Sermons on Before Christ:

Christ's Credentials Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002

This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Tree Christians

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2018

This is a fun topical sermon to be used on Palm Sunday. It's a way to have something different to say on Palm Sunday. It takes the characteristics of a Date Palm Tree and applies them to living out the Life of a Christ Follower.

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15 and John 12:12-16 Theme: Palm Sunday Title: Palm Life - Palm Tree Christianity This is a topic sermon used on Palm Sunday - taking the characteristics of the Date Palm Tree and applying them to the Christian Life. INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Raised With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 2, 2018

Today we focus on the resurrection; when sadness turned to joy. And since Jesus was raised to life, our sadness can turn to joy because through him, we too are raised to life.

RAISED WITH CHRIST Over the last few weeks we've been looking at the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus. When Jesus announced to his disciples that he would be tortured and killed Peter was pretty upset. Even though Jesus said he would be raised to life Peter didn't want to see him go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Romans 6:1-4, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God calls us to faithful, humble obedience and surrender, trusting that He works through our ordinary lives to produce lasting fruit and shine His light.

Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive today with a spring in our step; others shuffle in under the weight of worries. Either way, you made it here, and I’m glad you did. In a world that runs fast and talks loud, your soul has come to the quiet room of God’s Word. Here, grace meets grit. Here, real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, John 12:20-33

Topics: Christian Living, Discipleship

The Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 28, 2001

In this message we survey the entire bible and see that it’s central theme is the coming of Christ.

"THE COMING OF CHRIST, THE STORY OF THE BIBLE" THE BIBLE CAME TO US FROM GOD -- "ALL SCRIPTURE IS GOD BREATHED..." "NO PROPHECY OF SCRIPTURE CAME ABOUT BY THE PROPHETS OWN INTERPRETATION. FOR PROPHECY NEVER HAD ITS ORIGIN IN THE WILL OF MAN BUT MEN SPOKE FROM GOD AS THEY WERE CARRIED ALONG BY ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities

Contributed by Joshua Giere on Sep 14, 2002

Opportunities: Seized and wasted. This is a practical serman given before we left for camp.

Did You Know? A dollar bill lasts approximately 18 months in circulation. A pencil can draw a line more than 30 miles long, but a pen can only draw a line about 1 mile long. Practice footballs used by NFL teams last only 2 or 3 days, with a playing life of about 5 hours. Home teams are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5, Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Qualifications Of New Testament Priests

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

To Live before God as a new testament priest there are some qualifications that must be met.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Laying The Foundation

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

A good sermon before Installation of New Leaders Sunday

LAYING THE FOUNDATION Hebrews 5:12-14; 6:1-3 Matthew 7:21-24 For our scriptures this morning let us consider Hebrews 5:12-14. We will also consider this morning a few background passages or should I say supportive scriptures from Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 29, 2017

A Reformation sermon focusing on the 5 Solas.

We were introduced to the “5 Solas” one year ago this weekend in a sermon called, “Engage with the Reformation.” The second part of that message will air on Moody Radio (89.3) Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. if you’d like to listen to it. Because the Protestant Reformation began 500 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Conquering Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 30, 2012

I am painfully aware that there are many Christians who believe in Christ, but who are not free. How can we be free? We Christians need to experience the dynamic of the cross. Here we find that Jesus preformed three redemptive acts for us on the Cross

COLOSSIANS 2: 13-15 THE CONQUERING CHRIST Would you consider yourself a free person? On what basis would you make your evaluation? What would you say makes a free person? These questions force us to define what we mean by freedom. Truly free people have four ingredients of liberty. 1. They ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-15, Colossians 1:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Love As Leadership: Christ The King's Radical Model For Contemporary Times Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 20, 2024

Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first.

Divine Love as Leadership: Christ the King's Radical Model for Contemporary Times Intro: Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first. Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Other

Why Were Jesus Christ, Born Human? (1) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012

Jesus Christ has already PAID a RANSOM to SAVE us with His PRECIOUS LIFE BLOOD even, BEFORE the WORLD BEGAN.

WHY WE MAKE THE SIGN OF THE CROSS At many points in our worship we make the sign of the cross. Joining together 2 fingers and thumb we touch first our forehead, then move down to the bottom of the chest, back up and over to the left shoulder, across to the right shoulder. It’s something that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:18-20

Denomination: *other

Whese's The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 19, 2014

Jesus stands before Pilate. Jesus’ kingdom is not from this world, but he is still King of kings and Lord of lords.

John 18:28-40 "Where's the Kingdom?" INTRODUCTION It has often been said that Jesus, "Lived so that he could die." Such comments stress the crucifixion, but down play Jesus' life. I think it might be more accurate to say that Jesus died because he lived. In other words, Jesus bringing in the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Question Of Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014

We are all faced with questions but there is one that is the most important of all, What will I do with Jesus?

Matthew 27:22 KJV Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. I. INTRODUCTION—QUESTIONS A. From the Bible -All throughout the Bible there are many questions that were asked by men and women. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Auto Pilate

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 6, 2015

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Auto-Pilate John 18:28-19:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AutoPilate.html It's the beginning of the end for Jesus, Who is the beginning and has no end. And what looks like the end of Him, is only the beginning of life for us! In rapid fire succession we are about to study the arrest of Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist