Sermons on acceptance by christ: showing 571-585 of 185,124

For We Are Kindred

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 6, 2010

The problem of acceptance cross-generationally in a church

1So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife, and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. 2Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. 3He journeyed on by stages from the Negeb as far as Bethel, to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

When Life Is Treated As "cheap!" Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2021

Can God accept a murderer? He accepted Saul; and He has accepted many of us who were once filled with bitterness toward others. Those who turn from their evil to receive Christ as Master over life will be accepted by the Living God.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A-Life" In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 13, 2007

Through our salvation in Christ, we are made alive in Him. Through His death, we find our life. Not only are we made alive through Christ’s death, but we begin a new life in Him, thus making us "A-life" in Christ. The sermon explores what it means to

“A-Life” in Christ Colossians 2:6-15 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church July 29, 2007 9th Sunday After Pentecost Friends, you and I are alive and have “a-life” in Christ! In our reading today from Colossians, the Apostle Paul is writing to the Christians in the young Church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Inescapable Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

In this life men are drawn unto Him to consider His deity; the salvation He offers and His lordship. After this life...the judgment.

THE INESCAPABLE CHRIST “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself. But He was saying this to indicate the kind of death He was to die.” John 12:32-33. I. MEN ARE DRAWN UNTO HIM TO CONSIDER THE CONCEPT OF HIS DIETY. Consider the following questions. 1. Do you ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The faithfulness of Christ on the Cross of Calvary has opened up heaven for all who trust in Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey Thru Hebrews Sermon Title: The Faithfulness of Christ Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Not Alone

Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 21, 2014

As the disciples face the reality that the One who loved & accepted them unconditionally will soon be leaving, Jesus assures them that his love & acceptance will continue through the Spirit, if they will also love as Christ loves them.

Almost 35 years ago, the NBC news affiliate in Knoxville started a special news segment that ran once a week called, “Monday’s Child.” Every Monday, this unique segment featured the story of a child, usually a little older and usually with some sort of special needs or other ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Surviving With Christ

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001

Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.

Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteousness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 10th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Jesus went through so much for all of us. Times like these when we come to see how much God truly loves us. God will go through great lengths to see to it that you are his child. We have looked at how they treated the Son of God. They persecuted the King of Kings. They ridiculed the Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-41

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 14, 2019

An explanation of just how God saves us, by replacing our identity in Adam with an identity in Christ. The concept of Federal Headship under the last Adam is thoroughly explained. External Security for the believer is thereby assured.

Eternal Security Life in Christ Welcome back! In the first message we learnt how we all sinned in Adam - we're guilty human beings with a fallen Federal Head and so ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Respond To Christ’s Call To Love Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2023

Just as the church at Ephesus had its opportunity to respond to the Lord's call, so do we. We too are called to be a shining light for Christ and share the love of God with others. Let us consider the lessons we learn from the church at Ephesus and seek to renew our love for Christ.

Visionary View: Respond to Christ’s Call to love Today, as God's church, we draw nearer each day to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of you may search for signs of His imminent return and find many Biblical prophecies fulfilled already. Yet, remember Jesus' own words in Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32, Luke 12:40, Revelation 2:1-7, Matthew 28:20, John 4:38, Matthew 28:18-20, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 7:15, Luke 15:11-32, John 10:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 6, 2004

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST SHOULD LEAD US TO WATCH AND PRAY!

THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST GOSPEL: MATTHEW 26:36-46 MARCH 3, 2004 MOUNT HOLLY LENTEN LUNCH HYMN: JESUS PAID IT ALL 210 INTRODUCTION: A few years ago, as a part of orientation for new students at Belmont Abbey College, Father Martin, an elderly monk, gave a tour of the monastery. When the group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2019

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12.

A commercialized, materialistic Christmas often leaves out the greatest Christmas gift of all. How did John the Baptist prepare for our Savior? Let’s look at John’s preparation for Jesus in Matthew 3:1-12. Preaching Matthew 3:1 “In those days John the Baptist came to the Judean wilderness and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 30, 2006

Communion messgage focusing on Jewish wedding customs and how Christ used them to illustrate the depth of His love for us.

Sermon-10-29-06-communion and our role as the bride of Christ. Pt. 1-the Bride Price & the Cup Luke 22 the Last supper Deep imagery of the Bible-miss the depth of the metaphors there. Dig into one today-that you may or may not have known is woven into communion-how X’s love for us is revealed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: *other

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist