Sermons on Struggles As A Christian:

Understanding Being Born Again Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2009

Part 2 in the series of getting to the basics. What it means for a Christian when He/She claims to be Born Again.

10/4/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part II Understanding being “Born Again” John 3:1-8 Read and pray Last week we began a series of becoming a servant in Christ. (BASIC) We centered our attention on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us

Contributed by David Koop on Jun 2, 2020

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with.

The Holy Spirit is here to empower and guide us in the everyday decisions we struggle with. To be guided by the Holy Spirit we must understand: 1. What our spirit is. The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart. - Prov. 20:27a (NKJV) Your spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Mix Other Faith Practices Into The Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 23, 2001

We need to be on guard against the schemes of the Devil, who would have us mix other faith practices with the Christian faith.

Islington Baptist Church May 20, 2001 Series: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way Key texts for this week: I Corinthians 6:12-13; 10:23; II Corinthians 6:14-18, Ephesians 4:15-5-20, I Timothy 4:16, Romans 6:11-23, Galatians 1, Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 22, 2020

In this message I answer the questions "Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation?" and "Can A Christian LOSE their Salvation?" These two questions are not the same.

Can A Christian Walk Away From Their Salvation Part 2 Scripture: First Peter 5:2-4; Matthew 24:3-5; First Timothy 4:1-2 I closed the message last week with a brief definition of apostasy and it was my intention to delve a little deeper into the subject this morning. But Sunday afternoon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:2-4, Matthew 24:3-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Christian Is About Being For Something, Not Just Against Something

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focussing on Martin Luther's great discovery that God is for something, being a graceful and merciful God and not just against people and things.

A question I would like us to think about as God’s church today How do the people you mix with view Christianity today? How does the media view Christianity today? Do they see Christians as ambassadors of God bearing His grace and being generous with His love? or do they see Christianity as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Test Of Loving My Neighbor

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004

One of the main purposes of 1 John is to help the Christian, the child of God to know that they are truly in a right relationship with God, to know that your standing is true in the Lord.

Living the Life Series: The Test of Loving My Neighbor Scripture Reference: 1 John 2:7 – 11 Introduction I agree with one pastor who stated that he had yet to meet anyone who actually likes to take tests. In fact some people have a phobia about taking tests, they freeze up as soon as the test is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Were Shaped For Serving God

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 10, 2002

The fourth purpose of our lives is to serve God.

(Note: The title, and some of the ideas for this message came from Rick Warren’s sermon of the same name.) This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". We began by establishing that God made us for a reason, every one of us. No one here this morning was a mistake ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Makeover Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 6, 2002

God is interested in new creations, not in just changing the outside.

April 28, 2002 2 Corinthians 5:17 “More than a makeover” INTRODUCTION [read 2 Cor. 5:17] Another pastor told the story of an interesting classmate that he had while he was in Bible college. His name was Shannon. What made him interesting was his looks. His hair was a different color each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

A Big Heart Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 24, 2007

We are models of God’s love to the world.

A BIG HEART John 13.34-35 S: Love one another C: Loving fellowship as a basis for evangelism Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE MODELS OF GOD’S LOVE TO THE WORLD. ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Qualities TS: We will find in our study of Scripture five qualities that enable us to model God’s ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

God's Guide To Proper Fashion

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

In this passage Paul gives us a list of things that we need to “put on,” things we need to dress our spiritual bodies with.

You know, being in style, keeping up with today’s fashion has become a major issue in American society. Many people’s lives are dictated by their desire to keep up with the newest fashion. You can channel surf on TV and find multiple shows that are dedicated to showing people how to get in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:8-14

Denomination: Holiness

Keep Your Head In The Clouds

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jun 9, 2014

Keep your mind set on heavenly things and avoid the trappings of earthly struggles and temptations

INTRODUCTION 1. Most often people tell you to “get your head out of the clouds” a. That phrase is most often spoken to day-dreamers b. But it offers us opportunity to consider what Paul is saying in Colossians 3:1-4 2. Christians should have our heads in the clouds a. Our thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Starting Right, Finishing Wrong Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2002

We are to live in grace.

STARTING RIGHT, FINISHING WRONG Galatians 3:1-5 S: Legalism Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: We are to live in grace. ?: Why? KW: Assertions TS: We will find in Galatians 3:1-5, two assertions that explain why we are to live in grace. The ____ assertion that explains why we are to live in grace ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfaction Guaranteed Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004

Insight on how to experience a satisfying life is drawn from Jesus’ interaction with His disciples in this text.

Satisfaction Guaranteed Fortifying the Foundations # 10 John 4:27-42 6-22-03 Please follow with me as we read John 4:27-42 27Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, "What do you want?" or "Why are you talking with her?" 28Then, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42, Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Being Good Citizens Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

“But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ.” In Philippians 1:27, Paul acknowledged the fact that we are also citizens on earth and must therefore be careful about how we live:

I heard former President Jimmy Carter interviewed on WGN Radio a couple weeks ago. In commenting about the current presidential campaign, he said, “I’ve never seen it so negative and there has never been a sharper divide in our country.” He then said that of the 52 elections he has monitored around ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wound That Brings Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

An encouraging message about the Mephibosheth dilemmas in life.

The Wound That Brings Life 2 Samuel 4:4 KJV And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal