Sermons on Christ Imitaters:

How To Reach Your Family For Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 11, 2004

Let’s make a couple of Suggestions that may allow for greater success in reaching your family for Christ.

A. This past week, I’ve had the privilege of spending time with my mother-in-law and my wife’s mother-in-law. Now I have a great mother-in-law, but I would have to say my wife’s mother-in-law is Supreme. (welcome Mom, Happy Anniversary). B. Mother-in-law Joke: While on vacation to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Passion Against The Evil One! Series

Contributed by Mark Magee on Aug 17, 2004

I want us to consider some specifics about Satan that we can learn from an episode in the life of Christ that displays his Passion against the Evil One!

A. Today, I want to begin a sermon series that will focus on The Passion of Christ. This series will lead us to Easter Sunday as we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ from the grave. In this series, I want to explore different themes that were apparent to me in Mel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Keys To Being Rewarded By Christ

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2006

This message concentrates on the fact that not everyone receives rewards from Christ and four of the things we need to be doing to make sure that we do.

BIG POINT: “Not everyone is rewarded by Christ.” - vv. 24a, 27b. - v. 24a makes it clear that being in the race does not mean you win a prize (although I think the analogy breaks down at the idea that only one person could win a prize). - v. 27b is talking about being disqualified for a prize, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006

He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

"...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006

It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having A New Relationship In Christ Jesus

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This message shows the great relationship that we have in Christ as described by the Apostle Paul.

HAVING A NEW RELATIONSHIP IN CHRIST JESUS! Ephesians 2:11-22 INTRODUCTION: How thrilling to be placed into the family of God through the new birth. May we examine our wonderful relationship in Christ as we study this brief exposition of Truth. I. Remember Your Past Relationship. (vs. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week: Cleaning House

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

As believers you are referred to as God’s temple. This morning consider what your purpose in life is. Is there anything that has profaned that purpose? Are you in need of Christ’s purification?

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: CLEANING HOUSE MATTHEW 21:12-17 Introduction: Shortly after entering into Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week: Preparing To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

Mary’s anointing the feet of Christ was a true act of worship that was sacrificial, selfless, and significant.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: PREPARING TO DIE JOHN 12:1-12 Introduction: In Matthew 20:17 – 19 … Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week: Days Of Controversy

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 26, 2006

The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them of Him forever.

Christ’s Final Week: Days of Controversy Matthew 21:18-27 Introduction: The days intervening between Christ’s triumphal entry and his crucifixion were days filled with controversy. The enemies of Christ were bound and determined to find some way of bringing charges against Him that would rid them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Prediction And Peter's Self- Determination

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Apr 4, 2006

Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by thought, acts and being, men come short.

CHRIST’S PREDICTION AND PETER’S SELF- DETERMINATION Mark 14:27-31, 53-54, 66-72 Worldwide Church of God Bulawan Prieto Diaz Sorsogon April 8, 2006 Introduction Men are weak and they fail. There is one basic reason for failure conveyed by Scripture: Men are not perfect. By nature, that is, by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Developing A Passion For Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 31, 2005

Third message in a series about the five purposes of the church. This message is a call for believers to become disciples.

Developing a Passion for Becoming Like Christ Various Scriptures January 30, 2005 Introduction We’ve been talking these last few weeks about developing a passion for the things of God. Two weeks ago we talked about developing a passion for honoring God. Last week we talked about developing a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Life Of Christ #1 - He Lived... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 5, 2005

Part 1 in this series, focusing on what we can learn not just from the words and events surrounding Jesus’ life, but what He modeled for us.

The Life of Christ Part 1: He Lived... Various Scriptures March 6, 2005 Introduction In its "Man of the Millenium" issue in December of 1999, TIME magazine had this to say: MAN OF THE MILLENIUM "The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Life Of Christ #2 - He Taught... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 14, 2005

Second in series regarding the life of Christ and what he modeled for us.

The Life of Christ Part 2: He Taught... Various Scriptures March 13, 2005 Introduction Today we continue our 5-week look at the life of Christ. Last week we looked at some aspects of how Jesus lived - that he lived in view of eternity, he lived to glorify the Father, he lived for the benefit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Life Of Christ #3 - He Died... Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 19, 2005

Palm Sunday message about what Jesus’ death accomplished.

The Life of Christ Part 3: He Died... March 20, 2005 Palm Sunday Introduction This is our third message in a series on the life of Christ. So far we’ve talked about the fact that Jesus lived, and we discussed not events in the life of Jesus, but rather some things we can take away from what he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today, Allelulia

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2004

What would you keep in your life if you could have your life all over again

18-04-04 Stody I was over in Switzerland this week and I got an E-mail from Robert suggesting that I might like to address the subject of "Jesus is Alive" and its challenge/implications for each one of us.” Story: The fact that the famous Swiss theologian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Anglican