Sermons on If Christ Had Not Risen:

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010

1- Life in Christ excludes hypocrisy 2- Life in Christ excludes salvation by observance of the law 3- Life in Christ includes death to self

INTRO.- Life. What is life all about? Obviously, that depends on who you are talking to. Here are some examples. ILL.- It was said that Jimmy Johnson, when coaching football on the college level, had a wife and the appearance of a marriage because it was expected of college football coaches. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 29, 2024

This message views the biblical image of "ambassador for Christ" in the context of the Roman world. While sojourning on earth, we must represent our real homeland, the kingdom of heaven.

“George Shultz, when Secretary of State during the Reagan administration, kept a large globe in his office. When newly appointed ambassadors had an interview with him . . . Shultz would test them. He would say, ‘You have to go over the globe and prove to me that you can identify your country.’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of Christ

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Standing for the cause of Christ.

Title: Because of Christ! Text: Acts 4:18-22 Introduction: Have your ever stood for something? --In high school they took our break, we boycotted lunch --No matter what you think of Promise Keepers, you have to admire their stand. --America was even founded by men with a cause!! 1. People ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory In Christ

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 9, 2015

Let us have victory In Christ

Title: Victory In Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 KJV: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: The joy of being a Christian comes from the study of the Scriptures to discover what happened when we were saved. We entered into eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 22, 2014

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ is Christmas" Luke 2:1-10 Jesus Christ was born into the real world--our world--a world where women and children are brutalized, where people are machine-gunned into mass graves, where crucifixion still takes place, where babies are murdered and abducted. Jesus Christ was born into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Passion For Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 18, 2014

We must have a passion for Christ and that passion must be strong enough to motivate us to follow Jesus no matter what we must leave behind in order to do so.

Last Sunday we talked about the marital relationship between husband and wife and Christ and the church and the kind of commitment that this holy love portrays. This week we’re looking at the passion that should be a part of the relationship between every believer and the Lord. Passion is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 1, 2019

Second sermon in Galatians series entitled "True Freedom"

“CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST” Gal. 2:11-21 CWBC – 7/14/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Florence Chadwick – 1952 – attempted to swim from Catalina Island to the California mainland. Swam for 15 hours in thick fog. Begged to be taken out of water. Her mother urged her to keep going b/c she was so close. Finally, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2004

Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service.

SERVING CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 Introduction: Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

How we should conduct ourselves for Christ’s sake

EPH.4:29-32 "FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" INTRO: Eph.4 teaches the walk and service of the believer. The Christian walk and service are not according to man made rules or standards. It does not mean that we are supposed to sign a pledge that we will not go here or there, or do this or that. We are to walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing For Christ

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jun 24, 2001

How to be Witness foe Christ.

Blessings to each one who hears this. Today’s lesson is to help your witnessing for Jesus Christ in your life on a daily basis. Each of us can be an inspirer and encourager of witnessing to others of Jesus Christ and His glory. I will teach you how to enhance your abilities to witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:8-20, 3 John 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006

One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Stevenson on Jun 5, 2008

In order to have humility, you must be like Christ.

Introduction: How many of you remember the Gatorade ad campaign from 1992? C’mon, that was only 16 years ago! Let me give you a hint: It featured the basketball player Michael Jordan. Let me give you another hint: It had a catchy tune called “Be Like Mike”. I would like to share with you that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Vineyard

Christ Awakening

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 27, 2010

As we look at Palm Sunday, we must remember that the crowd stopped cheering Jesus and began doing their own thing.

Christ Awakening Matthew 21:1-11 Introduction This morning we will take a 2 week break from the book of James and center in our preparing our hearts for Easter celebration. Today is the first day of Holy Week. The week leading up to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene