Sermons on Christ Died Once For All:

Calling All Losers

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 12, 2003

Discipleship is about our willingness to lose ourselves in God’s will.

"Calling All Losers" Mark 8:34-38, John 12:23-28 By Rev. A. LaMar Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The great statesman, Winston Churchill, once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” That proverbial statement best captures the meaning of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, John 12:23-28

Denomination: Lutheran

I Make All Things New

Contributed by Les Buttolph on Jan 2, 2024

Heading into the New Year, we each choose our path forward. Taking the path of Christ leads us to His Kingdom on earth where He makes all things new.

Last week we were lighting Advent Candles, in the midst of the Christmas celebration, and now here we are, standing on the brink of the New Year. But even though Christmas Day is past… the holiday music on radio and in the stores has ended, and Christmas items are being drastically marked down in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Autarkia: Our Full Sufficiency In Christ

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 5, 2007

This is a sermon starter for Preaching out of the second chapter of Colossians showing our all sufficiency in Christ. Autarkia is the Greek word used in the text for "all sufficiency".

“Autarkia” (Greek) “Fully Sufficient” Colossians 2:10-23 “In Him you have been made complete” There are certain things that tend to clutter up the simplicity we have when we are complete in Christ. II Cor 11:3 spoke about those who are deceived, having been led astray from the simplicity and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mother Of Us All Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

We need both a mother and father for our physical life, but we never consider that we need both also for our spiritual life. If God is our Father, as believers, who then is our mother?

Mark Twain said as he read a mistaken account of his death in the newspaper that the report was highly exaggerated. This statement will hold true for much of what is going to be said from pulpits across the land about motherhood. It will be highly exaggerated because it will be unrealistic about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

The Greatest Things Of All Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Sep 11, 2007

THE GREATEST THINGS OF ALL

THE GREATEST THINGS OF ALL John 3:16 "God loved the people of this world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who has faith in him will have eternal life and never really die." I THE GREATEST GIFT The greatest gift of God to humankind is JESUS and he is the only man and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Way In, Is All In Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 25, 2025

A message about how Jesus wants disciples and not fans and about counting the cost.

“The Way In, Is All In” Matthew 8:18-22 QUESTION – who here in this room or watching online is ready to dive into some... • ‘alive and active’ • ‘sharper than a double edge word’ • ‘judging the thoughts and attitudes of your heart and mine’ Word of God? OKAY – let’s do this! NOW - I want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:16-23, Galatians 2:20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After All, I Didn't Kill Anybody

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2014

There is a good reason to avoid the near occasions of sin, but not even that is enough to make us the image of Christ.

“What’s bothering you so much? After all, I didn’t kill anybody!” That lame excuse is often given to people who have seen another doing wrong. The wrong action could be anything short of murder. Maybe it’s a so-called “white lie,” told by somebody to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-24

Denomination: Catholic

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 16, 2023

Continuing in the series on Romans.

Romans 3 All Have Sinned - Read Romans 3 When it comes to salvation, is there an advantage to being an American? Let me ask you again, when it comes to salvation, is there an advantage tp being an American? The answer, Yes, there is. There are many advantages, when it comes to salvation, to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Mothers With The Character Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 20, 2007

HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God.

Introduction · HAPPY MOTHER”S DAY! (Have all the Mother’s Stand). · This morning I want to talk to you about (3) Godly women of the Bible. They were women that listen and cried out to God. · All three women birthed boys that turned into powerful living examples for God. They were loving ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All About Grace Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 10, 2010

Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get. Forest Gump That is why we need grace.

“Life is like a box of chocolates you never know what you are going to get.” Oh how true is that statement that Forest Gump makes. In this world you never will know what will happen next and even truer is you never know what kind of hand will be dealt to you. When you look at the story ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When All Hell Breaks Loose - Help Is On The Way

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

This sermon was preached on Advent 1C, and highlights the hope we have in the promise of Christ’s Second Coming. The sermon concluded with a service of prayer and anointing.

Happy New Year! Yes…Happy New Year! Today marks the beginning of the New Year in the Christian Calendar. No, this is not the calendar year, neither is it the beginning of the church statistical and budget year—but the beginning of the Christian Worship Year. Today is the First Sunday of Advent, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Nazarene

A Man For All Seasons

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 13, 2001

In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction on how to live our own lives.

“A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS” Philippians 2:25-30 In the example of Epaphroditus, we can find instruction for our own lives: I. He Was Willing to be Involved (2:25). The Phillipians had sent Epaphroditus to bring aid from them to Paul. Paul was imprisoned in either Rome, Caesarea, or Ephesus. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 9, 2008

Turning Steps of Risk Into a Walk of Faith. Whenever you’re up against all odds, life seems to take on a different meaning Just when you become comfortable in the even flow of things happening, God shows up and does something wonderful in your life to

------- OPTIONAL DVD STATS OPENER AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST ------- DVD Intro “What Are The Odds…” Fade music out on black (this opener basically shows text fading in and out of odd statistics) ------- OPENING: Often times, life is a test for us. We strive at completing the test and coming through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:15-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Test Of All!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 12, 2015

THE GREATEST TEST OF ALL (Akedah - The Binding of Isaac) - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Abraham's Trial (vs 1-2) (2). Abrahams Obedience (vs 3-10) (3). Abraham’s Deliverer (vs 11-14) (4). Abraham’s Sign. SERMONBODY: Ill: • A young man was studying ornithology (the study of birds]; • And had a tough professor. • When he came for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Recognizing Christ's Worth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. I’m double-minde

October 3, 2004 RECOGNIZING CHRIST’S WORTH Matthew 13:44-46 I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist