Sermons on We Are Christians:

We Are Called!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2019

A beginning of the year series about being called to serve.

We Are Called for Mission Matthew 9:9-14 January 13, 2019 Not in his worst nightmares could he have ever envisioned that he would end up here. If you could go back in time and make different decisions he would do it in a second. His parents had turned their back on him. His friends were no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Galatians 1:10, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Not Minimalists Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 17, 2025

Jesus gives six examples to demonstrate how a “righteousness that surpasses the Pharisees and teachers of the law” is a righteousness that avoids minimalism.

You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 5:17-48 “We Are Not Minimalists” There is a group of people in the Bible known as the Pharisees. If you have been a Christian for a while you would know that Jesus didn’t have a lot of good things to say about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Hurt, We Have Been Used, We Have Failed, We Need Healing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit took fisherman, former prostitutes, ex-religious leaders, tax collectors, and various family members of Jesus and the other disciples and formed them into a united group we call the church.

Today across our group of churches is Healing and Wholeness Sunday. We are a Pentecostal Church and we believe that God can and does Heal people every day. So why do we have a specific day dedicated to Healing and Wholeness? In many ways today is no different from any other day but often we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Do We Live Holy Lives

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A practical look at living holy lives in an unholy world.

HOW DO WE LIVE HOLY LIVES ROMANS 8:11-17 INTRO I. LAST WEEK WE TALKED ABOUT BEING DEAD TO SIN AND ALIVE IN CHRIST JESUS. A. We (I think) were reminded that SIN does not HAVE to reign in our mortal bodies…But it can!!! B. This morning I would like to ask three questions… 1. How is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Affection Ii

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 15, 2003

Sermon on Christian affections

CHRISTIAN AFFECTION PHILIPPIANS 1:7-8 (Part #2) 11/16/94 The lived a Greek writer by the name of Lucian who lived around 120-200 AD. This man was an unbeliever, who notice a certain thing about Christians. He wrote the following, "It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:7-8

Denomination: Bible Church

The Specifics Of Christian Developement Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Oct 15, 2008

Sermon 3 in the series on Developing Christian character.

The Specifics of Christian Development Part 1 2 Peter 1:1-11 Intro God’s people get in trouble when they fall to act like they are God’s people! That’s why Peter wrote in our passage for today about Christian character development. Two Sundays ago, we began looking to this passage to see what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Politically Correct Christians

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 22, 2007

This message examines the issues around being politically correct when it comes to public display of Christianity.

Politically Correct Christians Scriptures: Matthew 5:14-16; 28:19-20 Introduction I was leaving a meeting recently and as I left I wished a fellow worker a very “Merry Christmas”. Immediately with the focus of being politically correct, I wondered if I may have offended him, especially if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Challenges To Every Christian

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 21, 2004

Through this message we will uncover three challenges Christ confronts every Christian with.

Text: Matthew 4: 18-20 Christ’s Challenges To Every Christian A. Some questions I’d like to ask Jesus one day… a. Why our variety of Christianity is not more contagious? b. Why are we not winning more of our friends, family, and co-workers for the Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Become A Contagious Christian Series

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Nov 17, 2009

We are commanded to make disciples but why should you be involoved in this life changing task.

Becoming A Contagious Christian Why Become A Contagious Christian? I) People Matter To God Jesus demonstrates this truth through three stories. Luke 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. 2 But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guidelines For Christianity: Liar, Liar Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 26, 2015

The only problem with lying is that God takes it a lot more seriously than we do.

Ex. 20:16, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.” Don’t lie! Joe the Butcher had only one chicken left, and he didn’t want to keep it over the weekend. The pastor of the church in town came into the store. He said, “My wife sent me to buy a good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 23, 2019

Unbelief leads to Spiritual Failure.

THE POWER OF UNBELIEF MARK 9:24 1. INTRODUCTION. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS, GRACE, AND POWER OF GOD, ONE MUST HAVE FAITH IN GOD, IN ORDER TO BE THE RECIPIENTS OF THE BLESSINGS THAT HE WANTS TO BESTOW. WHERE THERE IS NO FAITH, THERE WILL BE NO POWER, DELIVERANCE OR HEALING. THE BIBLE IS ON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Family

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 20, 2019

Brothers and sisters, we can experience the wonder of family or we can dismiss the moments of real love that comes with it. Let’s not let days like thanksgiving be the only time families gather around and share those special moments.

Brothers and sisters, last week we talked about being thankful for the things that we have, and for the life that we share. Well part of that life that we share is with family. AMEN Now, by family I don’t necessarily mean family by some blood DNA, but family as “God’s Family”. If you really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:50, 1 John 3:10, 1 Timothy 5:8, Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 31:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

We Must Arm Ourselves For Battle! Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

The apostle Peter provides us as believers with four perspectives motivating us to be strong when living out our Christian lives.

We must Arm Ourselves for battle! 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction I read this news article on the internet as I was preparing this sermon this is exactly what the article read: When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

How Christians Grow As A Group

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 22, 2008

In order for everyone to benefit from the church the way God intends, we must know how we should relate to each other. This includes how the congregation should relate to the pastors and how the pastors should relate to the congregation.

How Christians Grow As a Group I Thessalonians 5:9-13 Purpose: To show believers how to act toward other believers. Aim: I want the listener to work at encouraging the leadership. INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians come to church to get something. For most church goers the thought of connecting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Christians Often Need To Endure Things– What, Why And How?

Contributed by David Leach on May 28, 2014

What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure??

We Christians often need to endure things– what, why and how? What does it mean to Endure and what things exactly will we have to endure?? Endure – The Greek word is Hupophero - It means “To bear up under things” – without getting weary, without losing heart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational