Sermons on Joining To Christ:

God's Blueprint For The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jun 29, 2007

What is the church to do? If you ask modern church growth experts they would say we are to become more appealing to reach the lost. But what does the Bible say we are to do? Join Pastor Steve as he shares "God’s Blueprint for the Church."

John MacDuff said, "The gods of the unregenerate soul are the world, self, and sin" (Grace Gems). He’s right! But in the seeker-sensitive church those three words have been ignored. We are told that the church today needs to be "light on doctrine" (quoted in an article on the Seeker-Sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marriage Of The Lamb Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 25, 2009

In our text today we see that this all powerful God will forever join Himself with sinners He has washed pure in the blood of Christ.

Revelation 19:7-10 Purpose: To describe the blessed eternal union of all believers with Christ. Aim: I want the listener to rejoice in God’s grace. INTRODUCTION: In the first six verses of this chapter we see a heavenly vision of the awesome power and glory of God. He is the ultimate and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-10, Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Promise Of New Life In Glory

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 16, 2019

Since that Easter morning, there is a human being sitting beside the Father in heaven. It is the promise of the resurrected Jesus Christ that humanity can join Him in glory!

No one slept well that night in Jerusalem • Caiaphas, the high priest, tossed and turned • Everything was going according to plan, they had received permission from Pilate to kill him, and those arrogant Romans had even done their dirty work for them • Everything seemed to be falling into place ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:20-23, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 Corinthians 15:54-57, John 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Peter's Sermon At Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 1, 2020

This miraculous gushing forth of the Spirit was designed to awaken them all to embrace the Lord Jesus Christ, and to join themselves in faith to Him and His church.

ACTS 2:14-18 PETER'S SERMON AT PENTECOST [1 Peter 1:10-20 / Matthew 24:29-30] Careless, scoffing comments prompted the first Christian sermon. Some of the people who heard the exuberant praise of the Spirit-filled believers asked, “What does this mean?” But not all. Others mocked, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 26, 2009

In our society you can’t even utter the word "Christmas" in many circles. Why not just do away with it?

Have you noticed that a lot of stores are now open on Christmas Day? At one large grocery store chain, they told their employees that the reason they now open on Christmas is that only about 30% of Americans are Christians so why not? In our culture, especially in the last few years, the word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Good Friday - Christ’s Words From The Cross

Contributed by N A on Apr 22, 2011

On this Good Friday, we are going to meditate upon Christ’s Words from the Cross, with the prayer that they will reveal to us something of the amazing grace of our Lord Jesus.

GOOD FRIDAY - CHRIST’S WORDS FROM THE CROSS Note: This Good Friday, we had a special combined worship service with us (Beausejour Community Church), St. Ouen’s Country Church, and Elim Baptist Church. Pastor Jeff (Elim) and I taught on Christ’s Words from the Cross, and Pastor Darrell (St. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-44

Denomination: *other

The Joy Of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming With Joy

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

Advent is a time of hopeful expectation, but it’s also a season of deep, abiding joy. But what is this joy, and where does it come from?

The Joy of Advent: Anticipating Christ’s Coming with Joy December 15, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Luke 15: As we continue our Advent journey, our focus shifts toward joy—the joy that comes with anticipating the coming of Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, James 1:2, 1 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Brethren

A Holiness Demanded By The Costly Experience Of Christ’s Passion

Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023

"How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible." C.S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady, New Bible Commentary, p. 28.

1 Peter Series Part 5 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness” (1:13 – 2:3) Title: A holiness demanded by the costly experience of Christ’s passion Text: 1 Peter 1:17-21 LORDS SUPPER TODAY INTRO: How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Transfiguration: A Preview Of Christ’s Glory (Matthew 17)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2026

Peter, James, and John, the” inner circle” of Jesus’ disciples, saw Christ in His Divine persona, with Moses and Elijah, “the Law and the Prophets” by His side, representing the whole of Scripture and a preview of His redemptive mission.

Verses 1-13: J. Vernon McGee, teacher and author of the “Through the Bible” commentary, called the transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ a “miniature” portrait of the Kingdom of God, later confirmed by Simon Peter in his second letter to the churches (2 Peter 1: 16-18). Dr. W.A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-27, Mark 9:2-12, Luke 9:28-36, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have Joy Where You Are

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

How to maintain your join where you are.

How to Have Joy in the Place I am In By Pastor Fernando Cabrera Philippians 1:1-30 1. Avoid bitterness that can spoil Three ways we can give in to bitterness: • Striking Unfairness “so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Day's Unity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2024

Unity is defined as the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Charles Ives, an American composer once remarked: “A rare experience of a moment at daybreak, when something in nature seems to reveal all consciousness, cannot be explained at noon. Yet it is part of the day's unity.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 reminds us: “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 13:11

We All Have A Second (Or A Third . . . Or Fourth) Chance

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 30, 2019

Jesus gives us lots of opportunities to join him

John 21:1-19 This story of the final appearance of Jesus to his disciples took place a couple weeks after Easter; the disciples seemed at wit’s end… Jesus has died, they were not really sure about the resurrection (even though they have seen the risen Christ once or twice). But they were still ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Episcopal

In Christ And All Of Christ - 1thessalonians 1:1-10 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 23, 2022

The Thessalonian church was a shining example of believers in ministry and gospel outreach. They had all the fruits of the Holy Spirit as we see in the verses of Chapter 1. They radiated faith, hope, love, and steadfastness. They waited patiently for the Rapture.

IN CHRIST AND ALL OF CHRIST - 1Thessalonians 1:1-10 We are going to embark on a series of messages in this magnificent book of 1Thessalonians. While it is not universally accepted, the great majority of commentators and writers consider this letter as being Paul’s first letter. It has the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 2:4, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, Isaiah 57:21, 1 Timothy 1:2, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 4:18, Romans 4:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Corinthians 10:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:5-6, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Alive In Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 29, 2003

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Are you ALIVE in CHRIST?" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Lutheran

In Christ, True Life

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Christianity is not about the rules, but about the one who rules us.

Title: In Christ True Life Text: Roman 7:14-25 Introduction: Describe mount Everest or something insurmountable to us. -- 29,035 (8850m) ‒ Does Christianity ever seem that way to you? To young people. ‒ So many rules. ‒ So many boundaries. ‒ So IMPOSSIBLE to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25, John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ