Sermons on Week Of Christian Unity:

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the "Marks" or qualities that set a Christian apart.

MARKS OF A CHRISTIAN - 1 John 4:20 - 5:13 Some things in this world look very much alike. They are very similar. For instance, a King Snake and a Coral Snake look very much alike. An alligator and a crocodile look a lot alike. They are very similar. We have a citrus tree growing in our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Lukewarm Christianity Series

Contributed by Robert Glass on Nov 13, 2012

The effects of lukewarm Christianity on the member and the Church.

) Lukewarm Christianity Robert A. Glass (Revelation 3:15-18) The church at Laodicea had a problem. God knew their works and the “test-results” were bad. God had examined them and found them lukewarm or wishy-washy. (Revelations 3:15-18) “I know thy works, that thou ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 12, 2012

What is a Christian? What does it mean to be one in today’s post Christian society

What is a Christian? In a few funeral preparation talks, I have people who have described their lost loved one in these terms He didn’t believe in God He didn’t go to Church But he was a good Christian. That isn’t a very useful definition of what is a Christian So what is a Christian? In Acts ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian And Suffering

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2020

Suffering can make us bitter but it can also make us better if we give it to God, asking him to use for our good, for the good of those we love and for the kingdom work of the church.

THE CHRISTIAN AND SUFFERING Message 1 THE MINISTRY OF SUFFERING - The “What Now?” of Suffering “We rejoice in our sufferings because suffering produces perseverance; perseverance produces character; and character produces hope. “(Romans 5:4) “In all things God works for the good of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Job 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation Of A Christian

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Aug 23, 2020

Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. Each day of our lives we become a little bit different, each day. The change isn’t always one that is visible, or even one that we notice, but we still change.

Sermon - Graduation of a Christian - In this Pandemic a lot has changed, & a lot has been forgotten/overlooked. - I realized, I have not brought a message geared towards graduation. - Life is full of milestones, changes, & growing up. - Each day of our lives we become a little ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:11, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Baptist

Live In Harmony With One Another Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 19, 2007

We will not live in harmony with one another until we learn humility.

Harmony missing in marriages, families, and churches. The Big Idea: We will not live in harmony with one another until we learn HUMILITY. 1. Harmony is ESSENTIAL for believers. “Live in harmony with one another” (Romans 12:16a). “Be of the same mind one toward another” (KJV). The NT emphasizes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16

Denomination: Baptist

Substitutes For Love Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

In our attempts to serve God, we use words, spirituality, and offerings. But without love as the motivation for all these, they are useless substitutes for what God desires and what the worlds needs.

November 3, 2002 1 Corinthians 13:1-3 ¡§Substitutes for love¡¨ INTRODUCTION This Tuesday is election day. Candidates tell us that we should not be satisfied with the way that things are. There is a better way, and it is their way. - in the world - at the job - in the church - in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Common Sense About Commonality

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Love for one another is a prerequisit for real fellowship with one another

He was a denominational executive who found himself being accused of heresy simply because he’d participated in a prayer service with people who weren’t Christians. Another congregation flaunted a young man who was sleeping with his stepmother. Still another group saw those who lived lives against ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19-21, Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Behave In Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

We’re to respect other believers and strive to live in peace with everyone. We’re also called to communicate what people need to hear, remembering to be patient with everyone.

How to Behave in Church I enjoy collecting bulletin bloopers. I’ve shared some in the past and have recently come across some brand new ones: Attend church and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch. [I hope that’s not a reference to our potluck that follows the second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Community

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

How division came to Israel

Divided Community - 1 Kings 11-15 “With all my heart” - that is our prayer today as we come to 1 Kings 11. Turn with me there. We have been going through the highlights of the OT - looking in the kingdom stage, the time of David, the man after God’s own heart, and then his son Solomon ruling ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accepting The Different Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008

We are to accept one another in Christ

I believe most of us are young enough to remember Karen Carpenter. One of her well-loved songs is “Love Me For What I Am.” The chorus goes like this: “You’ve got to love me / For what I am / For simply being me / Don’t love me / For what you intend / Or hope that I will be.”[1] It seems to me ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Rut Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of "Koinonia" Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 13, 2007

This sermon deals with the joy of fellowship that comes between those who love God. This sermon is #2 in my series on the Book of Philippians.

Think about this for just a minute. Here was Paul, in chains because he had preached and defended the message of the Gospel, and here in this letter to the Philippians he begins it with some words of praise and joy. Did you know that nowhere else in the religious writings of the world, outside of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Be In Submission Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Christian are you easily in submission today to the people and government that God has placed before you? This is an area in which many fail. Let us seek direction from God’s word today.

Christian be in Submission Christians…to be in Submission Government ordained of God (v.1-2). Government ordained to promote good and restrain evil (v.3-5). Government ordained to provide benefits through taxes (v.6-7). In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings… Two battleships assigned to the training ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist