Sermons on centrality of christ:

We Are Fools For Christ

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 18, 2018

Ministry Can Hurt, Judgment, Arrogance, Correction

PAUL: A FOOL FOR CHRIST - We Are Fools for Christ! May 19, 2024 1 Corinthians 4:10 (p. 795) Introduction: A few years ago Kari and I got to go on a cruise that was called “The Steps of Paul.” We had the privilege to visit Ephesus, Athens, Malta, and many other of the places ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Verses Legalism

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2018

Christ has not only set us free from sin, but he has also set us free from religious rules and regulations.

CHRIST VERSES LEGALISM Text: Col. 2:16-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: "What must I forsake?" a young man asked. "Colored clothes for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

Passion To Pursue Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 10 from Philippians exploring Paul's passion to pursue Jesus above all.

"Passion to Pursue Jesus” Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. I. ADOPT THE RIGHT AXIS -- SUPERIOR PERSPECTIVE The Exaltation of Christ in Everything Passion to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, Colossians 1:11-12, Ephesians 1:18-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Christ Our Healer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

Message 9 from John covering the healing power of Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “Christ Our Healer” REVIEW We continue our historical journey with John to learn as much as we can about the Jesus who walked this earth nearly 2000 years ago. Many claim to want to be like Jesus or follow Jesus but know very little about him. Introduction to every theme of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, Luke 4:25-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Measure Of Christ's Gift Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2018

Ephesians 4:7-10 teaches us that Christ has given spiritual gifts to each believer.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In the first three chapters of his letter to the Ephesians, the Apostle Paul set down a number of glorious doctrines about predestination, election, adoption, redemption, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exalt Christ In Suffering Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Third exposition of Philippians dealing with suffering

REVIEW We recently began a new series of messages drawn out of Paul’s letter to the Philippians. He wrote to this church that he established some 10 years prior to this writing. Paul wrote the letter from a prison in Rome along with Ephesians and Colossians known as the “Prison Epistles (letters). ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Taste Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 24, 2018

Jesus said, "I suffer you."

THE TASTE OF CHRIST JESUS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2018) “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Friends

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Mind Of Serenity Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the last of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Serenity Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility And Unity In Christ

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 25, 2018

Unity in name of Christ occurs when believers humble themselves as he did; yielding their interests to the needs of others as Christ yielded his for our sake.

It’s April 1865, and the Civil War is coming to a close. Robert E Lee surrenders to Ulysses S Grant. Lee later begs the southern states to join the Union and be one nation again. Johnson finally surrenders to Sherman, leaving one major Confederate general to surrender, which he eventually does. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Other

Who Is Jesus Christ? Series

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 18, 2021

who is Jesus Christ

Who is Jesus Christ, is He a man, is He a martyr, or is He a Biblical myth? From Revelation chapter 1, let's see who Jesus is. Who is Jesus Christ, (first, second, third): 1. Alpha and Omega. Who is Jesus Christ, He is the Alpha and Omega, He's the first and the last, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is My Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 27, 2021

The news of cries, panic are viral through many social media. All around the world and every media are full of issues related to COVID-19 and bombarded with news on shortages of vaccines, oxygen and beds, queue in the cremation and burial grounds. What is Life?

Theme: Christ is my Life Text: Philippians 1:20-21 Introduction: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord is good and his love endures forever. We live in a time of death news. The news of cries, panic are viral through many social ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Church And Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2021

What is the focus of the church?

Let us continue to worship with the Word of God. Open your Bibles to 1 Timothy 3. Last week we noted that the Christian Church was growing in Ephesus and Timothy was appointed to lead. We noted God protecting His Church by listing qualifications for Overseers (Bishops, Pastors, Elders) and Deacons ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

New Life In Christ

Contributed by Michael Mays on Jun 8, 2021

Four characteristics of the ungodly, and four characteristics of the godly

Ephesians 4:17-24 17Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds. 18They are darkened in their understanding, alienated from the life of God because of the ignorance that is in them, due to their hardness of heart. 19They ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24