Sermons on The Christian Church:

The End Of Christianity

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Sep 7, 2001

A response to Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor’s statement that Christianity had been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, and that people were ‘indifferent’ to Christian values. Mission: the essential role of the Church

Sermon: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time; 9th September 2001 Text: Luke 14:25-33 “Anyone who does not carry his cross and come after me cannot be my disciple” In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. BBC News, last Thursday. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian Responsibility

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2004

Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for Christian’s to step up and accept their responsibility as part of the Body of Christ

CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY Text: Hebrews 6:9-12 Introduction: Responsibility is a sense of duty and obligation to self and other. Responsibility means accountability, being trustworthy and diligent. It also means accepting duties of roles. Never before has there been a greater need in the church for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12, Hebrews 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Christianity

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 22, 2006

Preachers need to return to fasting, prayer and keeping their offices as a place of study. The children of God need to walk into church expecting to hear a message that is birthed from the Word of God while praying for illumination from the Holy Spirit.

Turn Your Bibles to Mark 8:34 -38 Title: Passionate Christianity Theme: Unashamedly Living for Christ Introduction: There is a tale of the great English actor Macready. Macready was once asked by a preacher; “What is the difference between the two of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace, The Story Of John Newton

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Jan 18, 2009

When the spiritual life of the Christian Church is at a low ebb God raises up chosen servants to a revival of the Christian faith.

AMAZING GRACE, THE STORY OF JOHN NEWTON The stories of men and women’s lives recorded in Scripture are often used in sermons to illustrate truths to help us in our own spiritual pilgrimage. The biographies of Christian leaders in more recent times can also be very interesting and helpful. I read ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of The Christian Life Series

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This is the seventh and final sermon in a series on Philippians. Paul tells the church to be at peace.

I. Introduction a. These are Paul’s final words to the Philippians II. Peace with Others (1-3) a. God wants us to be a peace with others. b. God wants us to help others be at peace with each other. III. Peace with Self (4-9) a. We find peace with ourselves by i. Rejoicing in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Illusions Of And Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Mike Mayfield on Mar 10, 2001

Being a christian is more than just attending church on Sunday morning.

ILLUSIONS OF AND COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY II CORINTHIANS 5: 17 WEBSTERS DICTIONARY SAYES THE WORD ILLUSION MEANS A MISLEADING PERCEPTION OF REALITY AN OVERLY OPTIMISTIC IDEA OR BELIEF MISCONCEPTION PEOPLE BUILD UP AN IMAGE OF WHAT THEY WANT OTHER PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THEY ARE; IT’S LIKE WEARING A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 F Christians

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 23, 2007

Examining why so many Christians have become inactive in the Church.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1 – Title: “4 ‘F’ Christians” Introduction: During the FIRST two World Wars (1 – 2) a classifications system was used to determine which area of service the person would be assigned to. Every person that was of the acceptable age received a CALL to Service beginning with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Would God Say About.. Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 2, 2005

2nd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

INSIGHT - February 27, 2005 “WHAT DOES GOD SAY ABOUT... ETERNAL SECURITY" INTRODUCTION: We are continuing in our series on “What does God say about...” Tonight we are going to address an issue that is not so much a “hot” topic but a confusing one. One of the things we want to do here at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

What Would God Say About.. Handling Injustice Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 26, 2005

3rd in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

What Would God Say About Handling Injustice? 1 Peter 3:21-25 INTRODUCTION: Don’t you just hate it when you suffer unjustly? Maybe it’s something small like being shortchanged at a drive-through window, or told one price but then upon installation given another. Or may it’s more significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Prime Time Christianity Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Nov 8, 2008

In the series Prime Time Christianity, Pastor Terry will look at our impact for Christ in the world around us with some help from this seasons more popular prime time Television Series. In this introduction we will be challenged to consider this our prim

In the next few weeks Network Television will be scrambling for your audience as they launch the season premieres of numerous television series. Again this year Reality Television is flooding the airways and cable lines. By far, I think ABC has something going in their line up. I mean look ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Almost A Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 30, 2002

Salvation is more than just saying yes. It’s more than just being baptized. It’s more than going to church. It’s a lifetime commitment to the most wonderful friend of them all.

I was listening to a sermon by R. C. Sproul and he quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I didn’t catch the guys name but when I heard the quote it got my attention. “Religion is the Opiate of the people” (Explain) Kills pain Takes away our problems Temporary Fix There’s a slight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, Hebrews 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 18, 2011

James highlighted the grave responsibility of the Christian teacher’s integrity. Inconsistencies may exist which can undermine the Christian teacher’s integrity. 4 Inconsistencies undermining the Christian teacher’s integrity are...

The Christian Teacher’s Integrity—James 3:1-18 Attention: The teachers we remember: Elementary School: Mrs. Kluttz—1st grade Mrs. Smeltzer—2nd grade Mrs. Elaine Kluttz—4th grade These all expressed such love for us. They cared about our hurts & wanted us to succeed. In a way, these were sort of ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christian, Come Out Of The Closet!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 24, 2016

Is your light under a bushel?

We are in a time when nearly every day the headlines talk about someone coming out of the closet about their sexual identity or about some skeleton coming out of the closet. Things that were hidden for years are open for all to see and hear. Some of those things should have stayed hidden. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:33

Denomination: Baptist