Sermons on Christ Must Increase:

Christ At The Center

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 31, 2025

In a world full of shifting values and unstable truths, we need an anchor. Colossians 1 gives us one: Jesus Christ is not just part of the story; He is the Author of the story. This early confession of faith shows us the truth about Jesus.

Paul doesn’t begin this passage with practical advice or even spiritual encouragement. He starts with awe—with a hymn, a bold declaration of who Jesus is. Before we get to what we should do, Paul reminds us of who Christ is. This passage, Colossians 1:15–20, is considered one of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

Rewired By Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Through Jesus, we can overcome temptations and hardships by responding with scripture, relational trust in God, and self-control.

Today, we're going to talk about how we can overcome temptations and challenges in our lives. You know, sometimes it feels like our lives are a tangled mess, like these wires here. But the good news is that Jesus can help us untangle and rewire our lives for victory. Jesus can help us untangle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Spiritual Strength, Divine Guidance, Faith Endurance, Resilience In Faith

Drawn To Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our journey with Jesus involves discovering who God is, who we are in Christ, and becoming more like Him as we grow in our faith.

Hey everyone! Today, we're going to talk about something really cool. You know how we all love free samples, right? Like when you go to the mall and they give you a tiny taste of a smoothie or a bite of a cookie? Well, today we're going to see how God is kind of like a free sample. He wants us to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29, John 1:30, John 1:31, John 1:32, John 1:33, John 1:34, John 1:35, John 1:36, John 1:37, John 1:38, John 1:39, John 1:40, John 1:41, John 1:42  (view more)  (view less)

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Purpose, Faith Journey, Christ's Teachings

Divided In Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Following Christ can bring division in relationships, but it is important to remain faithful and trust in Jesus' honesty and guidance.

Bring in a rope and have two volunteers come up. Have them hold the rope, one on each end, and explain that the rope represents our relationships. When we follow Jesus, sometimes it can cause tension and division in our relationships, like when we pull the rope tight. But Jesus is with us through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Discipleship, Faith Journey, Biblical Teachings

The Example Of Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.

Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships

Imitate Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Our goal in life should be to imitate Jesus and love others like He did. His love was extraordinary, unconditional, and selfless.

Alright, guys, today we're going to talk about the most powerful thing ever: Love. We're supposed to be like Jesus, especially when it comes to loving others. Jesus' love was next-level and didn't depend on what we did. It was all about giving, not getting. Let's try to love like that. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Topics: Compassionate Living, Divine Love, Spiritual Growth, Biblical Teachings

Christ The Cornerstone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the parable of the tenants, emphasizing the importance of consciously choosing to have Christ as the cornerstone and foundation of our lives.

Good morning, family! I've got a special message to share with you today, one that's grounded in the solid rock of our faith. We're going to delve into the powerful parable of the tenants in Matthew 21:33-46, and explore the transformative power of having Christ, our Cornerstone, as the foundation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Topics: Faith, Foundation

The Mind Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and emulate the humility and obedience of Jesus Christ, recognizing the power of His exalted name, and cultivating His mindset in our relationships and actions.

Good morning, church family! We're diving deep into God's Word today, straight into Philippians 2:5-11. We're going to be exploring the mind of Christ, the humility of obedience, and the exalting of Jesus' name. A.W. Tozer once said, "The meek man is not a human mouse afflicted with a sense of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Topics: Humility, Obedience

Imitate Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Understand and emulate the profound, sacrificial love of Jesus, as it is through this love that we can truly reflect God's light in the world.

Good morning, church family. Today we're going to delve into the beautiful and profound topic of the Love of Jesus, the call to imitate Him, and the undeniable Power of Love. We're going to draw from Ephesians 5:1-2, John 3:16, John 13:35, and John 15:13. Ephesians 5:1-2 says, "Follow God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, John 3:16, John 13:35, John 15:13

Topics: Jesus Love

The Body Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Whole-life worship means daily surrendering ourselves to God, allowing His grace to transform our minds, relationships, and service into a living offering.

Family, can we pause for a holy breath? The kind you take when the noise quiets, the to-do list loosens its grip, and you remember that God really is as kind as Jesus says He is. Sometimes the holiest moments don’t happen on mountaintops but in kitchens and cubicles, minivans and meetings. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Topics: Unity, Service

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

Focus On Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of maintaining focus on Christ as our source of hope and guidance, using Peter's experience as an example of how distractions can lead to spiritual downfall.

Welcome back to our second week of our new series, “Focus.” Last week, we started to lay the foundation for our focus when we talked about our thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Paul talks seriously about the things we are thinking about, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Focus On Christ, Distractions, Hope In Darkness

Sermon Series: Focus

If Anyone Desires To Come After Me, He Must…

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Mar 14, 2021

Jesus says these 3 things are MUSTS for anyone who desires to come after Him!

In our western church culture, bigger is viewed as better. Bigger means success. Bigger means God’s blessing; God’s approval or better yet, special approval. Bigger is better! And to achieve & maintain this status everything the church does must be big – its music & “worship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Must Not Put The Lord Your God To The Test

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2001

“Then he brought Him to Jerusalem, set Him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said to Him, ‘if you are the Son of God throw yourself down from here…’ And Jesus answered and said to him, ‘it has been said, ‘you shall not tempt the Lord your God’” Luke 4:9-

Theme: You must not put the Lord your God to the test Text: Deut. 26:4-10; Rom. 10:8-13; Lk. 4:1-13 Today is the second Sunday in Lent and we at Covenant have been observing this holy season by meditating and reflecting on the Word of God and by prayer and fasting. It is following the example of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 26:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Passing The Test Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 26, 2007

True Christians must pass the test of believing, obeying, and conquering.

Passing the Test Text: 1 Jn. 5:1-5 Introduction 1. Illustration: There is a story is a guy taking a class in ornithology, the study of birds. The teacher has a reputation for being extremely difficult, so this guy studies his brains out for the final. He comes the classroom feeling prepared, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist