Sermons about Surface Christians

Weak And Strong Christians.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 16, 2003

based on 23 ratings

| 5,782 views

There is a time you can be right and altogether wrong.

Weak and strong Christians. Rom. 14. 10/19/03 This morning I have a situation and I really need your help. I know that you have just been waiting for this moment and eager to help me. Because without your help this message will not be relevant at all. Because, you see, there is a time you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bathroom Scale Christianity

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Oct 18, 2003

based on 49 ratings

| 5,268 views

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

The Cost Of Being A Christian

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006

based on 7 ratings

| 7,769 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

Christian Cost Assessment

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Aug 16, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,090 views

Discipleship is not a casual affair. In a series of three encounters, Jesus shows the high priority he places on discipleship.

“Let’s cut to the chase. After nearly two decades of studying Christian churches in America, I’m convinced that the typical church as we know it today has a rapidly expiring shelf life.” This dire assessment of the state of the church begins George Barna’s 1998 book, The Second Coming of The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 6, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 11,489 views

John admonishes his readers to be faithful, obeident and submissive to God’s call.

Date Written: September 4, 2006 Date Preached: September 6, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (Wed - PM Service) Series Title: Basic Bible Study Sermon Title: The Importance of Christian Maturity! Sermon Text: 3 John 9-11 9 I wrote something to the church; but Diotrephes, who loves to be first ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Eagle Christian

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006

based on 34 ratings

| 83,594 views

God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leading A Christian Life

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 6, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 5,238 views

Sermon discussing the first 4 "blessed" phrases in Matthew 5:1-12. Touches on the Greek background of this passage. What does the word "blessed" mean? How does God want us to be?

Grace, mercy, and peace be unto you from God our Father in Heaven, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit who keeps us steadfast in our faith. Amen. Today we celebrate All Saints Sunday with the beginning of Jesus’ Sermon on the mount. As we examine this message from Matthew, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Ornaments On A Christian Tree

Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2005

based on 27 ratings

| 5,780 views

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

Principles For Christian Conduct

Contributed by George Barton on Mar 17, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 6,524 views

Gives 6 questions which one should ask himself concerning a particular action.

PRINCIPLES FOR CHRISTIAN CONDUCT 1 CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 (1 Cor 6:12 NIV) "Everything is permissible for me"??but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"??but I will not be mastered by anything. (1 Cor 6:13 NIV) "Food for the stomach and the stomach for food"??but God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk As Christians

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

based on 37 ratings

| 13,103 views

There are at least seven different ways to walk as Christians.

I John 1:1-10 Topic: How to walk as Christians It has been said that if one want to feel better, reduce stress, shed some unwanted pounds, or become physically fit, they should try walking as an exercise. A fitness philosophy of 10,000 steps a day, which first took hold in Japan, has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 3,177 views

What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Secret To Christian Success

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2006

based on 25 ratings

| 7,596 views

To help believers to understand and live a successful life for God.

DATE THE SECRET TO CHRISTIAN SUCCESS Mark 4:34. Mr 4:34 But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: I recently preached this sermon at the church I pastor and I presented to them as a matter of desparation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God For Christians

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 18, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 5,619 views

Look at the Armor for every Christian

The Full Armor of God for Christians Ephesians 6:10-6:18 by: Rodney A. Fry – Pastor of New Hope Baptist Church INTRODUCTION It was the first day of soccer practice and the coach handed a ball to each player. “Boys,” he said, “I want you to practice shooting on the goal from the spots you might ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Christian Maturity?

Contributed by Tom Blasco on Apr 18, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 34,629 views

How can we tell if someone is spiritually mature or not? How can we tell if one is really spiritual or not? The bible gives us a simple, straightforward and overlooked way we can tell.

What is Christian Maturity? Introduction As we grow and mature, there are four stages of growth and development 1. Infancy 2. Childhood 3. Adolescence and 4. Adulthood We can look at someone and tell how physically mature they are In the Christian life, there are two stages not four They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cheer Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 7, 2006

based on 33 ratings

| 7,695 views

Because we are God’s children and because our cross will soon turn into a crown we will be cheerful no matter what our circumstances in life.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. The Pope was after him. His colleagues were bickering among themselves. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moped around the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

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