Sermons on Christ Centered Preaching:

Preparing To Serve In Ministry

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Feb 19, 2023

The heart of a servant of Christ Jesus

Before we can begin to walk into any assignment in the Kingdom of God, we must first embrace the Blessed Master’s Heart for His Children on how to serve as He taught the Disciples and His Followers in the Holy Bible. Therefore, there must be a hunger for the Word of God and a firm understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Enemy Hath Done This

Contributed by Michael Martin on Feb 3, 2007

Message preached the Sunday following the attack on the World Trade Center, and the Pentagon - Sep. 11, 2001 (9-11)

(Matt. 13:24-29) "An enemy hath done this..." We have lived in one of the most extraordinary weeks of our lives. Our nation has experienced things that I have never seen the like of, in my lifetime. Those that went through Pearl Harbor, and Vietnam may feel somewhat different; but it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One With Christ ~ Christ Series

Contributed by Ava Ch on May 11, 2025

This sermon is part of a three-week Stewardship Series about the communion commitment of "one with Christ, one with each other, and one in ministry to all." Three strands of one binding together in one cord that cannot be broken as we commit ourselves to the kingdom of God.

Opening Illustration:?Many of us love receiving gifts—birthdays, holidays, anniversaries. But have you noticed that the most meaningful gifts are not the ones that fade or break but connect us to someone’s love? A letter. A family heirloom. A handmade card from a child. These are gifts that hold ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

In Christ

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

What does it mean to be "in Christ" and how do we get there? This lesson answers these questions from an overall scriptural perspective.

"In Christ" I Am: A Child of God, Galatians 3:26-27, "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ." The word "for" at the beginning of v27 intrudes a continuing thought from v26. Obviously baptism is a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Of The Cross

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

...the most important decision anyone will ever make (in their lifetime) centers around whether or not they accept the TRUTH about the death and resurrection of Jesus.

JESUS OF THE CROSS Text: I Corinthians 1:17 thru 24 Without a doubt the most controversial subject anyone could ever want to discuss with a friend or a family member has to be the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. There are lots of things people will want to sit and give you their opinion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-24, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Hast Thou Done For Me?

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 19, 2006

This sermon centers upon three things that Jesus tells us that we must do if we wish to follow him.

What Hast Thou Done for Me? Second Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Mark 8:31-38 MK 8:31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of Legacy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 6, 2023

Encourages believers to live, shine, and leave a Christ-centered legacy, reflecting God's glory and drawing others closer to Him.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the grace and love that our Heavenly Father has so abundantly given us, and to delve into the deep wisdom of His Word. The Apostle Paul, in his profound wisdom and divine inspiration, has left us a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9

Topics: Legacy, Christ

Don’t Shrink Back

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

A message for an outdoor men's gathering, included as a series of messages by other ministers from the same passage.

Acts 20:26-27 Intro: Blood matters. Had we never been told this, there would still be a sense of it. I remember watching my son around age 2, when he would get a scrape. The pain wouldn’t be such a problem. He would be mostly fine, until he’d look down at the cut knee or finger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Missionary Journey: Part 2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014

Paul was surely in contact with God and he had an important message from God for the people that day that Luke records for us here.

APR 28 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 2 Acts 13: 14-52 Last time we began the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We saw that the church is now centrally located in Syrian Antioch. Jerusalem WAS the home church but the church scattered at the execution of Stephen. So now ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Declared The Father To Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 18, 2013

To show that we need to declare JESUS to the world, and celebrate with and in JESUS, the FATHER GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you declaring JESUS to the world? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to declare JESUS to the world, and celebrate with and in JESUS, the FATHER GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:12 (Amplified Bible) 2:12 For He says, I will declare Your [the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 25, 2011

Jesus is revealed in scripture and Jesus reveals godliness to us. He is portrayed in various ways by Paul.

INTRO. - Unsolved mysteries. ILL.- Juan comes up to the Mexican border on his bicycle. He’s got two large bags over his shoulders. The guard stops him and says "What’s in the bags?" "Sand," answers Juan. The guard says, "We’ll just see about that; get off the bike.” The guard takes the bags ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Couriers Who Rode Fast Horses

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 11, 2023

Generally, when preachers preach on the book of Esther, the focus is either on Mordecai or Esther. But today, I want to highlight somebody else – the couriers who rode fast horses.

Generally, when preachers preach on the book of Esther, the focus is either on Mordecai or Esther. But today, I want to highlight somebody else – the couriers who rode fast horses. Esther 8:10 Mordecai wrote in the name of King Xerxes, sealed the dispatches with the king’s signet ring, and sent ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:10, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 5:16

Paul’s Message In Rome Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 19, 2022

Paul was telling the Jewish leaders in Rome about the kingdom of God from the law and the prophets from morning to evening. Some of these Jewish leaders were convinced that Jesus is the Messiah others refused to believe. Are we convinced that Jesus is the Christ, or do we refuse to believe?

Background to Paul’s message in Rome After his third missionary Journey Paul went to Jerusalem. There he was arrested at the Temple and falsely accused of bringing Trophimus a gentile into the temple (Acts 21:29). He was sent to Caesarea because of the plot to kill him if he was taken to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Some People React With Anger And Accusations When You Preach About Jesus. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 13, 2025

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him

As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to spread the Good News of salvation through faith in Him (Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15). However, when we obey this command, some people may react with anger, accusations, and even personal attacks. But why? The Bible provides insight into why some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20