Sermons on christ head of church: showing 181-195 of 201,236

The Lifter Of Our Heads

Contributed by Matt Smith on Jul 3, 2006

In the middle of the desperate times, God is, as the Scriptures tell us, the “Lifter of the Heads” of the oppressed.

Introduction: This year (2006) we Americans have been a nation for 230 years. The holiday we celebrate as Independence Day represents for Americans the end of our ties and bonds with a nation with which we once were identified, and the throwing off of oppressiveness in order to have this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 25:27-30

Denomination: Methodist

Lifter Of My Head

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 25, 2019

God encourages us in time of hurt, betrayal and depression.

Title: The Lifter of My Head Theme: To show how the Lord is a lifter of our heads in trouble. Text: Psalms 3: 1- 8 Psalms 3:1-8 (1) A Psalm of David When He Fled from Absalom His Son. LORD, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me. (2) Many are they who say of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:6-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Christ Is Building #3

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 23, 2003

This shows that Christ not us is over the church. With some help here on earth.

SERMON #3 THE CHURCH CHRIST IS BUILDING 1. WHO IS OVER THE CHURCH? a. EPHESIANS 5:22 32 22 Wives, be subject to your own husbands, as to the Lord. 23 For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church, He Himself being the Savior of the body. 24 But as the church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32, Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #2 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul shows Christ is over everthing.

COLOSSIANS # 2 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) We need to remember that the church a Colossae had ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Where Are You Headed?

Contributed by Brian Menear on Apr 1, 2007

Heading in the wrong direction from God will lead to trouble. Jonah learned that the hard way.

Where Are You Headed? It’s easy to get in a hurry when we know what the reward is. Some of us get more “motivated” to get things done when we know someone is watching us. Moving quickly is good as long as we are moving in the right direction. God wants us to move. Where we want to go and where ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get A Head Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 12, 2010

Books and articles are written on HOW TO GET AHEAD IN BUSINESS, HOW TO GET AHEAD IN SCHOOL, HOW TO GET AHEAD IN YOUR FINANCES, etc. I want us to consider another HOW TO. HOW TO GET A HEAD

I. IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET A HEAD, THERE MUST BE DISCIPLINE IN SMALL THINGS A. David stayed FAITHFUL (20) B. David stayed FOCUSED II. IF YOU ARE GOING TO GET A HEAD, THERE MUST BE DEVOTION TO SACRED THINGS A. Because of the Opportunity, There Is A Cause B. Because of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:51

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining The Church For Christ's Sake Series

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

What in the world are you doing with the Church Jesus built? Are you playing games or taking this very seriously?

MAINTAINING THE CHURCH FOR CHRIST 08-01-2010 New Liberty Christian Church with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: REVELATION 7:9-17 and ACTS 13:15-33 INTRODUCTION: A brand new music teacher at the Junior High school had just organized a band. It was going to be perfect in every way. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can Be Sure About The Church

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

There are a lot of churches out there to choose from. Jesus only promised to build one, He only bled for one, He only died for one and He is the head of only one. Since Jesus established only one, how can we be sure we are members of that one church?

Recognizing the Church (You can be sure part 2) Jesus promised to build only one church. Matthew 16:18, "and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it." Jesus shed His blood and died for only one church. Ephesians 5:25, "Husbands, love your wives, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Love Christ's Church

Contributed by David Parks on May 24, 2004

Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church.

LOVE FOR THE CHURCH Introduction: 1. Hopefully those of you who know me know that I love the church. 2. That’s what I want to talk to you about today, Learning to Love Christ Beautiful Church 3. Over the course of the last few months we have talked a great deal about what the Bible says about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building The Church Christ Intended Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 2, 2022

Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Brethren

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2015

1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

A free-lance missionary visited a pastor asking for financial support. “What groupare you associated with?” the pastor asked. The man replied, “I belong to the invisible church.” The pastor then asked, “Well, what church are you a member of!” Again he got the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-16

Denomination: Other

Put Christ Back In The Church

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 8, 2024

What is the greatest cause of disbelief in Jesus Christ and Atheism in the world today? Is it due to the lack of miracles being performed today – NO, could it be due to the sin of the world that is running so rampant today – NO.

Put Christ Back in the Church By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. INTRO: - A story my father told during one of his sermons many years ago went like this. A man dirty and smelled bad but loved the Lord walked into this church on Sunday morning walked down the isle and sat on the front row, because ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Apostolic

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #3 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul will show us that we the church have freedom in Christ.

COLOSSIANS #3 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Paul told the church last week about Christ being the head over everything and this week we look at how Christ has freed us. The Freedom in Christ 2:4 23 A. Freedom from ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-23

Denomination: Christian Church