Sermons on True Christianity:

How Should Christians Live? With A Message!

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Sep 26, 2003

We have a message that is personally Heard from God, a message of Hope and a message of Harmony! Does you life reflect these?

At your age 993 1001 more A message that is heard. Hearing God- #294 p. 311 750 engaging ill. Ambient noise generator. John heard a message from God. One of the great needs about man is a word from God. A word that tells us the truth about God, why we are here, who we are, and where we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Five Traits Of A Super Bowl Christian

Contributed by Mark Land on Dec 24, 2003

By using the analogy of football during the super bowl season this sermon seeks to challenge Christians to a higher level of discipleship through desire, discipline, commitment, sacrifice, and character.

FIVE TRAITS OF A SUPER BOWL CHRISTIAN In a few minutes a game of great importance will be played. Large men will face off across a line of scrimmage. A call will be made, leather will slap, and bodies will collide and crash. A battle has begun. For four 15 minute quarters men will expend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Secrets Of An Effective Christian-1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

The powerful work of surrender in a believer’s life.

Three Secrets of Being an Effective Believer CHAPTER 12:1-2 Living-Sacrifice. Now those two words, living sacrifice, compose in English what is called an oxymoron. An oxymoron is a combination of two seemingly contradictory words. It seems contradictory to say a living sacrifice. When we think of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

What Does Christianity Look Like?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 14, 2004

The parable of the Good Samaritan surprises - it’s not what you’d expect, as a picture of Christianity - but it works.

Luke 10:25-37 WHAT DOES CHRISTIANITY LOOK LIKE? Have you ever been surprised when you have met someone in person, surprised by the way that person looked? During the fair, the local radio station personalities are there, and you’re able to see what they look like. And almost always, you’ll hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Christian Way To Punish Your Enemies

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 7, 2003

The Christian not only pleases God when "he overcomes evil with good" but the Christian way for dealing with wrong is infinitely more effective.

THE CHRISTIAN WAY TO PUNISH YOUR ENEMIES “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he is thirsty give him water to drink. For so you will heap coals of fire on his head and the Lord will reward you.” Proverbs 25: 21-22 We often hear people talk about “getting even with their ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be Called A Christian

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 2, 2004

What did it mean when the first believers were called Christians? What does it mean today?

What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 If I were to ask you the question “What Does It Mean To Be Called a Christian?”, there would be many varied answers... even in this place, even among Christians. Today, I want to answer that question for then, in Paul’s day, and now, in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Surrendered Christian - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 24, 2004

Paul under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit delineates how we are to yield our lives to the will of God.

“The Surrendered Christian” – Part 1 of 2 Romans 12:1-2 I. The SURRENDERED Christian. (vv. 1-2) 1. The CALL. (v. 1a) I beseech you therefore brethren by the mercies of God Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 1:10; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 10:1; Ephesians 4:1; 1 Thessalonians 4:1; Hebrews 13:22 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Relationship - Part 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 22, 2003

David speaks marvelously of the nature of the Christian Life in this Shepherd Psalm. This is part 1 of 6 sermon series.

“The Model for the Christian Life” 1 of 6 Psalm 23:1-6 1. The CHRISTIAN Relationship (v.1) Exodus 3:14; Deuteronomy 6:4; Ezekiel 34:11-12, 23-24; John 10:11, 14, 27-30; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 2:25; 5:4; Psalm 80:1; Isaiah 40:11; Psalm 95:7; 100:3; Matthew 7:22-23; Psalm 34:9-10; 84:11; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Some answers to a tough question.

INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

Places Where Christians Stand-Continued

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006

places where Christians stand in any battle or test in life

Intro: the other day I saw an ad for a certain multi vitamin that stated that it contained 100% of every essential vitamin your body needs. Over the years I see the Word of God, the promises of God, as the multi-vitamin for your Spiritual man, it contains everything you need for eternal life. Two ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Places Where Christians Stand-Continued

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006

places Christians stand in facing the trials of life

Intro: our key verse for this series is Ephesians 6:13-having done all, to stand. The whole point about being a Christian is standing up one more time than we fall down. We fall, we have all failed, but when all is said and done, we¡¦re still standing. Places Where Christians ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Christian's Labor” – 1 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

This is the first part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 1 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:12-13 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. First Triplet of EXHORTATION. (vv. 12-13) a. Know the ones that labor among you and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Being A Christian In The Face Of Tragedy

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 12, 2006

our church has faced tremendous tragedy with the loss of Skylor Barret. But rather to face tragedy with God than without Him.

Intro: does good really come out of bad? Is there a blessing in the midst of tragedy? Are there benefits to facing suffering, grief, sorrow and loss? If the answer is no to these questions, than being a Christian isn’t any better than being in the world. As a Pastor I would say, we cry the same, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005

This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service: Elderly Christian Man

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 28, 2005

A Funeral message for an elderly Christian man. (My Grandfather)

FUNERAL SERVICE: Christian Elderly Man by George Crumbly Service for O.B. McGill (My Grandfather) March 12, 2002 Lake Wales Florida Church of the Nazarene Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 I count it an honor, a privledge, a blessing to stand before you today and bring this message for my Grandfather O.B. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Methodist