Sermons on Strong Christians:

Christian Education Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Folly is the making of wrong choices. The goal of education in both the secular and sacred realm is to give to people the knowledge and awareness they need to make wise choices.

The Jews loved to tell stories about the importance of choices. Nathan Ausubel tells one of the wealthy Jewish merchant who took his slave on a long journey leaving his only son behind. On the journey the merchant became very ill, and at the point of death he made a will leaving all this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-24

Christian Fatigue

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016

Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Life

Contributed by John White on Jul 6, 2019

As the years roll by we all tend to increasingly have questions about life. As Christians we know the general answers to the age-old questions, “Who am I?’ Where did I come from?” “Why am I here?” “Where am I going?”

The Christian Life James 4:13-15 “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: Whereas ye know not what [shall be] on the morrow. For what [is] your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15, Mark 8:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Converted Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ.

Can a Christian be converted? Yes, and not only can a Christian be converted, but it is often essential before he becomes an effective servant of Jesus Christ. Conversion means to turn again to the ways of the Savior from the ways of self and sin. We are only born again once, but we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Christian Conduct

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Apr 30, 2024

Paul waned the Philippian Christian's conduct to represent the Gospel

Christian Conduct Philippians 1:27-2:4 Good morning. The Greek word which is translated as “conduct” means “to live as a citizen.” According to the US Army Human Resources Command webpage, the Army Good Conduct Medal was established in June 1941. It is awarded for excellent behavior, efficiency, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Fellowship Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 23, 2003

The nature and enemies of Christian felloship and the traits that characterize "fellow Christians."

Christian Fellowship I Jn. 1:3 INTRO.: Once at an area meeting, I invited a choir from a congregation of another Church to sing. They did a very good job, but a fellow preacher who attended took exception to bringing in "outsiders" to sing. He felt moved to write me a very strong letter, soundly ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cosmetic Christianity

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

We look good on the outside, but are we pure on the inside?

Cosmetic Christianity Hab 2:4 KJV We are too busy to pray, and so we are too busy to have power. We have a great deal of activity but we accomplish little; many services but few conversions; much machinery but few results. - R. A. Torrey These are these symptoms of a Cosmetic Christianity, we can ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Refuse To Fade Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 8, 2020

In this message we will learn how to finish strong by looking at the failure of King Solomon to do so.

Refuse To Fade Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win! All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize. So I run with purpose in every step. I am not just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 60 -- A Psalm In Defeat Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2021

Psalm 60:1-12 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army in battle, but it is also unique, for it is the only one designated explicitly for teaching. Psalm 60 is a lament, apparently prompted by a defeat of Israel's army

Tuesday, February 16, 2016 Tom Lowe PSALM 60 Title: A Psalm in Defeat Michtam of David, to teach; when he strove with Aram-naharaim and with Aram-zobah, when Joab returned, and smote of Edom in the valley of salt twelve thousand; to the chief Musician, sung to the tune of Shushan-eduth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Orthodox Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2003

The Eastern Orthodox Church has been described as an “unknown world” for most Americans, yet it represents a major segment of Christianity.

World Religions>>Orthodox Christianity -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Christian world can be divided into 3 main branches: Catholics, Protestants, and the Orthodox. This 3rd stream has been described as an “unknown world.” It is foreign and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10, 1 Corinthians 15:49

Denomination: Congregational

The Christian Walk Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009

The Christian walk is God’s plan for edifying the Body of Christ as gifted Christian leaders equip the saints for their work of ministry and as converted Christians use their spiritual gifts.

Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillan The Christian Walk Key Verses: Ephesians 4:1-32; 5:1-21; 6:10-19 Proposition: The Christian walk is God’s plan for edifying the Body of Christ as gifted Christian leaders equip the saints for their work of ministry and as converted Christians use their spiritual gifts. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Fearless Christian Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 24, 2010

• Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wan

Introduction • Last week we continued on the series of the Fearless Christian. • We discussed that fear is faith in reverse and fear is the reciprocal of faith. • Faith comes by hearing the Word of God. • Fear comes by hearing the words of the Satan. • Satan wants ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Christian Life

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Oct 23, 2011

The Christian Life

THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN Col. 2:6-7 INTRODUCTION: 1. The life of a Christian is the greatest in this world. 2. “Christianity has not been tried and found wanting; it's been found difficult and not tried.” (G.K. Chesterton, quoted in Swindoll, Hand Me Another Brick, Thomas Nelson, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We obey human authority, not just out of fear, but for the Lord's sake. Peter says this is to be the motivating power behind Christian submission. Good citizenship is a service to God, and it is to bring glory to God.

Christians in general and Baptists in particular have played important roles in the patriotism of America. One of the finest patriotic hymns is My Country Tis Of Thee. It was written in 1832 by a Baptist clergyman named Samuel Francis Smith. The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was written in 1892 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17