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Going On Ahead Of Christ

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Mar 4, 2012

Jesus sends us out into the world ahead of Him to do His work, preparing unbelievers to receive Him.

“After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go” (Lk. 10:1). In every generation, Jesus appoints men to go forth and prepare the way before Him. Surely Jesus could do the work Himself—indeed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Infinite Love Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Davidson on May 20, 2016

How can we begin to comprehend what cannot possibly be measured? Let's explore the many dimensions of the love of Christ and try our best to wrap our minds around how infinite His love is for us.

INTRODUCTION My wife and her brother inherited some land in the United States after their father died several years ago. I can tell you some facts about the land… it’s about 180 acres… about half of it is forest with a stream running across the property… the rest is pasture land for raising ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

A brief doctrinal overview of the Second Coming of Christ. A summary.

THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS CHRIST INTRODUCTION: New years. We anticipate the coming of the New Year. But there are many outside of these doors that are also anticipating it. They don’t realize that 1998 might not come! You see the reality is that Jesus Christ could come before this year is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, 1 Corinthians 15:51-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking With The Risen Christ

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 17, 2012

The account of Jesus' encounter with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus demonstrates how we can walk with the risen Christ in our day to day lives.

I read about a pastor who was given the honor of preaching at an important meeting of his denomination. Just before he was to start his sermon he was seen to be looking anxiously around the audience. The chairman whispered to him, "What’s the problem? Is there someone here who’s heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Riding Free In Christ

Contributed by Jason Olson on Nov 2, 2006

This is a sermon in an outreach to a motorcycle rally and explains how to "Build our Life" on Christ.

Building Your Life To Last “In order to ride free in Christ we must be built to last” I. Build Or Bust a. What’s Your Design? i. You’ve got to have a plan for what you want to build 1. Build or Bust Requirements a. You’ve got to have a plan b. You’ve got to have a design. It should be unique and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ's Christmas Exchange

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Evaluates what Christ was willing to sacrifice for us in the incarnation.

The First Christmas Exchange “For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.” (2 Corinthians 8:9) REFLECTION: One of the few downsides of the Holiday Season is the inevitable ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life In Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2014

How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.

How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Depth Of Christ's Love Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Jun 29, 2007

Stop trying to earn your salvation and righteousness, and yield to the Love of the Savior and His righteousness.

EPHESIANS SERIES EPHESIANS 1:1-6 THE DEPTHS OF THE LOVE OF CHRIST INTRODUCTION 1. Friends of Jesus, thank you for coming here today. I pray that you will see Jesus today, and know what call He has on your life. I also pray that you will allow The Holy Spirit to influence you to become more like ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Message To Sardis Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 4, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Sardis as set forth in Revelation 3:1-6 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but dead.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Being A Fool For Christ

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 21, 2002

A Challenge to be different from the World around us and step out for Christ.

“Being A Fool for Christ” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 Introduction The story is told of a college professor who visited the Fiji Islands. Being agnostic, he critically remarked to an elderly chief, "You’re a great leader, but it’s a pity you’ve been taken in by those foreign missionaries. They only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seven Positions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 14, 2004

Christmas: Jesus, our first Christmas gift is viewed from his seven unique positions as he seeks to rescue us from ourselves and place us in the position God created for us--a blessed member of his family forever.

CHRISTMAS: 7 POSITIONS OF CHRIST The Eternal Gift of God John 1:1-13 + Today, we continue to unwrap our first Christmas present. JESUS—whether the baby in the manger or the man on the cross—he is the same God… totally revealed and absolutely expressed in the same person. However, he is viewed from ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rooted And Grounded In Christ

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016

Making sure we are rooted and grounded in Christ that brings hope and life not just looking good and decorated on the outside like our Christmas Tree which are dying and life-less

Rooted and Grounded in Christ As I was pondering on what to share today, I began to think about my Christmas tree...yes my Christmas tree. I'm not sure what your typical tradition is, but we typically put up our tree as soon as possible after Thanksgiving day. And of course, we always get a REAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other