Sermons on Abiding With Christ:

A Picture Of Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 25, 2011

In Christ's interaction with this woman at the well, He gives us a picture of who He is and why He came into this world. He didn't come to run away from sinners, but to call them to himself

John 4:5-26 She was tired. She was tired of knowing that if she walked into a room full of people laughing and chatting, it would go eerily and suddenly quiet the moment she walked through the door. She was tired of hearing people whisper as she walked by, and knowing exactly what they were ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Wounds Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. Bruised, Wounded, Smitten! Have you ever stopped to consider the wounds He received in His substitutionary death for you and me.

The Wounds of Christ Isaiah 53:5 Within a few days from the Triumphal Entry, the exaltation of Christ by the crowds would quickly give way to untold suffering and the angry shouts of a mob saying “Crucify Him!” Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Desire

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

How sad that many of us miss the joy and blessing that can be ours by knowing and doing what Christ desires. What is Christ’s desire for you and me?

Christ’s Desire Luke 13:31-34; 19:41-42 Christ’s desire for Israel was that they might have known Him in an intimate relationship as their Messiah. Several days before His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He expressed that desire when He said after being confronted by some Pharisees, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Imitating Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011

Part 3 of a series on the Book of Philippians. This sermon is on what it means to imitate Christ.

Text: Philippians 2:1-11 Title: Imitating Christ Introduction Imitating Christ does not mean we dress up in a robe/ grow a beard… Imitating Christ means Giving to others what Christ has given to us “If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, If any comfort from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Robert Glass on Sep 30, 2011

What If The Blood Of Christ had not been shed for our sins?

The Blood Of Christ Robert A. Glass What more precious thing could there ever be than The Blood of Christ? Shed for remission of our sins. (Mt 26:28) For this is my blood of the new testament, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ! Series

Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011

EOLS: God calls us to live in Him, where Jesus is exalted and our joy overflows to others .

To Live is Christ! Php 1:19-26 (19) for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance. (20) I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Methodist

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 21, 2011

One in Christ. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). Separation: What The Gentiles Were (vs 11-12): • (1). Without Christ (vs 12a). • (2). Without Citizenship (vs 12b). • (3). Without Covenants (vs 12c). • (4). Without Hope (vs 12d). • (5). Without God (vs12e). (B). Reconciliation: What God Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

Soldiers For Christ

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Nov 3, 2010

I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is involved in serving Christ?

Soldiers for Christ Scripture: 2 Timothy 2: 3-4 Date: 7 November 2010 Purpose: I believe to honor our vets we must place God first in our thoughts and relate military service to that of our service to God. We need to ask ourselves, “What is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Other

Remembering Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

Galatians Chapter 5 verse 1 says this: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”

Do you like your freedom? We live in a country that allows a lot of freedom. Freedom of speech Freedom of religion, freedom to vote or not vote, freedom to choose to eat or not eat genetically modified food, freedom to choose the shop you buy you clothes in On Remembrance Sunday we remember ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Defiant Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 6 verses 1-11: Ill: The world's longest fence is found in southern Australia. • It is a pest-exclusion fence that was built in Australia during the 1880s; • And finished in 1885, • It was built to keep dingoes out of the relatively fertile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Christ Or Nothing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

A teaching series from the book of Galatians. A verse upon verse teaching will help all who will listen

Christ or Nothing Galatians 3:1-14 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partners In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Partners in Christ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Partners in Christ Reading: Colossians chapter 4 verses 7-18. • The apostle Paul was a great friend-maker, • There are more than 100 different Christians (named and un-named); • Associated with Paul in the Book of Acts and in his letters. • Ill Romans chapter 16 he names 26 different friends ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

One In Christ.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

One in Christ. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

One in Christ. Reading: Ephesians chapter 2 verses 11-22. • “Peace in our time! Peace with honour!” • Were the words of British Prime Minister, Sir Neville Chamberlain, • When he returned from conferences in Germany in September 1938. • He was sure that he had stopped Adolph Hitler. • Yet ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Christ Of Peter

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010

The Christ of Peter is also our Christ today.

THE CHRIST OF PETER 1st Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist