Sermons on Christ As The Cornerstone:

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 7, 2001

Important matters about the cross of Christ: the priority, the pain, and the power of the cross.

THE CROSS OF CHRIST Mark 15:21-39 INTRO.- ILL.- The parents of a ten year old public school boy who was failing fifth grade math decided to enroll their son in a private Catholic school after exhausting all methods. The youngster stormed home the first day of school, walked right past them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preeminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION

BIG IDEA: CHRIST DESERVES THE PREEMINENCE BY VIRTUE OF: - HIS POSITION OF HEADSHIP - AND HIS WORK OF RECONCILIATION (WITH RESPECT TO ALL OF CREATION AND TO THE CHURCH) I. (:18b) THESIS: “so that He himself might come to have first place in everything” Def.: “having paramount rank, dignity, or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ In You

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jul 8, 2001

Christians need to be incredibly positive and encouraged because of the reality of Christ alive in us.

Christ in You (Col. 1.27) July 1, 2001 There are some great mysteries involved in this whole affair of being a Christian and one of the most exciting is what we can understand in what Paul declares to us in Col. 1.27. I was thinking on this and actually discussing this earlier in the week when I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20, Colossians 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Look Of Christ

Contributed by Glen Madden on Jul 13, 2001

What did Jesus see when he saw Peter betraying him? Failure or potential?

Glen B Madden Title: The Look of Christ Date: 20/10/96 Reference: Luke 22:61 Introduction Luke 22: 54 - 62 In this passage we have the account of what is commonly called the Peter’s Denial of Christ. Have you noticed that we do have this tendency to separate ourselves from God’s Word. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 16, 2001

Paul makes it clear what he is preaching.

Introduction: In his introductory notes to the book of Romans Chuck Swindoll says "when the late Donald Barnhouse began his ministry at Tenth Street Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, he stepped into the pulpit the first Sunday morning and preached from the first verse of Romans 1. He arrived ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transfiguration Of Christ

Contributed by Roger Hartline on Aug 5, 2001

The Transformation of Christ is not HIS changing, but his changing of us by Grace

Trinity 8 Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, 2001 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! I am going to tell you all something truly shocking this morning. We celebrate today the Solemnity of the Transfiguration of Christ, but I tell you, this is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 6, 2001

Our number one goal must be our relationship with Christ, staying with Him, obeying His commands and living in His love.

Intro: An older sister was sitting next to her younger brother in Church one Sunday morning unsuccessfully trying to keep him still and quiet. Finally she said, “I wish you would calm down.” “I can’t”, he said, “it’s just so boring.” With that his sister turned and said, “It’s supposed to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving With Christ

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Aug 23, 2001

Many times we face difficulties in life. Jesus Christ is there for each of us, He never fails, and He will lead you through!

Surviving with Christ 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 As we take our journey that begins at the cradle and ends upon this earth when we enter our grave. We will often times experience circumstances that we do not fully understand. Things will take place in our lives that we do not want to accept. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Coming

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Jesus has promised His return one day, so we need to be ready.

Christ is Coming Today’s society is a transient people who are constantly on the move, who are constantly busy and who are constantly active. What do I mean by a transient people? A people not bound to one specific locality. Where they live their life’s and ultimately die. In the past most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Partaking Of Christ

Contributed by David Swensen on Dec 20, 2001

Have we gone astray, feeding and feasting on all the empty, fleeting things this world offers? Let’s learn how to partake of Christ so our deepest hungers of our soul will be satisfied

PARTAKING OF CHRIST John 6:35-51 INTRODUCTION In his latest book, Jesus Among Other Gods, Ravi Zacharias tells of a 1996 expedition to Mt. Everest. His information came from the book, Into Thin Air, that chronicles the hazards that plagued the climbers. “The expedition was a disaster and many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2001

The birth is miraculous, the blessing is salvation, and the beauty is Christ.

The Birth of Christ Luke 2:1-14 INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his friend, "Does your baby brother talk yet?" His buddy replied, "He doesn’t have to. He gets everything he wants by yelling." Babies will be babies, won’t they? Babies come in all varieties, shapes, sizes and weights, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cry Of Christ

Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 22, 2001

How the cry of the Christ-child changed the world.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Credentials Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 23, 2002

This sermon explains why Chirst is uniquely qualified to be the Son of God and how we should be leading people to Christ the way Peter did on the Day of Pentecost.

Christ’s Credentials Acts 2:22-39 January 27, 2002 Intro: A. [Resume Stoppers, Citation: Dave Wilkinson, Leadership, Vol. 12, no. 1.] In Leadership magazine, Dave Wilkinson write the following to pastors… Have you ever wondered why your pastoral resume doesn’t evoke more enthusiasm? Do you ever ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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