Sermons on Centrality Of Christ:

The Lordship Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 27, 2016

A key accomplishment of the empty tomb is so Jesus might be “the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Lordship implies ownership or the right to exercise authority over another. When we come to Jesus, we're under new management.

“Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” A few months ago I was summoned to serve jury duty for a serious murder case. Because of my former work with law enforcement and corrections, I wasn't selected, but I followed the case, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Our Treasure In Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 27, 2019

We live in an age of information, with great technological advancement. People have an opportunity to be more connected now than ever, but many are isolated and alone. They seek real peace and truth. This is found only in Jesus!

Our Treasure in Christ 1 John 1: 1-4 As I read these verses I thought of the present condition of our world. We live in the most advanced age the world has ever known: an age of information, technological advancement, and increasing global dependence and interaction. In an age like this, one ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Unconditional Love Of Christ

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Feb 23, 2019

Christian maturity is measured by the love of God that you express to others

Christian maturity is measured by the love of God that you express to others. God loves the whole world, he desires to save and help all man. To be identified with him means to love what he loves and to desire what he desires. The biggest problem in the world is not the Devil, the reason we have ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33, Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Christ: Lord Of All

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 17, 2019

Having shared the abundance of blessing associated with their relationship with Christ, Paul revealed the awesome power of Christ, and the significance it has for the believer. Christ is Lord of all.

Christ: Lord of All Ephesians 1: 20-23 As you examine the first chapter of Ephesians, you quickly discover the vast treasure of eternal truth conveyed by the apostle. Clearly, there is more within these verses than mortal minds can comprehend, but it is one of the most encouraging and hope-filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Lord Of All

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 17, 2019

Having shared the abundance of blessing associated with their relationship with Christ, Paul revealed the awesome power of Christ, and the significance it has for the believer. Christ is Lord of all.

Christ: Lord of All Ephesians 1: 20-23 As you examine the first chapter of Ephesians, you quickly discover the vast treasure of eternal truth conveyed by the apostle. Clearly, there is more within these verses than mortal minds can comprehend, but it is one of the most encouraging and hope-filled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Christ. Not By You.

Contributed by Lewis Roe on Oct 20, 2018

Legalism or did Jesus do it all?

Colossians 2:16-23 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 19, 2018

Today's sermon ends our series on what we believe as it looks at the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. In this sermon we look at Jesus return, along with the Rapture.

What We Believe The Second Coming of Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 If there is a subject that has been historically near and dear to the hearts of believers it is the return of Jesus Christ. And without a doubt the return of Christ is going to be an exciting event! However, throughout the years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:36, Matthew 24:44, Luke 21:27, Matthew 24:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Christ In Prophesy Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

Showing how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament in who He was, where He was born, what He did, how He died, why He died and why He is coming back.

Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com JESUS CHRIST IN PROPHECY Luke 24:44 “Everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44) One foundation pillar of the Christian faith is that the Bible is the Word of God. Written by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44

Denomination: Baptist

Christ, The King Of Kings!

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Nov 25, 2018

John, on the Supremacy of Christ

A couple driving home from a conference talked about how they might use what they had learned at their jobs. Rounding a curve in the road, they came upon a serious motorcycle accident. The bike seemed to catch on something and flip into the air. The helmet-less driver was thrown fifty yards or so, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Other

Adam And Christ. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2022

Contrasting the Fall and the Wages of Sin with the Free Gift which is ours in Christ Jesus.

ADAM AND CHRIST. Abridged. Romans 5:12-19. 1. THE ENTRANCE OF SIN. In Romans 5:12, Paul tells us that sin came into the world through one man. That man was our first father, Adam, the representative head of the human race and ancestor of us all. This is the teaching of the Bible, and needless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 28, 2022

If Christ Had Not Come Then... (Outline and seed thought adapted from a book by Leslie Flynn called, "Christmas Messages,", chapter by the same title)

HoHum: Love the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” George Bailey has so many problems he is thinking about ending it all- and it’s Christmas! As the angels discuss George, we see his life in flashbacks. As George is about to jump from the bridge, he ends up rescuing his guardian angel, Clarence ...read more

Scripture: John 15:22-25, Romans 3:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Ecclesiastes 1:9, 1 Peter 2:21, Hebrews 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Zechariah: Christ Is Coming Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Many believe that Zechariah’s prophecy foretells Christ’s rule of an earthly kingdom that is yet to be established, and will rule for a thousand years. I believe that Zechariah is referring to Christ’s Spiritual Kingdom—the CHURCH—in which you and I are part of today.

A. Have you ever known anyone who told you that something was going to happen, and it did? 1. What if this morning while we were sitting around the table in the fellowship hall drinking coffee and eating donuts, Mark Thomas emphatically told us that the Indianapolis Colts is going to WIN ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 15, 2023

Illustration

I. In order to gain our identity in Christ we must wait for Jesus to provide it. (vs. 1-2) A. The three years the disciples spent with Jesus was their boot camp. B. Jesus worked to strip them of their worldly identity and remake them in His image. II. In order to gain our identity in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Product Of Jesus Christ.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 3, 2022

I'm in His hands. Can you say that? What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past?

A Product Of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP What past shame or guilt is keeping you from being the person God created you to be? Why do you believe the lie that you are defined by your past? 1 Peter 1:18-19AMP For you know that you were not redeemed from your useless [spiritually unproductive] ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19, Ephesians 1:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 8, 2020

How do we come to a Christian mind?

Having the Mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:16-3:9 Paul had quite a challenge with the Corinthian church which he had founded. He had gone off to evangelize elsewhere, planting new churches. He had hoped that during his stay, he had instilled enough of the ABC’s of the faith for the church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible