Sermons on Draw Closer To Christ:

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Person Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we will spend the next several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we will see different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He

If you were with us last week, you’ll notice that we’re in part of the same passage we were then. Last week we started in verse 16 and looked at how and why the Jewish leaders rejected Jesus and wanted to kill Him. At the same time, we looked at how we reject Jesus for the same reasons. We found ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Works Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we will spend the next several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we will see different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He

This morning, we’re looking at Jesus’ second claim to being equal with God. Back in verses 17-18, we have already seen that Jesus claimed to be God in person. In our passage this morning we’re going to see that Jesus claims to be God in works. In other words, Jesus claims to be equal with God ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Power Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

Do you ever get frustrated? Do you ever look around at the things that go on at work and get frustrated? Or maybe things at school? I know that we all look at things going on in government and get frustrated. And inevitably, when we get frustrated like that, what is one of the first things we ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Honor Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

I think I was as shocked as everybody on Friday. I was studying in my office at home when I got an email about our president winning the Nobel Peace Prize. I thought it was a joke until I checked several news sources and found out it’s true. Now, you know how I feel about politics. As ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we are spending several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of these messages we are seeing different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will see Christ’s claim that He is Go

How would you feel if you were clothes shopping at the mall one day and somebody came up to you and said that your shopping trip was on them? You could have anything you wanted in the store and they would pay for it. What would you do? That happened the other day in a Burlington Coat Factory in ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Claims Of Christ: Jesus Is God In Judgment Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

As part of our ongoing study in the book of John, we have spent several messages examining some of the claims of Christ. In each of those messages we have seen different ways that Jesus claims to be God. Today we will finish this mini-series as we look

“It’s just not fair!” You’ve heard that before, haven’t you? I can guarantee you that if you’re a parent, you’ve heard that. “All the other kids get to go. Why can’t I go?” And then, being the reasonable person that you are, you give them a logical, well-reasoned defense of your position. You ...read more

Scripture: John 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part I)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 7, 2009

Consider what it means to keep Christ at the forefront of your Christmas.

When you see the word “XMAS”, what do you notice to be missing? Obviously the word “Christ” is missing. For some, this is more than an oversight. There are some in our society who prefer to leave Christ out of Christmas. Jeremiah Films has done a compilation of news stories concerning this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Good Shepherd Is Christ The King

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 9, 2009

End Time Last / Christ the King (C) - Our good Shepherd is Christ our King. Our good Shepherd gathers his flock. Christ our King is our righteousness.

OUR GOOD SHEPHERD IS CHRIST THE KING (Outline) November 22, 2009 -- CHRIST THE KING / LAST SUN. OF END TIME -- Jeremiah 23:2-6 INTRO: There are many names, titles, and descriptions for God in the Bible. The Bible reveals that our God is triune. Triune describes three persons but only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing Christ: Part 2 (Focus) Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2009

This is the second sermon in a two part series on Knowing Christ personally and intimately. This message deals with focusing on Christ in us, Us in Christ (seated with him in the heavenlies), and Watch what Jesus does.

Knowing Christ #2 (Focus) Romans 8:6 CHCC: December 6, 2009 INTRODUCTION: Sometimes I think back to church camp and the kids who went forward every year to rededicate over and over again. If we were to graph our spiritual journey, it would probably look something like a roller coaster. We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Impact Of Christ Birth Upon The Family

Contributed by Gary Welling on Dec 23, 2009

Christ birth impacted family present and future.

CHRISTMAS EVE-THE IMPACT OF THE BIRTH OF CHRIST UPON THE FAMILY. I love Christmas Eve! All of the hustle and bustle is over, all the scurrying around for last minute things. All the scheduled events of the Christmas season have already happened, and it is time to come to church and celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Christ In Christmas (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 28, 2009

Study the lives of Joseph and Mary to learn how to keep Christ at the center of Christmas.

Has there ever been a time when you had to make room in your life, for someone or something? When Judy and I first got married we lived in a 12’ x 60’ mobile home. When we first moved into that home we felt like we were living in a castle. We had an abundance of room. We did not have a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Are People Before Christ Saved? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 28, 2010

Faith in the reality of Messiah Jesus Christ is the same as Abraham’s faith in the Promised Messiah.

We noted last week from Romans 4:1-12 that Abraham is the “father” of faith. Faith, belief and trust in God with his heart, made Abraham righteous in God’s sight. Please open your Bibles to Matthew 8:11………. Abraham will be in heaven! The Israelites of old were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Authority In Christ And You

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 31, 2010

Jesus ministry demonstrated the authority of God. Not everyone applauded. The authority of God in us brings great blessing and responsibility. Do we take seriously the authority God has given us? Jesus did.

Imagine having a photo album of the events in Jesus’ life. That describes well what God has given us in the first gospel. Between five major spoken messages of Jesus in Matthew, we find narrative pictures of Jesus’ in action. Last week we looked at chapter 8 and today Matthew 9 gives us seven ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 25, 2012

As members of the body of Christ, we as Christians need to pay more attention to the persecuted members of the body of Christ world wide.

The Body Of Christ: Death By A Thousand Cuts This message today will and should cause all of us to be sad, very sad but also very much encouraged too! I will inform you of some great human tragedies and I will also show you just how brave and faithful some foreign Christians are and in so doing I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Our Rock Of Ages

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 25, 2012

Look to that solid rock.

JESUS CHRIST OUR ROCK OF AGES 1st Cor.10: 4And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. We need a firm foundation in which to stand on every day of life. 1. Christ is the rock of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist