Sermons on Expectations Of Christ:

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Tired of trying to saw down the redwoods of sin in your life? Put some gas in the chainsaw, and let it do the work for you!

Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian growth Objective: Every Christian Can display true Godly Character by applying 3 supports that are found in John 15. Text: John 15:1ff Intro: The past few months, I have been bringing messages that have been designed to try and correct ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 20, 2008

The secret to a happy family is following God’s instructions.

The Family In Christ Text: Eph. 5:21-6:4 Introduction 1. We often say that a marriage is made in heaven. In essence, this is true since God gave us the institution of marriage in Genesis 2. However, whenever you insert fallen human beings into anything, even something instituted by God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Living For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

God calls us to faithful, humble obedience and surrender, trusting that He works through our ordinary lives to produce lasting fruit and shine His light.

Friends, welcome. Some of us arrive today with a spring in our step; others shuffle in under the weight of worries. Either way, you made it here, and I’m glad you did. In a world that runs fast and talks loud, your soul has come to the quiet room of God’s Word. Here, grace meets grit. Here, real ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18, John 12:20-33

Topics: Christian Living, Discipleship

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Apr 28, 2001

Christ’s resurrection is with us every day of the week in all that we do -- if we can take the step of faith to leave our safe secure setting like the women did and venture to the tomb.

Easter Sunday - April 15, 2001 "Christ Is Risen!" SERMON TEXT (Luke 24 NRSV) But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. {2} They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, {3} but when they went in, they did not find the body. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

United In Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

Paul addresses the problem of church division

It is said when the British and French were fighting in Canada in the 1750s, Admiral Phipps, commander of the British fleet, was told to anchor outside Quebec. He was given orders to wait for the British land forces to arrive and then support them when they attacked the city. Phipps’ navy arrived ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is described as the Body of Christ to stress the connections that we all have to one another, as well as our response to the direction of the head, Jesus Christ.

For the next several weeks I’m going to be preaching a series of messages called “A God’s Eye View of the Church.” In these sermons we’re going to be taking an up close and personal look at what God wants the church to be, and hopefully an honest appraisal of who we really are. Now I want to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Nov 18, 2002

The Church is called the bride of Christ to stress the purity we should maintain, as well as the sense of anticipation we have awaiting the coming of our bridegroom.

Max Lucado tells a story from ages past about a stately prince and a peasant girl who fall in love. This really a difficult one to understand. On the one hand is a prince who literally had the world at His disposal. There has never been a more perfect specimen of a man that ever lived. Nothing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:6-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 2, 2014

Paul tells us that in being a new person in Christ, we are given a job or ministry to accomplish as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 Intro: A new year as we call it is upon us. Most of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves to be a better person in some way in this New Year. Many of our resolutions revolve around exercise don’t they? Either we want to lose weight or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Seeing selfish ambition, vain conceit, discord, from persecution, Paul called on the church to “conduct themselves in a manner worthy” of their calling and not "of" the world. Just as Christ sacrificed Himself for the sake of others, we also are to offer

INTRODUCTION A. LIFE TODAY IS NOT WHAT CHRIST INTENDED 1. We live in a “dog eat dog” world. 2. “SELF” rules We may view ourselves as did the Pharisee depicted by Jesus who prayed, “God, I thank Thee that I am not like other people: swindlers, unjust, adulterers, or even like this tax-gatherer. I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Remain In Christ

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

“To remain in Christ is become fruitful.”

I wonder why it’s such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter. Isn’t it the same thing? I wonder why, when the preacher says, "In closing..." he doesn’t. I wonder why it pleases her to say time stands still when you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 13, 2008

Part 7 in a 10 part series from Colossians. This sermon deals with our progress in holiness.

THE SUPREMACY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:12-17: THE LOVE OF CHRIST SERMON #7: MAY 11, 2008 JERRY L. HILLYER, II Introduction 12Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13Bear with each other and forgive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Return Of Christ

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 5, 2006

To show that Christ is returning soon and we must make sure we are personally ready to meet Him as well as our friends and family.

Every year on Thanksgiving morning in New York City there is a tradition that thrills young and old alike. Early in the morning, warm or cold, rain or shine, thousands line the city streets trying to get the best spots. They wait for hours, which seem like an eternity to many. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Measure Of Christ

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on May 14, 2007

There is a fullness that we need to acquire and it is the full measure of Christ. But what does it mean and how do we achieve it?

The Measure of Christ Ephesians 4:11 – 16 Ephesians 4:13 Colossians 1:26 – 27 There was a mystery that was hidden throughout the ages but is now revealed – Christ in us. But then it goes on and says that Christ in us is a hope of glory. Christ = the glory of God – John 1:14. Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Attitude Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 22, 2007

Churches and Christians need to have a servant’s heart.

The Attitude of Christ Phil. 2:5-9 INTRO.: Illus. Of a job interview. Contrast this young engineer’s attitude with the attitude of Jesus, Who spent His entire life in the service of others with no compensation, very little appreciation, and considerable opposition. In our world, and especially in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ