Sermons on Abide In Christ:

Church And Community Membership And Action In Light Of Christ's Return

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 22, 2006

It is necessary for the church to be involved in community participation and action in light of Christ’s imminent return. I believe that there are three reasons why we need to establish and support biblical community within the church in these Last Days –

CHURCH AND COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP AND ACTION IN LIGHT OF CHRIST’S RETURN HEBREWS 10:25 Introduction: Hebrews 10:25 encouraged the Hebrew Christians to find strength in participation and involvement in their local church in light of the pending destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple. They were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

Seeing A.J. enter the auditorium during the conference, I mouthed a silent prayer. My message included historical facts about Islam gleaned from Muslim scholars. I presented the basic beliefs of Islam, and critiqued the religion’s violent beginnings. I

Keys to Sharing Christ With Muslims: Prayer, Politeness, Patience by Alex McFarland His name was “A.J.,” a 20-something immigrant to the U.S. from a predominantly Muslim country. He was very friendly, and worked at a certain sub shop that my wife and I frequented. A.J. would sometimes sit with ...read more

Scripture: John 10:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truly Loving Christ (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

What happens when you stay in something long enough to make it a lifestyle while claiming a love for and complete devotion to Christ?

There is something that I struggle to reconcile as a church leader sometimes. It is the incongruency of the peoples’ actions with their claim to love and believe in Jesus Christ. Let me start by admitting that I have done some pretty stupid and sinful things in my life. I have made a complete fool ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blueprints For Life: Building On The Foundation Of Christ (Father's Day)

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 21, 2009

We need to get the family back on track and to do that fathers have to rise up to the challenge to be the men of God they need to be for their families, communities and churches

When I say, “It’s time to build” you automatically have a picture in your mind of what that means. Some people thought of construction and things along the lines of assembling materials and putting up a structure. Others probably thought about strengthening our church. Some may have moved to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

'with Christ In The School Of Prayer' By: Andrew Murray

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009

A brief survey of Andrew Murray’s prayer practices taken from his book ’With Christ in the School of Prayer’

"With Christ in the School of Prayer" By: Andrew Murray Introductory Truths: *Prayer is the highest and holiest work to which man can rise *Powers of the eternal world are at prayer’s disposal *Prayer is the very essence of true religion *Prayer is the channel of all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Ought To Have A Reason To Celebrate Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Oct 10, 2009

The King of Kings is still alive. Therefore, celebrate Him!

Psalm 107: 1-2 Topic: You ought to have a reason to celebrate Jesus Christ Two months ago on June 25, 2009, the man known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, unexpectantly died at the age of 50 years old. Michael Jackson was known to be the greatest entertainer to have ever lived in our lifetime. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Part 1: Off With The Old And On With The New Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

If we are in Christ, we need to leave our old life behind us and embrace new life.

Living in Christ Part 1: Off With the Old and On With the New Text: Eph. 4:17-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: A good set of clothes make all the difference. A Methodist church tried to get a man to attend, but he never did. "Why don’t you come?" the minister asked, and the man finally admitted ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Methodist

Disrespect For God And His Son The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 2, 2008

“A certain king” is God the Father, and “his son” is the Lord Jesus.

Disrespect for GOD and HIS SON THE LORD Jesus Christ MATTHEW 22:1-14 Chapter 21 closed with the religious rulers determined that Jesus would die. MATT. 22:45-46And when the chief priests and Pharisees had heard his parables, they perceived that he spake of them. 46But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Possessions (Part 3) - The Rewards Of Following Christ Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 6, 2008

Regarding the promise of Jesus to those who forsake all to following.

The Place of Possessions (Part 3) The Rewards of Following Christ Matthew 19:16-30 April 6, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Opening Top 10 Signs You’ve Hired The Wrong Guy To Mow Your Lawn: 10. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ's Claims: The True Identity Of Jesus, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 9, 2008

Jesus provides five witnesses to support His claim to be the Son of God.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons from Jonathan, please contact him at jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] Imagine hearing a knock on your front door. You open up the door and find a man you have never seen before. “Hello,” he says, “I’m a representative of billionaire John Smith and today ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

' I Can Do All Things Through Christ'

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 16, 2008

Gaining and maintaining a confidence in the ability of Christ in our daily lives.

“ You Can Do All Things Through Christ ” Philippians 4:13 ’I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.’ Introduction : We need to leave here today with a renewed confidence in our divine call from God! Confident that God has called us to this time for a divine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Esther 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Study The Minstry Of Jesus Christ_part 1 Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Feb 20, 2008

The first of four reasons Luke suggests to study the ministry of Jesus Christ - to establish an accurate account of His life, death, and resurrection.

I. TO ESTABLISH AN ACCURATE ACCOUNT OF HIS LIFE, HIS DEATH, AND HIS RESURRECTION. Luke 1:1 1 Inasmuch as many have taken in hand to set in order a narrative of those things which have been fulfilled among us, Galatians 1:8-9 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings Of Following Christ #1 - We Get To Worship Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

First of a 7-message series (5 "blessings," but two needed two weeks each!) regarding some of the benefits of following and living for Christ.

Blessings of Following Christ #1 – We Get to Worship (Part 1) John 4:19-26 October 14, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I grew up going to church pretty regularly, most of the time. I grew up ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pathway To The Passion Pt-7 The Last Words Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 3, 2007

Christ spoke 7 "words" from the cross. These words are his last sermon to us.

The Last Words of Christ The Gospels record 7 statements that Christ made from the cross. These 7 statements are his final sermon to us. They speak just as loudly to us today as they should have spoke to those who were there to hear them. The number “7” in the Bible represents perfection. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowd Doesn't Count When It Comes To Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 3, 2007

Discussion of the two crowds at Jerusalem - the one at the Triumphal Entry and the one at the trial before Pilate.

The Crowd Doesn’t Count When it Comes to Christ Matthew 21:6-11; 27:15-26 April 1, 2007 I’ve mentioned before that when I was younger, I made a number of foolish decisions, some of which could have cost me my life or at least land me in jail. As I was working on this message, it occurred to me ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan