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Integrity And The Christian

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 14, 2002

based on 74 ratings

| 9,078 views

Christians need integrity in these important areas: Money, Sex, Power.

The news has been rife with stories of the lack of integrity in our culture. First it was the Enron scandal and the accounting firm of Arthur Anderson. Then it was WorldCom. Even Martha Stewart, the apron-clad icon of hominess, has been brought into disrepute through what appears to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-23, Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity Works!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

based on 230 ratings

| 13,998 views

We want things that benefit our life. So one of the questions that we often find ourselves asking is, "Does it work? Does it really work?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 ILL. Ethel & I don’t go to see many movies, but we saw one a number of years ago that is hard to forget. The name of it is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 26, 2003

based on 35 ratings

| 5,463 views

The situation in the Middle East, and our own situation - many comparisons help us better understand Christianity.

John 17:1-16: UNDERSTANDING CHRISTIANITY During these past few weeks, it is virtually impossible to not know what is going on with the war in Iraq. Never before, in world history, have reporters had this much access to soldiers what they are doing. On TV, you’re able to see what the desert is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Christian Fathering

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 84 ratings

| 13,399 views

How is the Christian father to carry out his responsibilities

Introductory Considerations 1. Passage from 1 Samuel not one we feel comfortable with. It is downright frightening, especially to those of us who are parents - a story of disobedient children who ignore their father’s scolding and as a result God severely punishes both them and their father - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christian Assurance Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

based on 27 ratings

| 6,835 views

If you want to be certain that you have nothing to fear from death, then put your confidence in Jesus Christ.

Death! It’s one of the 2 great certainties in life. Death and taxation aren’t they? Death! If you ever want to kill a conversation, just start talking about death. We’ll all face it in the end, but none of us seems to want to face it now. It’s almost as though we’re scared of it. For some there’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Christian Courage

Contributed by Martin Field on Aug 7, 2001

based on 40 ratings

| 6,403 views

Reflecting on Joseph of Arimathaea’s courage in stepping forward to bury Jesus, the sermon encourages Christians to be bold and courageous today.

In the Episcopal Church, today is the feast day of Joseph of Arimathaea, one of the more obscure New Testament characters. All that is known for certain about Joseph comes from the Gospel narratives of Jesus’ burial. Though John speaks of Joseph as a secret disciple of our Lord, and associates ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Struggling Christian Series

Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Aug 7, 2001

based on 29 ratings

| 8,845 views

How today’s Christian must stay focused.

Overcoming the Struggle: “The Struggling Christian” Romans 7:14-25 Rev. B. J. Sims, Jr. Keyword: CONFLICT Conflict – “ a struggle, or fight” Christians struggle on a Daily basis with their own inner conflicts. We allow every little thing, not of God, to disturb our spirit. As well as our mental ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering In Christianity

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Jun 29, 2001

based on 16 ratings

| 4,441 views

Our purpose and Gods purpose suffering in Christianity, questioining God

Call to worship Psalm 143 v 1&2 Old Testament Lesson Job Ch 42 vs 1 to 6 New Testament lesson Galatians Ch 5 v 16 to Ch 6 v 10 Often in our world today we see many organisations, charities and governments who seem to be in pursuit of charitable acts and good works based on Humanitarian grounds, ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Is It Christian Or Is It Convenient

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 13,824 views

This sermon looks at how we may have to choose between being a true Christian, or simply taking the path of convenience in our walk with the Lord. Jeroboam is the main character.

IS IT CHRISTIAN OR CONVENIENT I Kings 11:26-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-30, Text I Kings 12:25-33 Early 2/26/93 .ls2 We live in a world intent on making things convenient for us. There are a host of things that have made living more conven ient and human bodies more lazy. We no longer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Rodney Byrd on Jul 12, 2001

based on 66 ratings

| 11,715 views

The term Christian is often used loosely my many different people. This sermon discusses the traits of "true" Christians.

I was reading a great book the other day that gave me the inspiration for this sermon. It discussed ways of growing as a Christian. It really opened my eyes to how ambiguously some people viewed the question, "What is a Christian?" This is a question that has been asked by many people, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, John 3:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 3,985 views

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closet Christians

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 17, 2001

based on 88 ratings

| 9,613 views

Encouraging believers to declare themselves as such in the light of our powerful Gospel.

Closet Christians! Rom 1:13-17 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I planned many times to come to you (but have been prevented from doing so until now) in order that I might have a harvest among you, just as I have had among the other Gentiles. 14 I am obligated both to Greeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004

based on 8 ratings

| 3,021 views

Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Christians In Peril

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Nov 24, 2004

based on 13 ratings

| 2,484 views

The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, we learn and understand little, we pray and little is accomplished.

Christians in Peril The Christian today has become a people without a vision. The Lord has said that, with out a vision my people perish. We work and cannot obtain, we save and spend more, we fight and loose ground, we obtain and have less, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:8-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian Voice Series

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Nov 24, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 4,666 views

Message #7 in the Faith and Freedom Series. A challenge to Christians to use their voice and their vote to impact their culture.

This is the final message of the Faith and Freedom Series that was preached during the month of October 2004. These messages were preached before the 2004 elections in Oklahoma. Several critical issues were on the ballot, including a homosexual marriage amendment and several gambling questions. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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