Sermons on Divine Embrace:

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Gospel Message

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2001

This sermon demonstrates why the gospel message makes Christ supreme over every other religious leader.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in The Gospel Message Colossians 1:1-14 September 2, 2001 Intro: A. [Nobel Nominee Says All Religions Are Equal, Citation: S.A. Mawhorr, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois) (1-5-00), p.1] At a January 4, 2000 interfaith dialogue in the Chicago suburbs, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 5, 2001

This was the first of a series of sermons from John’s Gospel.

John 1:1-18 Down to Earth The story is told about General Schwarzkoff during the gulf war, that he loved nothing more than to sit down and eat with the ordinary soldiers. How wonderful it was to see a 4 star general coming down to the level of an ordinary private. He was much admired for the fact ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In Creation

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 7, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the supremacy of Christ because of the evidence of creation and the outright silliness of evolution.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 September 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Dinner, via Kelli Ammons] Kelli Ammons sent me this story this past week… An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the "accidents" that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That Same Jesus

Contributed by L. Durham on Sep 8, 2001

There have been great leaders, but no one like Jesus!

That Same Jesus Biblical Text: Acts 2: 36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye crucified, both Lord and Christ.” It has been a very long time since Jesus walked this earth in human flesh. The truth is that Jesus was here from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

John Chapter 16 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

Before the Cross, Jesus did His best to teach us those things we would need to know. The Holy Spirit convicts the world of three things: Sin, Righteousness and Judgment.

John Chapter 16 This chapter begins with Jesus still talking about the hatred of the world! Read verse 1 “These things I have spoken to you” are the things Jesus talked about in chapter 15. Read verses 2,3 Jesus didn’t want the disciples to be offended at the things that would happen to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Bring Us To A Greater Level

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 17, 2003

This text will show the believer the uniqueness of Divine ways.

Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder. In today’s text, we find God using a storm to bring His disciples to a greater level. Those who expect to grow should expect storms and difficulties. There is a saying that " no one can climb a smooth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Sight: When The Lot Falls On You -- Or Doesn't

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 31, 2003

Our work is different when we are supervised than when we are not, but our character and commitment are measured thereby. We can be Matthias, who accepted an assignment he did not seek, with joy; or Joseph Justus, who failed to get that same assignment,

When you can see your supervisor, you work. When you cannot see him, your work style is likely to slow down. The difference between those two things is the measure of your character and your commitment. When you can see your supervisor, you work diligently. You work hard; you get the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Says It All

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 6, 2003

We must either accept or reject Jesus.

I AM SAYS IT ALL John 8:48-59 S: Jesus Th: Deity Pr: WE MUST EITHER ACCEPT OR REJECT JESUS. ?: What? What must be either accepted or rejected? KW: Claims TS: We will find in our study of John 8:48-59 four claims made by Jesus in regard to His identity. The _____ claim Jesus made was in regard ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59, John 8:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Guy, Anyway?

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 8, 2003

A different twist on the scripture where Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Who did His Workers, the world and the word say He was? Who do WE say He was?

INTRO In this scripture read this morning, Jesus asks a very pointed question: “Who am I?” It is a question that sounds like he has an identity complex. But the same question was asked about him at least 7 times in the Gospels. The question that we want to explore today is this: Who do we say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

The Supremacy Of Christ In The Church #2 Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 19, 2003

Paul shows Christ is over everthing.

COLOSSIANS # 2 (Much of the material comes from Barnes’ Notes, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft.) Part One: The Supremacy of Christ in the Church (1: 1 2:23) We need to remember that the church a Colossae had ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What Did You Expect?

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003

Who do you see, a Messiah or a carpenter?

What Did You Expect? For most of us, the most powerful negative feeling we will ever experience is the feeling of rejection. People are rejected by their parents, children, spouses, co-workers, friends, peers, and even fellow church members! In our scripture for today, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Real King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Proper 29

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 John 18:33-37 "The Real King?" 33 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

John 1.1-18: What If God Was One Of Us?

Contributed by Michael Bird on Dec 6, 2003

This sermon attempts to demonstrate the importance, meaning and significance of the incarantion for Christian life.

John 1.1-18: What if God was One of Us? Introduction In J.B. Phillip’s New Testament Christianity, a senior angel is showing a very young angel around the splendours of the universe. They view the whirling galaxies and blazing suns, and then flit across the infinite distances of space until at ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Glorious Son Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Dec 14, 2003

In Christ we see the wonder of God’s glory and the perfect human depiction of His person

His glorious Son Reading Is 9:6-7; Mt.17:1-9 Heb 1:3a the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person We can but lightly touch on the majestic titles which a loving and adoring heart here heaps around the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord. The theme might well engage a seraph’s tongue! ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

A Dove Descending From Heaven

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven

A Dove Descending From Heaven Matthew 3:16-17 When Jesus came up from the river Jordan a dove, a symbol of the Holy Spirit descended from heaven and lighted on Jesus and a voice from heaven was heard declaring Jesus was God’s beloved Son. Jesus saw the dove. John saw it and it is possible that all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:16-17

Denomination: Holiness