Sermons on Religious Christians:

A Listening Heart

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Listening is one way we show Christ's love to others.

A Listening Heart Acts 16:14-15 And a certain woman named Lydia, from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God, was listening; and the Lord opened her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul. [15] And when she and her household had been baptized, she urged us, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 20, 2002

Living consistent with God’s will

A FAITHFUL WALK IN THE LIGHT Ephesians 5:8-14 · This morning we looked at Paul’s command that Christians live their lives as an imitation of who God is. 1) He told us that God’s footsteps are characterized by a spirit of sacrificial love. 2) Paul also warned us against IDOLATRY which shows ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002

We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Point Of Grace

Contributed by David Nolte on Nov 14, 2002

Deals with Jesus’ encounter with the woman taken in adultery.

“AT THE POINT OF GRACE!”/JOHN 8:1-11/SHASTA WAY/11-17-02/A.M. In the text for this morning we see a difficult situation. A woman has been taken in the very act of adultery. She has been literally dragged into the presence of Jesus. There is something frightfully wrong with this picture. First, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Compelled By Love

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Oct 16, 2002

This message takes a close look at our motives. It calls us to make Love and Gratitude the basis for everything we do.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compelled by Love Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Diligent

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

WE need to be diligent in our faith!

INTRODUCTION The Christian walk is not easy, it is not a stroll through the park, it is something that takes a lot of work on our part. Paul tells us to be diligent. This means to take pains, to strive for something. An approved worker diligently studies the Word and seeks to apply it to his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funeral For Beth Lake

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 23, 2006

A funeral message

Beth Lake March 24, 2006 There are great moments in human life; moments when new chapters open up, new avenues are taken, and new experiences met. These rites of passage are important moments when we are all changed. Think about the changes that happen in our lives. Think of how we change from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Service: The Great Difference Maker

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 10, 2005

All churches have problems, but when we serve together in the unity, and power of the Holy Spirit there is no problem that will overcome or distract us from our main purpose. Taking the Gospel to all the world.

Intro: A rather pompous-looking deacon was working hard to impress upon a class of boys the importance of living the Christian life. “Why do people call me a Christian?” the man asked. After a moment’s pause, one of the boys said, “Maybe it’s because they don’t know you.” The answer I believe the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your Life Through One Simple Skill

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 16, 2005

Just by listening we can change our lives forever

PowerPoint Avaiable Fill In Blanks Handout Available Slide Change + Transition In > Transition Out X Change Your Life Through One Simple Skill + Change - We need to understand that our world is a fast changing world. - Change is not necessary bad - if fact change is normal - Change is really ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Up Stakes

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

In order for each of us to move toward becoming the person God created us to be and fulfill the purpose He created us to fulfill, we must pull some stakes and refuse to let limitations define us.

Taking Up Stakes Living without limits for God’s glory ILL- Elephant Intro I tried to look brave, but inside, I was shaking in my sneakers as we stood within five feet of a six-ton elephant tethered outside the circus tent. I had seen elephants at the zoo before, behind iron bars, but this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Conversion Of Saul, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 13, 2004

Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.

The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Biggest Loser

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2006

The path in the Christian life to gain is loss. Up is down, and down is up. To know Christ we must look at other things in our life as rubbish, dung, loss.

Intro: The Biggest loser is one of the hottest new reality shows. This is what TV.com had to say about the show, “this compelling new weight-loss reality drama in which two celebrity fitness trainers join with top health experts to help overweight contestants transform their bodies, health and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love Overcomes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 16, 2006

Christ’s love in us overcomes the world, the fleshly tendency for self-centeredness and the devil’s attempts to demean, demoralize and defeat us.

Interpersonal Do’s and Don’ts John 13:34-13:35 Jesus said, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another as I have loved you. By this will all men know that you are my disciples because you have love for one another." (John 13:34,35) Illustration: Let us consider one another ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity - Who I Am In Christ

Contributed by Robert Danz on Jan 20, 2006

Setting the foundation of who we are in Christ verses how the world wants us to find identity.

What is identity? Webster’s says: the distinguishing character or personality of an individual – the source of who we are. Identity is a major part of our society. We strive for it, but we really don’t have a clue of what it is or where to find it. What worldly things do we look for identity in? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Live With People You Don't Like

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 6, 2007

Common problem we all have is how to to live with others, deal with it via insight from James.

How to live with people you don’t like Pastor Andrew Chan Message based on James 2:1-13 “A Faith That Works” Series Scripture reading – James 2:1-13 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free