Sermons on Christs Empathy:

Christ And Controversy

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Mar 3, 2006

Jesus’ forgiveness and compassion creates controversy.

SERMON IN A SENTENCE: We cannot be in a right relationship with God if we are in a wrong relationship with others. Two weeks ago we encountered Paul’s challenge to “Be like Christ,” and we looked at Mark’s account of Jesus healing a leper for clues of how we could actually be like Christ. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Feet Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 7, 2006

We stand at the feet of Christ, guilty of the sin that precipitated those feet being nailed to the cross. But those wounds also mean forgiveness, grace, and healing.

The Feet of Christ Luke 7:36-50 First Sunday in Lent March 5, 2006 Feet. We don’t think too much about our feet, do we? We pretty much take them for granted…that is unless they start to cause us trouble…blister on our heel, a corn on our little toe, an ingrown toenail. Pretty much though, we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 13, 2006

Through the hands of Jesus, we see his caring, healing, love, compassion, and blessing. We are safe in his hands. My hope is that the world is safe in our hands.

The Hands of Christ Luke 24:50-53 March 12, 2006 Hands tell us so much about a person. Toni loves to tell the story of her grandfather’s hands. When she was a little girl, he would take her ice fishing during the winter. When they were back at home, she remembers that he would take her socks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:50-53

Denomination: Methodist

The Anti-Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Who is the "Man of Lawlessness" and when will he appear? What should we as Christians do in response?

In Paul’s first letter to the Thessalonians he concentrated on the timing of Jesus’ return - and that believers were not lost in some transporter buffer error - but would actually precede those that remain alive. But no sooner had the postman delivered that letter and it was read - that some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 13, 2004

The church is much like a ball team. In order to achieve victory, all the players must be practiced and ready come game time. In 1 Corinthians, Paul describes the church as the body of Christ. To be victorious we all must play our part. To be victorio

1 Corinthians 12:12-31 INTRODUCTION One beautiful, sunny afternoon two baseball teams met to play a game. Although it was expected to be a good game, one team was assured of victory. The teams dressed in their respective uniforms, the White Sox in white and the Black Sox in black. Game time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Jan 22, 2001

Christ suffered for our sins.

The Cross of Christ Matt 16: 24 “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me.” Consider the cross of Christ- The instrument on which he was killed. (Discuss his death) I Peter 2: 19-24 Isiah 53 “dumb as sheep” His death on the cross was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:6-7, 1 Peter 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Communion With Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Aroma Of Christ Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2001

The Gospel is an "aroma" of life for some and death for others

INTRODUCTION Heroes, in Paul’s day, were usually great generals, leaders of mighty armies, and conquerors of nations. Really it is the same today. That is why we know whom Julius Caesar or Alexander the Great is. These men whose fame and fortune came from desolated cities and enslaved ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ: Pierced

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 18, 2001

He brought forth a bride for the first Adam from his side; now He has done the same for the Last Adam

It has been said many times, that crucifixion must be the cruelest form of capital punishment ever devised by the mind of man. In our culture of comfort, and in a time when the pendulum of justice has swung so far away from the protection of society and so far toward the protection of the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Orthodox

The Declaration Of Christ

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 2, 2003

This sermon talks about Paul being set-apart for the preaching of the Gospel or the declaring of Christ

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO PAUL SERIES “The Declaration of Christ” Rom 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION Two weeks ago, we looked at Rom 1:1 and the calling of Paul We saw that Paul was called to be a servant or a slave He was set-apart by God for the gospel’s sake or to preach the Good News In our passage ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Servant

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The example Jesus gives us of humble servanthood

“Christ the Servant” Philippians 2 Intro: Last week, we talked about things that were of more value than they appeared. Remember the $100,000 Tiffany lamp? Remember this clay jar? Remember we talked about Christ as the Secret Treasure? We learned that we should value him. How how you shown ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The King

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Description of how great Jesus is

“Christ the King” Hebrews 2 Intro: One of the great truths of scripture is that God reveals himself to man. Hebrews 1 tells us of this truth. Let’s read there. Read Chapter 1. We have a God who reveals himself and his will to his creation. It says in verse 1 he has revealed himself through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Sacrifice

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

How great Jesus is

Christ the Suffering Sacrifice” 1 Peter 1 Intro: During the last three weeks, we have been looking at Jesus, the child born in the manger. And we have seen him to be far more than just a baby boy. We have seen that Jesus was a secret treasure; there was far more value in this infant child than ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Advent Of Christ

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 9, 2003

Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart.

Although it would be a sin, and an act of rebellion against our heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ to pay the slightest adoration to the mightiest angel, it would be an unkind act if we did not give to holy angels a place in our heart. In fact, when we consider the character of angels and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Holiness

Gamblers For Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 12, 2003

It pays to gamble your life on Christ.

INTRO.- ILL.- J.E. Bedenbaugh said, “My grandmother, a staunch Southern Baptist, had marched me off to Sunday school and church regularly. So when I switched to the Episcopal church after marriage, she challenged me: "What’s wrong with the Baptist Church, son?" "Well," I explained, "Carole and I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ