Sermons on Life Before Christ:

Be A Loser For Christ

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 1, 2010

Wear the label 'Loser' proudly, when it comes by confessing Jesus and following him as you deny yourself and take up your cross.

Text: Luke 9:18-24 Theme: Be a Loser for Christ A. By confessing him with your words B. By following him in your life Season: Pentecost 5c -- God's Names Date: June 27, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Be-a-Loser-for-Christ-Luke9_18-24.html Grace and peace to you from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008

Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian Church

When Life Throws A Curve

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2013

The secret to being content in any circumstance is to find your joy in Jesus. We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation.

When Life Throws a Curve August 18, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to be content in Christ no matter our situation. Focus Passage: Philippians 4:11-13 Supplemental Passage: Are they servants of Christ?--I speak as if insane--I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

Every person who receives Jesus as their forgiver and leader needs to keep on growing in their faith.

Growing in Christ Acts 9:20-31 Intro: Saul had repented of his former way of living and had put his trust in Jesus. He had been forgiven for all of his sins, and had invited the Lord to be the leader of his life. Now what did that look like in Saul’s life? Did it make any difference in what he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 30, 2018

A sermon that reviews the importance of the church as the body of Christ

Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ In Emptiness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020

“On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's,

“On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. 3 Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Psalm 142:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Union With Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 2, 2020

Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of. Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century.

“Union with Christ may be the most important doctrine you’ve never heard of” (Kevin DeYoung). Yet this is a truth that has been taught throughout the history of the church. It needs to be revived for the 21st Century. It’s been said that “Once you have your eyes opened to this concept of union ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9-11

Denomination: Congregational

Love For Christ Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 17, 2022

John 14:23: Jesus answered 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 home with him.

Love for Christ will lead to Obedience to Christ Love for Christ will lead you to purity and sanctification in Christ Love for Christ will lead to likeness to Christ, Love for Christ will lead to Communion with Christ and in communion with those we love Love for Christ will lead us to work for ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, John 14:15

The Seed Of Christ

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Dec 16, 2016

When God sows, He doesn’t sow with seeds that can spoil or decay. There’s a kind of seed God has sown into our lives that irrespective of your financial status, you can always sow this seed.

Introduction One of the very first biblical principles God introduced in His Word is the principle of sowing and reaping (Genesis 8:22). For you to sow and invariably reap, you must have a seed. You can’t plant if you don’t have a seed. Often times when we talk about sowing and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ's Victory... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 2, 2015

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Are You Real"? Jesus has won the victory for us.

Series: Are You Real? [#11] CHRIST’S VICTORY… 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

Ephesians gives the read a clear understanding of the key elements of the Christian faith--saved by grace, a witness to those around us, and standing against evil.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Communion With Christ

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 8, 2001

The goal of Communion is to draw closer to Christ

Communion with Christ October 3, 1999 Christ cares for our needs – He feeds our needs A. We have a need for physical food 1.) This is basic means of survival 2.) We must have the basic needs for good health and strong life 3.) Without the basics of life we cannot focus properly on God B. We have a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Cricified With Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2014

What does it mean to be "crucified with Christ"? How will that affect our lives?

Reminders: Are you “Pressing On” for Jesus in your life? Are you hungry for (or thankful for) a life delivered from the ravages of slavery to sin because of the power of a risen Savior? Are you hungry for more of Jesus; knowing Him better, walking with Him more closely, feeling His very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Abiding In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the profound truth of abiding in Christ, emphasizing the necessity, benefits, and challenges of maintaining a close, constant communion with Him.

Good morning, my brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're going to immerse ourselves in the profound truth found in the Gospel of John, Chapter 15, verses 1 through 11. It's all about the necessity, the benefits, and yes, the challenges of abiding in Christ. J.C. Ryle once said, "To abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Topics: Christ Central, Keeping Christ

Overcoming Christ

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

Taken from the Song of Solomon, we find that Christ desires to be overcome by our love for Him.

“Overcoming Christ” Song of Solomon 6:4-13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read – S of S 6:4-13 – Emphasize 6:5a B. Incredible as it may seem, we have the ability to overcome Christ! C. In this particular passage of Scripture, we find an intimate description of the church as given by ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:4-14

Denomination: Baptist