Sermons on Identifying With Christ:

Alleluia Christ Is Risen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 23, 2016

The Sunday School teacher asked the class " What do you think were Jesus first words when he came out of the tomb?" A little girl shouted frantically I know!, I know!" Extending her arms into the air she said " TA DA!". Beloved "TA DA the Lord has risen!"

It is Easter... The day that we celebrate the resurrection ... of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A time when Alleluias fill the air: Beloved ... You know the response: Alleluia Christ is Risen...... (Pause) The Lord is Risen in Deed Alleluia. There is a story that I love so well ... that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of Christ Crucified

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

Paul did not rely on his own power but on the power of the gospel through the Holy Spirit. We can boldly proclaim the gospel when we rely on God’s power instead of our own.

INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION: The summer after I graduated from high school, God called me to go on a mission trip to Taiwan. I was really excited about going and sharing the gospel with the people there; however, I am deathly afraid of heights, so the thought of flying, or more accurately being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Lordship Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 27, 2016

A key accomplishment of the empty tomb is so Jesus might be “the Lord of both the dead and the living.” Lordship implies ownership or the right to exercise authority over another. When we come to Jesus, we're under new management.

“Christ died and returned to life so that He might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.” A few months ago I was summoned to serve jury duty for a serious murder case. Because of my former work with law enforcement and corrections, I wasn't selected, but I followed the case, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

My Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2016

When I am Christ, what does that mean?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • OI hope you have been learning some things during our What Do I Believe About… series. • We began with examining the possibility that there is a God in heaven who created the heavens and the universe, an uncaused first cause. • Then we made ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Christ In Judges

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 20, 2013

A quick outline of Judges. Man is prone to wander from God. He raised up His prophet and a judge & a deliverer. The same is found in Christ

- Joshua a book of victory - Judges a book of failure, defeat & shame - Judges title comes from the leaders who governed Israel 1. Othniel – 3:9 – Peace 40 yrs. 2. Ehud -3:15 – Peace 80 yrs. 3. Shamgar – 3:31 - ? yrs. 4. Deborah – 4:4 - Peace 40 yrs 5. Gideon – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ibelieve: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

What we believe about Jesus Christ matters.

Has this ever happened to you? You get home from work. It’s been a long day. All you want to do is sit down, enjoy a nice meal, maybe catch a little TV, and go to bed. Your plan is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. You answer, and the person on the other end begins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Christ In Ruth

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 2, 2013

A brief outline on the book of Ruth

- Priceless gems have often been found in unlikely places - An Ohio man was cleaning out a deceased family member’s attic and found 700 vintage baseball cards in mint condition from the turn of the century. worth 3 million - A Scottish woman finally decided to clean out her attic and found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Transforming Power Of Christ

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 4, 2013

Teaches how Christ wants to transform us through discipleship today

“The Transforming Power of Christ” September 8, 2012 2 Corinthians 3:17-18: “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Holiness

Christ And His Bride

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. But this is not the main point of the passage!

Whenever you hear a sermon on Ephesians 5:22-33, what is the lesson on? The majority of the time, the sermon is on the roles of husbands and wives in marriage. It is important that we examine this text to see these things, because this is one of the best texts to find out the roles of husbands and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ As Shepherd Of All

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 25, 2017

Christ the King Sunday, Bad News/Good News. We fail, but God is still God.

Today is Christ the King Sunday. It was established by the church nearly 100 years ago amid persecution in Mexico when their government told them that they owed their allegiance first and only to the government. The people of Mexico took to the streets with the chant, “Christ alone is King.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bond Slave Of Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 4, 2017

The more deeply a person surrenders to Christ and becomes dependent on Him daily, the more likely they are to finish the spiritual race in victory. Early Christians described it with the metaphor "bond-slave." It's what we're supposed to be!

BOND SLAVE OF CHRIST 1 Cor. 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A SURE-FIRE SOLUTION 1. "I could sure do with your help, Steve," Isaac said to his best friend. “All right, so what's your problem?" replied Steve. 2. "Whenever I talk to my wife," replied Isaac, "she never seems to be interested in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Communing With Christ In Silence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 16, 2017

As we approach the creche tonight or tomorrow, as we contemplate the silence or angelic music surrounding the manger, let’s all ask Our Lord for a real hunger for silent communion with the Holy Trinity.

Vigil of Christmas 2017 extraordinary form We are called to belong to Jesus Christ. We are called to be saints. We are called to be like our mother, Mary, the just man, Joseph, and especially our Savior, our Messiah, our Lord. In the short time I have today, I’d like to share some thoughts on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Catholic

Our Regeneration To Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 18, 2017

To establish that another work of the Holy Spirit involves our regeneration to Christ. As the revelator, and quickening power of God; He aided in the resurrection of Christ, and in the quickening of our souls “through the faith of the operation of God.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. Regeneration to Christ Remarks. 1. We will investigate the Holy Spirit’s work in our regeneration to Christ. No one can come to God or be converted to Christ, without the work of the Holy Spirit. Nor can we be called the “sons of God”; without the indwelling presence of the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:5, John 3:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Exclusivity Of Jesus Christ.

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 20, 2017

The world teaches that there are many ways to heaven. What does the Bible say, though? And what did Jesus say?

THE EXCLUSIVITY OF JESUS CHRIST I am a member of an exclusive club! I have a Cabela's Club Credit Card. With this card, I receive many great blessings. Wherever I go and make purchases, I build up points in my Cabela's Club account. With these points, I can redeem them to get all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17, John 3:16-18, John 6:66-69

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Disciple Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

A disciple of Christ follows, learns, and obeys the teachings of Christ.

Being a disciple of Christ Mt 28:16-20 Leviticus 19:1-2 Introduction- This morning I would like to talk to you about being a disciple of Jesus. I came from a Momentum conference last week and they had a class on discipleship and that class centered on going and doing. That is most definitely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Nazarene