Sermons on Christ Is The Answer:

Practising Belonging Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017

What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

“Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Suffering Calls Us To Do What?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

Using Christ’s agony in the garden as an illustration of our response to suffering.

Christ’s Suffering Calls us to do What? M.B. Oliver A sermon for Year C, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Evening Prayer Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta, 1900 11 Mar 01. Gen 41:14-45 Psalm 8, 84 Mark 14:27-52 A young girl was speaking with her Grandfather and asked, “Granddad, did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Did Christ Jesus Come Into This World?

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 18, 2003

Why Christ Jesus came into this world.

If you were asked, Why did Christ Jesus come into this world, what would be your answer? There are those who tell us that the Son of God came to earth to set an example and all mankind should follow His example. Others claim He came to proclaim the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Holiness

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ As God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 27, 2019

We should honor Jesus as God, because: 1. No man can see like Jesus sees (vs. 19). 2. No man can do what Jesus does (vs. 19-21). 3. No man can judge like Jesus judges (vs. 22-23).

Everyone Should Honor Jesus Christ as God The Gospel of John John 5:15-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 21, 2016 (Revised July 27, 2019) SCRIPTURE: *In tonight’s Scripture, the Jewish rulers charged Jesus with two very serious crimes. These charges grew out of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013

We as Christians have the truth found in the person of Jesus Christ. What is the problem in communicating that truth? Many people in our culture and world today don't even know the question to ask so that we can give the answer in Jesus.

Intro: As the new year approaches we need more than ever to know who we are and what we are supposed to be about. We know in the great commandment we are told to Love God with every fiber of our being, and love each other with every fiber of our being. We also know in the Great Commission we are ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Son Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Who is Jesus?” His answer is that Jesus is both fully the son of God and fully human, the son of Man. Throughout the Gospel these terms are used and you find the humanity of Jesus portrayed and then next the divinity of Jesus. So from the earliest time in

Jesus, The Son of God Mark 1:1-13 Just a few months ago, we celebrated the birth of Jesus but Mark doesn’t begin the story of Jesus there. Instead, he says the beginning of the Gospel is with Jesus’ baptism. He starts 30 years in the future from Jesus’ birth and so that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Living True Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2012

In John 14:6, Jesus Christ made a profound statement that asserts the exclusiveness of the Gospel. In three simple words (way, truth, and life), Jesus made it very clear that He, and He alone, is the answer to man’s greatest need.

The Living True Way John 14:6 In John 14:6, Jesus Christ made a profound statement that asserts the exclusiveness of the Gospel. In three simple words (way, truth, and life), Jesus made it very clear that He, and He alone, is the answer to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Slippery Slopes Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 20, 2008

This message answers a question on backsliding.

TOUGH QUESTIONS BIBLE ANSWERS Slippery Slopes July 30, 2008 The question tonight has to do with an issue we see all too much in congregations everywhere—backsliding & even turning away from the Faith. 2 Peter 2:20-22—How does this apply to a backslider who comes back to God? Let’s notice a few ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dipped And Saved

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 10, 2018

Answer God’s Call

Title: Dipped and Saved Place: BLCC Date: 4/15/18 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call [Screen 1] FAS: The following is from a USA Today article detailing the decline of water baptism in many American churches: There are now baptism-style ceremonies where God is never mentioned ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Praying Expectantly

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004

How to pray, and expect an answer.

PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Waiting For? The Response.

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

Answer God’s Call

Title: What Are You Waiting For? The Response. Place: BLCC Date: 5/24/15 Text: Acts 22.16; Acts conversions CT: Answer God’s Call FAS: In the ongoing battle against oversleeping, humanity has devised some clever alarm clocks. But for all their clever designs, most alarm clocks still suffer from a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Christian Church

What If Christ Would Have Not Come? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 20, 2013

The good news that Jesus was born and lived and died and rose again!!

Matthew 1:23-“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.” If Christ had not come, the world would still be in darkness. If Christ had not come, we would not know what love is. If Christ had not come, there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Election, Free Will And The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

The Cross is the answer to Election and Free Will

Election, Free Will and the Sovereignty of God Greater spiritual men and women than I have taught that "election" and "free will" are like two railroad tracks in Scripture that run parallel but never intersect. I understand the purpose of the illustration to preserve the integrity of "election" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Are Euthanasia, Abortion And Suicide Options For The Christian? Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

Some answers to a tough question.

INTRODUCTION Today we come to the first in a series on Hard Questions. The question we’re asking this morning is this, “Are abortion, suicide and euthanasia option for the Christian?” 1. Abortion Abortion is an emotional issue and even Christians are divided on how to handle it. But nevertheless ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

The Wrath Of Christ - Mark 3:1-6 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 5, 2023

The Pharisees came with the purpose of getting evidence against Jesus. He went out of his way to make a scene to challenge their attitudes.

Mark 3:1 Again he went into the synagogue, and a man with a shriveled hand was there. 2 They were watching him closely to see if he would heal him on the Sabbath. 3 Jesus said to the man with the shriveled hand, “Stand up in front of everyone.” 4 Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6