Sermons on Christ The Firstfruits:

You Are The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 29, 2019

Many times, if God is going to touch someone, it will be through us.

Today we celebrate the baptisms of three children of our congregation. A lot of things are happening in a baptism. Their parents are asking for God's blessing on their children and making promises to provide Christian nurture for them. God is making a statement to the children, that he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22-23

Becoming Like Christ

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Aug 2, 2019

Looking for the purpose of salvation has been a lifelong desire for many of us. As we continue to look at the pages of scriptures will find meaning to our existence.

Love is a commandment. ??John? ?15:12? ?NKJV “This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.” ??I am to love my husband the way Jesus loves me not the way he loves me. and he the same. This love is not only for husband and wife, is for parents / children, siblings / ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Art The Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 17, 2019

My wife Marge recorded on one album the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 ... thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter asked who do people say He is? answered "Thou art the Christ the Son of the Living God"!

THOU ART THE CHRIST! My wife Marge recorded on one her earlier albums the song 'Now I have Jesus, Now I have everything! Matthew 1:21 (KJV) And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. and Peter when Jesus asked who do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16, Romans 10:9-13, John 1:12, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Choose To Follow Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 19, 2019

When we choose to follow Christ... 1. We will avoid the disaster of disbelief (vs. 1-7). 2. We will see the goodness of God (vs. 5-7). 3. We will trust in the Lord’s timing (vs. 6-8). *So choose to follow Christ! (vs. 9-13).

Choose to Follow Christ! The Gospel of John John 7:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - November 9, 2016 (Revised August 19, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John chapter 7. Before we begin to explore this chapter, notice that it begins by saying: 1. After these ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ And The Lost

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 4, 2019

Reaching the Lost and living the gospel.

The Resurrection of Christ and the lost 1 cor.15: Prayer- Father, today in your goodness, would you manifest your goodness in our lives? Would you allow your Spirit to energize us, fill us to overflowing with your power, allow us to look this morning at the cross not only as the finished work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 24, 2019

"In the whole Bible there is hardly another chapter which can equal this triumphant text.” Martin Luther

CHRIST DIED FOR US Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 5:2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace [unmerited favor] wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” Romans 5:6 “For when we were yet without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8, Romans 3:23, Colossians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Is Our Cornerstone Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 11, 2019

Consider the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone.

Christ is our cornerstone We continue in our theme Dare to be different and this month we have been looking at Different Foundations. This morning I want us to consider together the truth that Christ is our Cornerstone. Listen to the words of the first verse of the song in Christ alone: In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, John 3:16-18, Romans 10:9-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Christ There Is True Freedom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 21, 2019

Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for freedom that Christ has set us free”. These words, written by Paul to first-century followers of Jesus are an important truth that is still relevant to us today in the 21st Century.

In Christ, there is true freedom This month in our series Dare to be different we have been considering Different Freedom. This evening I want us to consider the truth that in Christ there is true freedom. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Galatians wrote: “it is for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, John 8:31, John 8:32, John 8:34-36, Numbers 11:5-6, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 5:13-15, Acts 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2019

If Jesus wasn't the Christ, our faith would be in vain, and we would yet be without salvation. If He is the Christ, and we know He is, then He is the only source of hope for humanity. We all must deal with the question regarding the identity of Jesus. How we respond will affect our eternity.

Thou art the Christ Matthew 16: 13-16 As we continue looking at profound statements in Scripture, we come to an intimate moment with Jesus and His disciples. They have traveled from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. It is here that Jesus asked a fundamental question – whom do men say that I am? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of Being In Christ

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 8, 2019

The Superiority of Being in Christ- Colossians chapter 2 verses 6-15 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • The Traveller (vs 6) • The Tree (vs 7a) • The Building (vs 7b) • The School (vs 7c) • The River (vs 7d) • The Prisoner (vs 8) • The Gift (vs 9) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Where would you rather eat; • In a fast-food takeaway or in a good, family run restaurant? • What would you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Brethren

Who Is The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Dec 15, 2019

The Christ of the Cradles is the Christ of the Cosmos - God Himself becoming a human being.

WHO IN THE WORLD IS CHRIST OF CHRISTMAS John 1:1-14 Bob Marcaurelle “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He grew up in another village. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty, and then for three years He was an itinerant preacher. He ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Taste Of Christ Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 24, 2018

Jesus said, "I suffer you."

THE TASTE OF CHRIST JESUS By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 24, 2018) “For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-20

Denomination: Friends

The New Life In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 6, 2018

Many believers today are paralyzed by guilt, shame, doubt and fear. God's desire is to set them free and transform their lives into something beautiful, holy, and fruitful.

THE NEW LIFE IN CHRIST New Things. We all like to get new things. A new car, a new hunting rifle, a new TV, a new phone– all of these are really good. Even better– a new grandson. Now, that’s the Best!! But, even as I say that, there is something new that’s even better than all of these........ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Ephesians 4:22-24, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Mind Of Serenity Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018

To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the last of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Serenity Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ