Sermons on Christ The Sustainer:

Identity In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the life-changing invitation to believe, ultimately leading us to embrace faith and experience the transformative power of God in our lives.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the witness of John the Baptist, the testimony of Jesus, and the invitation to believe. Let's begin with the words of Christian author and pastor, A.W. Tozer: "Faith is the gaze of a soul upon a saving God." It is through faith that we ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-45

Topics: Identity, John

Christ At The Center

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jul 31, 2025

In a world full of shifting values and unstable truths, we need an anchor. Colossians 1 gives us one: Jesus Christ is not just part of the story; He is the Author of the story. This early confession of faith shows us the truth about Jesus.

Paul doesn’t begin this passage with practical advice or even spiritual encouragement. He starts with awe—with a hymn, a bold declaration of who Jesus is. Before we get to what we should do, Paul reminds us of who Christ is. This passage, Colossians 1:15–20, is considered one of the earliest ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-28

The Uncomfortable Christ

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 11, 2025

What kind of fire is Jesus talking about? Is this the fire of judgment? The fire of hell? The fire of destruction? I don't believe so. This is the fire of purification, the fire of truth, the fire that burns away what is false so that what is true can shine forth.

OPENING Good morning, church family. I want to begin today with a story that might help us understand something profound about the nature of Christ's ministry. Last summer, I had the opportunity to speak with a forest ranger in Colorado. As we drove through a section of the national forest, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction for the 4th of July holiday focuses on reflecting on the freedom we have in Christ as set forth in Galatians 5:1-15.

Welcome! Today, we recognize the 4th of July holiday, or Independence Day, whichever you prefer. How many of you here today know what we celebrate on this national holiday? And if your immediate thought was, “hot dogs, parades, and pool parties,” you might really want to pay attention for the next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Topics: Independence Day, Spiritual Freedom, Galatians 5

Rewired By Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores how Jesus overcame temptation, and how through His example and strength, we can also overcome our own trials and temptations, leading lives that inspire and give hope to others.

Hello church! Today we are going to see that overcoming temptation is possible in our lives. I don’t know about you but sometimes I feel my hardwiring is a little messed up. Did God make me this way on purpose? Because I struggle. I worry. I try to change and get better and sometimes I get so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Topics: Overcoming Temptation, Spiritual Strength, Hope And Renewal

Drawn To Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores how Jesus attracts people to Himself, inviting them to discover God's nature and their own identities, with a prayer for fresh encounters with His presence and love.

Hey church! I’m so glad that you’re here today! It’s so good for us to be together to worship our loving and almighty God who loves us and cares so deeply about us. Let me ask you a question: do you like to get free samples of stuff? Like, free samples of shampoo or perfume or food? Are any of you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Topics: Lamb Of God, Encountering Presence, Spiritual Discovery

Divided In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon discusses the cost of following Christ, emphasizing that it can lead to division in earthly relationships, and encourages strength and faithfulness in the face of such challenges.

Does anyone here today enjoy being at odds with their friends, family, or neighbors? Maybe you’re the type of person that looks forward to a good argument, or maybe you’re the type of person that would rather avoid an argument at any and all costs. Whoever you are here today, I think we can all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Topics: Faithfulness, Gospel, Earthly Relationships

Focus On Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of maintaining focus on Christ as our source of hope and guidance, using Peter's experience as an example of how distractions can lead to spiritual downfall.

Welcome back to our second week of our new series, “Focus.” Last week, we started to lay the foundation for our focus when we talked about our thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Paul talks seriously about the things we are thinking about, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Focus On Christ, Distractions, Hope In Darkness

Sermon Series: Focus

The Example Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of loving God and people, focusing on Jesus's teachings and examples of impartial and intentional love, as part of a 4-week series on "The Greatest Commandment".

Welcome back to our 4-week series Love God; Love People… Where, you guessed it, we’re talking all about loving God and loving people. Last week, we took a look at where this instruction comes from and why it’s called “The Greatest Commandment.” We also took a look at the specific verses where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Impartial Love, Intentional Love, Christ's Example

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Shame

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 7, 2015

Prayer of forgiveness, repentance, and good faith yields deliverance out of shame to receive double your portion in joy everlasting through the grace of Christ Jesus that sustains us.

SHAME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 7, 2015) “For your shame ye shall have double; and for confusion they shall rejoice in their portion: therefore in their land they shall possess the double: everlasting joy shall be unto them” (Isaiah 61:7, King James ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:7

Denomination: Friends

Our Cosmic Christ Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021

Jesus is our closest friend AND the ruler of the universe.

Cosmic Christ Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 1:1–4; Hebrews 2:5–12   • Intro • Perceptions of Jesus over time. (slideshow) • Pendulum shift over past half-century or so to a more “human” Jesus. Perhaps an overreaction to a perception that we had focused too much on the church and not the head of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1, Hebrews 1:1-4, John 1:3, Colossians 1:17, Colossians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness And Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 2, 2024

When we reveal the truth about the person, the purpose and the power of Christ, errors and falsehood will naturally fade away.

The Greatness and Supremacy of Christ Study Text: Colossians 1:15 - 20 Introduction: The best way to combat erroneous beliefs and false teachings about Christ is not argument or by defending Him, but by revealing and confessing the truth about His Person, His Purpose and His Power. The error ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Partaking Of Christ's Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 18, 2008

Eating & drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. This consumption of Jesus springs from hungering & thirsting after the life of JC & becomes a metaphor for the interior life one should have with Christ.

JOHN 6: 51-59 PARTAKING OF CHRIST’S LIFE Eating and drinking of Christ are here described as the means of bringing eternal life. As St. Augustine said these verses that call “for a man to eat that meat and to drink that drink is to dwell in Christ and to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Reasons With Us

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 15, 2015

Jesus' comprehension forthright---from the first miracle---the beginning of God's business to save man, to the world's watch for his return was not a mystery to his mother, Mary.

CHRIST REASONS WITH US by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 13, 2015) "May be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;" (Ephesians 3:18, King James Version (KJV) [intensification]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:18

Denomination: Friends

God's Grace Is Sufficient

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 8, 2005

To rely on God’s Sustaining Grace

GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” by George E. Crumbly II CORINTHIANS 12 (NSRV) GOD’S GRACE IS SUFFICIENT Humphrey United Methodist Church Sunday AM – 08/7/2005 Pastor George E Crumbly INTRO: Saw a good friend that went to church with me 6 years ago, he was in a service Sunday night. He got himself in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:6-10

Denomination: Methodist