Sermons on Defend The Christ:

Going Up In Christ

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Sep 1, 2008

As long as Jesus is with us we will continue to go up with Him. God gave me a dream that Jesus was in a hot air ballom with me.

Going Up In Christ John 12:27-37 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a voice from heaven, saying, I have both glorified it, and will glorify it again. 29 The people ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Christ To Change

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 6, 2008

This message deals with being open to being changed by the power of Christ by submitting ourselves to the will of God daily.

The Power Of Christ To Change 9/7/08 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 Philippians 3:1-16 How many of you remember the story in which a lady with wings and a beautiful dress waved her magic wand and mice became horses and a pumpkin became a golden carriage. A servant girl in rags became a princess ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 11, 2008

For all who wish to be true and faithful servants of God, this Gospel is a wonderful manual of service.

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST Text: Mark 1:1-13 Introduction: John Mark, influenced strongly by Peter (1Peter 5:13), wrote his Gospel for the average individual. His language is direct and down to earth- *abrupt *conversational *colloquial *graphic *realistic There is never a dull moment in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Discern The Call Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

From the gifts you have been given, and with spiritual counsel, you can discern your life’s vocation.

September 16, 2008 Cornelius and Cyprian, Martyrs 1 Cor 12: 12-14 & 27-31 One body with many members, each with special gifts to share. That is the meaning of the Church for St. Paul, who first experienced the unity of Jesus and the Church on the Damascus road. “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Catholic

Your Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 25, 2008

As Christians, we draw our true identity from being in Christ.

Your Identity In Christ Text: Eph. 6:5-9 Introduction 1. Illustration: You probably know Ted Giannoulas even if you’ve never heard his name. He has been the San Diego Chicken for 30 years. He originated the character as a college student, but Ted is getting older. At age 50, being the Chicken ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Methodist

Christ-Like Attitude

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 25, 2008

The attitude of a Christian should mirror the attitude of Jesus.

Text: “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). All of us have an attitude. Sometimes our attitude is positive and brings about a good outlook and sometimes it is negative and projects a bad image for the rest of the day. A positive attitude will put a smile ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Standing Alone For Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 5, 2008

It is possible to be so used to seeing imitations that we fail to recognize the real thing. I fear that is happening in American churches. It has been so long since American Christianity has boldly lifted up a holy God before the culture that lukewarm C

Standing Alone for Christ Revelation 3:1-6 Purpose: To warn against a type of Christianity that is impure. Aim: I want the listener to love Christ so much that they will stand alone, if necessary, for Christ. INTRODUCTION: In the 1930’s the rage was imitating Charlie Chaplin’s “Little Tramp” ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Property Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Oct 6, 2008

I am the Property of Jesus Christ, I am chained from the inside and so are you. It is all because of the Cross of Christ.

Property Of Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 20 Let every man abide in the same calling wherein he was called. 21 Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather. 22 For he that is called in the Lord, being a servant, is the Lord’s freeman: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ: No More, No Less Series

Contributed by Philip Cunningham Iii on Feb 5, 2008

To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ.

Christ: No More, No Less Sunday AM – Lynn Haven – 01/27/08 FOCUS: • Postmodernism • Christ FUNCTION: • To educate the church on how people think, why they think that way, and how to disarm their philosophies with the logic of Christ. A. Pleasantries B. We are living in an uncertain ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Names Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by James Owens on Feb 6, 2008

These are the 3 main names of Jesus.

“THE NAMES OF JESUS CHRIST” TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ A-Rose Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

This message can be summed up in the words of the hymn - "Sweet rose of Sharon, blooming for me, Jesus it is the emblem of Thee."

TEXT "I am the rose of Sharon". INTRODUCTION Roses are the most popular flower on Valentine’s Day. They are an expression of love. Not many people would give a dandelion or a daffodil to their beloved! Just as the rose is a token of earthly love, the rose of Sharon is a token of heavenly love. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1, Song of Songs 4:1-12

Christ Our Altar Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

Sermon about the brazen altar. According to Hebrews 13:10 Christ is our altar.

TEXT "Then stood up Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and his brethren the priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and his brethren, and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, as it is written in the law of Moses the man of God". INTRODUCTION There is much ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:2

Freedom – In Christ Alone

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 20, 2008

Does our birth / lineage / descent determine from where we came, who we are and our eternity? Born in the USA – does it really mean liberty / freedom / living the American dream?

Illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of the water, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 21, 2008

This sermon will teach you how to tap into the wisdom of God when crisis come. The keys in this sermon will tell you how you should react when crisis comes in your life. You can overcome crisis!

Introduction: If you are going to pursue something, you need wisdom. The bible is the Word of God. It is the wisdom of God. It is a standard to live by; there is an aura about the bible. The bible is a crisis book and tells you why people entered crisis and how they got out it and how they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Comparison Of Adam And Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Mar 5, 2008

This sermon communicates the truth that Christ has completely overturned the effects of Adam’s sin by comparing and contrasting Adam’s death-dealing sin and Jesus Life-giving gift.

The context of the message today has to do with your justification by faith in which you’ve benefited by receiving peace with God, access to God’s grace, rejoicing in God’s glory which means God will reveal Himself in you for who He really is thereby enabling you to become all that He intended you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist