Sermons on Abiding With Christ:

I Am The Vine, You Are The Branches Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Sep 5, 2021

When we are joined to Christ the true vine, we are powerfully connected to his Spirit and his vitality. By faith, we can share in Jesus’s righteous life and his atoning death. It is through his death and resurrection that the branches begin to flourish and bear much fruit.

When we take the time to look at trees, we get a beautiful reminder of how they sustain the life of their branches and leaves. Some of these trees are also able to produce a harvest of fruit that we can enjoy. Scripture talks about this too, the importance of the link from a leaf or branch to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Who are we in Christ and What should we do ?

Are you in Him. Col.2:6-10Colossians 2:6-10 (MaceNT) 6 continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv’d it: 7 being firmly attach’d to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Christ

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 5, 2009

THE WAY WE SHOULD SEE JESUS!!!

THE CHRIST MATT 16:13-17 INTRO: CAESAREA PHILIPPI 1: GENTILE TERRITORY A) 120 MILES FROM JERUSALEM B) A PLACE OF MANY DIFFERENT RELIGIONS C) A MELTING POT D) A BIG CENTER FOR BAAL WORSHIP POINT: JESUS HAS HIS DISCIPLES IN A STRANGE PLACE WHERE THE LANGUAGES WERE DIFFERENT, THEIR WERE MANY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Other

In Christ

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The completeness for the Christian of being ’in Christ’.

Christ In Us & Our Being In Christ 1. THE BASIS Ac 24:24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was a Jewess. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus. 2. THE BEGINNING 2Co 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 1, 2007

The reason that Christ enters the city of Jerusalem on Palm Sunday was to present himself as the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He made this sacrifice so that we might be in him. To be in him is truly a blessing and there are many blessings being

In Christ Revised August 8, 2007 Ephesians 1:3-9 Monte T. Brown August 14, 2004 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton September 02, 2007 Sunday Night Heart O’ the Hills Introduction This evening we have come together to worship the Lord. The reason that Christ enters the city of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2013

as individuals and as a church, we must always be IN Christ

Last week we noted how effective the Missionaries Paul, Silas, and Timothy were to the Thessalonians. What can we note about this church in Thessalonica? Open your Bibles to the First Letter to the Thessalonians…. Look at Chapter 1 of 1 Thessalonians v7-8: Through the apostle Paul, God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:14-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 14, 2009

Are you a Christian? According to some recent statistics, over 80% of Americans call themselves by that label. But being a Christian is far more than giving yourself a label. Being a Christian is being in Christ. In this Easter Sunday message, we’re going

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com Are you a Christian? These days, that question isn’t so simple, is it? Because all kinds of people call themselves Christians. Over the past couple of weeks, I have read reports about a “pastor” in the Netherlands who calls himself an atheist Christian. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2013

What does it mean to us, individually and as a church body, to be "in Christ?"

Philippians 1:1-11 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016

What does it mean to be IN CHRIST?

At the beginning of the study I invited you to pay attention to all the times you hear the phrase "In Christ" Today we'll look at that concept. Let's back up Verse 1: to . . . the faithful in Christ Verse 3: God . . . has blessed us in heavenly places in Christ Verse4: . . . chosen in Him . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-13

Denomination: *other

The Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 29, 2022

"Christ" was not Jesus' last name. It was a description of WHO He was. So what does it mean that Jesus is the Christ, and what difference can that make in our lives?

OPEN: St. John’s University is a private religious college in the state of New York, and sometime back someone apparently wrote some graffiti on one of the walls which said this: “Jesus said unto them: ‘Who do you say that I am?’ And they replied: ‘You are the eschatological manifestation of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 14, 2021

As we reflect on Jesus in Mark 8, we come to one of the most basic truths about Jesus, the Essential King Jesus in this passage is: Jesus is the Christ.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: CHRIST MARK 8:27-30 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 8:1-38 [5:37] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.8 INTRODUCTION… Funny Job Titles, blog.ongig.com/job-titles/funny-job-titles/ A job title tells much about the job that a person does. It shares ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ

Contributed by Dr. Rich Denning on Feb 15, 2017

This series on the book of Revelation was taught on Wednesday evenings.

INTRODUCTION: The theme of the Book of Revelation is not the seven churches, the seven bowls, the seven trumpets, the Beast, the Anti-Christ or the symbolism. The theme is the Revelation of Jesus Christ as victorious King of Kings!!!! The title is “The Revelation of Jesus Christ”. It is not the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

More Than G P S (Free Will In God’s Plan)

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

God lovingly planned salvation for everyone in Christ but never forces anyone’s choice. "More Than GPS" shows that His foreknowledge guides without controlling, calling us to live assured and freely abide in Jesus.

Preface: This message explores the biblical theme of God’s plan and human freedom from a Seventh-day Adventist perspective. Christians across history have understood predestination and salvation security in different ways. The aim here is not debate but encouragement—helping all who read or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Timothy 2:4, 2 Peter 3:9, John 15:4-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christs Mission - Our Mission Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023

We have the privilege of proclaiming God’s salvation to those who are in desperate need of it. We have the privilege as a church to equip and prepare people for the mission that Jesus has for them.

From Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, we walked through the journey of Jesus from Bethany, the triumphal entry into Jerusalem, to the Garden of Gethsemane, to the trial with the religious leaders & Pilate, to His cross, His death, burial, and finally His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible: Living In The Word

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The true disciple (student) of Jesus Christ abides (lives) in God’s Word.

The Bible: Living In The Word (John 8:31-32) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/livnword.html] If you’ve been a Christian for any length of time, then you’ve probably heard lots of sermons about how important it is to read the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible