Sermons on Christ Focused:

Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017

We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"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 3 C’s Of Christ’s Coming

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 16, 2020

Today's Sermon for Christmas looks at the signs of Jesus's coming, and they are, the Cradle, Cross, and Crown.

The 3 C’s of Christ’s Coming Philippians 2:5-11 Now that Christmas is upon us, maybe, just maybe, people will start being a little bit nicer to each other. Yet, unless the reason for the season, Jesus Christ, rules in our hearts, and is alive within us, then this probably won’t happen, and we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Announce Christ’s Birth To Nobodies? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 3, 2011

We would announce the birth of the Christ to the rich and famous. But God chose to announce His birth to people working in the most humble occupation imaginable. Why?

“In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ: The Final Command Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021

The moral of that story: It’s your job to share the gospel. And don’t let anyone temper your zeal. Jesus is alive. Everyone needs to know that.

"D.L. Moody made a deal with God that he would witness for Christ to at least one person each day. One night, about ten o- clock, he realized that he had not yet witnessed; so he went out in to the street and spoke to a man standing by a lamppost, asking him, "Are you a Christian?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Salvation Army

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

The Body Of Christ, And You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2007

Encouragement for Christians who wonder what their role is in the church of the Living God.

1 CORINTHIANS 12:27 THE BODY OF CHRIST, AND YOU “Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it.” Many Christians know what the Bible teaches, but this knowledge does not necessarily mean that we who bear the Name of the Master eagerly embrace the instruction of the Word. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring Christ's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005

The power of God’s word

DECLARING CHRIST’S POWER 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The old farmer decided it was finally time to bring his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

With Christ In The School Of Ministry

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 13, 2004

Not everyone is called to the mud-in-the-eye ministry, but if you are then you’ll be a miserable failure trying to do anything else. John 9 offers us an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the school of ministry.

TITLE: With Christ In The School of Ministry TEXT: John 9 SCRIBE: Louis Bartet DATE: 6/13/04 PLACE: Point Assembly of God The disciples must have been feeling overly spiritual that day, for as they passed the blind beggar they offered Jesus an observation framed in the form of a question: ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paralyzed In The Menial

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 3, 2002

We are so focused on the sensual and emotionalized the spirit of God, that we have distracted our attention from the real issues of the church and we have allowed our hearts and actions to be paralyzed.

PARALYSIS IN DAILY CHRISTIAN LIVING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 6:13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND... James 1:22 But be ye doers of the Word, and not hearers only, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're No Angel Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 21, 2008

2 of 5 on Hebrews 1-5. This message from Hebrews 2 focuses on how God made man a little lower than the angels and why Jesus became one of us.

We live in a World Full of Choices Best Buy: Thousands of Possibilities – Get Yours Consider all the choices we have in the world today. I read somewhere that there are over 900 different models of automobiles for sale in the United States. The average supermarket has 45-50 thousand different ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Glory On Display Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

At times we wonder if we are really displaying God's glory through our lives. We may also think how to go about it. Paul addressed this very issue with the Christians in Corinth. In fact this Sunday as we delve into God's Word we will see how can the ...

Opening illustration: On January 9th, 2007, Joshua Bell sold out Boston's Symphony Hall. Seats were nearly $100 each. Bell plays a violin worth more than $3 million and is one of the best musicians in the world. Three days later he entered a metro station in Washington, D.C. wearing casual clothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Focus Of The Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

This message looks at where we focus our spiritual life

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE FOCUS OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST Matthew 6:22–24 “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are good, your whole body will be full of light. 23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Exalt Christ In Everything Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 8, 2018

Second in a series on Philippians where Paul reveals the axis on which his whole life revolves -- Exalting Christ in everything.

REVIEW Given the extended use of the terms “joy” and “rejoice” in four short chapters (12), joy appears to be a central focus of Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in the Greek city of Philippi. That is interesting given considerable space also dedicated to the subject of suffering. My ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance