Sermons on Guide Christs Sheep:

We Must Grow And Mature In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 20, 2019

Until the church matures, jealousy, envy, chasing after miracles and prophecies will not be under control and led by the Spirit of God but led by human desires

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *WE MUST GROW AND MATURE IN CHRIST JESUS* 1 Corinthians 3:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 3 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. 2 I have fed you with milk, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Insights The ‘bride Of Christ’ Analogy Gives

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 7, 2019

The "bride of Christ" analogy is one that can be difficult. Looking at several of the New Testament passages referencing that, this sermon unpacks five ideas about the church being the "bride of Christ."

- Beautiful but opaque analogy of the church as the bride of Christ. What does that mean? - That nature and frequency of analogies in the Bible. - The Bible often uses similar analogies as word pictures of who we are. A few examples: a. The branch. - In John 15 Jesus refers to Himself as the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-2, Ephesians 5:22-32, Revelation 21:2, Revelation 21:9, John 3:29, Revelation 19:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"living Under The Lordship Of Christ"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 10, 2019

“Living Under the Lordship of Christ”

Verse 6 in this passage gives us some significant instruction, in that we are told that the secret to living the Christian life is the same as the secret to beginning the Christian life. We begin the Christian life by acknowledging the Lordship of Christ. “It is vital in this connection to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Christ Calls Back His Church Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 23, 2019

THIS IS A MESSAGE ON THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS AND THE SUCCESS WE CAN HAVE WHEN WE RETURN TO OUR FIRST LOVE

WHEN CHRIST CALLS BACK HIS CHURCH REVELATION 2:1-7 MAY 05, 2019 WE ARE GOING TO BEGIN A SERIES OF MESSAGES ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES MENTIONED IN REVELATION. THE BOOK OF REVELATION PRIMARILY DEALS WITH THE TIME AFTER THE RAPTURE CULMINATING WITH THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is #1 - So Live Like It.

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Jul 28, 2019

In life we already know who is #1...but do we live like it?

Christ is Number One – So Live Like It! Colossians 2:6-15 Two Sunday’s ago, I preached a sermon from Colossians 1 entitled, “Five Wonderful Truths About Christian Living.” Those five wonderful truths are: • We have been called to a holy calling. • We have been called to walk a faithful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15, Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Methodist

The Seven Last Words Of Christ From The Cross

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 9, 2020

The seven utterances of Jesus from the cross reveal God’s answer to our basic needs. The words which Jesus uttered on the Cross are worthy of special consideration because of who uttered them, where they were uttered, why they were spoken, and what they mean.

Good Friday marks the crucifixion and dying of Christ. On this day, Christians around the world remember the day Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for their sins. It is followed by Easter, the glorious celebration of the day Jesus was raised from the dead, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Luke 23:43, John 19:26-27, Mark 15:34, John 19:28, John 19:30, Luke 23:46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Our Passover And First-Fruit

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 14, 2020

Perhaps you are calling the resurrection day of Christ Easter instead of the First-fruit. Learn the truth and be set free from errors

Christ our Pascal and First-fruit The Bible records that Christ rose up from the dead on the third day after fulfilling the feast of the Passover called Pascal. In truth, He died to fulfill the Pascal, but He rose up in fulfillment of the important feast of the first fruit. Believers of every ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20, Acts 12:4, Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020

Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35, Acts 7:51-60, Acts 8:1, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Corpus Christi: Solemnity Of The Body And Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 27, 2020

“Heavenly bread, hellish misunderstanding.”

Some years ago there was a Scottish regiment stationed in Edinburgh Castle. Some of the regiment’s officers were devout men. And every evening they’d gather together and drink a toast. The toast went like this: "A clean sword and a dirty Bible." The clean sword referred to their ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Catholic

Part 5 - Smyrna: The Church Rich In Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 30, 2020

Smyrna was a poor church, brutally persecuted, but Rich In Christ. What was Christ's word to them?

Smyrna: The Church Rich in Christ Watch this message at https://youtu.be/J2xJJ2xzEKQ www.gracecommunity.com What do you say to somebody who is suffering? How do you counsel people who are going through great times of sorrow and tribulation? We’ve been party to suffering in our country lately. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11, James 2:5, Romans 2:29, Psalm 56:11, John 16:33, 1 John 4:5, Hebrews 7:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 11, 2019

The tomb is empty

1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: behold the place where they laid Him” (Mark 16:6). a. The enemy tried to secure it. “Pilate said . . . make it as secure as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3, Matthew 27:65-66, John 20:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Similarities And Differences Of Christ At Calvary And Sinners In Hell.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 13, 2018

The similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell.

SCRIPTURE TEXT: 1 Peter 3:18 "For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God..." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show the similarities and differences between Christs suffering at Calvary, and the suffering of sinners in hell and ...read more

In Christ, I Am...re-Created For Good Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

We were dead in sin, but we are alive in Christ! It is by grace, through faith (the core of the gospel). But there is more: God re-created us to do good works for his glory.

In Christ, I Am…Re-Created for Good—Ephesians 2:1-10 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Verses 8 and 9 are the gospel in about 30 words, and you would do well to memorize them as a summary of the gospel. You might go through verse 10: (Reread Ephesians 2:8-10.) The gospel is good news. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ, I Am...a Bridge Builder Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

The church is more than a social club. Why is it difficult for some people to fit in, and how can we build bridges?

IN CHRIST, I AM…A BRIDGE-BUILDER—Ephesians 2:11-22 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) My wife and I retired in Texas a few months ago, and we found ourselves, for the first time in our marriage, looking for a church to call home. We were looking beyond the friendly greeters holding the door ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Can Give You A New Future.

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Sep 27, 2018

There are two paths, one leads to life, and the other to destruction. There are two kingdoms, one of light and the other of darkness. Every human being has a choice to make, it’s either Jesus or Satan.

Rejecting Jesus is choosing Satan, choosing to follow no one is still choosing Satan, choosing something else outside of Jesus Christ is still choosing Satan. God’s way is one, and that way is Christ Jesus. "Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Charismatic