Sermons on Christs Purpose:

Discovering Christ In Joshua

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013

Joshua shows God's faithfulness to his promise & provision

Genesis – Choosing a Nation Exodus – Saving a Nation Leviticus – Worship of a Nation Numbers – Wanderings of a Nation Deuteronomy – Instructions of a nation Joshua – Conquest of Nation + Quotes About Joshua Joshua one of the greatest leaders in OT. • > ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Judges

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 20, 2013

A quick outline of Judges. Man is prone to wander from God. He raised up His prophet and a judge & a deliverer. The same is found in Christ

- Joshua a book of victory - Judges a book of failure, defeat & shame - Judges title comes from the leaders who governed Israel 1. Othniel – 3:9 – Peace 40 yrs. 2. Ehud -3:15 – Peace 80 yrs. 3. Shamgar – 3:31 - ? yrs. 4. Deborah – 4:4 - Peace 40 yrs 5. Gideon – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ibelieve: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

What we believe about Jesus Christ matters.

Has this ever happened to you? You get home from work. It’s been a long day. All you want to do is sit down, enjoy a nice meal, maybe catch a little TV, and go to bed. Your plan is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. You answer, and the person on the other end begins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Real Meaning Of Christ

Contributed by Ray Geide on Aug 2, 2012

Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither.

Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither. Christ = Messiah = God’s Conquering King Christ is the Greek word for Messiah. Christ and Messiah are the same thing. They both literally mean anointed one. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Assurance In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Jul 22, 2012

Connecting Mark 6:53-56 with King David's thought to build God a house with Ephesians 2:11-22 and Psalm 89:20-37

2 Samuel 7:1–14a Psalm 89:20–37 Ephesians 2:11–22 Gospel Mark 6:30–34, 53–56 We become cured and made whole only by touching God and our only way to God is through the blood of Jesus. Mark 6:54 When they got out of the boat, immediately the people recognized Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: United Methodist

The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014

Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul, Christ's Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

HOW DOES PAUL INTRODUCE JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT ROME? WHO DOES HE SHOW CHRIST TO BE?

Romans 1:3-4 – Who is Jesus Christ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: I. In Romans 1:1-2 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

Living Like Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 2, 2009

Christian Doctrine always is followed by Christian duty.

Title Living like Christ Text: Colossians 3:1-17 Introduction Colossians 3:1 begins the section where Paul starts to turn from Christian doctrine to Christian duty. We going to see a clear example of this as we look at Colossians 3:1-17 1.Our Christian Doctrine (3:1-4) 2.Our Christian Duty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Superiority Of Christ Priesthood Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Full outline of Hebrews 8

The Superiority of Christ Priesthood Hebrews Chapter Eight Introduction: 1. Hebrews chapter seven introduced the priesthood of Christ. a. The Order of Christ Priesthood (1-16). b. The eternality of Christ Priesthood (17-23). c. The Intercessions of Christ Priesthood (24-28). 2. In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Superiority Of Christ Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Hebrews Chapter Nine

The Superiority of Christ Sanctuary Hebrews Chapter Nine Scripture Reading: Heb. 9:1-7 Introduction: 1. Hebrews chapter eight examined the priesthood of Christ a. A Better Priesthood (1-5) b. A Better Covenant (6-9) c. A Better Promise (10-13) 2. In this chapter Paul will show why the Tabernacle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Accessible System Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Hebrews Chapter Ten

The Accessible System of Christ Hebrews Chapter Ten Introduction: 1. In Hebrews chapter nine the superiority of Christ’ tabernacle was contrasted with the tabernacle of the Old Testament. a. The Old Testament Tabernacle (Heb 9:1-10). i. Holy Place (1-4a) 1. The Candlestick 2. The Table of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jul 9, 2009

In Christ we are significant. In Christ we are sufficient. In Christ we are secure.

Intro.: These magazine sweepstakes have always intrigued me. I’m not quite sure that I really believe anybody is winning any money. What do you think? Do you know anyone who has won anything from these sweepstakes? The letters always come personally addressed, claiming that you are among the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up In Christ Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 20, 2009

Its impossible to grow unless you have a beginning and it is impossible not to grow if you do.

1. Letter to warn against threats to true faith a. Legalism of Judaism b. Spiritualism of Gnosticism c. Ascendancy of the Flesh 2. Whole letter deals - vs. 2:6-7- concise answ. a. same substitutions call us today b. do’s & don’ts – spiritual snobbery of super Sts. c. Flesh –taking credit ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist