Sermons on Defend The Christ:

We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

• Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Is King! (John 18:33-37)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

A sermon for the last Sunday of the Church year - the feast of Christ the King ...

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - traditionally recognised as the feast of ‘Christ the King’. Next week is Advent - the start of a new Christian year, but this week we conclude the old ecclesiastical year with a proclamation of the kingship of Christ, and a call upon all of us to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, John 18:37

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Colossians 1:24 (The Sufferings Of Christ)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 16, 2007

Christ still has more sufferings to complete, says St Paul. Really! I thought He died once for all upon the cross, and that was it? Apparently it’s not that simple!...

“And you, who once were estranged and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and irreproachable before him” This is Paul, writing in his one and only letter to the Colossians, and it’s all good ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 2, 2008

A message that challenges the religious mindset as we know it. This message challenges us to believe that Jesus is the primary foundation and man is the secondary.

A Foundation Built On Man Through Christ Jesus There are three type of people in the church 1) Coming out of a storm 2) Going to a storm 3) In a storm Storms are not purposeless but rather purposeful The purpose of a storm is to come to test the quality of three Areas. Test the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Christ Follower Do In A Recession?

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 5, 2008

What does the Christ Follower do in a recession? What does the Christ follower do when things go south? What does the Christ follower do when things don’t look so good?

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. What does the Christ Follower do in a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Joy In Serving Christ Part Ii Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 17, 2007

Why does God command us to work for rewards? Whom will Christ reward?

Finding Joy in Serving Christ Part II II Timothy 4:8 Purpose: To describe the importance of loving Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in their future rewards from Christ, or surrender to Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing Christ Personally Will Change Your Life Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 11, 2007

2nd in the series Living in the 21st Century

Knowing Christ personally will change your life Living in the 21st Century If you don’t know Christ you can’t you tell someone else about Him. I. Knowing Christ is the most important knowledge we can have. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: *other

Stand Up And Speak Up For Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Dec 31, 2006

You ought to Stand up and Speak up for Jesus!!!!

Isaiah 6:1-8 Topic: Stand up and speak up for Jesus Christ. Isaiah, whose name means “Salvation of Jehovah” is one of the 4 major prophets of the Old Testament along with Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. As a Old Testament prophet, Isaiah prophesied to the southern tribe of Israel, which was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Jeremiah 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Commitment To Christ Pt.1

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 8, 2007

The story of Peter and Jesus.

MARK 4: 1-20 According to this parable.. Christians respond differently... According to the word Wayside,– Satan immediately steals the word Stony Ground, – Hear the word, receive it, NO ROOT, Cant withstand troubles Thorns, – Care of the world, Deceitfulness of riches, desires for other ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Commitment To Christ Pt.2

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Apr 8, 2007

Four Levels of Commitment 1.Come and see..2.Come and follow...3.Come and surrender 4.Come and multiply

4 levels of commitment 1. Come and See...John 1:43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom Moses in the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Seven Last Sayings Of Christ From The Cross"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 11, 2007

These are some thoughts and instructions on how to have a special Easter Candle lighting Service in your Church based on the Seven Last Sayings of Christ from the Cross.

Thoughts from our “Seven Last Sayings of Christ” Candle Lighting Service A note to those who were not able to attend the service: We have a special cross that has been made and mounted with seven candle holders. We begin the darkened service by lighting each one of the seven candles on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Christ's Light Shine (Mary Of Magdala)

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on May 1, 2007

It is a dark world we live in. While his father goes for a towel, his baby drowns in bathwater. A young husband is deserted by his wife of one year, and an elderly man is plagued by a heart condition that could take him at a moments notice. What do we do?

Mary of Magdala Magdala: important agricultural, fishing, trade center of ancient Galilee Mary’s name can mean: Tower, greatness Her name can mean: Rebellious, bitter Mary rebelled against God in her earlier years She tried to control her life, do her own thing, yet ended up losing control. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: The Angels Announce Christ's Birth

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 23, 2007

AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH

A. AN ANGEL ANNOUNCES TO JOSEPH 1. Joseph was not involved physically, but his emotions, reputation and outward life were severely influenced by Mary’s pregnancy. 2. A pregnancy cannot be long hidden. Who found out? “She was found with child” (Matt. 1:18). 3. Matt. 1:18-25, ELT. “When Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In ... Jesus Christ Our Lord Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 10, 2007

The life and ministry of Jesus Christ

Introduction The impact of Jesus on history is eloquently captured in a short literary piece entitled One Solitary Life. Perhaps you’ve heard it before. It reads this way: “Here is a man who was born in an obscure village, the Child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is Jesus Christ To Us On Valnetine's Day?

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 10, 2007

When you look at the letters of Valentine’s Day, we will discover who is Jesus Christ to us on that special day.

Jeremiah 31:3 John 3:16 Romans5:8 I John 4:7-10 Topic- What can we learn about Jesus Christ on Valentine’s Day Subtopic- What is Jesus Christ to us on Valentine’s Day? On Wednesday which will be February 14th, many of us will be celebrating this holiday that is called Valentine’s Day. On ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist