Sermons on Defend The Christ:

The Liberty Found In Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Attitude Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2002

The first step to unity is Christ--allowing His life to be lived out in us.

Philippians 2:1-11 “The Attitude Of Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When Jeanne and I found out that I had been appointed to serve here at Parkview United Methodist Church we were so excited that we would be serving a church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Example Of Christ's Suffering

Contributed by Larry Wood on May 9, 2002

Alliterated Outline of I Peter 2:21b-25

I. It Was An Undeserved Suffering (21b-22) A. He Was Sinless In His Life (21b-22a) 1. His Suffering Was A Substitutionary One For Us (21b) “...because Christ also suffered for us,...” 2. His Suffering Was A Sample One For Us (21c-21d) a. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Preaches Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 15, 2002

EASTER 7(B) - May 12, 2002 - On Pentecost Peter preaches Christ--telling people who Jesus is, what Jesus does and how Jesus blesses us.

PETER PREACHES CHRIST Acts 2:22-36 - May 12, 2002 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by mira-cles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ: Born To Die

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A Christmas message on why Christ came.

Christ Born to Die John 18:37 "Pilate therefore said unto him, Are You a king then? Jesus answered, You say that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth hears my voice." John 12:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 18:37, John 12:27

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Like Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives.

I. It means husbands are to give themselves completely to and for their wives. A. Ephesians 5:25 "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;" B. Ephesians 5:2 "And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ: Judge And Peacemaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 14, 2002

A sermon for Palm Sunday

In His letter to the Philippian church, Paul sings the praises of Christ, who “...emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men, ...humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” The second chapter of Philippians ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Are You Secure In Christ?

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Mar 22, 2002

Some of you may remember the water incident in Walkerton, Ontario, Canada. Our church is about a 10 minute drive away and this is a message I preached following the tragedy.

ARE YOU SECURE IN CHRIST? If there is one thing that the tragedy in Walkerton has taught people it is that we really take our water for granted. We never thought twice about taking a drink from our taps or taking a bath – or letting our kids play in the sprinklers – but this Ecoli thing has all ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Having The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 22, 2002

By adapting our lives to Christ’s humility we will find out what it means to truly live life to the fullest.

IF THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL IS GOING TO BE HEALTHY AND SPIRITUALLY SOUND, THEN EACH ONE OF HER MEMBERS MUST BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF THEIR MINDS. BUT TO WHAT OR TO WHOM DO WE "RENEW" OUR MINDS? OUR MINDS NEED TO BE RENEWED TO REFLECT THE MIND OF JESUS CHRIST. WHEN WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You "In Christ"?

Contributed by Matthew Brown on Mar 30, 2002

This sermon shares the advantages of being In Christ.

Are you “In Christ?” Pt I Eph 2:10 – I was created for a purpose. God has made us what we are. He has created us in Christ Jesus to live lives filled with good works that he has prepared for us to do. 2Co 5:17 – I’ve been created over again. A fresh start. Whoever is a believer in Christ is a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

All discriminations are destroyed in Christ - racial, class and sexual.

READ: Galatians 3:26-29 (Text: v28) The churches of Galatia were facing a grave danger. Certain legalists had come among them teaching that much of the Old Testament Law was still binding upon Christians. They reasoned that God’s promises extended ONLY to Jews, and that gentiles would have to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Confidence Through Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2002

There is an answer to overcoming a lack of confidence.

2 Corinthians 5:1-10 “Confidence Through Christ” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One of the most painful things that humans often have to live with is a lack of confidence. This lack of confidence causes us all kinds of troubles. Early on, it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000

The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational