Sermons on Abiding In Christ:

Orienting Ourselves Toward Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 18, 2010

From earliest times, the Church has worshiped in the direction of the east, toward the coming Christ, rather than toward Jerusalem.

December 21, 2010 Monday of 4th week in Advent Spirit of the Liturgy Isaiah told Ahaz: “Ask a sign of the Lord YOUR God. Ask anything you like.” So Ahaz piously responded, “no, I will not ask for a sign. I will not put the Lord to the test.” And Isaiah, in obvious ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Catholic

When We Follow Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

John 21 describes the dynamics of discipleship

I am not a good letter writer. It seems as if I always leave something out. When I do write letters, I often have to add a P.S. This final chapter of John's gospel seems to a postscript. The closing verses of John 20 seem to conclude the book. Then, as an apparent postscript, chapter 21 is ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Christ, The Anointed One Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 10, 2011

Jesus is anointed to preach good news to the poor, heal broken hearts, comfort those who mourn, set the captives free, give beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.

VISITATION #4: JESUS IS THE CHRIST, THE ANOINTED ONE WHAT IS THE VISITATION? “Through the tender mercy of our God, with which the Dayspring from on high has visited us.” (Luke 1:78). • Visit: “to look upon or after, to inspect, examine with the eyes in order to see how he is; to visit; to look ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: *other

The Twin Real Presences Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 22, 2011

The two real presences of Christ in the Eucharist are really one.

January 24, 2011 St Francis de Sales The Spirit of the Liturgy The whole of the New Testament can be summarized in one sentence. In the words of Athanasius, God became human so that humans could become divine. The problem, of course, with that plan is that we are sinners. We are born with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Catholic

Three Tokens Of Love For Christ

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 3, 2011

Six days before Jesus offer His life on the cross, three people among his friends gave three tokens of love to Jesus. Martha offered the token of Service, Mary the token of worship and Lazarus the token of Testimony for Christ.

THREE TOKENS OF LOVE FOR CHRIST John 12:1-11 A week before Jesus Crucifixion is saga of popularity to rejection, of friendship and betrayal, of love and hate. On that same week, Jesus is about to face the peak of His mission. He will be offered as a sacrificial lamb. He will bear the sins of the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Is My Defender

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 3, 2011

None of us could make it a moment without the watch-care of Almighty God. We need Jesus Christ, and this Scripture helps us see why.

Jesus Christ Is My Defender John 18:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 14, 2010 *Have you ever seen a brand-new baby walk out of Glenwood Hospital? Of course not, and you never will. Every baby needs the help, care and protection of its family. *Well, you may be the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Love) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be filled with love for Himself and others.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Christ expects His church to be full of LOVE for HIMSELF and OTHERS. “Love” (agape) is selfless love. “This is my commandment, that you love one another as I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Christ expects us to be faithful to Him, no matter the circumstances and no matter the consequences.

[If you would like to receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WHAT IF? The second church Jesus addresses in Revelation is the church in Smyrna. This church was a persecuted church. Persecution of Christians still exists today. According to one recent estimate, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Christ's Expectations (Truth) Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 15, 2011

Jesus expects us to uphold the truth and refuse to compromise, no matter the pressure.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] TRUTH OR COMPROMISE? “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write....” (v. 12a). Jesus describes the city of Pergamum as “Satan’s throne” (v. 13). It was a city consumed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Forgiveness....in Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 13, 2010

One of the "secrets" to living in Christ is not falsely claiming holiness, but rather knowing that we can deal with all our sin by confessing it, and hearing we are forgiven.

Living In Forgiveness…in Christ Luke 7:36-8:3 † IN JESUS NAME † To you is given the gift of mercy, love and peace that is from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. With that gift is the freedom to truly live! * The Crushing weight of sin…and failure As he sits there ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Till Christ Be Formed In You Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010

Paul’s spirits here reminds us that there must be a gentle side to every faithful servant of God. No matter how serious the doctrine he may have to defend or how corrupting the immorality he may have to expose, he dare not lose his sensitivity and compas

Till Christ be Formed in You Gal. 4:12-20 Introduction Until this point in the letter to the church in Galatia, Paul’s approach has been confrontational and impersonal. He has been writing like a scholar or debater, marshalling every possible argument and illustration to get his message ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Living In God's Providence ... In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jul 25, 2010

THe Lord's prayer... seen through the lense of the Spirit!

Concordia Lutheran Church - Pentecost 9 July 25, 2010 Living In God’s Providence… Luke 11:1-13 † IN HIS NAME, JESUS, SON AND SAVIOR † Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we grasp the invitation to place everything that burdens us into our Father in Heaven’s care, may we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward Thinking For The Follower Of Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 26, 2010

SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEATH OF

FORWARD THINKING FOR THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Genesis 23:1-20 INTRODUCTION: SOMEONE ONCE SAID, “FAITH SEES THE INVISIBLE, BELIEVES THE INCREDIBLE, AND RECEIVES THE IMPOSSIBLE”. HERE IN OUR PASSAGE TODAY, WE SEE ABRAHAM LIVING AND ACTING OUT THE REALITY OF THIS STATEMENT. EVERYTHING ABRAHAM DOES IN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning And The Importance Of The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 29, 2010

This lesson discusses what the resurrection means to Christ - to the church - to the Christian and to the non-Christian!

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to 1 Cor. 15:3&4. 2. The title of our lesson is: 3. Let’s read our passage. 4. The purpose of our lesson will be better understand the meaning and importance of the resurrection. DISCUSSION I. WHAT DOES THE RESURRECTION MEAN TO CHRIST? 1. THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ