Sermons on Growing In Christ:

We Cannot Be Separated From The Love Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

All who have truly called upon the name of Christ can never be separated from Christ, because we are seen through the suffering of Christ by God and stand in HIS righteousness alone. Let’s study our scripture today to confirm our right standing in Jesus.

We Cannot be Separated from Christ Separated…No Way Review Separated…No Way Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? [36] As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Suffering Calls Us To Do What?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 7, 2002

Using Christ’s agony in the garden as an illustration of our response to suffering.

Christ’s Suffering Calls us to do What? M.B. Oliver A sermon for Year C, 2nd Sunday in Lent, Evening Prayer Preached at St John the Evangelist, Cold Lake, Alberta, 1900 11 Mar 01. Gen 41:14-45 Psalm 8, 84 Mark 14:27-52 A young girl was speaking with her Grandfather and asked, “Granddad, did ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:14-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Martin Leigh on Sep 10, 2003

A study of the text in Galatians and its meaning for today

FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1ff) This verse sums up the whole of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. His message is one of deliverance. Right at the beginning of the Epistle this theme of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"christ Is Coming!" The Call Continues! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Jan 3, 2019

How is the first coming of Christ at Christmas connected to the coming of Christ at the end of time? See the connections and how the same preparation makes us ready to celebrate and anticipate the coming of Christ.

When you look at that picture of a mountain range, can you tell me which mountain is closest or where one begins and the other ends? It’s kind of hard to tell from a distance, isn’t it? Only when you get closer, into the mountain range itself will you be able to tell which comes first and where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

An Overview Of The Person And Work Of The Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 27, 2021

Our study in basic biblical doctrine continues as we devote our attention to the Supreme Subject of each book of the New Testament and the fulfillment of the promises of God written in the Old Testament, none other than the Lord Jesus Christ, our Great God, King, and Savior

Christianity is the life of the Son of God made living in man. Jesus Christ is the Supreme Subject of each New Testament book and the fulfillment of every promise and prophecy of God proclaimed in the Old Testament. He existed before all creation and came into creation to live as one of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Hebrews 1:8, Matthew 14:33, Colossians 1:16, Matthew 28:19, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Mark 2:5-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Only What We Do For Christ Will Last PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores our victory in Christ, the call to steadfastness in God's work, and the promise of reward in Jesus' second coming.

Good morning, everyone! It's so good to see all of you here, ready to share in the Word of God. Today, we're going to talk about something that's close to all of our hearts - victory and steadfastness in the Lord's work and the reward that awaits us when Jesus comes again. Before we get into that, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Topics: Work Enthusiastically, Galatians 6:9

How To Disciple Leaders In A New Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Some Christian researchers have said that at least 30% of new churches that start fail to grow qualitatively or quantitatively due to the ineffectiveness of leadership. Most of Christ’s three years of ministry were given to the training of His disciples.

How To Disciple Leaders in a New Church Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain why it is important to train, disciple, and equip leaders in a new church. 2. The students will write a short paper on how Christ discipled His followers so that the church would grow qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Love Reigns Sermon Ii: Where Love Reigns, Encouragement Abounds Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to encourage friends in the faith to accept each other in Christ regardless of cultural differences, and to help one another grow toward maturity for the sake of Christ who loved us all and gave Himself for us.

WHEN LOVE REIGNS, ENCOURAGEMENT ABOUNDS An elderly widow, restricted in her activities and confined to her home, was nonetheless eager to serve Christ. After praying about it, she wondered if she could bring blessing to others by doing one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:26-28

My Journey From Jew To Christ Follower

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 11, 2021

This message is my story of being raised Jewish and becoming a Christian.

My Story: Jew to Christian September 12, 2021 Today I’m not going to tell you something you need to do, or something you aren’t doing. That’s the good news! I’m not going to preach at you. Today, I’m going to share my story with you, maybe give you a little thought about Judaism, some broad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Itell: Telling People Of The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 26, 2007

We know absolute truth will drive us to love others with the love of Christ, and it will naturally make us want to TELL others about that same truth.

iTruths: Life Lessons for the iPod Generation iTell: Telling People of the Love of Christ Today we continue in our iTruths series. Over the past two weeks, we have focused on iKnow (that we stand on absolute truth, standing on the word of God) and iLove (that we love others with God’s definition ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Raised Bar 1: Exalting Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 13, 2009

Sermon on the vision statement of our church regarding the preeminence of Christ

Text: Matt 28:18, Title: Reaching the Raised Bar 1, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/14/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Tyler Jones is the lead pastor/planter of Vintage21 Church in Raleigh. He spoke on the decline of the evangelical church. And so as not to bore you with all the statistics, suffice it to say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

You Cast, You Come, You Follow

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 1, 2007

Jesus extends three invitations ¡V the disciples are drawn closer and closer to Him with each one ¡V and the intimacy and responsibility grow deeper each time.

The story of our text today has the familiar theme of Peter’s restoration. Peter had denied Christ three times outside Pilate’s house during Jesus’ trial. In this reunion by the sea Peter confesses his love for Jesus three times. It is heartwarming to think about the big fisherman being received ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Send Forth Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 28, 2007

The church of Jesus Christ may be a part of making disciples of Christ if she has the same compassion for the lost that Christ had. She must be committed to Jesus’ call to go and make disciples.

I am going to read from Matthew 9:35-38 Title: Send Forth Theme: Petitioning for Laborers for God’s Work Series: Girding up the Church Listen as I read Matthew 9:35-38, “Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“critical Care Of The Body Of Christ”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 17, 2013

For the church, the Body of Christ, to fulfill its purpose and mission it must be united. Paul emphasizes this in Ephesians 4. As the Body of Christ, we need to realize the necessity of caring to maintain unity within the church.

“Critical Care of the Body of Christ” Ephesians 4:1-6, 25-32 A Christian church is a local body of regenerate (born-again) persons, baptized on a profession of their faith in Christ; who have united in covenant for worship, instruction, the observance of Christian ordinances, and for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Our Inheritance Through The Finished Work Of Christ

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2025

Our Inheritance in Christ - Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned, it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him truly "in-to-me-see."

2025.06.29 Our Inheritance through the Finished Work of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our Inheritance in Christ is Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned; it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:16-19, Romans 15:5-6, Romans 15:13, Philippians 1:2-6, Philippians 1:9-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24, Colossians 3:12-17, Ephesians 3:13-21, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 12:31-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational