Sermons on Christ Centered Living:

The Dynamics Of Christ’s Servants

Contributed by James Snyder on May 22, 2017

To really come to grips with the ministry God wants for us is the great challenge of the Christian life.

(1 Corinthians 4:1-21) How would you define ministry, particularly your ministry? The apostle Paul is very serious about this aspect of ministry among God’s people. We have not been saved to be passive, but rather, to do the work of the ministry under the authority of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

Through the example of Jesus, we can get a good idea of what sacrifice will accomplish in your life.

April 9, 2000 John 19 Living Sacrifice INTRODUCTION Try to imagine yourself at Golgotha Hill on Good Friday. The cross is placed on the ground and you are thrown backward with your shoulders against the wood. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:51-53, John 19:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003

PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

How We See Christ

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 25, 2005

Can you really proclaim as did Peter that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God?

EVERYONE HAS AT LEAST HEARD THE SAYING THAT AN OPTIMIST DELIGHTFULLY SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-FULL WHILE THE PESSIMIST CAN ONLY BEAR TO SEE THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY. IT IS ALL DETERMINED BY HOW YOU CHOOSE TO LOOK AT THE GLASS. THE SAME IS TRUE IN REGARDS TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS CHRIST. DEPENDING ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:28-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

All One In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 8, 2008

Our purpose as a Church is to demonstrate the power of the gospel in the way we live together in unity.

He was a twin, but we don’t know anything about his brother; he was cautious, yet ready to walk into danger if that’s where his master was going; he was the one who was prepared to admit his ignorance if he didn’t understand something; he was a cynic, or a realist, depending on how you look at it, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Anglican

Living Old And Sappy

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 18, 2019

A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end!

Scripture: Psalm 92 (cf. verse 14); 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Luke 12:25-31 Title: The Sappy Life A sermon dedicated to those growing older finish well and live an abundant life. 4 steps on how to be found faithful to the end! INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit Ted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Luke 12:25-31, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Far Above PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Christ unites us into a new family, breaking down barriers and calling us to live as peacemakers who embody his grace and belonging.

Friends, if your heart feels a little frayed at the edges today, you’re in good company. The week has been loud. Headlines tug at our attention, to-do lists steal our sleep, and relationships can feel like tightropes over troubled waters. Still, underneath the noise, our souls whisper a simple ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:15

Topics: Living Above, Abundant Life

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ-Mis Assumptions

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 30, 2002

Some of the same misassumptions about the Messiah that caused the people of Israel to miss the coming of the Messiah can cause us to miss God’s working in our lives. We’ll look at four Christ-mis assumptions.

I thought about what to do for a Christmas Eve message. I thought about the angels, I thought about the baby in the manger, I thought about the busyness of the season, and carols and hot apple cider and hayrides in the snow – and my mind kept going back, back to Israel, its land and its people at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Christ & Him Crucified

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

In his crucifixion, Christ spilled both blood and water. The blood gave us salvation. The water empower us to serve. The blood made us worthy to serve. The blood--springs of living water--equipped us to serve.

CHRIST & HIM CRUCIFIED: He spilled both blood & water 8-25-02 John 19:15-34 John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. In this verse… the Jewish religious ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13, John 19:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Donelan on Aug 22, 2010

Allowing the mind of Christ to be in us is a voluntary action, we must allow it to happen but once it does it will transform our lives. Let us see what is involved in getting the mind of Christ and what the characteristics of this mind is.

From The News: -Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad entered into a written agreement that states that Iran will not use the spent fuel rods to make nuclear weapons. We know the Russians never lied to us and the Muslims have such a good track record keeping ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Being Christ's Bride

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The love described in 1st Corinthians chapter 13 helps heal and restore unity to a divided and bickering congregation to live out the unity of the faith.

Intro If there’s ever been a part of the Bible that we’ve used--and abused!--it’s 1st Corinthians chapter 13. We’ve understood that chapter in so many different ways that we’re not even sure what point Paul is making, except that it’s something about love. To ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Embracing Your Power In Christ SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Christ, possessing all power in heaven and on earth, has shared a portion of this power with those who believe in His name and live a new life through His redemption. These individuals are expected to exercise dominion in all areas of their lives.

Walking in Dominion Introduction: Dominion is the power, authority, and control over something or someone. It is the ability to request or command and expect fulfillment. As believers, we are called to walk in dominion in every area of our lives. In this sermon, we will explore the plain truth, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Topics: Dominion, Power In Christ

Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truly Living A Life Of Freedom

Contributed by John Deaton on Sep 18, 2004

This is a sermon was written for 4th of July. Explained how we today can live a life of true freedom through Christ.

(Play America Again by Carman -very impact full song for an independence day service) Freedom FREE’DOM, n. A state of exemption from the power or control of another; liberty; exemption from slavery, servitude or confinement. Freedom is personal, civil, political, and religious. To truly live a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist