Sermons on Abide In Christ:

The Passions Of Christ - Doing The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 27, 2005

Jesus was passionate about doing the Father’s will, as Christ followers we should also be passionate about the same things.

The Passions of Christ - #1 Doing the Father’s Will Pastor Glenn Newton 2/27/05 Text: MT 26:36 Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to them, "Sit here while I go over there and pray." 37 He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with him, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Reclaiming Your Mornings For Christ

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Mar 10, 2005

The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him.

RECLAIMING YOUR MORNINGS FOR CHRIST The Lord made us in His image. But we’re not made well enough to make it very far without Him. Whether we’re acting out of arrogance, busyness or from an overwhelming zest for life too many times we charge into our days... leaving the most important ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-3, Psalm 5:3

Denomination: Brethren

The Power Of The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Steven W on Mar 12, 2005

What can we learn from the shedding of the blood of Jesus during his time on earth and how we can receive the power of the blood of Jesus today

THE POWER OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. Rev 12:10 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: Christ - The Overcoming Lion

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 27, 2005

Jesus, our Aslan, has overcome.

“See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed.” “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” C.S. Lewis published the first installment of his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Orthodox

What We Have In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

Possessing the Best

Intro: Three of the most beautiful books in the Bible are the prison epistles. Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians. We have some of the greatest teachings on the position of the church and the power of the believer found in these epistles. In the midst of prison, Paul is writing to these churches ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Who Is Our Life

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 12, 2005

Our Christian life from its source to its ultimate slendour with Christ.

CHRIST WHO IS OUR LIFE Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. I LIFE FROM CHRIST SALVATION NEWNESS John 3:35 & 36 The Father loves his Son, and he has given him authority over everything. 36 And all who believe in God’s Son have eternal ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

'christian' Means 'like Christ'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 18, 2005

Too many church goers think they are Christians because they do not know the real definition of the word "Christian".

We were created by God to worship Him. That is our purpose. God’s plan is for us to worship Him. But, there is something else we are supposed to do, too. We are supposed to be like Christ. If you would take a random poll and ask people in America what they think being a Christian means, most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-23

Denomination: *other

Christ Our Shepherd-King Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 21, 2005

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday of the liturgical church year, which emphasises Christ gathering all nations into his presence before his judgement throne.

Sermon for Christ the King Sunday Yr A, 20/11/2005 Ezek 34:11-16, 20-24 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Christ Our Shepherd-King” What happens when leaders—both secular and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-24, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ In Narnia: The Power Of The Lion

Contributed by Nathan Hyde on Dec 8, 2005

Aslan presents a picture of Christ the conqueror, and we have victory through His power.

My cousin Stacy and her husband, Aaron, have a two-year-old son named Cameron. This past Halloween, Cameron dressed up as Spiderman. But when he tried to climb the walls and wasn’t able to, he was frustrated and disappointed. His parents had to explain to him that he was dressed up as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Christ To Come

Contributed by Billy Cox on Dec 8, 2005

We do a lot to get ready for the coming of Christmas. Shouldn’t we do more to get ready for the coming of Jesus?

Getting Ready For Christ to Come Mark 1:1-8 Introduction: How do you get ready for Christmas? Lots of folk start by buying a tree and decorating it. I’ve noticed retailers starting earlier and earlier. This used to it was after Thanksgiving (Macy’s parade being the kick-off) and then it began ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005

Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Philippians 2:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: In Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, the poor, foolish mortal characters come to the point of being unable to distinguish dreams ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth & Death Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 2, 2005

There are many parallels between Jesus’ birth and His death, burial and resurrection. Thinking about them will bless your Christmas!

What is the Christmas story? People have argued about it for 2 millennia. And what is it purpose? A recent Newsweek poll found that although 84% of Americans call themselves Christians (at least nominally), and 82% say that Jesus is the Son of God - only 67% believe that the Christmas story is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Christ's View Of Persecution

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on May 5, 2005

To inform believers that persecution is part of the Christian life.

DATE JESUS CHRIST’S VIEW OF PERSECUTION Matthew 5:9-13; Acts 4:15-21. INTRODUCTION: (Mat 5:13) "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men." The N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Gave Himself For Me !

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 14, 2005

This sermon warns of the danger of trying to ad or take away from the grace of God. How can sinful, unregenerate, fallen man do anything towards their salvation. When they try to, what actually happens is they destroy the grace of God.

CHRIST GAVE HIMSELF FOR ME May 8th 2005 Intro : There are some things we just cannot mix together no matter how hard we try. Oil and water put into a grass will not mix together, despite our best efforts they will still separate on their own. Much the same way we must not mix anything to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Transformation: True Evidence Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 7 (and final) of The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle. Zaccheus, everyone’s favorite "wee little man", gives us a wonderful testimony about the transforming power of Jesus.

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle S = Significance P = Potential I = Initimacy R = Relevance I = Illumination T = Transformation For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 7: Transformation: True Evidence of Christ Luke 19:1-10 In the first Spiderman movie, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist