Sermons on Empowered By Christ:

Christ Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 30, 2012

Why is salvation thru Jesus so special? It is because there has never been anyone like Jesus... he is unique, special and one of a kind. Jesus is superior to the world, the systems of the world, the powers of the world and even the angels in heaven. Surre

Sermon Brief Date Written: June 27, 2012 Sermon Title: Christ is Superior Sermon Text: Hebrews 1:1-14 [HCSB] CIT: Jesus is superior to the angels CIS: Jesus is superior to anything this world has to offer Main Idea: A proper view of Jesus is critical for any church body or individual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 2, 2012

In this sermon we examine the evidence for the resurrection of Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. In our study of his letter to the Corinthians Paul has just concluded a long discussion regarding spiritual gifts. He now turns his attention to an issue about which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Complete In Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2012

Continue to live your lives in grateful dependence upon Christ, appreciating all you have in Him. Specifically, appreciate the purity, pardon and power you have in Christ.

Some time ago, the Marriage Partnership magazine listed the top 10 reasons people are too busy to pray today. Maybe some of these fit your situation: 1) You wake up feeling rested, then realize your alarm should’ve gone off an hour ago. 2) Your spouse is away on a two-day business trip that’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Continuing In Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 7, 2012

Tonight we look at yet another test, continuing in Christ. This seems to say the same thing that we talked about last time when we talked about letting the gospel remain in you. Isn’t that and continuing in Christ the same thing? Well, yes in a way, bu

A father was at the beach with his children when his four-year-old son ran up to him, grabbed his hand, and led him to the shore, where a seagull lay dead in the sand. “Daddy, what happened to him?” the son asked. “He died and went to Heaven,” the dad replied. The boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Restoration Of Christ

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 8, 2012

Christ's words of prayer are reflected in Psalm 69.

March 11, 2011 Psalm 69 There can be a danger in interpreting the Scriptures to try and find a hidden meaning under every word. There are some who claim that by counting the Hebrew letters that by using a special code it spells out English words and warnings; and by buying their book ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Wisdom In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 14, 2012

Paul explains what it means to have wisdom in Christ. 1- We expose the darkness 2- We use time wisely 3- We respond to the Spirit

INTRO.- Wisdom. Who doesn’t need it? ILL.- A preacher said: When I was a young minister, a funeral director asked me to hold a grave side service for a homeless man with no family or friends. The funeral was to be at a cemetery way out in the country. This was a new cemetery and this man ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strong In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2012

The apostle Paul tells what it means to be strong in Christ. 1- We access God’s armor 2- We recognize God’s enemy 3- We serve God’s saints

INTRO.- There is strength and there is strength. ILL.- A young strong man at the construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After several minutes, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Aug 2, 2011

To help the hearer to see the importance of abiding

Abiding in Christ 1 John 3:6 "Whoever abides in Him does not sin. Whoever sins has neither seen Him nor known Him." How can anyone, after reading this verse, walk away not believing that you cannot lose TRUE salvation? I read this question on the internet this week and felt that it was a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

To be saved by Jesus is to be set free.

SPECIAL DAY: INDEPENDENCE DAY “FREEDOM IN CHRIST” ROMANS 8:1-17 OPEN Tomorrow, we celebrate the founding of our nation. There will be picnics and fireworks and other activities happening across our country. It’s a celebration of freedom called Independence Day. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ In You Series

Contributed by Karl Walker on Aug 10, 2011

Christ is in you and you can live a life filled with the power of God.

Jesus Christ came into this world not only to die for us, but to make us able to do greater things through him. Several times we quote this verse but in reality we do not see it happen in our lives. John 14:12 I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, if anyone steadfastly believes in Me, he will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Compassion Of The Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 15, 2011

Compassion of Christ

“The Compassion of the Christ” Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:19 “Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee.” God's Compassion The word compassion appears ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity Of Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011

There is biblical truth worth contending for. Doctrine matters.

Stories to Tell We all have heroes and we all tell stories. We pass down family stories. We look through photo albums and tell the stories. In school we learn the stories of our forefathers. We are story tellers, all of us. And from those stories come our heroes. For the next 4 weeks I’m going ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Longing For The Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 19, 2010

Have you ever had a dog to welcome you home? A dog has a way of making you feel important. They always seem happy to see you. Out text today is about a man was also waiting anxiously for something very exciting to happen.

Purpose: To portray what a godly person is really like. Aim: I want the listeners to determine if they know Christ or not. INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a dog to welcome you home? A dog has a way of making you feel important. They always seem happy to see you. This last week my wife saw a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hymn Of Christ

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 23, 2010

An exposition of "The Hymn of Christ" recorded in Philippians 2:5-11. This sermon highlights both the humiliation of Christ (vv. 6-8) and the exaltation of Christ (vv. 9-11).

THE HYMN OF CHRIST Philippians 2:5-11 Philippians 2:5-11 is called THE HYMN OF CHRIST, because scholars tell us that this passage records an actual hymn that was sung in worship by the early church. Contextually, Philippians 2 is a call to spiritual unity. In verses 1-4, Paul says, “So if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Jan 3, 2011

A summary of the vision of Christ that John saw in Revelation 1:9-18

A VISION OF CHRIST by Kevin Thacker Revelation 1:9-18 Imagine for yourself being placed in a cell alone in a prison that is on an island. Well, that is exactly where John is right now. The Isle of Patmos is a small island just off the coast of Turkey in the Aegean Sea. The Romans have created a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-18

Denomination: Baptist