who live out what they believe.

St. Patrick, Whose He? Was A Christian One of the great leaders of New Testament is the Apostle Paul and he gives us this exhortation in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 11:1) A saint has been defined as “a man in whom Christ lives.” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life Upside Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 2, 2009

One of the hardest things we as Christians have to deal with is people who don’t like us and who do bad things to us. We think we know how to react but Paul turns life upside down as he gives us the real way to overcome our enemies.

Here are a set of principles that many of us live by without knowing it. • Each negative action towards us should be met with an overwhelming opposite reaction so that those that oppose us will be crushed and humiliated. • Be happy when others are happy. Be absent when others are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Live A Life Worthy Of Calling Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 17, 2009

Christians are called to the image of Jesus Christ and so, with the help of God the Holy Spirit, Christians are to live a life on earth worthy of this calling.

God used the Apostle Paul to write a letter to reveal His plan. We had noted previously that the letter was not only for those Christians in Ephesus 2000 years ago but it is also for us today! From the first three chapters of Ephesians, we learned much important truths about God and His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Am I Living For Jesus?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

I am ready to live for Jesus like I should. What should that look like in my life? How do I know if I am doing what I should be doing?

Am I Living for Jesus? Hebrews 10:19-22 Introduction A couple weeks ago on Sunday night, we found out that Jesus did some pretty incredible things for us, when I preached from verses 11-18. There are four of them to be exact. He left the riches of heaven to become the sacrifice for my sins. He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Living So All Will Know Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2013

As Christians we are called to be living witness.

Living So All Will Know Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Five year old Brian was impressed by the story of Simeon the Stylite, a Syrian hermit who lived in the 5th century. This man was admired as a saint because he lived for more than 35 years on a platform atop a high pillar. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

How To Live A Great Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 30, 2019

This New Years Sermon is the 2nd sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#2] HOW TO LIVE A GREAT LIFE John 1:19-34 Introduction: As we approach another New Year, I want you to learn how to live a great life. How you live as a Christian will influence how others live and it will also lead them to Jesus or push them away from Him. John 1:6-7, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Living A Grace-Filled Life

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023

Grace is not a nebulous thing. Grace actually teaches us how to live. Do you want to be a grace-filled Christian? Then you need to follow Titus 2:11-12.

I’ve seen teens grow up and leave God. It's actually a very common thing today. Titus 2:11-12 explain that grace teaches us how to live. We need more grace-filled Christians. I see in verse 12 two main actions that must occur for us to live a grace-filled life. 1. A PURPOSEFUL DENYING ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kind Of Living Pleasing To The Lord

Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Dec 9, 2024

Apostle Paul reminds the believers about the life that is pleasing to God in view to the coming rapture of the church (verses 13-18)

I. The INSTRUCTIONS To The Believers 1. AVOID sexual immorality *verses 3-5, (live a HOLY life and HONORABLE to the Lord) "It is God’s will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

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

Fainting Christians

Contributed by James May on May 29, 2005

If we would just learn to wait upon the Lord by serving Him, trusting Him and living for Him, we would have so many fainting Christians.

FAINTING CHRISTIANS By Pastor Jim May In the hills of Tennessee there is a breed of goats that is called the “Fainting Goat”. They are also known as “Nervous Goats”, “Stiff-leg goats”, “Wooden-leg goats”, and “Tennessee Scare goats”. No one knows for certain where they originated from but the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pleasant Sweet Fragrance PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 8, 2023

Encourages Christians to radiate positivity, pervade their surroundings with Christ's love, and persevere in love and forbearance, embodying the pleasing aroma of Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather here in His presence, just as we are, with hearts open and ready to receive the Word of God. It's a beautiful day, not because the sun is shining, but because the Son is reigning. Today, we're going to look at a passage from the second ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

Topics: Positive Influence, Christian Living