Sermons on Strong Christians:

Healthy Christian Community Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Dec 1, 2003

The apostle Paul highlights what makes for a healthy, mature Christian community. A sermon for II Advent, based on Phil 1:3-11.

Sermon for II Advent Yr C, 7/12/2003 Based on Phil 1:3-11 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The apostle Paul’s letter to the congregation at Philippi in Macedonia, is “filled-to-overflowing” with joy and love. Some passages of scripture communicate very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003

People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:2-5, Luke 2:8

Denomination: *other

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ornaments On A Christian Tree

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2005

We are often referred to, in one way or another, as trees of God. This Christmas season, let’s make sure our tree bears the right ornaments.

ORNAMENTS ON A CHRISTIAN TREE By Pastor Jim May King Tut never saw a Christmas tree, but he would have understood the tradition. The Egyptians were part of a long line of cultures that treasured and worshipped evergreens. When the winter solstice arrived, they brought green date palm leaves into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Are Christians Hated?

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

With the greatest message in the world to give, why are Christians treated with hostility?

One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Most of us think that since we go to the world with the greatest and most important message in all of history that the world would applaud and cheer. For the most part, people are not waiting for that ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christians: An Endangered Species

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 17, 2003

As Christians, we feel like an endangered species. Evil is flourishing. But God will protect us and God answers us when we call on Him.

July 13, 2003 Title: "The Immoral Majority" or "Christians: An Endangered Species" Text: Psalm 12:1-8 Introduction I’m sure you are at least somewhat familiar with animals on the endangered species list. Here in Florida, I am aware of several that appear on our license plates ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Be A Fruitful Christian

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

If we are going to be productive and fruitful Christians, then we need to live by the same principles that Jesus taught his disciples.

“HOW TO BE A FRUITFUL CHRISTIAN” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 15:1-14 “For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23) Before salvation, we fail short of glorifying God; now however, we are enabled to and should live for the purpose of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14

Authentic Christian Living Series

Contributed by David Schaal on Sep 4, 2003

The Bible teaches us that true Christianity comes with True change in our live. Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!(2 Cor.5:17)- The New, the Change the different from before is the badge of our Chr

“AUTHENTIC CHRISTIAN LIVING” TEXT: Romans 8:12-17 INTRO: With so many beliefs and denominations in our society, a question that we must ask ourselves is: Am I a REAL Christian? Now I am not asking you to question your Salvation, as much as I am challenging you to look at your life, and see if ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basic Christianity 101

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 7, 2003

THE WAY WE JUDGE OTHERS MATTERS TO GOD!

BASIC CHRISTIANITY 101: THE WAY WE JUDGE PSALM 133/ MATTHEW 7:1-6 LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUGUST 31, 2003 INTRODUCTION: THE CONSERVATIVE CHURCH AND THE LIBERAL UNIVERSITY:email I LUV YEW: I got your back You got mine, I’ll help you out Anytime. To see you hurt To see you cry, Makes me weep And wanna ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6, Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Happy Christian

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 13, 2003

How are you expressing yourself to a lost world? Christians ought to be the happiest people around. Our text looks at how to be a happy Christian.

How to be a Happy Christian 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. INTRODUCTION Who here today wishes to be happy? – (Just raise your hands.) “Several years ago the #1 song on the pop charts was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Affections I

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon

CHRISTIAN AFFECTIONS PHILIPPIANS 1:7-8 (Part #1) 11/09/94 I am sure that some of the older folks can recall when the USS Pueblo was captured by the North Koreans. The 82 surviving crew members who were captured were brutally treated and tortured. In one instance 13 men from the Pueblo were ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Christian Affection Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on Christian affections

CHRISTIAN AFFECTION PHILIPPIANS 1:7-8 (Part #2) 11/16/94 The lived a Greek writer by the name of Lucian who lived around 120-200 AD. This man was an unbeliever, who notice a certain thing about Christians. He wrote the following, "It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Me For You Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Oct 13, 2003

Several years ago, I heard a Christian friend, Fred Thompson, speak to a group of Christian men about discipleship. He reminded them that the Great Commission exhorts God’s children to make "disciples" not merely converts. He also reminded them that the

"ME FOR YOU" CHRISTIANS Several years ago, I heard a Christian friend, Fred Thompson, speak to a group of Christian men about discipleship. He reminded them that the Great Commission exhorts God’s children to make "disciples" not merely converts. He also reminded them that the greatest ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

Pentecost 17: It is uncomfortable to consider the shortcomings of our faith life. This message focuses on The advice that the Epistle of James gives us to make our faith vital and active.

There is one device in many homes that is despised. It is often ignored and hidden away because we just simply don’t want to deal it. When we use it, it can have a wonderful or terrible effect on us. Is it the lawn mower? No! Is it the microwave oven? No! Is it the vacuum cleaner? No! It’s the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

12 Christians With No Inheritance

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 23, 2009

After the death of Sarah Abraham took Keturah as his wife. Isaac received the promise and the inheritance of Abraham. From this wife Abraham had 6 children and 7 grand children. We will try to understand that the meanings of their names represent sins o

Galatians 3:9,29 - We are spiritual descendants of Abraham After the death of Sarah Abraham took Keturah as his wife. Isaac received the promise and the inheritance of Abraham. From this wife Abraham had 6 children and 7 grand children. The meanings of their names represent sins of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:1-6

Denomination: Baptist