In Sermon Illustrations: "Christ Like Character"

Take Jesus Christ Seriously. Enter Into The Most ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Apr 11, 2007

Take Jesus Christ seriously. Enter into the most delightful and fulfilling life ...read more

Tags: Jesus Christ

Salvation Depends Upon Christ's Work For Us, ...  PRO

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Salvation depends upon Christ’s work for us, while rewards depend upon our works for ...read more

Tags: Faith Vs. Works

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Has Been Said That Christians Use Christ As A ...  PRO

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Dec 22, 2002

It has been said that Christians use Christ as a crutch. If that be the case than so be it, I have to use a crutch. But crutches are used to for use purposes… 1) To ease the pain 2) To bring allow healing My challenge to those who make the claim that Christians are weak and use the church as a ...read more

Tags: Grace

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deitrich Bonhoeffer – When Christ Calls A Man, ...  PRO

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

Deitrich Bonhoeffer – When Christ calls a man, ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

They Who Come To Christ, Do Not Only Come To A ...

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Jul 18, 2003

“They who come to Christ, do not only come to a resting-place after they have been wandering in a wilderness, but they come to a banqueting-house where they may rest, and where they may feast. They may cease from their former troubles and toils, ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?, God's Provision, Evangelism Urgency

Denomination: Methodist

Since The Death Of Jesus Christ, 2000 Years ...  PRO

Contributed by Micah Fries on Nov 29, 2003

• Since the death of Jesus Christ, 2000 years ago, 43 million Christians have become martyrs • Over 50% of these were in the last century alone • More than 200 million Christians face persecution each day, 60% of whom are children • Every day over 300 ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Baptist

Few [called By Christ] Would Have Been ...  PRO

Contributed by David Haun on Dec 27, 2003

Few [called by Christ] would have been considered wise in the world’s eyes. Few were powerful or influential decision makers. Few were wealthy. Among the earliest disciples, five were fishermen, one was a tax collector, and the careers of the rest are unknown. None (with the possible exception of ...read more

Tags: Forgiveness General, Faith, Christian Disciplines

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rodney "Gypsy" Smith Trusted Christ In November, ...

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 31, 2004

Rodney “Gypsy” Smith trusted Christ in November, 1876. Reaffirmed his decision a few days later in a Methodist chapel. An old man asked if he had trusted Jesus and nothing else. The lad replied, “I cannot trust myself, for I am nothing. I cannot trust what I have, for I ...read more

Tags: Faith General

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Now Raised Up With Christ, And Therefore ...

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004

"We are now raised up with Christ, and therefore since He is far above all things, we are to allow our minds and hearts to be transformed so that we no longer seek and pursue the things that are passing away. We are to be focusing on and seeking ...read more

Tags: Kingdom Of God

Denomination: Orthodox

Body Of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher ...  PRO

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jul 5, 2001

[Body of Christ, Citation: Billy Waters, Teacher Touch (Colorado Springs: Cook, 1999)] After an accident in which she lost her arm, a girl named Jamie refused to go to school or church for an entire year. Finally the young teen thought she could face her peers. In preparation, her mother called ...read more

Tags: Church Body Of Christ, Children

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Christ Does Not Reign Over The Mundane Events ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

If Christ does not reign over the mundane events in our lives, He does not reign at ...read more

Tags: Discipleship, Faith

We Read Not That Christ Ever Exercised Force But ...  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 20, 2002

We read not that Christ ever exercised force but once; and that was to drive profane ones out of his Temple, not to ...read more

Tags: Becoming A Christian, Easter Palm Sunday, Lordship Of Christ

In Fact, 15 Percent Of Everything Christ Said ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 23, 2002

“In fact, 15 percent of everything Christ said relates to this topic (money and possessions) – more than His teachings on heaven and hell combined. Why did Jesus put such an emphasis on money and possessions? Because there’s a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we think ...read more

Tags: Giving General, Church Practices, Money

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Fact, 15 Percent Of Everything Christ Said ...  PRO

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 20, 2002

“In fact, 15 percent of everything Christ said relates to this topic (money and possessions) – more than His teachings on heaven and hell combined. Why did Jesus put such an emphasis on money and possessions? Because there’s a fundamental connection between our spiritual lives and how we think ...read more

Tags: Money

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting On Christ Means Putting On A New Life. ...

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 28, 2007

Putting on Christ means putting on a new life. Roman young men symbolized moving from Adolescence to maturity by taking of the toga of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lois K. Blanchard Pictures Christ As Still ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Lois K. Blanchard pictures Christ as still walking the streets today. She asks these pointed questions: If Jesus came to your home to spend a day or two-- If he came unexpectedly, I wonder what you’d do? I know you’d give your nicest room to such an honored Guest, And all the food you’d serve to ...read more

Tags: Grace

Spurgeon: Jesus Christ Struck His Hands In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Spurgeon: Jesus Christ struck his hands in sacred suretyship long ere the first of the stars began to shine and it was in Him that the elect were ordained unto eternal life. Thus in the divine purpose a most blessed covenant union was established between the Son of God and His elect ...read more

Tags: Apologetics Jesus

Four Hundred Years Before The Birth Of Christ, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

Four hundred years before the birth of Christ, the renowned Greek philosopher Socrates drank the poison hemlock and lay down to die. “Shall we live again?” his friends asked. The dying ...read more

Tags: Easter Resurrection

Whoever Wants To Have A Half Christ Loses The ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007

“whoever wants to have a half Christ loses ...read more

Tags: Salvation

Matthew Henry Wrote, "The Ordinances Of Christ, ...

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Matthew Henry wrote, “The ordinances of Christ, if they do not make us better, will be very apt to make us worse; if they do not do our souls good, they do us harm; if they do not melt and mend, they will harden. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal