Sermons on Embracing Christ:

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008

This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

If your goal is truly to serve the Lord and come to an ever increasing knowledge of Him...the Holy Spirit is here to take you on that most exciting journey...right to the throne of God...to His table where He will draw you closer to Him than you ever drea

NOTHING BUT CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:6 New Years resolutions ? Some say they are nonsense...just for breaking...but I believe there may be some validity in the basic concept. There is an old song that has a particularly special meaning. It says, "Jesus has a table spread, where the saints of God are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

The Cistern Of Christ

Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008

The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The faithfulness of Christ on the Cross of Calvary has opened up heaven for all who trust in Him!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: June 29, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey Thru Hebrews Sermon Title: The Faithfulness of Christ Sermon Text: Hebrews 3:1-6 1 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Able

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 1, 2008

Christ can do all things if we will let him do them.

1. To Save the Uttermost Heb:12:25 ------------------------ (a) We look at people on drugs and think they don,t stand a chance. (b) We look at a killer thinking they need to die. (c) We look at the Harlot and think she can,t stop (d)If we will look at the word God can do all things. 2.Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008

As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

Signs pointing to the return of Christ.

THE RETURN OF CHRIST 2 Peter 3:1-10 INTRO: Our world today doesn’t believe in the second coming of Christ, much less the destruction of the world when he does come. Much of the Bible, both ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Aug 27, 2008

It a sermon about asking persons to reconcile to God.

Introduction: Recently in Grenada, we went through a general election and a carnival. These two experiences have forever changed our country, our community, our family, our churches. Most importantly it has changed our relationship to and with God. I say this mean that: for the first time in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Disciples Of Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2008

Jesus calls his people to discipleship--the daunting response to his love of denying ourselves, taking up our cross, and following Jesus.

Matthew 16:21-28 “Disciples of Christ” INTRODUCTION People say shocking things at times. • The famous evangelist, Billy Graham, was shocked at the language used by President Richard Nixon on the infamous “White House Tapes.” Rev Graham had believed that that Nixon was a strong Quaker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Law Of Christ

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009

Sometimes in all the Christian rhetoric, we forget the simplicity of what following Christ looks like. "Good Works" has been given a bad name because they are viewed as a contrast to faith and grace. However, once you get past the elementary teaching of

The Law of Christ I. Introduction Lately, the ladies of our church have had a couple of opportunities to help some folks. If you are not already aware, some of our ladies are cooking meals for Peter and Theda Kempenar on a regular basis. Also, they supplied a good bunch of sandwiches for Teri ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009

1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In Context

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 24, 2009

Christ came into our context and gave us the supreme example of living our lives of following Him within the context of where God has placed us!

Christianity in Context, Luke 4:4, I Corinthians 9:19-23 Introduction The Reverend Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Wanting to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was. When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian Church

The Courageous Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2008

As the light shines, the hostile opposition to it, & thus to Jesus the light bearer, grows. It was now dangerous for Jesus to appear at the Feast of Tabernacles. Despite the danger Jesus follows His appointed path but with wisdom.

JOHN 7: 1-13 [The 5th Discourse] THE COURAGEOUS CHRIST [Leviticus 23: 33ff] John chapter 7 conveys the reactions of the world to the revelation of Jesus Christ. Again and again throughout this Gospel John has emphasized the difficulty and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008

Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian Church