Sermons on Progressive Christianity:

Onward Christian Soldiers Marching As To War

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 5, 2019

clarifying misconceptions about the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers

Devotion Weekly Message November 10, 2019 Ephesians 6:12 Onward Christian Soldiers Marching AS TO War Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian's Duty To Government

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019

How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Christians Should Attend Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022

Why do preachers, preach about Church Attendance? They do so for of a number of reasons.

Illus: A Johns Hopkins University medical researcher has just discovered what the Presbyterian Ministers’ Life Insurance Fund has known for more than two centuries: ATTENDING CHURCH IS GOOD FOR YOUR HEALTH. Illus: Statistics reveal that the risk of fatal heart disease is almost twice as high for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Can Christian Celebrate Onam Or Halloween? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 25, 2021

Once when a person is baptized in Christ in the Name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the former is gone and we are new in Christ

# 1. Once when a person is baptized in Christ in the Name of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, the former is gone and we are new in Christ and how can we follow false God or celebrate demonic pagan festivals such as Halloween or Onam or walk with darkness as if there is no light of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Christian - Hold Your Head High

Contributed by John Huyser on Sep 3, 2024

In the face of Elon Musk and other public celebrities mocking Christianity and where shedding faith is celebrated, Psalm 45 offers Christians the reason to hold our heads high.

While every wedding a pastor officiates at is special, there are those from my days in Jarvis, Ontario that immediately spring to mind. To begin with, Jarvis, Ontario students proudly wear the moniker of Hicks. Compared to the other city high school students, the Jarvis Hicks come from Southern ...read more

Christian Living - Watch Your Speech Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 2, 2024

Continues series in James. Addresses the power of our speech

James 1:19-21, 3:1-12 Speech - Read James 1:19-21 Prayer On a wind-swept hill in an English country church yard, stands a drab slate tombstone. The faint etching reads, Beneath this stone, a lump of clay Lies Arabella Young Who, on the twenty-fourth of May Began to hold her ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19, James 1:19-21, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Picture Of The Christian Life For Paul

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Oct 3, 2024

Love

Phil. 1:9-11 Zoom In Zoom Out Flow Chart of Philippians 1:9-11 9 And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, 10 so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, 11 filled with the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

It's Not Christian Politics

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 27, 2024

We cannot let the rhetoric of racial division, prejudicial chaos, and religious rhetoric continue. We must give unto Ceasar the political system what is theirs and give to God what belongs to Him and that is our hearts, our souls, our minds.

It’s not Christian Politics By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER OPENING: - Habakkuk 2:1 says, “I will stand upon my watch and set me upon the tower and will watch to see what he will say unto me and what I shall answer when I am reproved”. The spiritual duty of a true watchman is a noble, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Psalm 101:7, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Apostolic

When Christians Try To Predict The Future Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 7, 2024

The ancient phrase "examine the liver" tells of a Babylonian way to try to predict the future. We can shake our head at that, but there's a way we do the same thing today.

“EXAMINE THE LIVER”: This was an ancient Babylonian process to try to discern the future. - Ezekiel 21:21. - I’m quite confident that I’ve never heard a sermon on this obscure phrase in this obscure corner of the Bible, but I think it’s interesting and sets up an important point about prophecy ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 21:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Rise Of Artificial Intelligence And The Christian Worldview Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

The rise of Artificial Intelligence is part of the unfolding plan of God in this generation. But it must be approached with caution, wisdom, and discernment.

THE RISE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE CHRISTIAN WORLDVIEW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 12:4, Ecclesiastes 12:12-13 Supporting Texts: Genesis 1:26-28, Romans 12:2, Proverbs 3:5-6, Matthew 24:14, 2 Timothy 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We are living in a rapidly advancing technological ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Response To Racial And Ethnic Discrimination Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

Racial and ethnic discrimination is a sin that the body of Christ must confront with courage and conviction.

CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35 Supporting Texts: James 2:1-9, Revelation 7:9, Colossians 3:11, Matthew 22:37-40, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: Racial and ethnic discrimination remains a painful reality in many ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christians And Abortion: Valuing The Sanctity Of Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025

Every human life—born or unborn—is precious to God. In a world that trivialises life in the womb, Christians must rise with clarity and conviction to uphold the sanctity of life.

CHRISTIANS AND ABORTION: VALUING THE SANCTITY OF LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Supporting Texts: Exodus 20:13, Jeremiah 1:5, Luke 1:41-44, Deuteronomy 30:19, Proverbs 24:11-12 INTRODUCTION: The issue of abortion is one of the most pressing moral and spiritual challenges ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christianity Is A Reciprocal Relationship Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

God and mankind belong together because He created us.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE NECESSITY OF A RELATIONSHIP 1. Definition: “Relationship is a connection of two or more (parts) which belong together; connected because of affinity, or reciprocal interest.” a. God and mankind belong together because He created us. b. Because we are created in His image ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7, 1 John 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is A Unique Worldview Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures (just the Bible).

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition: Worldview is the phrase to describe your explanation of theology or doctrine. 2. Theology is the study of God and His relation to the world. ~Webster All sources. Doctrine is the teaching of Christianity from scriptures. Just the Bible. 3. Worldview is our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8, Revelation 21:3

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is An Interactive Community Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

The earthly church is a community of believers. The community of Christians is entirely unique from all other religious gatherings.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Most people want to know God but want to do it outside the established church. Why do people have problems with the existing church? a. Scandals. b. Traditions. c. Dead music. d. Rules/legalism. e. Always asking for money. f. Ingrown/doesn’t reach out. 2. What do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist