Sermons on Defend The Christ:

Being The Church In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2008

Christ is building His church through the ministry of His people.

Being the Church In Christ Text: Eph. 4:11-16 Introduction 1. Illustration: A man called a pastor’s office at a church one day to inquire into membership in the church. He stated that he would not be able to get involved or anything, but he felt it was important to have some religious ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Methodist

We Are Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 28, 2008

As Christians we have the honor and great responsiblity of being Christ ambassadors to the world. With that responsiblity comes the need to fully understand the message and manner is which we are to carry.

We Are Ambassadors for Christ 2 Cor. 5:20 – 6:2 Intro Jesus thought of his disciples as brothers in a great task. He called them his friends. Jesus placed himself among his disciples as a fellow servant of God. Jesus issued his commission to his disciples as if they were soldiers in Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting The Exalted Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 29, 2008

Was it worth suffering and maybe dying for this Jewish rabbi called Jesus Christ whom they had never seen? Who was really more powerful: the Caesar in Rome or the Christ in heaven? We have similar decisions to make. Are we going to look to peo

Meeting the Exalted Christ Revelation 1:9-12 Purpose: To describe Christ’s awesome glory. Aim: I want the listener to deepen their adoration for Christ. INTRODUCTION: The Christians who received this letter from John were something like us. They had never seen the Lord Jesus Christ. They had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ Will Return As Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 17, 2009

If you want to know how to be ready for Christ’s second coming turn to Jude 14-16.

Christ Will Return As Judge Jude 14-16 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is coming as Judge, you must be ready! I. Take heed – Believe Christ is coming again. v. 14 A. Ungodly teachers were prophesied. (14a) 1. God warned man through His messengers. 2. God continues to warn through His ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Made Alive With Christ

Contributed by Mark Roper on Feb 19, 2009

God invites all of his creation to live life to the fullest, to be in fellowship with Him, to be apart of Him, and to be made alive in him.

Made Alive with Christ In chapter 1 of Eph, Paul was emphasizing the wealth of spiritual blessings we have as because we are in Christ Now in chapter 2 emphasizes our position in Christ. Your position in Christ determines your spiritual possessions and authority. ILL: Regardless of where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

"Christ Manifested For Us" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 24, 2009

Sermon 19 in a study in HEBREWS

“For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us; 25 nor was it that He would offer Himself often, as the high priest enters the holy place year by year with blood that is not his own. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ Is The End Of The Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2009

This sermon examines Paul’s eagerness for Israel’s salvation as well as the error of the Israelites.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 10:1-4: 1Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3For, being ignorant of the righteousness of God, and seeking to establish their own, they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angels Vs. Christ Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Christ is superior to the angels

Hebrews 1:1-14 The Son is Superior to Angels QUESTIONS ABOUT ANGELS? What do angels look like? Do we have guardian angels? How many angels are there? What is an archangel? Is it possible to see an angel? Do I pray to angels? What about demons, are they real? How are they different? Will I someday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unity In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 9, 2009

Working together to build the church.

Text: Nehemiah 3 Title: Unity in the Body of Christ I. Unity behind a common cause II. Unity in the midst of diversity III. Unity with humility IV. Unity achieves excellence When I first scanned over chapter 3 here I thought, great, just a laundry list of names. That’s not too exciting. My ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - United In Christ Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 10, 2009

The message defines fellowship as 1. Christ centered 2.Common Among Believers 3. Constructive 4. A Commitment

Fellowship - United in Christ Acts 2:42; Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 12:1ff "They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." Introduction We are looking at the meaning of fellowship. For many, it means getting together and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Deeper Relationship With Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 20, 2009

As living stones we are built into spiritual houses--we grow in our walk with Jesus.

1 Peter 2:4-6 “Deeper Relationship with Christ” INTRODUCTION We continue to talk about our response to the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a congregation and as individuals. We are doing this by studying our congregation’s mission statement. That statement reads, “Inviting everyone to a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-6

Denomination: Lutheran

For Me To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 1, 2009

The Apostle Paul lived in the light of eternity. He made decisions based on eternity.

“For Me to Live is Christ” And to die is to Live Again Philippians 1:21 “For me to live is Christ and to die is gain.” One subject that we don’t enjoy talking about is death. We want to talk about life and having it more abundantly. The Apostle Paul had a different perspective on life and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rejoicing In Christ Alone

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 9, 2008

Philippians 3:1-12 verse upon verse weekly study. Good solid Bible teaching.

Rejoicing in Christ Alone Philippians 3:1-12 1 Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. For me to write the same things to you is not tedious, but for you it is safe.2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the mutilation! 3 For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christ Condemns Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God speaks through his Son to all who are willing to listen and obey.

Scripture Introduction John 3.16 may be the best known verse in the Bible, but the next one is near in significance: “For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.” Jesus came to save. That’s good news. But what about ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Christ Confuses Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed