Sermons on abandoning christ: showing 751-765 of 179,112

The Grace Of Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Jesus forgives a woman’s sin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Luke 7:36-8:3 "The Grace of Christ   "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Revealed With Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004

When Christ appears, glory hoped for will be glory realized.

“If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jun 23, 2004

There is no sin that is too big for God’s forgiveness.

The story of the Geresene Demoniac. This story gives me chills. There is so much meaning beyond the words written on the page. There are so many questions to be asked. Jesus enters a town that is obviously not filled with Jews. The first question to be asked is, Are they Gentiles or Heathens. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-29

Denomination: *other

Complacency Or Christ

Contributed by William White Jr on Jun 24, 2004

Hopefully this is a sermon of empowerment.

COMPLACENCY OR CHRIST? (Mark 6:30-38) I admit to you that I was quite taken up by all the pomp and circumstance leading up to and shortly following Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. Churches were snapping up and selling tickets hurriedly. Media presses were heavily addressing every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 26, 2004

The Gospel of Christ is the most important news that mankind can come to know. Paul lays out the gospel for us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Let us examine this passage so that we too may know the "Good New" of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you – unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope In Christ

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jun 30, 2004

Our hope in Christ should give us confidence to Speak Boldly About Christ, Face Despair, Approach God’s Throne and much, much more. Our hope should not be in this world, but in Christ.

Some illustrations for this sermon where found on Sermon Central. Sermon by Mark Engler Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, MO “Hope In Christ” Introduction: Talk about trip to Africa and about another ministers concern on what about to teach. My first thought, we are going to teach about ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Mark Engler on Jul 7, 2004

"Where the spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." 2 Cor. 3:17b. As we have freedom in our country through the men’s sacrifices, we have freedom in Christ because of His sacrifice.

Sermon by: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church Mt. Vernon, Missouri “Freedom in Christ” Intro: “History of Independence Day” Most of us in America learn the basic history of the events surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Righteousness Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon of Romans chapter 3 teaching reliance on Christ through faith for salvation.

While turning to Romans Chapter 3, I’d like to ask you a couple of general questions. Most of us would agree that we are saved by grace. Should we then do good? Of course we should! We should then do good, after we are saved by grace. But let me ask you this: what does doing good do for you? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Awakening

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010

As we look at Palm Sunday, we must remember that the crowd stopped cheering Jesus and began doing their own thing.

Christ Awakening Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction This morning we will take a 2 week break from the book of James and center in our preparing our hearts for Easter celebration. Today is the first day of Holy Week. The week leading up to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008

Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Images Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011

In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Included In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Why has God included us in Christ to be chosen and predestined? What is God's purpose?

LIVING IN CHRIST – Included In Christ  Ephesians 1:3-14 NIV 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God