Sermons on progressive christianity: showing 181-195 of 138,443

Christian Obedience

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009

Obedience is one evidence of our fellowship with God.

CHRISTIAN OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-11 Today, we are going to study another test of fellowship with God and that is obeying His commands. Please open your Bibles to 1 John 2:3-11. EXPOSITION Read 1 John 2:3. 3We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. What does the phrase ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Health Check Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 8, 2015

This is the 10th sermon in the series "The Cure". This sermon ask each person to evaluate their spiritual health and gives some prescriptions that will help.

Series: The Cure [#10] HEALTH CHECK Romans 6:1-23 Introduction: I have been to so many Doctors that when I hear that I have an appointment, all I can do is just shake my head. I don’t think that anyone likes to go to the Doctor; but it is necessary for us to be checked periodically by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Next Level Of Increase Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Can you imagine increase in a desert and ways in the wilderness. How many of you are ready to go to your next level? How do we move our lives forward with God? How can we move to our next level of increase and fruitfulness? Our new year's challenge.

Sermon - Experiencing The Next Level of Increase Scriptures - Genesis 1:28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Isaiah 43:18-19, Proverbs 29:18, Deuteronomy 1:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

The Little Fox Of Fear Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 11, 2014

The seventh message in the series on the little foxes. Fear is detrimental to faith.

Song of Solomon 2:15 KJV Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes. 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. I. INTRODUCTION—MR. FEARING Another of the many characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sunshine Christians

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2016

The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God.

Sermon Sunshine Christians Judges 5:31 The symbol used here to set forth the greatness and power of the Christian life, is the sun. No created object displays more strikingly the amazing power and goodness of God. Warmth The sun is on fire from center to circumference What that inner fire is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Progress Of Prosperity(By Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Aug 29, 2005

Learn how to prosper God’s way.

3 John 1:2 - "Beloved, I pray that in all things thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth”. I. Parable of the Talents a. 5, 2, 1 talents b. The importance of goals and measurement c. Importance of using time wisely d. Importance of understanding what you have been ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Life

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011

The Christian Life

THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Col. 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. The life of a Christian is the greatest in this world. 2. “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it's been found difficult and not tried.” (G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Swindoll, Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growing As A Christian

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

A simple outline on how we grow in the Lord.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Growing As A Christian Psalms 92:12-14 Intro: The believer is birthed into the family of God as a babe in Christ. The Lord never intended for us to remain babes, however, and he has given us the tools whereby we may grow. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Christian

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 25, 2018

We are a generous Nation and are great contributors to charities but still a third of the world goes to bed hungry every night a third of the world is without proper medical care, a third of the world is thirsty for clean water and God's word.

How do we express our thankfulness to God for the blessings we have received? Today in North America we are considered some of the wealthiest people on the planet. That does not mean that you have a fortune tucked away somewhere but rather our standard of living is some of the best. We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Charity

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 29, 2007

Having the poor around us will be an unending condition for the world until Jesus comes back in glory to set up his kingdom. In the mean time what do we do about it?

The Rich Young Man 16Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments." 18"Which ones?" the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Four tests to examine your Christianity.

Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Palace Or The Pasture

Contributed by Thomas Custer on Mar 17, 2014

what made David who he was, was not developed in the fanfare of the palace, but in the isolation of a pasture... long before he played for Saul, he played for God. Before defeating the giant, he practiced on trees, targets, bears and lions.

Palace or the Pasture 1 Samuel 16:11 KJV [11] And Samuel said unto Jesse, Are here all thy children? And he said, There remaineth yet the youngest, and, behold, he keepeth the sheep. And Samuel said unto Jesse, Send and fetch him: for we will not sit down till he come hither. Gene Edwards, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 30, 2011

You have to look at the overall out come and put the small stuff in perspective, Don’t ignore the small stuff but at the same time don’t sweat it.

Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Joshua 10: 25-26 Joshua 10:3-5 3 Therefore Adoni-Zedek king of Jerusalem sent to Hoham king of Hebron, Piram king of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:3-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Fire

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 27, 2016

JESUS CAME TO BRING FIRE - A FIRE THAT IS 1. Finely FOCUSED 2. Divinely IGNITED from Heaven 3. Purifies us towards a life of RIGHTEOUSNESS and 4. It to be EXPERIENTIAL

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56 Theme: Jesus' Fire Proposition: Jesus came to bring fire - A fire that is: 1. Focused 2. Divinely Ignited 3. Righteous 4. Experiential INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sins of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Nazarene