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Losing Christ

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

“Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2003

This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.

LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Forsaken Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The answer to this question causes us to tremble when we realize that Jesus was forsaken because of our sins. Jesus felt the full weight of sin rolled onto His shoulders and endured the Father’s revulsion at the

The Forsaken Christ (Lights are turned off in the auditorium) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ On The Cross

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2003

A reflection for Easter of Jesus on the Cross

THE CHRIST ON THE CROSS MATTHEW 27: 15-44 INTRODUCTION… Christ The Lamb by Robert E. Coleman. found in The Book of Jesus. Calvin Miller, ed. NY: Simon & Schuster. 1996. pg. 405. I. THE INNOCENT MAN CONDEMNED (V. 15-26) READ MATTHEW 27:15-26 A. Pontus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Offended In Christ

Contributed by James May on Apr 6, 2003

Are we too easily offended by the anwers that Jesus gives?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-3, Luke 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Brought To Christ Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 29, 2004

Recognize the importance of the personal touch in evangelism. A brief devotional type message.

A Man Called Peter: Brought To Christ John 1:40-42, Luke 5:1-11 Intro. Our neglect of evangelism is a big concern to all of us. It is intimidating due to its consequences. What if I mess it up? What if my failure/shortcoming/lack of memory leads to the eternal damnation of someone’s soul? Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, John 1:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Companionship Of Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 4, 2004

This was a devotional that I wrote for the church newsletter

The Companionship of Christ Matthew 28:20 Newsletter Devotional And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. Matthew 28:20 Christ has offered to be your companion through all of life. He is with you during the good days and the bad days of life. He stays with you when the seas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Exclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

Jesus Christ is exclusive and unique. This is seen in His relationship with God, with God’s creation and with God’s church

INTRODUCTION The verses we will consider this morning comprise some of the most magnificent descriptions of Jesus that can be found. There is probably no other paragraph in the Bible that contains more concentrated doctrine about Christ than these verses. Most Bible scholars believe these words ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Inclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

The exclusive Christ becomes the inclusive Christ through the cross. The cross is the key (with Jesus rivited to the face of it)that unlocks our salvation.

INTRODUCTION The first half of the Book of Colossians (chapters 1,2) is technical and theological. Sometimes the material in chapters one and two can be a little deep. Last week’s message may have seemed a little deep for some of you. I apologize. Perhaps you were stirred to study more and that is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004

Three obstacles you must overcome if you are to experience genuine freedom in Christ.

Luke 8:26-39 Freedom in Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church May 30, 2004 Introduction As we begin I want you to think back with me to what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden, to the time after God completed His Creation, but before Adam plunged mankind into sin through the Fall. What must it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Jesus forgives a woman’s sin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Luke 7:36-8:3 "The Grace of Christ   "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"Revealed With Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 10, 2004

When Christ appears, glory hoped for will be glory realized.

“If then you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jun 23, 2004

There is no sin that is too big for God’s forgiveness.

The story of the Geresene Demoniac. This story gives me chills. There is so much meaning beyond the words written on the page. There are so many questions to be asked. Jesus enters a town that is obviously not filled with Jews. The first question to be asked is, Are they Gentiles or Heathens. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-29

Denomination: *other

Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Bill Guske on Feb 11, 2004

A Valentine’s Day Vow renewal...with a twist. We,Christ’s bride, renew our vow to Christ, in light of God’s passionate love for us!

"Bride of Christ" VALENTINE’S - VOW RENEWAL Today, the Sunday closest to Valentines Day, we have wedding vow renewals. Valentines Day, a lover’s holiday. How did Valentines Day began? Another invention by Hallmark? Turns out it is a very, very old tradition. Just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ The Link

Contributed by Dean Lucas on Feb 13, 2004

Christ being the link between mankind and heaven

1 Corinthians 2:9 (NKJV) 9But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things, which God has prepared for those who love Him.” Christ is the link between mankind and heaven. His death on the cross and his resurrection from the dead made it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal