Sermons on In Christ:

Feast On The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 6, 2005

While eating your thanksgiving feast, here is a little ide of how to trun the conversation to God during the meal.

One of the things that I have increasingly become more and more Thankful for the religious freedom we have in this country. It was religious freedom the pilgrims sought when they left England. It s something that is increasingly threatened in our Politically correct society today, and the Bible ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Is There No Room For Christ At Christmas?

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 13, 2005

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate.

Christ has been banned from government, kicked out of school, blacked out of the media, but to be replaced by an “X” on His own holiday does not seem appropriate. Centuries ago, “X” was placed before “mas”, “X” being symbolic of the Greek letter “CHRI” which is the initial for Christos in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Deity And Incarnation Of Christ

Contributed by James Vilgos on Jan 10, 2005

Christ is as fully God as if he had never been man and as fully man as if he had never been God. Because of this we can approach Him with the assurance that He understands and can identify with us.

I Topic: The Deity and Incarnation of Christ A Scripture Readings: Philippians 2:5-11 And John 1:14-18 B If you study the religions of the world, most emphasize our need to reach out to God or to become a god ourselves. Christianity is unique in that it believes that God reached out to us when ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Compelled By Christ's Love

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jan 17, 2005

Christ loves us deeply -- that ought to prompt a response from us to love him back.

Fred Craddock is a great preacher and a great story-teller, and one of the stories I’ve heard him tell had to do with a trip in which he and his wife went back to their native Tennessee. They drove up to a small restaurant in Gatlinburg. They were tired and hungry and still had miles to drive ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Proclaim The Goodnews Of Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 23, 2005

“Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their Synagogues, preaching the good news of the Kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people” Matt. 4:23.

Matt. 4:12-23 Theme: Proclaim the Goodnews of Christ Text: Is. 8:22-93; 1 Cor. 1:10-13, 17; Matt. 4:12-23 Introduction: In the providence of God the message and ministry of John the Baptist served two special purposes. Firstly it prepared the hearts of the Israelites for the advent and revelation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ The Promise Of Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

The gospel we have to share is a message of both warning and of great hope. It’s a message that proclaims Jesus Christ, the promise of Glory.

There’s a paradox here. The message we proclaim as Christians is a glorious message. It’s a message that shines like a bright light in the darkness. It’s a message that Paul describes in Romans 1 as the power of God for salvation. Yet the means by which this message is presented is so often ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Living As One Of Christ's Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

For ambassadors of Christ to do their job to the best of their ability we need to acknowledge our difference from the world, even while we live within it and through the positives of that difference commend the gospel to those who haven’t yet heard it.

Today we’re going to talk a bit more about what it means to be an ambassador of Christ. In particular we’re going to think about what’s involved in ambassadors of Christ doing their job to the best of their ability. Paul is aware of the urgency of the task, of the need for people to hear about ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005

Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading People To Christ

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 18, 2005

A True Priority

Leading People to Christ January 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on “priorities:” A man scrimped and saved and followed his dream to go to the Superbowl. He could only afford the cheap seats though – so at about $500, he purchased a seat high ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Declaring Christ's Power

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 19, 2005

The power of God’s word

DECLARING CHRIST’S POWER 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 The old farmer decided it was finally time to bring his family into the big city. They loaded up the old truck and rumbled into the swank downtown shopping district. Upon entering a huge department store, they could not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

9 Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The blessings in Christ that we find in Ephesians chapter 1

9 BLESSINGS IN CHRIST Ephesians – Riches In Christ Ephesians 1:1-14 This morning we’re going to start a new series, on the book of Ephesians. If you have your Bible turn to Ephesians Chapter 1. The Apostle Paul wrote this letter to the church in Ephesus in about 62 AD, from his prison cell in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Declaring Christ In The Dark"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2006

Jesus doesn’t send us to the comfortable places only, to declare Him. Sometimes we need to be in the dark places.

27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.” 29 And He continued by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Responding To Christ's Authority

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

the authority of Christ upon our lives

“Responding to Christ’s Authority” Matthew 21:23-22:14 1/25/98 Intro: How do you respond to authority figures? Each of us has those who are over us. We are motivated by fear and respect to those who are in authority over us. I heard a story once about the time the Pope visited the US. They ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power And Authority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

Mark presents the credentials that give Jesus Christ authority and power.

The Power and Authority of Christ The Book of Mark Mark 1:21-2:13 I. Introduction: A. Many people exercise authority and power over us today. 1. Government 2. Bosses 3. Teachers 4. Parents B. All of them have this authority and power because they have certain credentials or qualifications which ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Bride Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 26, 2010

Paul explains the relationship between Christ and His church as being like the relationship between a husband and wife.

Paul describes the church as being the bride of Christ and tells how the relationship between husband and wife is an illustration of Christ’s relationship with His us. Let’s see what Paul has to tell us. 1. Christ’s Devotion to His Bride - v. 25 There are many "falling in love" scenarios. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-32

Denomination: Baptist