Sermons on Christ Rejection:

The Broad Shoulders Of Christ

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 18, 2021

The Lord's Shoulders are broad enough to bear whatever we face. We can roll our burdens on Him.

The Broad Shoulders of Christ Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many wonderful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Position In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 10, 2022

We have communion in our church service because the Lord tells us that as OFTEN AS WE DO IT WE DO IT IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM.

Great men and women have come and gone, and our history books are filled with reminders of what they did when they were here. For example, today many are still talking about: • Winston Churchill • Napoleon • Margaret Thatcher • Lady Diana • Abraham Lincoln • And many more…. These great men ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Who Energizes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 19, 2022

Did you notice the words “I toil with all HIS energy”? Yes the source of our ENERGY is God!

Christ Who Energizes Him [Christ] we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me. (Colossians 1:28–29) This passage is too wonderful, I pray that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cost Of Abandoning Christ Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jan 18, 2021

Life is often a matter of focus? As we follow Christ, we can focus on the struggles and persecution we might endure. Or we can focus on the benefits, eternal and glorious, of continuing to follow Christ. Hebrews 2 encourages us to do the latter.

The Cost of Abandoning Christ Hebrews 2:5-14 A few years ago we had what we called a water bottle outreach at Lazy 5 Recreational Area. It was during one of the music festivals they used to have there, before Covid, on weekday summer evenings. We would hand out water bottles and invitations to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18, Hebrews 3:14, Isaiah 8:17-18, Psalm 22:22

Denomination: Bible Church

Christ In A Crooked Culture

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 7, 2021

Paul's letter to the believers at Philippi urging them to stand for Christ in a crooked culture.

Christ in a Crooked Culture Philippians 2:12-18 12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In Christ For Fruitfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 9, 2025

To be deeply rooted in Christ is the secret to stability, growth, and fruitfulness in the life of every believer.

ROOTED IN CHRIST FOR FRUITFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 2:6-7 Key Verse: “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism: United With Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2025

Through baptism, believers are invited into the death of Jesus, putting to rest their former selves ruled by sin. This act is not the end but the gateway to a resurrection life, mirroring Christ’s victory over the grave.

INTRODUCTION: We acknowledge the strongholds that have gripped this generation: addictions, mental illness, anxiety, demonic oppression, depression, toxicity in our environment, fractured relationships, and lives merely surviving rather than thriving. These and many alike are physical and emotional ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Win A Terrorist To Christ

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2025

From a human perspective, what was required to win Saul of Tarsus to faith in the Son of God? Someone had to outlive, out-love, and outdo the rabid rabbi. That someone was Stephen.

“When they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Lifted Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 25, 2025

Looking to the crucified Christ does not erase every snake, yet it drains sin’s poison and gives real, resurrecting life.

So close, and yet so far. That phrase has a sting to it, doesn’t it? When your destination is right there. When what you’ve longed for is finally within sight. When you can feel the finish line in your bones… and suddenly the road you’re on dissolves beneath your feet. Israel knew that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16, Galatians 3:13, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Church Is The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Oct 29, 2025

Week #2 in our series At the Core

They say that strengthening your core… that is your stomach muscles, your pelvic muscles, your back muscles can lead to a lot of incredible benefits. Improved Posture and Reduced Back Pain, Enhanced Balance and Stability, Improved Coordination and Agility, Reduced Risk of Falls, Enhanced Breathing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

The Mystery Of The Diminishing Christ

Contributed by Craig Benner on Dec 6, 2025

Jesus is not less and never will be less than the Bible declares. The problem is how mankind projects Him.

The Mystery of the Disappearing Christ Eph 5:32 This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. 1Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. 1 Cor. 15:51a Behold, I shew you a mystery Ilustration: Juan and the sand bags. Juan comes to the border ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51, Ephesians 5:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Impact Of The Name Of Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 9, 2025

The name of Jesus Christ is more than just a label; it carries divine essence, heavenly power, and unstoppable authority.

THE IMPACT OF THE NAME OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:9–11 "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted Him, and given Him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revelation Of The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 24, 2025

1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. ENCOURAGEMENT 4. HOPE 5 . INTERCESSION 6. COMFORT 7. RIGHTEOUSNESS

THE REVELATION OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST OUTLINE 1. POWER 2. PURPOSE 3. ENCOURAGEMENT 4. HOPE 5 . INTERCESSION 6. COMFORT 7. RIGHTEOUSNESS ************************* THE REVELATION OF THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 24 : 25 - 27 , 44 - 49 25 He said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-53

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024

He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Acts 12:1-11, Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Catholic

The Christ Of Our Poverty

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 1, 2024

A sermon for the Sundays after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 13

June 30, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Lamentations 3:22-33; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 The Christ of our Poverty Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-33, 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Lutheran