Sermons on Christ Before All:

Introduction To The Christian Life

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

The All Time Greatest Sermon

I Intro: the Sermon on the Mount is the initial teachings of Jesus Christ. Here we see Him give the foundations for the Christian life. As you view the different aspects of the beatitudes, you see they are revolutionary to the ways of the world. INTRODUCTIONS TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Embracing The Finished Work Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 20, 2022

This was not the despairing cry of a helpless martyr; it is the declaration on the part of the divine Redeemer that all for which he came from heaven to earth to do, was finished. The great purpose of God in the history of man was now accomplished. "It is finished."

Sermon Embracing the Finished Word of Jesus Christ Scripture: John 19:28-30 “Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30, Isaiah 53:4-6, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Methodist

Intro: Seven Deadly Sins Series

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 17, 2008

before we do a study on the seven deadly sins, this is an introduction on what sin is, what sin does, and how sin can be taken care of in life

Intro: you cannot do a serious study on the seven deadly sins without first doing an equally serious study on the meaning of sin. Defined it is the missing of God’s mark or the rejection of God’s commands. But beyond just a simple definition, we must research God’s Word to find out what sin is, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If We All Prayed

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

It is important for the church to pray together. It is important for the church to seek the face of God.

This week has been designated by our General Superintendent, Thomas Trask as a special “Week of Prayer” to begin the New Year. Trask said, “This church (the A/G) has always been a praying church. But we need to intensify our commitment to prayer and continually renew the altar within our churches, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

When All The Bridges Are Down Series

Contributed by Sherry Brooks Martin on Sep 24, 2025

Theme: When life seems to come apart for us, God still comes to us to help us but more often than not, not in dramatic, earthshaking fashion.

Sometimes, life just seems to blow up right before us. Several years ago, an amazingly effective church developer was sent by his bishop to a recently planted church in a Midwestern state that was struggling. This young pastor had developed quite a reputation for being able to help newly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

A Better Way

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

We are constantly looking for a better way to do things. Let us think back to a time before Christ and how much better off we are now

Hebrews 1:1-4 A BETTER WAY Introduction 1. In life we are always trying to find a better way to do something. This unending search has created many inventions. The Car, Computer, the cotton gin, most everything that was invented was to find a better way to do something 2. What did Jesus invent? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When It All Seems Dark

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Feb 21, 2019

There are times when everything looks dark, but the One who wants us to return to Him gives us perfect light.

Text: Zechariah 4:1-14 Title: When It All Seems Dark Type: Expository Purpose: Encourage hearer with the truth that God is light and victory. Main Idea: God will get it done. Opening: And Pound Us To Dust. In 1992, a big budget version of The Last of the Mohicans arrived in the movie ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

"He Sought To Seek Jesus" (Series) By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Feb 15, 2005

Most Christains try cleaning Fish before they catch Fish. Even Jesus knew there are steps to take when winning the lost. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction With so few Christians actively sharing their faith, we may never get back to the heart of the mission of the Church. Winning the lost. How it happened I can’t be sure, many are too often preoccupied with cleaning fish rather than catching fish. We want to look good as if that meant ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Is All Up To You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 13, 2018

The journey of Elijah and Elisha show us how our spiritual journey must be.

The Journey is all up to You!!!!! Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2 Kings 2: 1-15 1). Opening:- Catechism is not biblical scripture but they are a summary of Christian principles in the form of questions and answers that are used for instruction to teach young converts and children ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What Hope Is All About Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

What exactly is hope. I hope something that we can rely on or is hope just some optimistic thinking, why do we have hope?

Romans 8:18-30 Getting on the Same Page as God about what Hope is all about Introduction A. We have become an inpatient world B. Think about it, how many people have looked at the Microwave and said “hurry up I am hungry” C. How many people have complained how slow fast food is D. How many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Being All Wet ... And Admitting It Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Feb 9, 2008

Everything we say and do should be consistent with who we are.

Being all wet ... and admitting it James 3:9-13 When, as a kid, I was obviously ignorant and wrong, my dad used to say I was "all wet." I guess that is something more than being wet behind the ears. He saw some of the weird things I said and decided I was more wet than just around the ears. And ...read more

Scripture: James 3:9-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Eyes Of All Look To You

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011

We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lead Dont Push

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 10, 2019

LEAD people to Christ dont push them

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *LEAD DONT PUSH* 1 Corinthians 10:25-33 King James Version (KJV) 25 Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking no question for conscience sake: 26 For the earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof. 27 If any of them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

How Can All Things Work Together For Good?

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011

This message from the second half of Romans 8 uses Romans 8:28 as an anchor text to speak about all the things we inherit because we are in Christ.

How can all things work together for good? TEXT: Romans 8:14-39 INTRODUCTION: Romans 8 is a chapter of victory for Christians. After hearing about the “Wretched Man” in chapter 7, who tries to overcome sin by his own fleshy power, Paul shifts gears and talks about our victory as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Greek To Me Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Explanation of the Greek documents behind our New Testament

Text: 2 Peter 1:16-21, Title: It’s All Greek to Me, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, PM A. Opening illustration: speak to the uniqueness of the bible—Josh McDowell, New Evidence, pg. 4-15 B. Background to passage: Peter is explaining the reliability of the gospel and the testimony of the apostles. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist