Sermons on Life In Christ:

Everything She Had: A Life That Matters Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Nov 6, 2021

The first attribute of a life that matters that we will examine in this series of sermons this month is generosity. Generosity, as reflected in our gospel text this week, is about how we hold the stuff of this life lightly, even as we hold people and Christ tightly.

A well-known hymn that captures this idea of generosity is “Take My Life, and Let It Be,” 399 in The United Methodist Hymnal. The middle verse often catches us singing with our fingers crossed: “Take my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withhold.” In this text of the widow’s mite, we need to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In A Way That Glorifies God

Contributed by Joe Hall on Dec 2, 2002

How I can know my life is pleasing to God.

A Life that Glorifies God I Corinthians 10:23-33 23. All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. 24. Let no man seek his own, but every man another’s wealth. 25. Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, asking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Living Single Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Feb 7, 2019

How is it good to be single? You may be called to a single life. You may have a more peaceable life. You may have greater impact for Christ. You may have more intimacy with Christ.

This is Us: Living Single 1 Corinthians 7 “ I say to the unmarried and to widows: It is good for them if they remain as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:8 How is it good to be single? 1. You may be called to a single life. 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 “Brothers and sisters, each person is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Joy Sermon Iii: Joy Imitates Christ In One's Being, Thinking, Doing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by cultivating the mind of Christ - so that, in humility, we forego personal ambition to become Christlike in all that we do.

LIVING IN JOY IMITATES CHRIST IN ONE’S BEING, THINKING, AND DOING One of the joys of being a parent, grand-parent, or great-grandparent – of a toddler in particular - is to watch the little one try to imitate what you say and do. Much of our interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Abide In Christ's Love

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 4, 2021

We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, does Jesus place a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17.

Prelude We often think of love as the number one rule of a Christian life. But, Jesus places a different emphasis on it than many may think? Purpose: Let’s discover Jesus’ different emphasis on love. Plan: Let’s note Jesus' words in John 15:9-17. Abide in My Love John 15:9 “As the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Power Of Christ (Ephesians 3:14-21) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 13, 2022

How do you manifest the characteristics of God as He is continually refines you in your life?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View This Message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/115454 Introduction This Easter morning, we are going to look at a powerful prayer of the Apostle Paul in our study of the Book of Ephesians. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Brethren

Jesus, The Bread Of Life (John 6:35, 41-51)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 5, 2007

It is not the wisdom. It is not the miracles. It is not the things about Christ that we need the most. It is Christ - God with us - His flesh, His blood - food and drink.

I don’t know what your week has been like, but I’ve had a week that has been full of typical priest-type things: visiting the sick and organising weddings, baptisms and funerals. Indeed, in the next few weeks we’ve got two baptism scheduled, there’s one wedding next Saturday, and tomorrow I have a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Meaning Of Jesus' Resurrection Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 12, 2025

“If in Christ we have hope in this life only, we are of all people most to be pitied. But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep.” (1 Corinthians 15:19-20 ESV)

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection there can be no Christianity. It is significant because when Jesus rose from the dead, He proved that He was exactly who He claimed to be, the Son of God, and had accomplished what He came to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Made Up My Mind To Move On In Life.

Contributed by David Cramer on Oct 24, 2024

A message about overcoming various addictions in life through the Lord Jesus Christ.

Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mindset Of Christ: Teach Me How To Live, Lord

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021

You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do we go from here?

So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you. James 1:21 GNT You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, James 1:21, John 3:1-8, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Acts 19:18, John 15:9-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

New Creation Living: Following Jesus Into A Transformed Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 30, 2025

What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a change of opinion, a moral upgrade, a religious badge? Or does the Gospel promise something far deeper—something radical, something eternal?

New Creation Living: Following Jesus into a Transformed Life” Discipleship (Following Jesus) Series – 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: A Question That Changes Everything Let me begin with a simple but searching question: What really changes when someone follows Jesus? Is Christianity merely a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 8:15, Colossians 3:1, Ephesians 5:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon: There Is A Reason For Our Glorious Hope In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 4, 2025

Knowing the limits of their power and influence in a hostile environment, Peter encouraged them to live above reproach by living a wholesome life, a good profession, and being always ready to give an answer to everyone who ask their reason for hoping in Christ.

Sermon: There is A Reason for Our Glorious Hope in Christ Scripture Lesson-1Peter 3:13-22 “Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. Instead, you must worship ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22, Romans 8:28-31, Psalm 56:4, Matthew 5:10, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

"Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Series

Contributed by Rick Dinkins on Jan 13, 2019

The Baptism of Jesus was an unusual event teaching us lessons.

“Lessons From An Unusual Baptismal Service” Mark 1:1-10 (KJV) 1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 2 As it is written in the prophets, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee. 3 The voice of one crying in the wilderness, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Liberating Purpose Of Christ's Death” Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Mar 16, 2004

As people respond to Mel Gibson’s film, there is one truth that must be made clear: Neither the Jews nor the Romans had power to put Christ to death apart from His voluntary act. "No man takes my life from Me. I have power to lay it down and to take it ag

 200412.ser Easter Series # 1 “The Liberating Purpose of Christ’s Death” February 29, 2004 Subject: Christian Freedom Theme: Christ, the Liberator Passage: John 8: 21 - ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is God's Answer - Sermon I: Jesus Is God's Answer To Life's Supreme Quetions Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 4, 2020

While many folks today simply "add" Jesus to their lives as just another aspect of all that they have going on, mature Christians say "no" to this type of defamation of Jesus and say "yes" to the preeminence of Christ as Lord.

JESUS IS GOD’S ANSWER TO LIFE’S SUPREME QUESTIONS With declining church attendance, a church in Maryland used market research and focus groups to design its weekly services. They did this to determine what type of services people would attend. As a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-15, Isaiah 43:1-7, Colossians 1:15-17