Sermons on Expectations Of Christ:

The Body Of Christ, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 27, 2007

The body of Christ is one unit. Regardless of our race, our nationality or our social status, we are all one in the body of Christ.

I had friends in Scotland. They were Mr. and Mrs. Willie and Mary McNeill; they served in China when the Japanese invaded China they were interned in China. They were interned with Eric Liddell. Eric became famous because of the movie made of him, Chariots of Fire. He won an Olympic gold medal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2022

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle in Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We've got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest texts in all the New Testament, occurs at the end ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

No Condemnation In Christ

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 25, 2002

Our response to the Gospel is relationship and obedience. Relationship without obedience leads to "Cheap Grace" and Obedience without relationship leads to "legalism"

Rom 8:1-17 – No Condemnation in Christ What is it like to be a condemned man?  Have you ever imagined what it would be like to stand in the dock waiting for the jury to deliver its verdict and to hear the words “we find him guilty”  And then to hear the judge pronounce the death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Jesus is a model of compassion

"The Compassion of Christ" Matthew 15: 21-39 9/28/97 Intro: Last week as we looked at the first half of this chapter, we see Jesus showing little patience or kindness with the Pharisees. These were the religious hypocrites of the day. Today, as we go on, we will see the great heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ For Us

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Christ for Us Introduction: Different characters in which Christ appears for us in Hebrews 9-10. 01. As the Propitiation, to atone (Hebrews 9:12) 02. As the Purifier, to cleanse (Hebrews 9:14) 03. As the Mediator, to act (Hebrews 9:15) 04. As the Priest, to represent (Hebrews 9:24) 05. As the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remaining In Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 1, 2001

The key to lasting fruitfulness for the Kingdom of God is to remain connected with Christ

Remaining in Christ John 15:1-8 April 1, 2001 Morning Service Introduction In Hampton Court near London, there is a grapevine under glass; it is about 1,000 years old and has but one root which is at least two feet thick. Some of the branches are 200 feet long. Because of skillful cutting and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ’s Spirit Or Fleshly Desires

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 13, 2021

Have you accepted Christ as your Savior?

Christ’s Spirit or Fleshly Desires We have less than half the number of churches in America that we had a hundred years ago and yet the population in those hundred years is three times what it was then. There are 250,000 Protestant churches in America and 80% are showing a decline or no growth in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15

The Christ Of The Crisis

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 30, 2020

The example of Paul and Silas in jail reveals how the disciples of Jesus are to respond in a crisis.

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

'together With Christ'

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 12, 2018

Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus.

'TOGETHER WITH CHRIST' John 17:22 And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: Here are 3 steps for us to help answer the prayer of Jesus. I. Coming together is a beginning. (love, forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: John 17:22-23

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 3, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome.

Philippians Pt 1- To Live is Christ Introduction Series- Philippians- letter written to church at Philippi. Paul- founded- church- written 10 years later- in prison. Story of Paul in Philippi- Act 16:9-12 Philippi- Roman colony in Macedonia- veteran soldiers relocated- very proud of their Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 28, 2014

Part 4 of 4 in a series covering the things of first importance as presented by the Apostle Paul in 1st Corinthians 15

INTRODUCTION: The Second Coming of Christ is the hope of all believers that God is going to be faithful in fulfilling the promises of the prophecies found in His word. At His first coming Jesus came as a baby in the manger of Bethlehem. In His birth, life, ministry, death, burial, and resurrection, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ The Lord Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 14, 2018

Jesus is the Messiah Lord who has double power and authority. He could use this power and authority completely for himself, yet he uses his power and authority completely for us. To give us Shalom.

Note that this message was preached at a Christmas service ... so is shorter than the rest in the series. Message Luke 2:11 Name Above All Names - Christ the Lord Today on this Christmas day we are continuing to look at the names of Jesus in the early. We have been looking at these names through ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Of The Resurrection

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

The Christ "in our midst is someone transcendent and majestic and totally worthy of our worship.

The Easter season is the universal celebration of Christ’s resurrection. All over the world Christians celebrate this marvelous and wonderful holiday of Christ rising from the dead completing man’s salvation. Many will reenact the crucifixion of Christ. One church north of us have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007

All Christians are supposed to be ambassadors of Christ. As his ambassadors, we carry his authority. But we avoid showing it because we’re afraid of what people may think of us.

Other Scriptural passages: Isaiah 66:10-16 Galatians 6:(1-10)14-18 Psalm 66 or 66:1-8 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In today’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Advent Of Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 28, 2021

Advent is a celebration of hope concerning the arrival of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. This message looks at the meaning of Advent by discussing the symbolism of the Advent wreath and the multi-colored candles.

I have entitled our message this morning “The Advent of Christ.” This coming Wednesday evening we will be decorating the Christmas tree in preparation for the Christmas season. In many churches across America, decorating the sanctuary, which is sometimes called “Hanging the Greens,” is the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist