Sermons on Suffering As Christians:

The Church Of Casual Christianity

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022

Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arithmetic Of The Christian Life

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 10, 2022

The first chapter of Second Peter provides guidance for Christian growth. The first half of the chapter discusses character qualities for Christians to develop in life.

First Peter was written to comfort and support believers amidst misery and mistreatment, which was an outer attack. This epistle was composed to caution against an inside assault, lack of concern and sin. Here Peter gives the antitoxin for dormancy and foolishness in the Christian life. These two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memorial For A Christian Lady

Contributed by Adam James on Feb 16, 2017

A short reflection I used for an active Christian lady who passed at the age of 90 years.

One of the major themes in the book of Ecclesiastes, and certainly a theme that is reflected in our passage this afternoon, is that everything in this life, including life itself, is temporary. The author wrote that, “For everything there is a season. A time to be born and a time to die.” Words ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Summon To Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 27, 2017

What does it mean to be summoned by Jesus?

There is one major reason why Jesus Christ who is God came to earth. What was it?? Jesus Christ left heaven and came to earth to save people from their sins by dying on a cross. But there are a couple more reasons why Jesus left heaven and walked the earth; what are the other reasons besides dying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Introduction To Christian Living Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 11, 2024

First in series from James, Introduction to Christian Living

James 1 Introduction to Christian Living Some of ya’ll never consider how things get done around here. We are a small church, with a limited budget, and so the things done around here are done by volunteers. The place is mowed and trimmed by volunteers. The pavilion and plastic walls are cleaned ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- An Offering Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 2, 2023

This is the 178th sermon in the series Action". This is the 15th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#178] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- AN OFFERING Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: As I was reading through today’s text, I struggled with a Sermon Title and direction of this Sermon. Thursday night, I was reading the text again and it hit me- Jesus was a fragrant offering to God; and I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritually Dead Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at those who were once Christians but are now spiritually dead.

The Spiritually Dead Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to Revelation 3. We are going to look at a lot of scripture today, but that is where we will start. A kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they drew. She would occasionally walk around to see each ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

The Burned Out Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Christians who are burned out.

The Burned-Out Christian If you have your Bible, please open it to 2 Timothy 1. Three boys at school were bragging about their fathers. The first boy says, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a piece of paper, he then calls it a poem, they give him $50.00.” The second boy says, “That’s nothing, My ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Are You Dying To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Sep 11, 2022

There is only one way to live an overcoming life, we have to die.

Rom 6:1-16 6 What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? 2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein? 3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death? 4 Therefore we are buried with him by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Virtue Of Christian Kindness

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 23, 2022

God has shown so much Kindness to us, and He is expecting us as His children to express Kindness to others at all times. For this reason, we have Kindness as part of the fruit of the Spirit we are to bear.

The Virtue of Christian Kindness Study Text: Ephesians 4: 29 - 32 Introduction: - Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Some other words for kindness are goodwill, tenderness, selflessness, and benevolence. - Kindness has a wide and varied ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Apostasy Of The Christian Heart

Contributed by Stan Lobin on Oct 26, 2022

An examination of the Jesus parable of the prayers of the Pharisee and the tax collector and Christians who respond look and react to our others harshly with gossip and other negative that defy God's commandment to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

Apostasy of the Christian Heart When we become Christians, the Bible tells us that we receive Christ into our hearts. I believe that means that a Christian should possess a Christ-like heart; a heart that desires to please God and a desire to be obedient to God’s commandments and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18, Luke 18:9-14, Jeremiah 14:7, 1 John 4:20

Becoming A Christian Philosopher

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 15, 2023

The word “philosophy” means a love of wisdom. Paul said, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8). There must be two kinds of philosophers.

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER Practical Principles for Living or Detached Musings? INTRODUCTION A. In 1972 I took Introduction to Philosophy at Shawnee College, Ullin, Illinois under an old professor named Dr. Pepper, who looked like Colonel Sanders. 1. I learned that the word philosophy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:15-18, Proverbs 7:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Progressive Christianity In Scripture

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 3, 2023

Under the cover of social justice and love, the Progressive Christianity movement rejects New Testament doctrine, substituting its own standards for the moral standards taught by the apostles. This message addresses the error and calls God's people to remain true to Traditional Christianity.

Intro Today we will address a popular movement known as Progressive Christianity. Its adherents describe this movement as being “characterized by a willingness to question tradition, acceptance of human diversity, a strong emphasis on social justice and care for the poor and the oppressed, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9, James 1:27, Jude 1:1-25, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, 2 Corinthians 11:1-15, Jeremiah 6:16-19, Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 16:25, Isaiah 30:11, 2 Peter 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Becoming An Exceptional Christian

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

The Spirit does His internal makeover of attitude, desires, and values. As we apply outwardly, we conform to His standard.

A. HOW TO BE AN EXCEPTIONAL CHRISTIAN 1. Daniel became exceptional based on his vow to God. “Daniel purposed in his heart” (Dan. 1:8, KJV). a. Knowing is foundation on which you control your life. b. Feeling is motivation, giving energy to your life. c. Will gives direction to your life. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:8, Romans 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

A Christians Checkbook- Communication Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 17, 2024

This is the 187th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 24th sermon from Ephesians.

Series: Action [#187] A CHRISTIAN’S CHECKBOOK- COMMUNICATION Ephesians 6:18-24 Introduction: This morning, we are going to conclude our study in Ephesians. We have been studying that Christians are rich in Jesus Christ and that we are blessed to be Children of God. We can communicate with God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist