Sermons on Christ Our Anchor:

The Real Absence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Jun 6, 2001

Explores the tension in our lives generated by the absence of Christ after his Ascension. There is, however encouragement and hope for us, both in the "already" of our present salvation and in the "not yet" of the coming consummation at Christ’s Return.

The Real Absence of Christ Part #1 For Ascension and Pentecost 2001 Acts 1:1-11 1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach 2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ’s Christmas Love

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 17, 2009

Jesus isn’t the reason for the season - YOU are!

“Christmas 2009” December 20, 2009 Revelation 2:2-11 2At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne in heaven with someone sitting on it. 3And the one who sat there had the appearance of jasper and carnelian. A rainbow, resembling an emerald, encircled the throne. 4Surrounding the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2-11

Denomination: Holiness

Some Places We Need To Cross In Our Christian Life

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Some spiritual roadblocks we must pass to mature in our Christian lives

SOME PLACES WE NEED TO CROSS IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE Joshua 3: 1-7, 13-17 Intro: By reading the first two chapters of the Book of Joshua we know that he has already made plans to conquer Jericho. But Joshua has come to the Jordan River and he realizes its time to cross but he is awaiting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Put Away Sin From Our Churches Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

The Body of Christ here on Earth has been stained with sin. We are called to put away sin from our presence, and if we truly are of the "Body of Christ" we will strive to put sin out of our midst.

Let us Put Away Sin within Our Churches We sometimes criticize others unfairly. We don’t know all their circumstances, nor their motives. Only God, who is aware of all the facts, is able to judge people righteously. John Wesley told of a man he had little respect for because he considered him to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Miraculous Transformation

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

What has caused the birth of the church of Jesus Christ is truly a miracle that takes place in the life and heart of every believer. Let’s not focus on the physical things which divide, but on the spiritual realities that unite us.

Passage: Ephesians 2:11-13 Intro: There is no book in the world that challenges us like the Word of God 1. no body of truth is so radical, so upsetting to “the way it’s always been”. 2. every time we read it, it challenges our thinking, what we have come to believe. 3. for the next four weeks, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus Is Our Door PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the profound message in John 10:7-10; 10-16, emphasizing that Jesus Christ is our Door to eternal life and our Good Shepherd who knows and guides us.

Good morning, church family. What a joy it is to gather together as we dive into the heart of the Gospel. Our sermon today is drawn from the Gospel of John. We will be exploring the profound message from John 10:7-10; 10-16, where our Savior Jesus Christ proclaims Himself as the Door through which ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10, John 10:10-16

Topics: Jesus Love, Security, Divinity

Our Guide Through Troubled Times

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 26, 2008

Only the Lord can be trusted to be our guide in such a troubled future.

OUR GUIDE THROUGH TROUBLED TIMES “But He made His own people go forth like sheep, And guided them in the wilderness like a flock; And He led them on safely, so that they did not fear; But the sea overwhelmed their enemies.” Psalms 78:52-53 (NKJV) A tombstone epitaph reads: “Pause stranger, when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:52-53

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Recovered Our Lost Unity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The unity with God that humanity had in the Garden is restored by Christ on the Cross

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 11, 2008 Date Preached: June 15, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey Thru Hebrews Sermon Title: Jesus Recovered Our Lost Unity! Sermon Text: Hebrews 2:10-13 10 For it was fitting, in bringing many sons to glory, that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Ordinary About Our Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 18, 2022

Our evangelical mission is anything but ordinary.

This Sunday is best called the “3rd Sunday after Pentecost.” I say it is best called that because it reminds us that Christ’s Catholic Church is Pentecostal–evangelical in the original sense. We are empowered by the Holy Spirit, working in us individually, as families, and as community to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:13-18, 1 Kings 19:16, 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

Increase Our Faith (Luke 17)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 24, 2025

Does forgiving each other require an increase in faith? Let's look at Luke 17.

Do we have faith to forgive, to be healed, to wait for Christ’s coming? Let’s look at Luke 17. Will temptations come? What happens to the one who does the tempting? Should we forgive each other? Jesus said to his disciples, “Things that cause people to trip and fall into sin must happen, but how ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ: The Real Life

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Ascension Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Herring on Apr 22, 2002

When we come face to face with the ascension of Jesus Christ, our lives are changed.

“THE ASCENSION OF JESUS CHRIST” Acts 1:9-11 April 14, 2002—FBC, Richland In one of the Calvin and Hobbes cartoon strips, Calvin and Hobbes are lying under the shade of a tree on a hot summer day. Calvin, the hyperactive little boy, asks, “What if there is no heaven? What if this is all we get?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Heals The Paralytic

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

When Christ healed the paralytic we find an example of our call and responsibility as believers.

Christ Heals the Paralytic John 5:1-9 Introduction Exposition of the passage… I. Rise · The man could not rise without first experiencing healing · We cannot rise without first experiencing the ultimate healing – salvation · II. Take · The man took that which belonged to him. · We must take that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow In Christ!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020

Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist