Sermons on Christ Loves The Church:

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Demonstrated In Our Personal Relationships

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 7, 2001

This sermon outlines how Christ should be exmeplified in our personal relationships.

The Supremacy of Christ is Demonstrated in Our Personal Relationships Colossians 3:18-4:1 November 11, 2001 Intro: A. [Wife Taken for Granted Too Long, Citation: Robert Leslie Holmes, God’s Man (Kregel, 1998)] A man accompanied his friend home for dinner and was impressed by the way he entered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carless Commitments That Consistently Drain You Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 26, 2011

Loving God and loving the world are mutually exclusive commitments.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas March 27, 2011 CARELESS COMMITMENTS THAT CONSISTENTLY DRAIN YOU The ABCs of Spring Cleaning: Part 3 1 John 2:15-17 (NIV © 2011) 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons From Nick At Night

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

Nicodemus wanted to come to Christ on His terms but Jesus reveal who He really was.

We have his disconnect in our society is that we attach what we do to how good we are. The more we do the better we are, and if sometimes we transgress, well we can just make that up. Our good works become a barrier to God. Some people seek religions that do this, some people create their own ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Christmas PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Emphasizes celebrating Christmas by manifesting God's love, as shown through Jesus Christ, and making love the centerpiece of our holiday celebrations.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this warm gathering of hearts and souls, united in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather here, let us remember that the Christmas season is not merely about the glittering lights, the festive decorations, or the beautifully wrapped gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Topics: Love, Christmas

Pride And Prejudice- James 2:1-13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2002

The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was create

Pride and Prejudice - James 2:1- 13 Thesis: The church team needs to ruthlessly root out the disease of pride and prejudice in its body because it is infecting others and they are dieing. We therefore need to create a vaccine that will stop the spread of these deadly plagues. The vaccine was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13, James 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Church #7 A Changed Heart Changes Everything Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025

Many people dislike change, yet change is needed in every follower of Christ. This change must happen from the inside out if we want it to last.

~ Intro: When should we see Christmas in society... Turn with me to our text for today Ephesians 4:17… 1. Heart change leads to a change in our thinking.(vrs 17-24) • It’s an inside out thing… • Our thinking and understanding will no longer be futile or useless. - A touched heart temporarily ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul draws upon an analogy between the human body and that of the church. He compared the church to a human body.

THE BODY I CORINTHIANS 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION: Paul draws upon an analogy between the human body and that of the church. He compared the church to a human body. Keep in mind the controversy in the church over spiritual gifts, in particular “tongues”. Paul argued that one gift was not more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Baptist

Together We Thrive PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of unity within the Christian community, anchored in the gospel of Christ, for spiritual growth and testament of God's love.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as family, bound by the love of our Heavenly Father. It's a joy to see each one of you here, eager to share in the Word of God, ready to be nourished by His truth. Let's turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:16

Topics: Thriving, Christ

By Submitting

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009

Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive

Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to last. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We On The Blood Trail? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 7, 2023

Emphasizes the sacrifice of Jesus, the responsibility of Christians to care for His church, and the challenging but rewarding journey of following Christ.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It's a joy to gather here with you today. We are here, as always, to honor our Lord, to seek His wisdom, and to feel His love. We have a powerful message to consider today. We're going to look at a verse from Acts, chapter 20, verse 28. It's a verse that speaks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Topics: Following, Christ

Kings At War

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

Gifted Ministers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 24, 2014

If we want a growing church that builds itself up in love, then we must accept our spiritual gifts, develop them and use them wherever and whenever we can.

When a local church broke ground for a new 500-seat sanctuary, an inventive church member made sure everyone could participate in the experience. The man attached a 145-foot handle to a stainless steel spade so that all 300 members could squeeze together to turn the first shovel full of dirt. A ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Love Turns To Lust

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 26, 2009

A young man confusing lust for love unleashes havoc on the Kingdom of David. His actions serve to caution us not to confuse lust for love.

*2 Samuel 13:1-19* *When Love Turns to Lust* “Absalom, David’s son, had a beautiful sister, whose name was Tamar. And after a time Amnon, David’s son, loved her. And Amnon was so tormented that he made himself ill because of his sister Tamar, for she was a virgin, and it seemed impossible to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Movie "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas”

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 8, 2024

Is Christmas about decorations and gifts or about the love of God through Jesus Christ?

Lessons from the movie “The Grinch who stole Christmas” Luke 2:1-20 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 2:1 Now in those days a decree went out from aCaesar Augustus, that a census be taken of ball 1the inhabited earth. 2 1This was the first census taken while 2Quirinius was governor of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Mystery Empowered Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

In Christ, the Church has been empowered to change the world and - thus equipped - called to do just that!

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT I: Foundations Of A Supreme Mystery – Identification 2. A MYSTERY EMPOWERED (Eph. 1:15-23) Introduction: When I look back at how God brought me to where I am today, I can’t help but notice that he did so through a multitude of ordinary people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist