Sermons on Encountering Christ:

If I Preach Christ Alone, I Preach Christ Still

Contributed by Jennifer Verdin on Aug 21, 2001

Preaching Christ without compromise.

The ancient practices of voodoo run rampant in my part of the country. It has been suffocating at times to take a stand for the truth and not waver. I am seeing the effects of these beliefs destroy the youth and the children of our city. Preachers of old had never challenged the strongholds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ’s Victory Over Violence : Overcome Evil With Good Series

Contributed by Wayne Golliday on Oct 5, 2025

In this present Church age, God forbids personal vengeance and assigns justice to His ordained authorities. We overcome evil with cruciform love now, while we await Christ’s visible Kingdom when justice will be perfectly executed.

SermonCentral Summary: Two weeks ago we declared “Christ, not vengeance.” Today we answer “How?” From a dispensational reading of Scripture, Romans 12 sets the believer’s personal ethic, Romans 13 defines public justice, and the Sermon on the Mount forms Kingdom character in disciples now, while we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Joys Of Being In Christ: 7 Reasons To Celebrate Our Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009

We have every reason to praise God because of the spiritual blessings we have in Christ. 1. In Christ we have been chosen to be holy and blameless 2. In Christ we have a destiny to be God’s children 3. In Christ we have forgiveness through His blood

Joys of Being in Christ 7 Reasons to Celebrate our Life in Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 Intro: We are planning to take a tour through the book of Ephesians over the next few weeks. Ephesians was written by Paul while he was in prison and offers a wonderful picture of what Christ has done for His Bride, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching Christ To A New World Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Christ remains the answer throughout the ages. (1 of 3)

PREACHING CHRIST TO A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:16-21 Are you familiar with the term Postmodernism? If you are not familiar with the term then you probably are not aware that the church world is being greatly affected by its impact. First of all, let me assure you that I have no ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Life Before Accepting Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 31, 2008

We are not to dwell in our lives before Christ, but I is good to cognitively think about what our lives apart from Christ were. If we seriously consider it, then we will not so quickly be pulled back into such turmoil and strife.

“Of Life Before Accepting Christ”Ephesians 2:1-3 A Life of Death… A Life of Sin… A Life of disobedience under God’s wrath… Donald Grey Barnhouse, led the son of a prominent American family to the Lord. He was in the service, but he showed the reality of his conversion by immediately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

To Be Christ's Disciple In A Broken World PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 19, 2023

Explores discipleship, Christ's return, and serving the marginalized, emphasizing the necessity of Christian fellowship for spiritual growth and action.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather here today, not merely as individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We assemble not just within the four walls of this church, but in the vast expanse of God's creation, under the canopy of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Second Coming, Christ

The Risen Christ And The Troubled Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 2, 2005

This sermon is about the needless burdens in the hearts of the disciples even after Christ had risen from the dead such as 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES

THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED DISCIPLES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES THE MESSAGE THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Trek Towards The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 3, 2010

From the trek of the Wise Men, what are some lessons we can learn?

A Trek towards the Christ Child Matthew 2:1-12 * For years we have had many misconceptions about the wise men. Of all the things which are misunderstood, we can list the number of wise men and the timing of their visit as possibly the top two. If we ask the question, “How many wise men were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Advantages Of A Life With Christ?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

What are the advantages of a life with Christ?

Romans 5:1-11 We can have a lot of things in life, but if we don't have an inner peace, we will never truly enjoy our lives the way God intended. Are you at peace with GOD this morning? What does it even mean to be at peace?  Therefore, having been justified by (WHAT?) faith, we have peace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Through Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that our faith in Jesus Christ empowers us to overcome the world's evil and darkness, as we see life through the lens of His love and power.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we are going to dive deep into the beautiful truth that our faith in Jesus Christ has the power to overcome the world and all its evil. We will be focusing on the words penned by the Apostle John in 1 John 5:4-5, which speaks of victory through faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Topics: Victorious Life

Trinity 14

Contributed by Gary Jones on Sep 6, 2005

Are we building blocks or stumbling blocks? Peter’s encounter with Christ. Peters words seem right but they are not our Lords way.

TRINITY 14 In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Play the CD Words don’t come easy, they certainly don’t. A song by F R David. You could be forgiven for thinking that over recent weeks quite a few of the readings set for either our morning service or evening service have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Centurion Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 25, 2008

Part 6 in Easter series, focusing on the personal encounter of the centurion at the cross with the crucified Christ and its lessons and parallels for each of us.

SURPRISING ’STARS’ OF THE PASSION Part 6: The Centurion Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, Easter Sunday AM 3/23/2008 INTRODUCTION: As I certainly hope everyone has realized by now, today is Easter – Resurrection Sunday! It is the day in which we commemorate that day of days when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-49

Denomination: Baptist

Launch Out

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 27, 2007

Our handling of the trials and tribulations we encounter in life is a direct reflection of our faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Text: When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch” (Luke 5:4). How many of you have ever gone fishing? I am one who likes to fish. As a little fellow, my father would take me fishing in the reservoirs between the hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Character Study Of Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Zacchaeus’ story is a powerful testimony that no one is too lost for Jesus to save. His encounter with Christ changed his life forever.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ZACCHAEUS – A TAX COLLECTOR WHO REPENTED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:1-10 "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." – Luke 19:10 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 36:26, Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Zacchaeus was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God