Sermons on Radical Christians:

What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am A Christian... Now What?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Mar 1, 2004

We become a Christian, and we will always have that wonderful day to look back on.... but is that it? now what?

I am a Christian! … Now What? 2/28/04 Introduction.. I am a Christian! …….. I am …. I am happy to say that I have been born again as the Bible specifies in John 3:3 I have been purchased with the blood of Christ Jesus as shows in Revelation 5:9, I have been saved by grace ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Surrendered Christian - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 24, 2004

Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit delineates how we are to yield our lives to the will of God.

“The Surrendered Christian” – Part 1 of 2 Romans 12:1-2 I. The SURRENDERED Christian. (vv. 1-2) 1. The CALL. (v. 1a) I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 10:1; Ephesians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; Hebrews 13:22 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

To The Tired Christian Worker! See Beyond!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 11, 2003

In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. see beyond.

TO THE TIRED CHRISTIAN WORKER! SEEING BEYOND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. In God’s highest graduate school courses, suffering is always the lesson.We learn through suffering not resignation nor patience, but rejoicing in tribulation. When we are tired we must press on! ROMANS 8:37 Nay, in all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abraham Teaches True Christian Character

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 12, 2003

PENTECOST 9(C) - Abraham teaches true Christian characters as he weclomes the Lord and follows God’s Word.

ABRAHAM TEACHES TRUE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER GENESIS 18:1—14 AUGUST 10, 2003 GENESIS 18:1-14 1The LORD appeared to Abraham near the great trees of Mamre while he was sitting at the entrance to his tent in the heat of the day. 2Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

And They Will Know We Are Christians By Our Love

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 12, 2002

What we believe - our faith - is acted out in service to others.

I want to ask you a couple of questions and then I want to present you with a challenge. The questions are these: Do you love the Lord? Have you accepted Jesus as the rescuer and guide of your life? Do you want to be a disciple of Jesus and follow him? Then here’s your challenge: Put your money ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Is Christian Hope Just Pie In The Sky

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003

Christian hope is not pie in the sky but founded on the concrete reality of what has been promised by God.

Has anyone seen The Postman. It’s a bit old now, it was released a few years ago. And while it comes from a good book, the movie does boil down to a new setting for Kevin Costner to play the same character he played in every other movie he’s ever been in. But in this movie, the self-centred guy who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

Three Secrets Of An Effective Christian-1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

The powerful work of surrender in a believer’s life.

Three Secrets of Being an Effective Believer CHAPTER 12:1-2 Living-Sacrifice. Now those two words, living sacrifice, compose in English what is called an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two seemingly contradictory words. It seems contradictory to say a living sacrifice. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

The Journey Every Christian Should Make Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 11, 2003

In this passage as John writes to the different age groups maybe chronilogically and spiritually, we see three different destinations that every Christian should reach on their Christian journey.

So far as we have been going through the book of I John we have seen different tests and indications that you can know that you truly belong to Christ. Once again these tests were to reveal the false teachings that were going on and bring comfort and reassurance to those in the true church ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Second Christian Martyr(Acts 6) Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 13, 2003

This is an exposition of the passage on Stephen who was the first martyr.

INTRODUCTION We all need heros - those who would embody and be incarnate examples of that which is true, good, and beautiful. Who are your heros? Athanasisus, Luther, Calvin, William Wallace, Theodore Roosevelt, Rambo? We need heros. Today we consider the hero, Stephen. Remember that the Word of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When A Christian Sins?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Apr 15, 2003

When a Christian sins relationship is NOT altered, position is NOT altered, BUT fellowship is broken.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A CHRISTIAN SINS? PSALM 51 Scripture makes it abundantly clear that if we believe in Jesus and have put our trust in Him, then we are His, and nothing or no-one can change that. How wonderful it is to know that we are secure in the Lord Jesus Christ! WELL THEN, SINCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Relationship - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David speaks marvelously of the nature of the Christian Life in this Shepherd Psalm. This is part 1 of 6 sermon series.

“The Model for the Christian Life” 1 of 6 Psalm 23:1-6 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Ezekiel 34:11-12, 23-24; John 10:11, 14, 27-30; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 95:7; 100:3; Matthew 7:22-23; Psalm 34:9-10; 84:11; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002

Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

When Conflicts Arise In Christian Community

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn the principles for dealing successfully with the inevitable conflicts that arise in church

Last week, we looked at how integrating God’s influence results in healthy relationships. The four steps contained in Philippians 3:15-4:1 were "ask God for clear thinking, live what we know from God, pattern after godly people and make room for a biblical future." If we could do this perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

It's Fun Being A Christian - Enjoy!

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Satan wants us to believe that serving God is too hard. The truth is that only a life with God’s favor is worth living.

THE GREAT LIE 1 Jn. 5:3 This is love for God: to obey his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, 4 for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. 5 Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist