Sermons on Christ Prays For Us:

The Cross And Christ’s Submission To Suffering

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 18, 2011

Why did Jesus have to suffer? Or we could broaden out the question and ask: why does suffering exist at all?

Purpose: To highlight the centrality of Christ’s suffering in human history. Aim: I want the listener to fervently worship Christ because of His willingness to suffer. INTRODUCTION: In our text we see Jesus leading His disciples away from the crowds to a place called Gethsemane which literally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Come-Help-Us

Contributed by Rick Brown on Jul 20, 2008

BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO

COME – HELP- US ACTS 16:6-10 INTRO: BILL HYBELS SAID “THE WORK OF THE CHURCH AROUND ME KILLS THE WORK OF GOD IN ME.” HOW TRUE THAT IS. IN THE MODERN AMERICAN CHURCH WE SO OFTEN FORGET ABOUT THE SIMPLICITY OF WHAT OUR WORK AS CHRISTIANS IS ALL ABOUT. THAT WORK IS TO BRING ETERNAL GLORY TO GOD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Let Us.... Series

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Feb 3, 2008

Demonstrating through the story of Babel how to avoid unhealthy pride and fear by trusting God.

COME, LET US……. Genesis 11:1-9 Read all of Genesis 11:1-9. Today’s message addresses human pride, fear, and sin. Very apparent to us at this point: It is a message of judgment; but upon closer examination of its context, we also find a message of grace. When a televised baseball game ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Use An Understanding Of

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism

How To Use An Understanding of African Traditional Religions in Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain what aspects of African traditional religions cause people to resist the gospel the most and why. 2. The students will explain how a missionary can use an understanding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 4, 2003

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: Christ the wisdom of God Text: Jer. 31:7-14; Eph. 1:3-14; John 1:1-18 Today is the first Sunday of the year 2003. It is a time to reflect on God’s love and the many blessings we have in Christ Jesus. Many people, however, wonder where these blessings are. They do not enjoy them neither do ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Jeremiah 31:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Christ That's Caring Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

When Christ rose from the grave it was more than just another Sunday. Because of His sacrifice He shows that He really is a Christ that cares about us.

NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY A Christ That’s Caring Ephesians 3:14-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I began a series of messages titled "Not Just Another Sunday" 1. Even though it may have gone unnoticed by many in the world, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead it was much more than just another ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking With The Suffering Christ

Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007

During this Lenten season we are asked to reflect on our Saviour’s suffering, death and resurrection. We are asked in some ways to walk with the one who suffered for us.

Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 2, No. 14 Second Sunday of Lent- Year A February 24, 2002 Readings: * Gen. 12:1-4 * 2 Tim: 1:8-10 * Mt. 17: 1-9 Walking with the Suffering Christ Less Than Whole At the Nicene Council, an important church meeting in the 4th century A.D., of the 318 delegates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

The Trials Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 2, 2020

The trials of Jesus Christ show us: 1. The evil results of rejecting Jesus. 2. The excellent reasons for receiving Jesus. 3. The essential revelation we have in Jesus.

The Trials of Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 16, 2018 (Revised June 2, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 18. Here Jesus allowed Himself to be arrested by an army of probably over a thousand men. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24, John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We all have preconceived ideas about certain systems of interpretation, but none of these will be of much hindrance if we study just the Bible text in front of us as of independent value.

The doctrine of the second coming of Christ is one on which all true Christians agree as to its reality, but one on which they disagree on many other points. One of the causes for much confusion is the fact that we are seldom content with reading the Bible from the historical point of view. That ...read more

Scriptural Truth Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 15, 2021

Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us.

1. Christ died for the UNGODLY Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Christ died for the sins of all the ungodly including us. 2. Christ died for US Romans 5:8 But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10, Romans 5:6, John 12:46

Let Us Sing!

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 3, 2020

This message is about the song that God puts in our hearts!

Subject: why do we sing?.... How can I keep from singing? Complement: we sing – we celebrate -because he has done so much for us... how can I not sing! Text: Psalm 137 Introduction: Every 7 days I join a choir of voices to sing unto God. I’ve been doing this for over 50 years now... however I’ve ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing In The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2009

From our text on the resurrection of Christ, there are three important points that we need to take with us. We need to believe them and live them. 1- Fear not 2- Come see 3- Go tell

INTRO.- ILL.- Lee Strobel was an atheist who turned to Christ. He was the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, Matthew 28:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Love For Us

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

How does God really see us?

PSALMS 103:6 The LORD executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed. 7 He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel. 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord Help Us

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

A revival message.

LORD HELP US! 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 by Cleavon P. Matthews Sr. February 24, 2003 INTRODUCTION The shattering saga of God’s people during a divided kingdom presents heartbreak; hope, but most importantly instruction. After the exciting, adventurous, industrious, and thrilling reign of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox