Sermons on Belief In Christ:

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

There are tremendous benefits to knowing Christ.

#23, 9-9-07 Knowing Christ Introduction; 1) Do you have just religion of a personal relationship with Christ? 2) How important is your relationship with Christ? 3) To Paul it means everything, his relationship with Christ was the most important thing in his life 4) Why is knowing Christ so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Christ has reconciled us to God in such an amazing way - not so that we can sit & feel good but so that we might be ambassadors of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2 The Message ‘We’re Christ’s representatives, God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their defences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now.’ Today I want us to follow Paul’s line of thought in this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Greatness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

Do you long for Christ’s return? John was given a glimpse of the glorious Christ. Seeing Christ through Revelation helps us to appreciate Him more and see our lives in the light of the hope we have in Him.

[I’ve taken some of the thoughts in this sermon from Anne Graham Lotz’s The Vision of His Glory.] The second coming of Christ does not always conjure up the same emotions. • If you are to narrow down your emotions regarding the return of Christ to one word, what would that be? • Discomfort, Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Suffering For Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Resoration Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Jan 10, 2008

The Healing of the Leper was far more than just physical. Christ seeks not to simply save our soul but to fully and wholly restore us.

“The Restoration Of Christ” Matthew 8:1-4 01/013/2008 by Dcn. Chris Nerreau “The Restoration Of Christ” Text: Matthew 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION: May the words of my lips and the meditation of my heart be always acceptable in thy sight, giving praise, glory and honor to Your name our Rock and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Christ Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008

Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008

Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 7, 2008

Why is the Blood of Christ so important? Is it important to our everyday lives?

Purpose: To describe the importance of Christ’s shed blood. Aim: I want the listener to extol the glories of Christ’s work of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When evangelist John Wesley (1703–1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Nature Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Dec 8, 2008

This message series resonates God’s indescribable gift, and what makes him beyond description.

Gift’s of Christmas 12/7/2008 “God’s Indescribable Gift” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest today, allow me to say thank you for worshipping with us today. It is that time of the year again for the most wonderful time of the year. It is a time when people reflect on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Likeness

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 7, 2008

WE’RE TO BE IN HIS LIKENESS

1.Pet.2:21 Created to be Like Christ 2-16-08 God the Father has always known who would be saved and who would not be saved, and because He is God, He knew before the foundation of the world the exact number of saints to make up the Lord Jesus Church, and I believe that when that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Baptist

To Grow In Christ

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 8, 2008

A message on how each of us are called to grow in Christ and live an life as a testimony to Christ.

To Grow In Christ Philippians 1:21-30 Prayer Introduction Many go through life denying different aspects to God’s word because it does not fit into their idea of how God should think, do, or say. They say this is what God really meant or that was for then this is now and the world is different ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Redeemer

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

Understanding Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer Each of us have many different names or titles we go by. Mother, Father, Grandma, Grandpa, Foreman, Teacher, Preacher, Aunt, Uncle, Laborer, Musician, Singer, Entertainer, Speaker, etc. I compiled a list of some of the titles that I have, mother, a wife, a daughter, a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational