Sermons on Identify With Christ:

The Mystery In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 30, 2008

The mystery that Paul talks about is God’s plan to include everyone who wants to serve Him.

The Mystery In Christ Text: Eph. 3:1-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: Everybody loves a good mystery. My personal favorite is Sherlock Holmes. He would solve the most baffling cases using what he referred to as pure deductive reasoning. 2. The apostle Paul loved a good mystery too. However, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Temptation Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

An example from the life of Christ on how to deal with temptation every day.

THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST Matthew 4:1-11 INTRO: We are all faced with many temptations each day. It seems like the harder we try to live for Jesus, the more temptations that we endure. Today, we want to look at the temptations of Jesus, and see if we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 8, 2008

In Christ, we have unlimited power at our disposal.

Power In Christ Text: Eph. 3:14-21 Introduction 1. The word "power" is defined as "the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively." 2. Recently, I did an internet search on the word "power," and it yielded 1,210,000,000 results. Do you think that people find power to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 11, 2008

It should be the desire of every Christian to work towards unity.

Unity In Christ Text: Eph. 4:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: A farmer noticed a highway department truck pulling over on to the shoulder of the road. A man got out and dug a hole, then got back into the truck. Then the other occupant got out, filled up the hole and got back in the truck. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

No Condemnation In Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in bondage to sin’s crippling power, nor will he suffer the eschatological cons

My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! Galatians 4.19 The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Seated With Christ

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2008

As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to.

We are seated with Christ in Heavenly places; the word of God tells us this truth, As we come into the fullness of being seated with Christ the view from heaven changes our mindsets and is a trigger for revival in our hearts and those we speak to. Eph 2:6; For he raised us from the dead along ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Secret Of Christ

Contributed by Monte Brown on Feb 19, 2008

Examining the secret of Christ prayer life and how we to have the same rain stopping prayer life like Elijah had.

The Secret of Christ James 5:17-20 2/24/08 Heart O’ the Hills Monte T. Brown Prelude I preached from this same text on January 11, 1987 at Heart O’ the Hills. The message was titled “The Secret of Christ.” This morning we will look at these same ...read more

Scripture: James 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008

Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christ

Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008

As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 7, 2008

Why is the Blood of Christ so important? Is it important to our everyday lives?

Purpose: To describe the importance of Christ’s shed blood. Aim: I want the listener to extol the glories of Christ’s work of salvation. INTRODUCTION: When evangelist John Wesley (1703–1791) was returning home from a service one night, he was robbed. The thief, however, found his victim to have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Nature Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Dec 8, 2008

This message series resonates God’s indescribable gift, and what makes him beyond description.

Gift’s of Christmas 12/7/2008 “God’s Indescribable Gift” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest today, allow me to say thank you for worshipping with us today. It is that time of the year again for the most wonderful time of the year. It is a time when people reflect on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008

This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

If your goal is truly to serve the Lord and come to an ever increasing knowledge of Him...the Holy Spirit is here to take you on that most exciting journey...right to the throne of God...to His table where He will draw you closer to Him than you ever drea

NOTHING BUT CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:6 New Years resolutions ? Some say they are nonsense...just for breaking...but I believe there may be some validity in the basic concept. There is an old song that has a particularly special meaning. It says, "Jesus has a table spread, where the saints of God are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

The Cistern Of Christ

Contributed by Filipe Remelgado on Jul 19, 2008

The suffering of the innocent and how God helps us through it.

Title: The Cistern of Christ. Text: Lamentations 3:52-57 Introduction: “Coca-Cola was the result of an accident. In 1886 a pharmacist named John Pemberton cooked up a medicinal syrup in a large brass kettle slung over an open fire, stirring it with an oar. When he was done, he figured he had ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:52-57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational