Sermons on Being Christs Servant:

Ibelieve: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

What we believe about Jesus Christ matters.

Has this ever happened to you? You get home from work. It’s been a long day. All you want to do is sit down, enjoy a nice meal, maybe catch a little TV, and go to bed. Your plan is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. You answer, and the person on the other end begins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christ, Have Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2023

We can be another John, or centurion, or Caiphas, or common soldier. It matters not. What really matters is our response.

Insights on Forgiveness Easter 2023 The shortest chapter in the Holy Bible is right smack in the middle, and right in the middle of the book of Psalms, the songbook of the Second Temple and of the Church. It is Psalm 117, Laudate Dominum, and can be recited in less than 30 seconds. Praise the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, John 8:10-11, Matthew 15:39

Denomination: Catholic

Experiencing The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The offense of the Cross, not the violence or lame charges of anti-Semitism, is what has riled up critics of Gibson’s movie.

Experiencing the Passion of the Christ Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing Mel Gibson’s movie has given us all is an opportunity to talk about our faith in Christ. We all like discussing movies we’ve seen, and with the publicity surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

A Better Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 1, 2003

Enjoying a better life in Christ begins with an understanding of who the Bible says we are.

Ephesians 1:1-6 A Better Life in Christ Introduction Are you looking for a better life? You are not alone. People everywhere today are looking for a better life. Politicians know this, because in every presidential election, candidates declare how they will lead our country so we can all have a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Mar 26, 2013

Sermon simply asking "Are you a follower of Christ?"

Are you a Follower of Christ? Ephesians 5:1-7 October 23, 2011 – AM Sermon – Hopewell When things are going well for an individual or an athletic team, there are a million people who want to join in and hop on the “bandwagon” and be a “follower” of that team. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Typified By Adam

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion .

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion ... over all the earth ...' And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Brethren Of Christ Iv Series

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 James = Supplant: Works, Wisdom, Willingness Joses = Sympathy: Nearness, Necessity, Neighbor (Jepthah) Simon = He that Hears: Hear of His Promise, Peace, & Priest “Judas” Jude 1 Praise of The Lord 1) We Will Remember 1A) The Regret v. 5 Luke 9:62 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Dec 21, 2002

The judgement seat of Christ

The Judgement Seat Of Christ Foundation Scripture: Rev. 19:7-8 I. What preceeds the marriage supper of the lamb? Jesus has already taken to Himself a bride which He has cleansed by His Word and His shed blood (Eph. 5:25-29). "His wife has made herself ready" - This is not talking ...read more

Church The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 20, 2012

The Council Fathers made much use of Paul's theology of the Church in writing the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church, and it points us outward to a starving world.

Monday of 29th Week in Course 2012 Vatican II Documents The occurrence of the Letter to the Ephesians in our Lectionary right at the beginning of the year of faith, in which have begun to study Lumen Gentium, is quite providential. Here in chapter 2 of the letter, St. Paul makes a subtle change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021

In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

"Christ Manifested For Us" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 24, 2009

Sermon 19 in a study in HEBREWS

“For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Orthodox

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Raised And Seated With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 22, 2023

If you want to live the life God designed for you to live, remember where you came from, realize where you are today, and recognize how you got here—purely by God’s grace.

2022 saw some truly bizarre Guinness World Records. They include: The fastest time to find and alphabetize the letters in a can of alphabet soup (2 minutes and 8.6 seconds); The farthest tightrope-walk in high heels (639 feet, in four-inch stilettos); The largest gathering of people with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2009

This sermon looks at three catalysts that God uses to transform us. I. God Uses PEOPLE To Transform Us. II. God Uses CIRCUMSTANCES To Transform Us. III. God Uses SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES To Transform Us. (Sermon 2 in this series)

Transformed Into The Image Of Christ Let me tell you right up front - the title of this sermon may be misleading to many of you. When I use the word “Transformed” – many of you think that being tranformed into the image of Christ is something that happens to you without any effort or input on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And The Law Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009

This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed