Sermons on True Christians:

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

2 principles of Biblical giving: We should be giving generously in response to god’s generosity towards us and we should give according to our means.

I want to talk today about one of those taboo subjects of our age. Money. Well, money itself isn’t a taboo. We’re all happy to talk about money as a general concept, usually related to how little we have or how much more we need. But try asking someone how much they earn, or how much they have in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Christian Perfection"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2002

Is there such a thing?

Philippians 3:4-14 "Christian Perfection" By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Michelangelo was once putting what appeared to be the finishing touches on a sculpture when a friend dropped by for a visit. Days later, the friend dropped by again and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Just Be Christians

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Too many of God’s children try hard to be something they are not. God wants us to just be christians.

JUST BE CHRISTIANS Luke 17:10 INTRO. Generally speaking, there seems to be mainly 3 kinds of church members: 1. Those who mostly moan about what can’t be done; 2. Those who mostly brag on what has been done, in the past; 3. Those who don’t care one way or the other. Some believe God demands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Christian Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 11, 2002

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon ask the question "What is a Christian?"

Sunday Evening October 13, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Back To The Basics¡¨ [#1] SLIDE 13 A CHRISTIAN IDENTITY Galatians 2:20 Introduction: 1. In anything that we do, whether it is working, playing sports, or spiritual things; in order to get better or grow in what you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Founder Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 2, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon asks the question, "Who is Jesus Christ?"

Sunday Evening October 20, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basics” [#2] SLIDE 9 THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTIANITY Matthew 16:13-17 Introduction: 1. Throughout the ages men have debated and have had discussion about the Lord Jesus Christ. They have asked “Who Is Jesus?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayerful Christian

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 22, 2003

A committed Christian is a prayerful Christian

Intro: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels are there in heaven? I would like to be the first kid in my class to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Don Bradley on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon stresses the difference of being a genuine believer and a counterfeit one.

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 Intro: One day Jesus was by the seashore when He became accompanied by multitudes of people. There were so many that He had to go offshore and sit in a boat. He then began to teach the people. What He taught them was the Parable of the Sower, among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sharpening Of The Christian

Contributed by Rev.dr. Windham-Mendoza on Feb 21, 2011

Who is sharpening you in your daily walk? This is a question that majority of us don't really look at, as believers. This sermon addresses this issue.

As we walk in our faith today. We look at the process that we go through and the many struggles of our walk by faith. We tend to constantly fall and get up, always staying in a need of repentance. As we look at our inner self we ask the question: “How Do We Stay Focused On During Our Walk ...read more

Denomination: *other

Christians Are Such Hypocrites! Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at the overall theme of Matthew 23: hypocrisy.

CHRISTIANS ARE SUCH HYPOCRITES: Hypocrisy is not practicing what you preach. - Matthew 23:3. - This is major accusation from Jesus. Here is Matthew 23, it shows up in vv. 3, 13, 15, 23, 25, 27, 29. - There is a lot of truth to the accusation for the way we behave as the church today. We need ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009

A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010

How you live is what you are.

CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Giving Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 13, 2010

Act of proving that we love God

Explanation Of Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5 We could call this message, "Proof of Love", because that's what our giving is. It is one of many proofs that we love God. You can talk about loving God, but He is looking to see proof, in the way we live, in our priorities of life, in our ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

"Christian Baptism"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010

What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Sufficiency Of Christianity

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 31, 2010

Christianity is sufficient for both life and death.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, “The last words of famous people are generally cherished by those who loved the individual…Sitting in the dark dungeon in Rome, was only a hole in the ceiling for light, and awaiting execution by beheading…The now aged and worn out from his long and arduous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Christianity Is

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 20, 2008

If your life is built upon the words of Jesus, it will endure.

WHAT CHRISTIANITY IS Matthew 7:21-29 (RSV) 21/ “Not every one who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22/ On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed