Sermons on life in christ: showing 151-165 of 209,511

Jesus Was Just Different #4 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus was different, and because He was different, He made a difference.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #4 Jesus Was Just Different (Mark 2:13-3:6) If I asked you, or any group of Christians to describe Jesus, what would I hear - I would hear words like gracious, loving, compassionate, perfect. . Do you think anyone would describe Jesus as scandalous, or ...read more

Jesus’ Private Prayer Life - Mark 1:35-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 1, 2023

The fact that we are told of the circumstances of Jesus’ prayer but not the content shows that it’s recorded as an example for us to follow.

Mark 1:35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!” 38 Jesus replied, “Let us go ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-39

Desperation, Faith And Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 10, 2006

In the life of Christ we see desperation, faith and love.

INTRO.- ILL.- A lady wrote a letter to Dear Abby. “Dear Abby, I am 44 years old and would like to meet a man my age with no bad habits. Signed, Rose. Abby replied: ‘Dear Rose: So would I.’” Could that be called desperation? If any woman or man is trying to find a mate that has no bad habits, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Worth Living

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 20, 2017

Living a life on this Earth can be challenging. This Sermon will encourage you to find life in Christ!

• I used to really want my life to matter- I wanted to make a difference. Then one day I was thinking about if the the Lord tarries, 100 years from now- Who would remember my name. Better yet- who’d remember anyones name in 100 years. Who would get more than a paragraph in a history book. • A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Buried With Christ, Raised With Christ

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 22, 2021

Because of our acceptance of and identification with Jesus in our baptism, we have reason to rejoice! That's what Romans six tells us.

Alba 9-19-2021 BURIED WITH CHRIST, RAISED WITH CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 Way back in 1854, the 61-year-old Sam Houston of Texas fame was baptized by a Baptist minister named Rufus C. Burleson at Rocky Creek near Independence, Texas. Houston had been known in his younger years as a rough living man ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing New Life

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Dec 1, 2008

Christianity is not about trying to be good or keep the 10 commandments. It is about experiencing new life in Christ.

EXPERIENCING NEW LIFE TWO SENTENCE PRAYER: “Lord speak to my heart, and change my life.” OPENING: I want to talk to you about new stuff. Do you feel beat up or dinged up by life? One thing the world can’t touch is new life in Christ! KEY TEXT: “What this means is that those who become ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: *other

Sticking To The High Life Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008

How does Small Group involvement help us velcro to the abundant life that Christ offers?

STICKING TO THE HIGH LIFE The High Life—Part 6 Life’s major trials seldom send a memo telling us they’re on the way. Instead, like an uninvited guest, they just show up and barge right in. I’ve watched hundreds of people face difficult or confusing circumstances over the years, I’ve noticed a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: *other

Christ’s Childhood Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 22, 2011

As Christians, we have responsibilities on earth (family, work, school, society, etc…), but we must always remember where we ultimately belong (we are citizens of heaven)!

When Jesus Christ was on earth, He was fully man and fully God! This of course is a mystery, but it is truth. This is similar to the truth and mystery of God is One but exists in Three Persons. If Jesus Christ was fully man and fully God on earth, how was His growing up? God gives us a glimpse of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Birth, His Blood, And His Blessings

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 23, 2000

The life of Christ

HIS BIRTH, HIS BLOOD, AND HIS BLESSINGS MATT. 1:21 INTRODUCTION: DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS, THE WORLD HAS EXPERIENCED SOME SPETACULAR EVENTS. OUR NATION HAS GROWN FROM THIRTEEN COLONIES TO FIFTY STATES. WE HAVE WITNESSED MAN WALKING ON THE MOON. BLACKS AND WOMEN WERE GRANTED VOTING RIGHTS, A MOVE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

From Terrorist To Evangelist Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Paul lived the first part of his life learning how to be a good Jew, not knowing that from the beginning of his life, God had other plans. And God has a plan for your life.

INTRODUCTION Wow, I can’t believe what I just read. I follow Ted Turner on Twitter and this morning he posted an amazing tweet. In case you didn’t know, Ted Turner is a billionaire. He created CNN and owns the Atlanta Braves. In the past, he has been very critical of Christianity. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Had Not Come

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Feb 13, 2001

To better understand and appreicate the life and work of Christ

LUKE 15:18-25 IF CHRIST HAD NOT COME INTRO. A. In these verses Jesus is endavouring to comfort His desciples for He had told them previously He was going to leave them. a. He does this by assuring them His departure is only in the human and that only temporary. b. He tells them the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

A New Person In Christ

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 27, 2015

When we accept Christ as our Saviour and walk with him in faith, we get an extreme makeover. God allows us to become new again. Beyond forgiveness, beyond cleansing, he makes us holy through Jesus Christ.

A few years ago, a story in a national American magazine described a couple who “adopted” two wolves. They discovered the wolves, still young and small, while making a movie about the caribou in Alaska. They took them to their home, raised them, gave them the kindest treatment, and for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Anglican

A Matter Of Life And Death

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Oct 8, 2001

Growing in Christ is a matter of life and death, it’s a matter of giving up our old "life" of death and putting on a new life in Christ.

"A Matter of Life and Death" Col. 3:1-17 Intro. How many men remember what their wardrobe looked like before they got married? How many “favorite” shirts or jeans did you have? How many do you have now that you’re married? How many still seem to disappear every now and then? I had a practical ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Discover Abundant Life

Contributed by John Mayes on Apr 26, 2006

The purpose of this sermon is to describe and explain the abundant life in Christ.

Living an Abundant Life in Christ Introduction: Our world is full of unhappy and dissatisfied people. For this reason, people everywhere are looking for answers to the emptiness they feel inside. These people will try anything, if it might bring them some sort of satisfaction or happiness. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering For Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Understanding the functions of suffering in the Christian life would help us cope with them.

SUFFERING FOR CHRIST 1 PETER 4:12-19 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION One of my children asked why we don’t practice fasting or flagellation during the observant of Lent. Flagellation is the practice of a person to whip himself or herself as a public penance. iblically speaking, the best ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist