Sermons on True Christianity:

Stand Up If You Are The Real Christian

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 7, 2009

Are you living the life of a Christian or just going through the act?

Will the real Christian please stand up! Will the real Christian please tell the truth! Does anyone remember the game show “To tell the truth?” In this game show they had a group of for people that would be giving questions by a panel of contestants in hope of picking the right person. Only one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Christians Have From God! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 19, 2009

Christians have EVERY spiritual blessing from heaven; how are we responding to these incredible blessings?

We noted last week that the Letter to the Ephesians is a letter to all saints. Saints are those who are faithful to Jesus Christ; in other words, if you have fully trusted your life to Jesus Christ, you are a saint now and forever! As we continue to learn from this letter to the Ephesians we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Supernatural #13: Being A Missionary Christian Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 25, 2009

God has called us to be missionary Christians – a body of believers who focus on reaching people with the love of Christ.

SUPERNATURAL #13: BEING A MISSIONARY CHRISTIAN OPENING TEXT: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: *other

Christian Compassion Risks Others' Criticism

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 10, 2009

To be an effective and compassionate church, we must risk the criticism of those who would like us to do church within our old confines. But not to take risks may cause our best to leave us. This is a time to work for peace, family life, community.

“Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the frozen-ground-swell under it, And spills the upper boulders in the sun; and makes gaps even two can pass abreast.” "Something there is that doesn’t love a wall …” So speaks the poet Robert Frost, reflecting on the ravages of a New ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009

The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Top 6 Mistakes Christians Make Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

What are the top six mistakes believers make in their spiritual lives? You may be surprised to find out what they are and whether or not you are making any of them.

“A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS” PHILIPPIANS 1:21-30 “The Top Six Mistakes Christian’s Make” ________________________________________ Last week we learned… 1. Because of Paul’s chains, Christ was known. – Phil.1:12-14 2. Because of Paul’s critics, Christ was preached. – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back On Course In Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008

This is the second sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with Getting at the Heart of God’s Plan, Being Mutually Submissive as well as Leaving and Cleaving - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

It doesn’t take a social scientist to figure out that marriage today is in trouble. Adultery, divorce, depression, alcoholism, work-alcoholism, and a host of other “isms” have reached epidemic proportions. It may have been Benjamin Franklin who said, “A disease is never brought under control ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Off Course In Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 9, 2008

This is the first sermon in a series of four on Christian marriage which deals with God’s Original Plan, God’s Plan Gets Sidetracked and What That Looks Like in Life - from an “exchanged life’ perspective.”

Many Christian couples want to do the right thing. They try like crazy to have a Christian marriage. But they end up tired, discouraged and feeling like failures. Few of us are equipped to do the right job when it comes to creating the best relationship with our spouse. We se that there’s a big ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Recognize Self-Centered Christianity Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 14, 2008

God’s plan is that His people lead Christ centered lives. How can you tell if you are living a self-entered life instead?

1. Illus. of moving to seminary • Two level seminary apartment. My 10 year old daughter wanted to be downstairs by herself. My wife was afraid she would be injured walking up and down stairs in middle of the night. • Mom had no girls, so she was always especially close to my duaghter. She decided ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Real Christian? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

To get us thinking about what it means to be a real Christian

Are you a REAL Christian? Title: Are you a REAL Christian? Lesson Aim: To get us thinking about what it means to be a Real Christian. Introduction: 1. I had a friend, who, when he would travel, would ask the person sitting next to him on the plane if they were a Christian. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Mennonite

Are You A Real Christian? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

To get us thinking about what it means to be a real Christian

Are you a REAL Christian? Part 2 Title: Are you a REAL Christian? Part 2 Lesson Aim: To get us thinking about what it means to be a REAL Christian Introduction: 1. Jesus asked a sobering question? "…When the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Mennonite

Basic Training For Christians, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 9, 2008

What does it take to make a strong soldier of Jesus Christ?

Basic Training for Christians Part 1 Text: 2 Tim. 2:1-4 Goal of this series: 1. We want to look at this morning, the making of a strong soldier of Jesus Christ and comparing it to the making of an American Soldier. As we will see, Soldiers are made… not born. Opening: 1. Basic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Mennonite

Being A Christian Spouse In A Hostile Home Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 31, 2008

How Christians live in a marriage with a non-Christian spouse.

We have been going through Jesus’ disciple Peter’s first letter. Last week we looked at how we, as Christians, live as citizens of God’s kingdom, heaven, while still living here on earth in a society which frequently does not share our values. Peter’s particular focus was on how we live under the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Baptism: Christian Divider Or Fellowship Builder?

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 15, 2009

This is 2 of 2 sermons that share some common elements. This one addresses the idea that many Christian churches add theology rather than focusing on what scripture teaches us. In short, we need to focus more on being one Christian church rather than ge

Introduction Baptism has become a part of every believer’s life. At some point, we make the plunge, we’re cleansed from our sins, and take on the name as a Christian. But, Christians, as a whole, cannot agree on the proper way to baptize and the effect that bestows on us. Tonight, I’d like you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Danger Close: Is The Christian Life Safe? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jan 22, 2009

If we are going to experience what the NT church experienced, to see the lost saved and lives changed, we cannnot life a "safe" life. We have to be close to the "danger."

Danger Close: Is the Christian Life Safe? January 21, 2009 What is the scariest thing that has happened to you? What did you do? If we are going to experience what the NT church experienced, to see the lost saved and lives changed, we cannnot life a "safe" life. We have to be close to the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal