Sermons on Included In Christ:

Given To Christ

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 7, 2009

Some things are valuable, not for their intrinsic value, but because of who gave them. We have been given to Christ by the Father.

“Given To Christ” Jn.17:6-12 I had the joy of leading a middle aged man to the Lord, about 25 years ago, who had been a pretty rough character. He had the reputation for being about all the things the devil would lead a fellow to be. When the Lord saved him, his life made a pretty fast turn ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The Reconciler Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 13, 2009

Reconciliation is needed because of sin. Reconciliation was accomplished at the Cross. Reconcilation will happen no matter what!

CHRIST THE RECONCILER COLOSSIANS 1: 19-23 1. Illus. of couple  Call them “Legion” for they are many.  Happily married for many years, but then began to fuss and fight about little things.  Soon were talking about divorce.  Fortunately, this particular story had a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Following Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 22, 2009

When we consider what Christ desires from us we feel uneasy. Our relationship with Him affects all our other relationships ... For some of us these demands may seem too hard to achieve. We are afraid of whole-hearted obedience to Christ will cost us.

Opening illustration: S. I. McMillen, in his book None of These Diseases, tells a story of a young woman who wanted to go to college, but her heart sank when she read the question on the application blank that asked, "Are you a leader?" Being both honest and conscientious, she wrote, "No," and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Surperiority Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 26, 2009

Exposition of Acts 19:21-41 regarding the riot in Ephesus and its demonstration of the superiority of Christ in an experiential fashion

Text: Acts 19:21-41, Title: The Superiority of Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/25/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read the story of John Stam, missionary to China in 1934 from The Baptist Vision magazine current issue, MacArthur summary of Hebrews… “the letter begins with the general superiority of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Rest In Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 27, 2009

Through the Mercies of God and the sacrifice of Jesus, we have the promise of salvation but God’s Grace provides us so much more: things that accompany salvation.

Rest in Christ 07/18/04 AM Text: Hebrews 4:11-16 Introduction This lesson is grown from thoughts which began during our Sunday morning Bible class where we are undergoing a study of the book of Hebrews. We recently examined Hebrews Chapter 5 and the phrase “things that accompany salvation” found in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ-Likeness

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Oct 28, 2009

The journey to Christ-likeness

6 Jesus answered, I am the way the truth and the life. No one comes to the farther except through me. 7 If you really know me, you will know my father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him. 15 If you love me, keep my commandment. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In Christ

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 27, 2009

Hope is Jesus Christ.

Text: “And now, Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you” (Psalm 39:7). What does the word “hope” means to us? When we hope for something, we are looking forward to something. For example, a parent might say, “I hope my child makes the honor roll or I hope my child graduates from high ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ Is King! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

Then Pilate entered the headquarters again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ’Are you the King of the Jews?’ Jesus answered, ’Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ Pilate replied, ’I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief

Welcome to the last Sunday of the Christian year - a day traditionally referred to as the feast of ’Christ the King’. I appreciate that there are probably not many here that manage their schedule according to the ecclesiastical calendar, yet I’m sure w are all familiar with the way in which ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Christ The King Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 5

CHRIST THE KING (JOHN 19:19-22) 19 Pilate had a notice prepared and fastened to the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and the sign was written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek. 21 The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Believers are to make Christ their highest goal and the center of their lives.

#10 5-27-07 To Live is Christ Introduction, Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will be remembering those who served our country. We will be remembering our loved ones who have died. How will you be remembered? Text, Philippians 1:20-22 I. Make Glorifying Christ Your Highest Goal (1:20) A. Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Exaltation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Sermon speaks about the exalted position and titles of Christ.

#16 7-08-07 The Exaltation of Christ Text, Philippians 2:9-11 Introduction; Review about Christ’s humiliation from lasts weeks sermon. I Christ’s Exalted Position A. His Resurrection 1. His body was raised from the dead. 2. His Spirit was raised from Sheol B. His Ascension 1. 40 days ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Knowing Christ Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

There are tremendous benefits to knowing Christ.

#23, 9-9-07 Knowing Christ Introduction; 1) Do you have just religion of a personal relationship with Christ? 2) How important is your relationship with Christ? 3) To Paul it means everything, his relationship with Christ was the most important thing in his life 4) Why is knowing Christ so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ambassadors Of Christ

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

Christ has reconciled us to God in such an amazing way - not so that we can sit & feel good but so that we might be ambassadors of Christ

2 Corinthians 5:11–6:2 The Message ‘We’re Christ’s representatives, God uses us to persuade men and women to drop their defences and enter into God’s work of making things right between them. We’re speaking for Christ himself now.’ Today I want us to follow Paul’s line of thought in this ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Christ The King

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jan 5, 2008

Sermon on the Crucifixition and beginning of Advent sermon is for Christ the King Sunday

Today is a special Sunday for us in the church year. It is Christ the King Sunday. On Christ the King Sunday, we are reminded on the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. As we read in Luke chapter 23 this morning, Jesus was mocked while he was on the cross. The soldiers tried their best to humiliate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Methodist