Sermons on Christ Centered:

The Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Isaiah the evangelistic prophet portray Christ

The Portrait of Christ Isaiah The book of Isaiah is referred to as the “fifth gospel.” When Isaiah speaks about Messiah, he sounds more like a New Testament writer than an Old Testament prophet. His messianic prophecies are clearer and more explicit than those of any other Old Testament book. They ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is Born!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 24, 2008

Why did they have to lay this poor child in a manger? It’s not said that they were too poor to afford a decent place, but there simply was no place in the inn. Come on: They knew she was pregnant. Traveling with an expecting woman you make reservations, d

Sermon on Christmas Eve 2008: Christ is born Birth: Luke 2:1-7 * Down-to-earth story * Political context * Not a cute family scene, but privacy issues * The powers of the time: Roman Emperor and Governor, Oppressors * Joseph and Mary humbled themselves and followed the order to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Congregational

United In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jan 5, 2009

Our human relationships are fallible, with limited forgiveness and limited grace. They last for a maximum of a lifetime. God’s covenant with us is totally different yet a great example for our relationships.

Eph 1:3-14 United in Christ -"I give myself to you to be your husband. I promise to love and sustain you in the covenant of marriage, from this day forward, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in want, in joy and in sorrow, as long as we both shall live." - Marriage, the greatest vow one can ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Congregational

Given To Christ

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 7, 2009

Some things are valuable, not for their intrinsic value, but because of who gave them. We have been given to Christ by the Father.

“Given To Christ” Jn.17:6-12 I had the joy of leading a middle aged man to the Lord, about 25 years ago, who had been a pretty rough character. He had the reputation for being about all the things the devil would lead a fellow to be. When the Lord saved him, his life made a pretty fast turn ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Reconciler Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009

Reconciliation is needed because of sin. Reconciliation was accomplished at the Cross. Reconcilation will happen no matter what!

CHRIST THE RECONCILER COLOSSIANS 1: 19-23 1. Illus. of couple  Call them “Legion” for they are many.  Happily married for many years, but then began to fuss and fight about little things.  Soon were talking about divorce.  Fortunately, this particular story had a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Christ

Contributed by Tommy Estes on Dec 28, 2005

The characteristics of Chrsit shown through Rahab the harlot

Tommy Estes Joshua 2:1-24 Subject: Characteristics of Christ Intro: As the children of Israel get their marching orders from God, Joshua gets the people prepared for the battle of Jericho. Joshua instructs the people to place all of their trust in the Lord. Doing so leads to victory and success. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Is Christ Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 28, 2005

Simeon waited for a long time for the opportunity to see the Lord’s Christ. This message discusses what He saw in Jesus.

Christmas is The Christ Text: Luke 2:25-35 Introduction: Christmas has a lot to do with waiting and waiting seems to be hard work for most of us. True, on rare occasions, you do find people who are happy to wait. I’m reminded of the condemned man who, while awaiting his execution in the dead of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

Builders In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 17, 2006

We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

(Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confronting Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Christ was perfect in all His ways

Confronting Christ Matthew 11 8/10/97 Intro: Who is it that you most admire? What would you do if he or she came into the room? What would you feel like if you got to spend a couple days with them? A couple months? We find quickly that those we respect highly are human too, and each one has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus is a model of compassion

"The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Christ

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jan 28, 2006

To become like Christ, there are 3 requirements: I. CONCERN FOR OTHERS (1-5) II. GENUINE HUMILITY (5-8a) III. COMMITMENT TO OBEY (8b)

TO BE LIKE CHRIST CGC Ministry (Central Gospel Church) Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction There is a true story about a man who hired somebody to record all the life of Hudson Taylor especially the negative sides. The hired man kept on following Hudson Taylor daily to record everything with him ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009

1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In Context

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2009

Christ came into our context and gave us the supreme example of living our lives of following Him within the context of where God has placed us!

Christianity in Context, Luke 4:4, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church