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Growth In Christ

Contributed by John Nayadley,jr. on Sep 17, 2002

How we can grow through Christ .

GROWTH IN CHRIST Romans 8:28 “ We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. “ What does it mean to be called by God? Is it like when one of our children are down the road or at a neighbors house and we call them home? No it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph In Christ

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002

God did not create man for defeat...sin brought that. But the Bible tells us how we may triumph over sin, self, and Satan through Jesus Christ.

TRIUMPH IN CHRIST II Cor. 2:14 INTRO. Notice carefully, the first part of our text. The human race was never meant for defeat. God’s intention in creating man was that man should be master over all creation. (Gen. 1:26) -- "And God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

NO COMPARISIONS TO OUR CHRIST

THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OF THESE UNITED STATES, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES IS BY FAR, SUPERIOR. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS NOT WITHOUT FLAWS AND SHORT COMINGS. LADY JUSTICE WHO STANDS WITH SCALES IN HER HANDS AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Satisfied With Christ?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2002

What counts in your life?

Thornage 06-10-02 Philippians 3:4-14 Story: A Quaker once posted a sign on one of the choicest fields of his farm. It stated, "This land will be given to the first truly satisfied person who passes this way" . He no sooner arrived back at his house than a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Anglican

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 11, 2003

The motive, method, mission, and motherland of the Christian ambassador

Ambassadors For Christ II Cor. 5:20 INTRO. Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor and he reported directly to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ Alone!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 19, 2003

Salvation has been secured for all who will believe by God’s finished work through Jesus. There is no work that we can ever add to God’s work to bring about our salvation.

Christ Alone Galatians 2:1-10 It was just one week ago. Connie and I were out in the backyard working when Annie came out to tell us that someone was at the front door. I left my work and opened the front door to greet two young guys who were dressed like corporate executives in white shirts and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Security In Christ Series

Contributed by Eric Bland on Jun 20, 2003

The security offered by Christ on the cross to His mother and essentially all mankind.

Security in Christ John 19:26&27 As a human being there is something that we all have a yearning for and that is for security. We as people want the feeling of security. Wives want the feeling of security from their husband, in that they will never have to worry about anything. The husband has ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Psalm 91:14

Denomination: Baptist

"Imitators Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Gary Smith on Jun 22, 2003

To be a truen New Testament Church we must do what Jesus did. WDJD What did Jesus do? Let us discover what Jesus did and become Imitators of Christ.

“Imitators Of Christ” Prepared For Fort Payne For Wed. Night, June 18th 2003 Text; Matt 4:18-22 (KJV) 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 28, 2003

The body of Christ (his physical body, the bread, and the church) are most useful when broken, for God’s plans to save the world. Bulletin notes attached.

John 1:14; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Luke 22:19 – The Body of Christ Have you ever broken anything? A dish, a plate? My friend Greg, who is now the assistant pastor at the Wesleyan church in Marysville, had our share of breaking things. I got new boxing gloves one year, and we were boxing out on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, There Is No Condemnation

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jul 7, 2003

True freedom takes place, only when Christ has set you free, and when that takes place there is no more condemnation.

Welcome.... Last Friday, July 4th, we celebrated our Independence Day. We were all saying to the world we have been set free. Many of you were at the park with friends and love ones celebrating freedom. Some of you were in your backwards, having your cookout. The world looks on and say we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Rooted In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Owen on Jul 25, 2003

A children’s sermon illustrating our need to be rooted and grounded in Christ.

Children’s talk: Ephesians 3:14-21 Prop: Small Oak tree in a pot. Can anyone tell me what type of plant is in this pot? (Oak). Not that long ago, this little oak was just a small seed. Can anyone tell me what the seed of an oak is called? (Acorn). There’s even a well known proverb which ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sleeping For Christ

Contributed by James May on Nov 10, 2002

I wonder how many Christians would have stayed and witnessed the miracle of the resurrection of Eutychus or how many would have been in the place of Eutychus?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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 Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:6-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ