Sermons on Defend The Christ:

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jul 18, 2002

Possesing the mind of Christ is the key to unity and future glory.

The Mind Of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Previously, Paul wrote about "The Unity That Produces Joy" (Philippians 2:1-4), in which he described: a. The motivation for having this unity: 1) The consolation in Christ. 2) Comfort of love. 3) Fellowship of the Spirit. 4) Affection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Condemnation In Christ

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 25, 2002

Our response to the Gospel is relationship and obedience. Relationship without obedience leads to "Cheap Grace" and Obedience without relationship leads to "legalism"

Rom 8:1-17 – No Condemnation in Christ What is it like to be a condemned man?  Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stand in the dock waiting for the jury to deliver its verdict and to hear the words “we find him guilty”  And then to hear the judge pronounce the death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Is Christ Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003

3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fulness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

How Christ takes our empty lives and fills them with His goodness. Based on Ephesians 3.

The Fullness of Christ Ephesians 3:14-23 Ephesians: Riches in Christ, part 6 Turn to Eph chapter 3 Continuing in our series on the book of Ephesians. Eph 3:14-21 (NLT) 14 When I think of the wisdom and scope of God’s plan, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, 15 the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

Builders In Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 18, 2006

We are all expected to be involved in this "building" project in God’s Kingdom. We are to invest in that which is spiritual, valuable and that which will last. Consider well how you are building today.

(Some pointers in this sermon taken from ’Studies in First Corinthians’ by M. R. DeHaan, M.D.) Consider how you are building your life today. Charles Spurgeon says, "Ask yourself, Have I written in the snow?" Will the things I do endure the lapse of years and the times of change? There will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confronting Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Christ was perfect in all His ways

Confronting Christ Matthew 11 8/10/97 Intro: Who is it that you most admire? What would you do if he or she came into the room? What would you feel like if you got to spend a couple days with them? A couple months? We find quickly that those we respect highly are human too, and each one has ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus is a model of compassion

"The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Michael Allen on Feb 2, 2006

4th in a series on the book of Galatians

‘You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Preexistence Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

Three things we can know about Christ in His preexistence.

The Preexistence of Christ John 1:118 December 1999 Mt. Bethel I. Introduction A. No study of the life of Christ would be complete without looking carefully at His ministry before He was born on earth to Mary. B. Many have tried to explain away the preexistence of Christ. 1. Jesus did not exist at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration Of Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 12, 2006

The glory of the Son of God was never more magnificently displayed than at His Transfiguration.

THE TRANSFIGURATION OF CHRIST “Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. And behold, two men talked with Him, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Baptist

Exalting Christ

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Feb 12, 2006

Let us exalt Christ!

EXALTING CHRIST We are talking this morning about Exalting Christ. Our theme for the month is Exalting Christ. For Feb Sharing the love of Christ. Mar Christ Crucified. Apr Serving Christ. May The Lordship of Jesus Christ, June Following the Example of Christ, July Christ suffered for you, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Issue For Christ

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Christ resolves the issues that seperate you from the Father.

An Issue for Christ (Pastor Craige LeBreton) Text: Luke 8:40-48 Introduction: This is Luke’s third great miracle story. In this section of his gospel is the raising of Jairus’ daughter, into this story is woven the healing of the woman with the hemorrhage. This miracle is often overlooked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2004

Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service.

SERVING CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 Introduction: Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist