Sermons on Slack Christians:

Christians And Racial Issues

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 20, 2008

Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues still have great emoti

Christians and Racial Issues Luke 10:36-37 READ TEXT Intro Jesus’ choice of a Samaritan as the hero of his parable was not accidental or incidental. Racial difference was the occasion for problems that were acute, divisive, and controversial in that day. And in America today racial issues ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Successful Christian Living

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Feb 23, 2008

I want to look at three key-words in this scripture, - ‘come, ‘take’, and ‘find’. Keys unlock doors, and an understanding of how these words relate to this scripture can unlock truth for us that will help us know compelling ‘Successful Christian Living’

SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING His Yoke Fits Well Matthew 11:28-30 28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 2, 2008

sermon 3 in 1st John series

The Stages of the Christian Life Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. I find it interesting to look at those type of family portraits. Slide You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians, Countries, And Kingdom

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2008

With the election coming up, we need a spiritual perspective about these things.

A. The story is told of a boy, who wanted $100 very badly, so he prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write GOD a letter requesting $100. 2. When the postal authorities received the letter addressed to GOD, U.S.A., they decided to send it to the President. 3. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Shine As A Christian Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 14, 2008

This message shows us four steps to shine as a Christian - will help you to improve your testimony for Jesus if you apply these principles

How to live the Christian Life Series ‘How to shine as a Christian – Part 4 of 12’ Acknowledgement: Dr. Henry Schorr Good morning. Have you ever wondered what kind of testimony do you have in the community? What kind of a testimony do you have on your block? What kind of a testimony do you have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Non-Christian Funeral Series

Contributed by Chris Stevens on Dec 16, 2008

This is a funeral outline I used when called on to preach the funeral for a non-christian man. Hope it is helpful.

Will you pray with me. Lord, we come to you this day with heavy hearts at the passing of ______. I pray father as we go through this time you will fill the hearts of this precious family with your love, your grace, and your mercy. Father we come to you knowing that when your children cry you cry ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming A Great Christian

Contributed by Tony Rivers on Sep 29, 2007

Jesus tells us that in order to be great, we must be willing to become servant to all.

Jesus Explains His Kingdom Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: Attention: At one point during my seminary days, my wife and I gave up our jobs in Walters, Virginia so that we could return to Southeastern Seminary and so I could finish my degree. The plan worked out beautifully. I was able to move ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Not A Spectator Sport Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 6, 2007

30th in a series from Ephesians. Every believer is to be a minister.

Last Saturday, Mary and I went to the U of A football game. And as we watched that game, it reminded me of how someone once described a football game: Eleven men down on the field, desperately in need of rest, and fifty thousand people in the stands desperately in need of exercise. Unfortunately, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sweet And Sour Christians Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2007

Although leaders in a church are crucial, the real strength or weakness of Christianity is found in its laymen, those who populate the pews and live out their Christian values throughout the week.

Sweet and Sour Christians (I Thessalonians 5:15) 1. A society cannot be governed if most of its members do not buy into its laws. The English philosopher, John Locke, who set the tone for the American Revolution, in his Second Treatise, wrote "the ruling power ought to govern by declared and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian Birth Certificate

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

The physical birth certificate compared to the spiritual birth certificate.

JOHN 1:12-13 “THE CHRISTIAN BIRTH CERTIFICATE” A) The birth certificate is a very important document for every person! * It’s needed for many different events in each person’s life. * For instance ……. * Usually it is needed for employment purposes or for enrollment into colleges or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 9, 2007

What would a person give up if they reject Christ

Text: Galatians 1:3-10 Title: The benefits of being a believer Introduction ·Falling away ·Backsliding The benefits only a believer in Christ has. 1.No more condemnation because of our new position (v3-5, 8-9) “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A No Matter What Christian

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 28, 2008

in trying times there will be those who will not fall away, here the secret to be a Christian, no matter what

Intro: 2 Thessalonians states before the Anti-Christ is revealed there will first be a falling away. Matthew Henry gives us this explanation of the falling away—“there will be a falling away from sound doctrine, true worship, and holy living.” Today, I would like to present the attitude you must ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Or Disciple 1

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 11, 2009

Does being a Christian automatically make you a disciple? Can you be one without being the other?

Throughout the gospel accounts we read about a couple of different groups of people interacting with Jesus. Sometimes it talks about those in the crowd and other times it talks about Jesus’ disciples. When you think disciples what are you first thoughts? Do you think of someone with a circle of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christian Or Disciple 2

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 18, 2009

This is the second part of a message that looks at what makes a disciple

Last week we started to take a look at what being a disciple looked like, We discovered that the word Christian came from the original word Χριστιανός or Christianŏs and it originally showed up in Acts 11:26 where we read It was at Antioch that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:28-36

Denomination: Wesleyan