Sermons on Intimacy With Christ:

The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ And Why It Matters

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 9, 2023

In his first letter to the church at Corinth, the apostle Paul had to address their chaotic and ungodly practices. He confronted and corrected them as to how a true church should model itself on the foundation of the Lord Jesus Christ, including a reminder about the resurrection and its importance.

As the days draw closer to the return of our Great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Luke 21:28; Titus 2:13), the enemies of the LORD, both human and demonic, are doing their best to turn people away from the truth of the Scriptures and that there is no salvation for anyone except through Him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Luke 24:13-31, Acts 1:3, John 11:25, John 20:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Spiritual Gifts In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

I have a body with hands, shoulders, feet, knees, eyes, ears, and all sorts of different parts. They do not all have the same function, do they? My feet do very different things from my hands. Yet they are all part of my body. They work together, not against each other.

When examining the human body, there are numerous systems all working at the same time to regulate, protect, strengthen, and heal the human body. There is the respiratory system which brings oxygen into the body and expels carbon dioxide. The brain communicates instructions to the rest of the body. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Salvation Army

Christ Vs Traditions (Colossians 2)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 23, 2024

Is our faith based upon Christ or human traditions? Let's look in Colossians 2.

Church traditions build upon the foundation of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 3:10-15). Some traditions are like gold, silver and precious stones. Some are as worthless as wood, hay and stubble, not surviving the testing fire of God’s judgment. Upon whom do we base our faith? Let’s discuss this in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Christ (1 Thessalonians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 26, 2024

Imagine a church filled with joy and unity. That was true of the church of God in Thessaliniki. Let's look at 1 Thessalonians 1.

Thessaloniki is in today’s northern Greece. It was named after Queen Thessalonike, a half-sister of Alexander the Great. Also known as Thessalonica, it was the capital of Macedonia, a region originally only the size of Greek Macedonia, which grew to overlap parts of several modern countries, North ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest For Power Vs. The Call Of Christ

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 5, 2025

Epiphany is not just a moment of clarity; it’s a summons to transformation. Let’s walk through this text with open hearts, asking, What does the birth of Jesus teach us about power, greed, and the true call of leadership?

Sermon Title: The Quest for Power vs. The Call of Christ Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Church, it’s the first Sunday of a brand-new year, and God has a message for us: Pay attention. Paying attention to what’s right in front of us—what’s under our noses—can be a life-changing act. We just wrapped the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ's Testimony Of Himself Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

The questioning of the skeptical Pharisees constrained our Lord to say many things about himself which otherwise might have been left unspoken

The questioning of those skeptical Pharisees constrained our Lord to say many things about himself which otherwise might have been left unspoken. Those unbelieving Jews meant it to damage his character, but God meant it for further revelation of his glorious nature. He tells them seven things about ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Sorrow And Vanity Versus Life In Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2025

We know what brings happiness, and it's not more and more "stuff."

Eighteenth Sunday in Course 2025 It’s always a challenge to interpret a public proclamation that begins with the word “If,” as today’s reading from St. Paul does. He tells the church at Colossae (and us) “If you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-5, Colossians 3:9-11, Psalm 90:3-6, Psalm 90:12-17, Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 2:21-23, Luke 12:13-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Healing Ministry Of Christ - Matthew 8 Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 10, 2025

Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but the question is...WILL HE?

2025.03.09. Sermon Notes. Faith, Worship, Healing, Teaching and Miracles THE HEALING MINISTRY OF CHRIST - MATTHEW 8 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA. Faith, Worship, and the Healing Ministry of CHRIST. When it comes to our need for healing, we need to understand that HE CAN, but WILL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24, Matthew 7:28-29, Matthew 8:1-34, Exodus 4:6-7, Isaiah 1:4-6, Mark 1:41, Mark 1:44-45, Numbers 6:6-7, Psalm 89:8-9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting On Christ's Cothes

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 15, 2025

Step into the fullness of your new identity in Christ by clothing yourself with His righteousness—compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience—so that His love may shine through you, transforming both your life and the world around you.

Putting on Christ’s Clothes Colossians 3:12-17 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Can you remember the moment your life changed forever? The moment Christ stepped into your heart and everything was made new? That life-changing moment when God’s grace swept over you, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, Psalm 119:105, Luke 6:27-28, Romans 6:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Crucified — The Heart Of Our Worship

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Mar 21, 2025

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them.

When St. Paul wrote to the Corinthians, he was addressing a church in the middle of a bustling, worldly city — a place full of ideas, arguments, opinions, and ambitions. Sound familiar? And yet Paul doesn’t try to impress them. He doesn’t appeal to clever arguments or dazzling oratory. Instead, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Anglican

On Christ The Solid Rock I Stand

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 10, 2024

Today I want to preach a sermon about hope.

Illus: Makes me think of an elderly man lay dying in his bed, close to his last breathe...but suddenly he smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies floating up the stairs. He gathered all his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Humility: Walking In The Footsteps Of Christ

Contributed by Justin Dietel on Jul 12, 2024

Today, we’re going to delve into a topic that many of us have wrestled with throughout our lives: pride. Growing up, I was taught to take pride in everything I did. Whether it was on the sports field or in the classroom

Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV): "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Proverbs 16:18-19 "18 Pride comes before disaster, and arrogance before a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19, Philippians 2:3-4

Grace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024

There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”

There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 2:11, 1st grace is exclusive to salvation. 2nd is the source of grace. 3rd is being commended to the saints of God. 14 books in the N.T. close with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. It is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Risen Christ: Our Faith And Hope.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 30, 2024

"So we preach, and so ye believed" (1 Corinthians 15:11).

THE RISEN CHRIST: OUR FAITH AND HOPE. 1 Corinthians 15:1-20. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ: The Lord Even Of The Storm

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 7, 2024

This sermon talks about the powerful truth that resonates deeply with our Christian faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm.

Introduction Beloved, in our message today we will reflect on a powerful truth that resonates deeply with our faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm. In a world often beset by turmoil and uncertainty, this message is not only comforting but also profoundly transformative. Our focus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal