Sermons about Surface Christians

Every Christian Is A Minister

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 4,851 views

This purpose of this sermon is to challenge laity to become involved in ministry by coming to understand that the Holy Spirit calls all Christians into ministry. It was orginally preached on Pentecost Sunday and tied in with the empowerment for ministry

Every Christian Is a Minister --Ephesians 4:7-12 In his 1786 “Thoughts Upon Methodism” John Wesley made a statement that continually sticks with me: I am not afraid that the people called Methodist should ever cease to exist either in Europe or America. But I am afraid least they should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist

A Call To Christian Maturity.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 6,699 views

This sermon is taken from 1Cor 3.1-15. Which looks at the divisions in the Church. With a call to Christian Maturity.

1Cor 3.1-15. Divisions in the Church. A call for Christian Maturity We live in a world full of divisions, class, race, politics, morality, leadership etc, so often division spills into the Church. What is needed in the Church today more than ever is Christian maturity. We all need ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are Christians Hated?

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

based on 26 ratings

| 12,314 views

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

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 7,894 views

This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Case For Practical Christianity

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

based on 3 ratings

| 2,420 views

A series through the book of James. This is a sermon series about our "walk with God" not the "way to God". Some thoughts are from Chuch Swindol notes that I have on file.

In Jesus Holy Name August 20, 2006 Text: James 1:1 Pentecost XI, Redeemer “The Case For Practical Christianity” The Book of James There are two major themes that weave their way through the scriptures. The first theme “The Way to God” expresses God’s overwhelming love for us. We know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

3-D Christianity

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 4,594 views

What does it take to be a True Disciple of Christ. How can we express our faith in ways that are real and relevant?

3-D CHRISTIANITY Adding Depth To Your Wak of Faith INTRODUCTION: Have you ever looked at a paintin that was unrealistic and 2 dimensional? They fail to communicate depth and look fake and superficial. THis is especially the case when children draw pictures. Everything seems to bhe suspended on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Implementing Christian Discipline Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006

| 6,117 views

The Christian needs to know what they believe, and then decide to implement that belief in their lives, before they are faced with trials and temptations. Christians should be proactive, not reactive.

CHRISTIAN DISCIPLINE “DECIDE TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN” RO 12:1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God--this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006

based on 9 ratings

| 8,834 views

This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Portrait Of A Godly Christian

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006

based on 12 ratings

| 9,893 views

The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character Within Us

A Portrait of a Godly Christian The Tools God Uses to Develop His Character within Us INTRODUCTION: - What makes a man of God? A woman of God? - Certainly he must be saved and a committed follower of Jesus Christ, but what are the traits or marks that distinguish that person as being different to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Traits Of The Christian

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,713 views

Christian’s Possess many Important traits, Here are three that Stand out

1. POWER • As Christians we have power; this power exists both in the Spiritual and Physical realm and can only be obtained by those who believe in God’s ability to endow it • One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

A Three Dimensional Christian

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 8,273 views

the marks of a three dimensional Christian

I Corinthians 2:1-5 A THREE DIMENSIONAL CHRISTIAN In Hermeneutics, the science of interpretation of the Scriptures, there are different principles that one will discover. One of these is the numerical principle. This is the principle by which God places a certain definite meaning on numbers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Response To Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 4,024 views

How should a Christian deal with the issue of Homosexuality

Series: America, Bless God There are many, many issues we could talk about in regards to this election. However, I am only going to choose a few. It is our job to come down standing on the truth and to help all those around us do the same. There is a large poster of Tiger Woods on the 18th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

based on 59 ratings

| 6,010 views

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,081 views

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 6,445 views

Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Surface Christians:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 3, 2006

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 8, 2006

Contributed by Kenneth Wooley on Jun 12, 2006

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006

Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Oct 4, 2006

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Oct 5, 2006

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006

Contributed by Brandon Park on Oct 13, 2006

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Oct 19, 2006

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007