Sermons on Christ Reception:

Christ Is King! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Questioning Christ

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Dec 9, 2009

John the Baptist has some pointed questions for Jesus, and sometimes, so do we. How does God respond to us in our times of weakness and disappointent with him?

Luke 7:18-28 The Perfect Plan. Anne and I had a perfect plan last weekend. It involved new window shades for the windows on our staircase. It was a plan that was a long time in the making. For months, Anne lurked in the tall grass of the internet. Waiting for the perfect storm of sale price ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mystery Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

I. The Mystery of Christ is based on a promise (6) II. The Mystery of Christ is accessible to all (6) III. The Mystery of Christ is visible through the Church (10-11) IV. The Mystery of Christ gives us a clear approach to God (12) V. The Mystery of Ch

The Mystery of Christ Ephesians 3:1-13 Intro: How many of you like a good mystery (and I’m not talking about the location of your missing sock)? Interestingly enough, the first definition for mystery in Webster’s Dictionary is “a religious truth that one can know only by revelation and cannot ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 2.5-8

The Mind of Christ Text: Phil 2.5-8 Introduction: • What is Christmas all about? -v.5. • Christmas doesn’t belong to the world and they world cannot give Christmas its meaning. • The passage tells us what Christmas is really about, it’s about Jesus Christ. He truly is “the reason for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Of Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Dec 14, 2009

A look at three prophetic passages that Jesus Christ would be born in Bethlehem, that he would be a great light shining in the darkness, that he would be "God with us" and that he would be Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, Wonderful Counselor.

When you look at the life of Jesus, He fulfills all 322 of the prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming of the Messiah. The odds of just 8 of the major prophecies being fulfilled by one person is 1 in 10 to the 17th power, or 1,000,000,000,000,000,000. And this is only 8 of them! To help ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Isaiah 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 16, 2009

This sermon is an exposition of 1 Cor 1.10-17.

Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1.10-17. Introduction: Illustration: The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In The Home

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jan 1, 2010

Outline discussing the faithful friends of Mark 2

Christ in the Home Mark 2:2 Introduction: All of us take special care when a guest is coming over to our house. In the book of mark there is a sense of promptness. When Christ is in your home things will change. In his book, Reaching the Invisible God, author Philip Yancey tells the story about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 13, 2010

A consideration of the Temptation of Christ showing Him as the never failing Last Adam who conquered Satan, and secured victory for all who believe. The 3rd in a series on Mark's Gospel

The Temptation of Jesus Aim: To show the necessity of the baptism of the Spirit, and how it is greater than water baptism administered by John. Text: Mark 1:12-13 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians Paul said, “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man.” Few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Completing Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 10, 2009

Our lives find meaning and completeness if we first recognize what God has already done in us, if we see that God never stops working in any life, and if we devote ourselves to His purposes.

If I were to take you to my home this afternoon, I could show you a parable of the human condition. My house would tell you a whole lot about our family, of course, but it also would tell you about the whole human problem. You see, our house is unfinished. It is incomplete. Oh, it was built in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

We anxiously await the coming of the Lord, but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of Christ to compel us.

Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 INTRODUCTION Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 27, 2009

Through the Mercies of God and the sacrifice of Jesus, we have the promise of salvation but God’s Grace provides us so much more: things that accompany salvation.

Rest in Christ 07/18/04 AM Text: Hebrews 4:11-16 Introduction This lesson is grown from thoughts which began during our Sunday morning Bible class where we are undergoing a study of the book of Hebrews. We recently examined Hebrews Chapter 5 and the phrase “things that accompany salvation” found in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Oct 28, 2009

The journey to Christ-likeness

6 Jesus answered, I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the farther except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 15 If you love me, keep my commandment. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Christ

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

An outline of scriptures concerning the power of Christ.

The Power Of Christ Saving Power... Isa 63:1 Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Pardoning Power... Mat 9:6 But that ye may know that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose. Paul’s message spans over time to the church today, where we must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2002 Date Preached: November 6, 2002 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Series on 1st Corinthians Title: Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1:10 ETS: Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2009

To introduce the book of Colossians and give us a picture of what the church can be when Christ is First and Foremost.

FOR THE LOVE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: A. This morning we will begin our look at the book of Colossians 1. It s main purpose is to lift up the preeminence of Christ. 2. Paul declares For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist