Sermons on Centrality Of Christ:

Christ Receiveth Sinners

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 26, 2002

We owe the promise of eternal life to the fact that Christ receiveth sinners.

CHRIST RECEIVETH SINNERS Luke 15:1-2 INTRO. (Describe the hypocrisy of the Pharisees.) They wished to monopolize religion for their own set group. They were the most religious people of their day, devoted keepers of the Mosaic Law and yet they were the worst of the enemies of Jesus. Instead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ The Same

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

In a world that is ever changing, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus Christ remains the same yesterday, today and forever.

JESUS CHRIST THE SAME Heb. 13:8 INTRO. A cynic once remarked that nothing is permanent except change. We live in a world of change. Everything from ladies’ shoes to legislation, from automobiles to art, from furniture to finances... styles and customs and conditions change overnight. World ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Every born-again child of God will one day stand before Christ to answer for his testimony in this life.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Rom. 14:12; II Cor. 5:10-11 INTRO. The judgment seat of Christ is for believers and it must not be confused with the Great White Throne Judgment which is for the unbelievers. The believer’s sins are judged on the cross of Calvary at the moment he is saved. (I Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In Heaven With Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

week 11 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 11 “The Church In Heaven With Christ” Date: August 21, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation: 4:1-11 Introduction In these past weeks we have seen the history of the church in the seven churches of chapters 2-3. Now from this point on the church is no longer mentioned until ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Revealed

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 18, 2004

If John the apostle were asked to give a title to His gospel concerning the Son of God, He would simply say, "Jesus Christ Revealed!"

“Jesus Christ Revealed!” John 1:1 A. Jesus is ETERNALLY God. (v. 1a) In the beginning was the WORD Genesis 1:1; Proverbs 8:22-31; Isaiah 41:4; 43:10; 44:6, 8; 48:12; Ezekiel 34:23-24; Micah 5:2; John 8:58; Ephesians 3:9; Colossians 3:17; Hebrews 1:10; 7:3; 13:8; Revelation 1:2; 2:8; 19:13 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 26, 2004

Be motivated by the Love of Christ, and nothing else. Pray that we will apprehend the greatness of His love.

Following last week’s passage, where we see how a sinful woman expressed great affection for Jesus - Luke 7:36ff. The sinful woman came into Simon’s house, wet Jesus’ feet with her tears and wiped with her hair. Kissed His feet and poured perfumed on His feet. All these actions were expression of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

290 - The Risen Christ

Contributed by Joel Vicente on May 27, 2004

The PURPOSE, POWER and PROMISE of the Risen Christ.

Illustrate Humor: An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, Yes. I’d like a large ice-cream sundae ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Striving For The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004

Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

“Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Christ - The Home Builder

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon is about the "building blocks" for a Christian home.

“CHRIST: THE HOME BUILDER” Col. 3:15-21 INTRO – Have you ever tried to play Jenga? Fun family game. Object: Remove blocks 1 at a time and place them back on top without knocking tower down. Starts off easy. Blocks come out quickly and easily. Lots to choose from. But as game progresses, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-21, Colossians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

With Christ In The School Of Ministry

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 13, 2004

Not everyone is called to the mud-in-the-eye ministry, but if you are then you’ll be a miserable failure trying to do anything else. John 9 offers us an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the school of ministry.

TITLE: With Christ In The School of Ministry TEXT: John 9 SCRIBE: Louis Bartet DATE: 6/13/04 PLACE: Point Assembly of God The disciples must have been feeling overly spiritual that day, for as they passed the blind beggar they offered Jesus an observation framed in the form of a question: ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unity & Oneness In Christ Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jun 14, 2004

A sermon based on Gal. 3:28.

Sermon for 3 Pentecost Yr C, 20/06/2004 Based on Gal 3:28 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta Unity and oneness in Christ, baptismal equality, dividing walls of the human race have been ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Jun 22, 2004

In this text, Paul suggests three means through which we can live together in Christ. They summarize the content of this book.

LIVING TOGETHER IN CHRIST Philippians 1:3-11 INTRODUCTION A. Living together requires more than living in the same house with someone. 1. During the week of Christmas 2001, Christine and I spent a week at her brother’s in Marquette, MI, along with her sister’s family from Oceanside, CA, and her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing Christ's Preeminence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

The preeminence of Christ should not only be our dogma, but it should also be our practice. If we truly practice the preemeninence of Christ, it will affect every area of our life.

PRACTICING CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE Text: Col.1: 18; Col.3: 17 Intro: Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while a prisoner at Rome. The church, located in the city of Colossae, actually began and met in the home of a man whose name you may recognize—Philemon (Phil.2). You may recall that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Common Sense Of Christ

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 3, 2004

A look at how Jesus handled some situations while on earth.

The Common Sense of Christ Text: Mk. 2: 23 – Mk. 3: 6 Proposition: Jesus stopped the Pharisees on every occasion that they tried trap Him. Their striving to uphold the letter of the law caused them to miss the true intent of the law and Jesus proved it scripturally. If we view ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ