Sermons on Liberty In Christ:

Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Jamie Moore on Nov 17, 2000

Christians receive spiritual blessings from God that inspire praise.

I. Believers should praise God for the spiritual blessing of being chosen in Christ (1:4-6). A. Chosen in Christ before creation B. Chosen in Christ to be holy C. Chosen in Christ to be blameless D. Chosen in Christ out of love E. Chosen in Christ for adoption F. Chosen in Christ for His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Being Christ's Abode

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

A devotion for young believers

“JESUS ANSWERED AND SAID TO HIM, ‘IF ANYONE LOVES ME, HE WILL KEEP MY WORD, AND MY FATHER WILL LOVE HIM, AND WE WILL COME TO HIM, AND MAKE OUR ABODE WITH HIM’.” It is impossible to assign a certain value to these words. They are spoken by the eternal Christ; the Lord and Creator of all, who ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Orthodox

3 Appearings Of Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us of the 3 appearings of Jesus Christ: As Prophet; as Priest; and as King.

“The Three Appearings of Christ” Hebrews 9:24-28 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – Hebrews 9:24-28 B. In the Jewish economy, there were 3 offices that were vital to the Jews: Prophet; Priest; King C. Throughout Jewish history, we can see that God instituted the offices of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The World That Christ Entered

Contributed by George Johnston on Mar 6, 2003

This is an historical look at the conditions in Palestine when Jesus was born.

The World That Christ Entered 1. At the birth of Christ the world was united under one scepter. a. From the Euphrates to the Atlantic; from the mouths of the Rhine to the slopes of the Atlas, the Roman Emperor was the sole lord. b. There might be war on the far eastern ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Heals The Paralytic

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

When Christ healed the paralytic we find an example of our call and responsibility as believers.

Christ Heals the Paralytic John 5:1-9 Introduction Exposition of the passage… I. Rise · The man could not rise without first experiencing healing · We cannot rise without first experiencing the ultimate healing – salvation · II. Take · The man took that which belonged to him. · We must take that ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 1, 2004

The offense of the Cross, not the violence or lame charges of anti-Semitism, is what has riled up critics of Gibson’s movie.

Experiencing the Passion of the Christ Rev Dr Robert G Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing Mel Gibson’s movie has given us all is an opportunity to talk about our faith in Christ. We all like discussing movies we’ve seen, and with the publicity surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

Apostasy And The Anti-Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 7, 2004

Message on the coming apostasy, and the Anti-Christ.

Apostasy And The Anti-Christ 2 Thess. 2:1-17 Verse 1 reveals to us the what Paul will be dealing with in this chapter. He writes to them concerning or regarding the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Rapture of the church. Paul had written to them in his first letter 1 Thess. 4 concerning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Renewed Life In Christ

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2003

New life in Christ is a blessed life that glorifies God.

<PRE> New life in Christ is an exciting life and a soul-refreshing experience, which cannot be ignored. It is living by the grace of God and walking in the path of faith. It’s not a life of fantasy but reality. <PRE> The dramatic effects of being in Christ are far beyond ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Once For All Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 9, 2003

There aren’t many things on this earth that we do “Once, for all.” In our text, the Hebrew writer examines a job that Christ accomplished “Once, for All.” And this was the most important job task ever completed.

INTRODUCTION Names like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods roll from the lips of those who talk about golf’s premier event, the Masters. One name that will probably never surface in a conversation about golfing legends is Doug Ford. Few people would have any idea that Ford won the 1957 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Compassion Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 16, 2004

The LORD Jesus Christ and the Rich Young Ruler

“Decision Time” Matthew 19:16-22 1. The REQUEST of the Rich Young Ruler (v. 16) Jeremiah 33:3; Philippians 4:6-7; 1 Peter 5:7; Psalm 55:22 a. The man LIVED as a rich ruler. Luke 18:18, 23; Romans 8:5-6 b. The man asked the LORD Jesus about LIFE-ETERNAL (v. 16b) John 3:4-7; 6:47; 10:27-28; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church- Christ's Bride Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004

This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Example Of Selflessness

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon explains 2 Cor 8:9 in easy to understand terms and shows how we can follow Jesus’ example of selflessness.

INTRO : I can’t hear what you are saying because your actions speak louder than your words. Do as I say not as I do. We lead by example. Christ is the greatest example of selflessness. BACKGROUND : Most teach on 2 Cor 8 in the context of giving money. I am speaking in the context of giving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ & Him Crucified

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Aug 25, 2002

In his crucifixion, Christ spilled both blood and water. The blood gave us salvation. The water empower us to serve. The blood made us worthy to serve. The blood--springs of living water--equipped us to serve.

CHRIST & HIM CRUCIFIED: He spilled both blood & water 8-25-02 John 19:15-34 John 19:15 But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. In this verse… the Jewish religious ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13, John 19:15-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Share Christ

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Part of our witness to whom Jesus is in our lives comes from the way in which we share that which our Lord has given to us.

First Kings offers us great insight into the way in which treaties worked in the Ancient Near East. Solomon and Hiram praise each other. They express their desire for one another’s goods and the initiate a way of producing and delivering the goods to their trade partner. At times verses like these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Calling Of The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Mar 20, 2004

In John 12, we see the calling of the Passion on the life of Jesus and we too are challenged to embrace that calling for our lives today!

Jesus Predicts His Death John 12 23Jesus replied, "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. 24I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds. 25The man who loves his life will lose it, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-33