Sermons on Growing In Christ:

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016

Looking for Christ's Return

2 Peter 3 - The Return of Christ Turn with me this morning to the book of 2 Peter, chapter 3. We have been going through this book that we find at the end of the NT, five books before Revelation, the last book of the Bible. It is written by Peter, the bold fisherman who ended up leaving his nets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ambassador's For Christ

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

What does it truly mean to be a representative for Jesus?

AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST 2COR 5 VS 17-20 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. 18 Now all things are of God, who has reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ, and has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: *other

Christ Of The Advent

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 24, 2017

Has Christmas got completely lost in all the commercial noise around it as a festival? Is there still a real meaning to Christmas?

Christ of the Advent Main Passage 2 Tim 3: 1-7 It is advent season again. It is time to sing carols, eat Christmas cakes, wear new cloths, decorate homes, put up the stars, and wish people Merry Christmas. It is that time when we are supposed to rejoice in the good news of great joy that was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relevance Of Christ Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 30, 2017

A Christmas truth on the Relevance of Christ in the lives of people who want to become a disciple of Jesus.

Relevance of Christ Many do not know the “Relevance of Christmas.” “Relevant,” means having to do with the case at hand. The Apostle Paul writes about the case at hand, Jesus Christ, “…being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made Himself ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wholeness In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2017

Though we want to perform our christian duties, we must perform them in ways that are acceptable to God, not doing one and leaving the other.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wants us to be whole and balanced in our relationship with Him. In Matt. 5:48 Jesus would say, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." I then claim that for this type of relationship that Jesus wants us to have with Him to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gospel Of Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

Gospel of Christ always powerful to save all of us irrespective of the caste, color, creed and language.

Theme: “Gospel of Christ” Text: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek”. (Romans 1:16 KJV) Introduction: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. I bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Methodist

Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus made it clear that true disciples forsake all to follow him.

Putting on a uniform does not make you a soldier. Qualifications are made clear for soldiers. Kevin Ammerman of Indiana was determined to join the military, but at 351 pounds he was turned down from each branch because he was ‘too big.’ He lost 160 pounds, met the requirements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Dec 21, 2015

The perfect example of Christ's obediance

Introduction The outline for this message came out of the "Preacher's Outline and Sermon Bible." Our question today is “what is baptism all about? The answer is found in studying Jesus' baptism and John's reaction to Jesus' baptism. Lets outline our passage this way: 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by Eric Ross on Dec 22, 2015

Three truths revealed in the Incarnation.

Text: John 1:1-14 Incarnation: To be made flesh. I. The Incarnation of Christ Revealed the Godhead of The Deity: Verses 1-3, 14 Jesus is fully God and fully man (and the Word was with God and the Word was God). II. The Incarnation of Christ Revealed the Gravity of Man’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 4, 2016

Jesus tempted in the wilderness just as we are, the lust of the eye, the lust of the flesh and the pride of life

I. Introduction A. It was the first camping experience for Jed. As soon as he had pitched his tent, he went for a hike in the woods. In about fifteen minutes he rushed back into camp, bleeding and disheveled. "What happened?" asked a fellow camper. "I was chased by a black snake!" cried the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Unique Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 20, 2014

"The Word became flesh and we beheld His Glory" from John 1:14 is quoted every year at Christmas time: The Glory of God was revealed as God in the flesh arrived through a virgin's womb and He was laid in a manger in Bethlehem.

“The Unique Christ” We cannot celebrate the coming of the Lord Jesus, without proclaiming John 1:14 NAS: {We looked at the first part of the verse last week.} “And the Word (the Lord Jesus) became flesh ( took on human nature without leaving His Divine Essence), and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Story Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 24, 2014

The Christmas Story is the story of Christ coming into the world with tiny hands, stretched out wide with the Love of God.

The Christ Story We celebrate the Holy One from God who came to us, in order to die for us, so that we might be made righteous in the sight of God. The chorus of the heavenly host appeared to the shepherds praising God and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christ In Me?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 3, 2015

What do I need to do for Christ to be living in me.

TSL and Café Church TSJ 04-01-2014 Illustration: A story is told about Robert Louis Dabney, who was an outstanding Presbyterian theologian during the mid-19th century. He served as a minister, as a chaplain and finally as chief of staff to the American Civil War General Stonewall Jackson before ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Crucified

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 12, 2015

Christ crucified

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:23-25

Denomination: *other

Rely On Christ

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jan 17, 2015

Friends, how many times have you finally arrived to the surface of a drowning situation only to realize that - it wasn't you who was doing the work, but God?

Happy "Christ-Reliant" Saturday, Everyone! What kind of person do you want to be when the going gets tough? Do you want to be a person that can work your own plan to get your best outcome? Are you the kind of person that would rather be "self-reliant" because you want to determine your own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist