Sermons on Christ First:

When Prayer Is Against The Law

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Who would have ever dreamed that in the United States of America, it would be against the law to go to church, sing praises to God, or have a Bible Study in your house? What happens when it is against the law to pray?

I want to talk to you about a story in the Book of Daniel. And the story is about the person Daniel. There are some differences but there are also a lot of similarities between Daniels experience and what we are experiencing in the world today and in particular in the United States of America, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness: Letting Go And Living Free

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 9, 2025

This sermon calls believers to reflect God’s heart by forgiving others—even those who have deeply wounded them—releasing bitterness, trusting God’s justice, and finding freedom through the cross where Christ first forgave us.

Letting Go and Living Free How do you forgive someone who’s taken everything from you? The Rwandan genocide stands as one of the most devastating atrocities of the 20th century. Over the span of just 100 days in 1994, nearly one million people—primarily Tutsis and moderate Hutus—were brutally ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10, Matthew 6:14-15, Romans 8:38-39, Romans 12:17-21, Hebrews 12:4-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Wealth

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 19, 2003

“Assuredly, I say to you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for my sake and the gospel’s, who shall not receive a hundred fold now in this time and in the age to come, eternal life”

Theme: Christ our wealth Text: Amos 5:6-7, 10-15; Heb. 4:12-16; Mk. 10:17-31 Who is a Christian and how does one become a Christian? A common belief is that a Christian is someone who goes to Church and that one becomes a Christian by being a good person. But how does Scripture answer this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31, Amos 5:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practicing Christ's Preeminence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

The preeminence of Christ should not only be our dogma, but it should also be our practice. If we truly practice the preemeninence of Christ, it will affect every area of our life.

PRACTICING CHRIST’S PREEMINENCE Text: Col.1: 18; Col.3: 17 Intro: Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while a prisoner at Rome. The church, located in the city of Colossae, actually began and met in the home of a man whose name you may recognize—Philemon (Phil.2). You may recall that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18, Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Good News Of Christ’s Birth

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 2, 2009

What could be the benefits of Christ birth into this world? The proclamation of good news by angels gave us the summary

THE OLD MAN’S CHRISTMAS STORY Luke 2:8-20 Randy Bataanon The seven years old boy asks his grandfather to tell him his most exiting story before he can go to sleep. The old man stare him for a few seconds and then opened his mouth. Alright grandson, I’m going to tell you my most exiting personal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ's Divine Declarations

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2017

To establish that Christ has made several divine declarations that establish He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This lesson also deals with the false notions that there are other ways, truths, and means of obtaining eternal life.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. I Am the Way 2. I Am the Truth 3. I Am the Life Introductory Remarks. 1. This lesson will discuss “Christ’s Divine Declarations.” The Lord made three of them. They are as follows: First, I am the Way to the Father. Second, I am the Truth. And finally, I am the Life. We ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 1:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Strategy For A Soul Winning Church

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2010

God has a plan for every Christian to help win people to Jesus. Today we will look at the big picture: four keys that will lead to L.I.F.E.

Christ’s Strategy for a Soul Winning Church John 13 34-35 (plus multiple Scriptures) Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 7, 2010 *Are you saved this morning? Have you trusted in Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? -- Aren’t you glad? (Just give me a smile.) God ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

"See The Pandemic In The Light Of Christ’s Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 11, 2020

How to preach the great joy of Christ's resurrection in the midst of a pandemic?

It was not easy to prepare the message today. Why? Because, first this is my 30th year preparing a sermon on the topic of Easter. If you were a preacher, you would understand the struggle of preparing a new message (not a recycled one 😊) that is both biblical and relevant. The second ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 12, 2004

1st Person portrayal of Peter during his imprisonment by Herod and his angelic deliverance.

(Setting: Peter is kneeling. His wrists are in chains - plastic chains wrapped twice around the wrists with the end held in the palm of each hand. The stage is dark and the lights are bro’t up to half power on this section of the stage.) (These first words are mournful, reflecting the despair that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Complexity Of Christmas

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

We often see the first Christmas though rose colored glasses tinted by centuries of tradition. But the plain facts are that Mary and Joseph had a very difficult time with all the events surrounding that first Christmas.

Approaching the Christmas season in 1972, Fred Putman decided to have a evening in front of a cozy fire. He used two boxes of matches, one pint of started fluid, and the Sunday addition of the New York Times, and still could not get the fireplace burning. Bent on romance by fire-light, he decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18-45

Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Numbness Not Dumbness

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Apr 13, 2025

The Book of Hebrews 1. the superiority of Christ 2. to warn the Christian not to abandon their faith or simply put backsliding. A plant can remain dormant for a season but sooner or later it is either going to : 1) Bloom and grow 2) Die 3) Cannot remain dormant for ever.

Title RCF 04/11/2025 Numbness in the Kingdom Introduction: The author of the book of Hebrews is not certain. There are two main themes in the book 1. the superiority of Christ 2. to warn the Christian not to abandon their faith or simply put backsliding. A plant can remain dormant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:9-11

Denomination: Other

Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2017

Having concluded his remarks concerning the gift of the Holy Ghost, Peter preaches to them about Jesus: and this passage is a summary of the history of Christ. Here is an account of his death and sufferings, which they witnessed just a few weeks earlier.

July 15, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.A.2.b: Pentecost: Based Upon Christ’s Work Acts 2.22-36 (KJV) 22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb: Proof Of Christ’s Triumph Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 18, 2025

The empty tomb is the undeniable proof of Christ’s triumph over sin, death, and the grave.

THE EMPTY TOMB: PROOF OF CHRIST’S TRIUMPH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 24:1-7 "He is not here, but is risen! Remember how He spoke to you when He was still in Galilee, saying, ‘The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God