Sermons on Christ Our Lord:

Keeping It Real

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 3, 2004

Keeping the Gospel the Good News and impacting others

KEEPING IT REAL In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey tells the following story. He said: A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me how she had been renting out her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Your Best Foot Forward Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 13, 2009

This message shows us the power of real, unselfish service. It is a concept that has faded from today’s world.

“Putting Your Best Foot Forward” Acts 5: 12-42 One of the things that has happened in our society across the years is that our concept of service has greatly changed. What we have seen is that real service has almost become a thing of the past and has been replaced by convenience. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Baptist

When We’re Scared To Go Against What Everyone Else Is Saying

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 29, 2013

A look at Pilate's desire to please the people and the ways that we often behave in the same way.

AN EASY TEMPTATION: We want to satisfy the crowd. - Mark 15:15. - Most of us like being liked. We want people to approve of us. - And it is nice when everyone is backing what we’re saying or what we’re doing. - This is probably the most important phrase in our passage for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

God's Good Creation

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Sep 6, 2008

Lessons we learn when we consider God’s creation.

God’s Good Creation Date: Sept 7, 2008 Scripture: Genesis 1 We want to look for just a few minutes this morning at “God’s Good Creation.” And there are two things that will help us set the foundation for understanding creation. 1. “In the beginning...” Those first three words of the entire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm The Problem

Contributed by R. Troy Wilkins on Dec 28, 2014

A message about disobedience

Jonah 1:12 He said to them, ‘Pick me up and throw me into the sea. Then the sea will become calm for you, for I know that on account of me this great storm has come upon you. In this day and time it would just be mighty kind if folks would live by the Jonah rule. Meaning that if you have ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Battling The Broken Mind Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 26, 2012

The saying "It's all in your head" is truer than we would like to admit. What can start out as something done with good intentions can lead us very far astray save for one crucial ingredient: God's Word.

Jesus, our Ultimate Action Hero came to planet Earth to do battle against a host of enemies in order to set us free. He battled Satan and his hordes of demons, he battled the religious system that had kidnapped people from being able to find God, and today we see him battling even the human mind, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"time To Clean House"

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020

Jesus knew what it meant to clean house. On the first day of Holy week Jesus came into the temple and saw that the temple was being misused.

“Time to Clean House” Matthew 5:8 and 1st John 1:9 Perhaps when you were growing up there were certain jobs or chores as some call them that you had to do… • If the yard needed to be mowed-that was you • If it was time for the dishes to be washed or dried-it was your turn • Maybe it was making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Last Words Of Jesus On The Cross

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Mar 25, 2024

The last words said by a person who is about to die can show what their main concerns are and what their character is like. From what Jesus said at the end of His life, we can see His character, mission, and concerns.

Intro: The last words said by a person who is about to die can show what their main concerns are and what their character is like. For example, there was a shop owner who was lying in his bed, and he almost died. His wife and children were around him. With his eyes closed, he said their names: Mey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Luke 6:27-29, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 19:10, John 19:25-27, Matthew 9:36, Matthew 27:45-46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, John 19:30, Luke 23:44-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Blesses Us Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP

BIG IDEA: WHEN BLESSINGS COME DOWN, PRAISE AND RESPECT SHOULD GO UP I. (:1-3) GOD’S PEOPLE SEEK BLESSINGS SO THAT GOD MAY BE KNOWN AND PRAISED A. The Nature of God’s Blessings 1. Be Gracious 2. Bless Us 3. Cause His face to shine upon us How should we seek these blessings? Through Prayer B. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ingredients For Spiritual Renewal - Part Ii

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Mar 12, 2002

In order to experience Spiritual renewal, we need to understand the ingredients that lead to it.

II Samuel 12:13 Under some circumstances, to have someone say, “you the man”, is a welcomed idea. In David’s situation, however, it wasn’t. For David to be the man meant that He was worthy of the punishment he prescribed for the acts of the man described by Nathan. What David did in response to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding In The Midst Of Guilt

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 2, 2009

What we should know about guilt - and - How God deals with us.

Hiding In The Midst of Guilt Genesis 3:7-11 The details that the writer projects reveals a phenomenal revelation regarding the hiding of one’s guilt; he writes with contextual premises concerning the unraveled sin of Adam and Eve; particularly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Do You Love God

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Apr 2, 2014

This sermon is talking about love and answering the question How much do we love God?

What if I was to ask you this question: How much do you really love God? Many people viewing this sermon may say what kind of question is that? I love God a whole lot. My response to that would be this do you really love God a whole lot? Let's look at how much God loves you and I: 1. God created ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

What Does It Mean That Jesus Was A ‘ransom’ For Us? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 22, 2014

A look at the correct understanding of "ransom" (it's not an extortion) and four key ideas that help us understand it.

PAYING "RANSOM"? Does this mean that God gave into extortion? - 1 Timothy 2:6. - A ransom is a price paid for someone’s freedom. - It’s an easy idea to get off-track on if you don’t watch it. - How so? Sometimes a ransom is basically extortion. Someone kidnaps someone and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Loneliness And Betrayal Through Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

Title: The Fourth Word from the Cross - Anguish At around three o'clock, Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, NIV). In this moment of darkness, Jesus experienced deep abandonment. Tonight, we reflect on the fourth word spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Topics: Easter Resurrection

When God Came To Stay Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 28, 2024

God's plan has always been to dwell among His people, and He has fulfilled this through the prophecy of a new covenant, the promise of the Holy Spirit, and the power displayed at Pentecost.

Hey guys, have you ever had a friend come over and they just never left? They're always there, eating your food, playing your video games, and just hanging out. It's like they moved in! Well, that's kind of what God did, but in the best way possible. You see, the Bible tells us that God wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 24:44-49, Acts 2:1-4, Colossians 1:26-27

Topics: Prophecy, Divine Promise, Spiritual Power