Sermons on Christ Present:

Christ's Appearance Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 18, 2020

In this lesson, we learn about Christ's appearance for his first and second advents.

Scripture Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. The “first advent” looks back to Christ’s first coming. The “second advent” looks forward to Christ’s second coming. We live ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Generosity: Primarily Like Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Feb 1, 2018

Like Jesus, Christians are to build their lives around the principle of generosity.

What would you say to people you love who you are never going to see again? For many of us that brings to memory an emotionally powerful moment in our life. May be it was tender words of affection and admiration or it may have been tearful words of confession and forgiveness. I’ve been at this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Crucifed With Christ

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2016

We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live.

INTRO: 1. We must realize, as the early church did, that Calvary is not merely about how Christ died, but also how we should live. a. Modern day Christianity has often limited the Cross of Christ to the doctrinal boundaries of Salvation. b. But it’s clear from the epistles that they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Want To Know Christ..

Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Mar 11, 2023

I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

Kunnil Wilson Philippians 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 19, 2023

Paul uses an early Christian hymn to give the ultimate example of humility.

Technicolor Joy: The Christ Hymn (Part 1) Philippians 2:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-18-2023 Attitude is Everything I spent the week with Rich and Ken in Branson, Missouri, while Maxine and Beth were on the beach in the Dominican Republic. On Tuesday, we went to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

More Christ Less Me

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 4, 2025

Surprised to see an empty seat at the Super Bowl stadium, a diehard fan remarked about it to a woman sitting nearby.

More Christ Less Me “But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Champion For Christ! - Part 2

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 18, 2007

God wants you to be a champion for Him, and you can be. Here’s how...

Be a Champion for Christ! - Part 2 Exodus 3:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - May 6, 2007 *Of all the heroes in the Old Testament, nobody stands out more than Moses. We see him leading the Children of Israel across the Red Sea on dry ground. We see him on the mountain with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Up And Choose Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2007

This is a sermon we preached on our 18th anniversary at the church. It challenges us to Rise Up And Choose Christ. It’s our theme. Watch the video or listen to the audio version at www.glenvillenewlife.com.

Rise Up And Choose Christ 3/4/2007 Isaiah 40:27-31 Acts 14:8-20 Today is the celebration of starting our 18th year in ministry together. We praise God for God’s working in and through the life of this church to make a difference for Jesus Christ. How many of you can say that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

Sermon 1 in a series on Free Grace

Believe in Jesus the Lord Sermon 1 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 8, 2010 Illustrations and some key thoughts for this sermon came from Charles Ryrie’s book So Great Salvation and a sermon by Paul Decker titled, “What Did He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Is All In All

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 6, 2009

When Christ is all in all, a true Christian will seek to be obedient to Christ and reach out too others with love with the fullness of God.

WHEN CHRIST IS ALL IN ALL--Colossians 3:12-17 Proposition: When Christ is all in all, a true Christian will seek to be obedient to Christ and reach out too others with love with the fullness of God. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to fully make Christ all in all and live a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Christ We Have Hope

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 19, 2010

In Christ life isn’t meaningless - we have a living hope, a promise from God that there is more to life than this...

Ecclesiastes 1 NIV 2 "Meaningless! Meaningless!" says the Teacher. "Utterly meaningless! 
 Everything is meaningless." 3 What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever. 5 The sun rises and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

Philippians 3:1-11 teaches us that right standing before God comes only through faith in Christ.

Scripture The Philippian Church was a mostly healthy church, but Paul was concerned that false teaching might infiltrate the church, particularly teaching that emphasized that our salvation is based on our own good works. In today’s lesson, Paul stressed that right standing with God is received ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discerning The Person Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Who is this Jesus Christ? What is so important as the revelation of Christ in this book. What is the promise of the book.

Introduction A. Before I went into the hospital, I had planned to speak on Psalm 110 after I got home again 1. But, after all the changes in the world direction in the Middle East, I got to thinking about that part of the world and what it means to us a. Besides the rising gasoline ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Birth Of Christ With The Shepherds

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 19, 2016

Looking at the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Shepherds.

Experiencing the Birth of Christ With The Shepherds Luke 2:7-20 The challenge that faces a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist