Sermons on Christ Our Advocate:

Being Rooted In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

We are to extend our roots in Christ, growing in faith so that we may conform into the image of Christ.

This week I was listening to the Christian music station and a familiar song came on the radio by a band named Switchfoot called “This is your life,” and the lyrics of the song say, “This is your life, are you who you want to be? This is your life, is it everything you dreamed that it would be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Methodist

Purpose And Passion For Christ

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Jun 29, 2008

This sermon looks at the purpose and passion in the life of the Apostle Paul to assist us in maintaining them in our lives

Purpose and Passion for Christ Scripture: Phil 3:7-14 7 But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. 8 Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons In The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Beard on Mar 4, 2014

A study of the temptation of Jesus Christ, and lessons in perseverance that we can apply in our daily Christian walks.

I’ll admit it. I was this close to titling this article “The Temptation of Jesus, and Why We’re All Wussies”. Luckily, cordiality and meekness won out, and so we have been left with the current title of this piece. Still, the main point stands. In comparison to Christ, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Adventist

Shine Like Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon explores how to embody Jesus' call to be the 'salt of the earth' and 'light of the world' in our daily lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be gathered together in His name, isn't it? To be nestled in the warmth of His love, in the comfort of His grace, and in the fellowship of His people. This morning, as we open our hearts to God's Word, we are going to be drawing from the wellspring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Topics: Light, Salt

Our Task Is Clear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Here are the three guys sent off to take the world for Christ. What a task! But how were they supposed to do such an awesome thing? We will find that God has already mapped our course, and all we have to do is follow.

Passage: Acts 13:4-12 Intro: There is something very pure about the first time God does something. 1. think of the days of Creation, when God was making the universe PP Job 38:3-7 2. the sending of Jesus to the earth, and the joyous shouts of angels. 3. and here in this passage, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What's Our Purpose? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 8, 2013

The Church at Pine Level must identify itself with the Church at Antioch. We must have a clear purpose and do whatever it takes to serve Christ. With God's leadership, our new purpose will be: "Connecting people with Jesus and each other."

What’s our Purpose? Acts 13:1-13 Introduction When this series first started we discussed the imp of being a biblical church -- The church of Acts is a tremendous road model for us to examine / follow -- When it comes to following Christ, there is really NO more perfect example The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 7, 2013

Think you know the definition of faith? Have you looked it up? The Apostles needing something, but was it faith in Christ? They were right there with him! Their faith (as we traditionally think of it) was replaced by sight. So what were they asking?

Increase our Faith October 6, 2013 A young boy walked into a neighborhood church for the first time. He sat down and looked around at all the posters, announcements and pictures along the walls. When he came to a group of photographs of men in uniform, he asked a nearby usher, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: *other

Shooting Our Wounded

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 18, 2022

We cringe when we hear about shooting the wounded; but how many times have we seen a brother or sister in Christ who was suffering spiritually, and then we shot him or her down with our words of judgment and condemnation?

I want to open with an illustration. On May 21, 2004, Captain Rogelio Maynulet of the United States Army shot an unnamed Iraqi who was wounded in a chase.(1) What was his reasoning? He reported, “He was in a state that I didn’t think was dignified – I had to put him out of his misery.” He ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-17, John 18:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 26, 2009

In our society you can’t even utter the word "Christmas" in many circles. Why not just do away with it?

Have you noticed that a lot of stores are now open on Christmas Day? At one large grocery store chain, they told their employees that the reason they now open on Christmas is that only about 30% of Americans are Christians so why not? In our culture, especially in the last few years, the word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Anti-Christs Among Us Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 27, 2015

We already have the teachings of truth; they’re placed in our hearts from God. Our battle is with religion that seeks to control through doubt/fear/lies; this is what we must teach against through love and the truth of God.

Anti-Christs Among Us 1 John Bible Study, Part 5 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction - Last time, John gave us tremendous insight into living fully for Christ • We have an Advocate • We must live for Him • God makes us complete - V4 is the confirmation of this statement: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Our Words

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 25, 2014

We might not feel comfortable sharing our faith, but let's make sure that we don't sabotage those who do.

If there is one word that strikes fear in the hearts of most church goers it is “evangelism”. Most of us understand the necessity of people meeting Jesus. All but the most callous are heartbroken at the thoughts of friends and loved ones spending an eternity far from God. And yet. . ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Christ And His Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011

The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have We Had The Scripture Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

In verses 1-2: John is at this point an extremely elderly person. He has spent practically each of his years in the service of the Lord, and a considerable amount of his readers were for sure his spiritual youngsters. John utilizes the phrase “little children” in a warm, paternal way. He is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Scripture Test Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022

Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ.

Key Verse 5 Believers are urged not to sin, but if they do, they have an advocate with God the Father. Believers are told to have love for one another, thereby showing that they are followers of Christ. Verses 1-2: Apostle John is now on up in years Has spent most of his life in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 21, 2020

1 of 1. The apostle Paul encouraged the Galatian church in their timely relationship with Jesus. Our relationship with Jesus is all due to the fullness of time wrought by the Father. The Fullness of Time offers Christ-centered...

CHRIST In The FULLNESS Of TIME—Galatians 3:26--4:7 The TIME Of JESUS’ ARRIVAL indicates/implies... Attention: All people, in every era, & of every stripe, have lived & do live within the confines of a linear progression of TIME. Many Science Fiction movies are based upon either going ...read more

Denomination: Baptist