Sermons on Live Is Christ:

The Greatness Of Christ Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2008

Do you long for Christ’s return? John was given a glimpse of the glorious Christ. Seeing Christ through Revelation helps us to appreciate Him more and see our lives in the light of the hope we have in Him.

[I’ve taken some of the thoughts in this sermon from Anne Graham Lotz’s The Vision of His Glory.] The second coming of Christ does not always conjure up the same emotions. • If you are to narrow down your emotions regarding the return of Christ to one word, what would that be? • Discomfort, Fear, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Centrality Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006

The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011

The Apostle Paul lived in the body as an ambassador. Every Christian should feel that way. We anxiously await the coming of the Lord but, in the meantime, we have a message, "be reconciled to God," a mission to the entire world, and the motivating love of

Ambassadors For Christ 01/10/10 AM Text: II Corinthians 5:18-21 Introduction Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformed In Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 11, 2019

The letter to Titus, although written to the young pastor, has much to say to the church and individual believers. Following our transformation in Christ, we have an obligation to live in a way that pleases Him and reveals His grace before others.

Transformed in Christ Titus 3: 1-7 Although Paul’s letter to Titus was brief in comparison to some of the other letters he had written, the Apostle shared much with the young pastor. He had provided sound wisdom in regard to settling the church on a firm foundation, implementing a plan that would ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Contemporary Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

If Jesus was still in the tomb, and not a living contemporary, then however, great a man and teacher He was, He is of no more value to us than any other dead man. Any religion will do if the best only gets you to the grave.

A mother said to the toy salesman, "Isn't this a rather complicated toy for a small child?" The salesman responded, "This madam is an educational toy. It is especially designed to help a child adjust to living in the world of today. No matter which way he puts it together, it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Walking With Christ Introduction Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Jan 3, 2023

We are going to spend an entire year in the Sermon on the Mount. But in our introduction, we are going to pass by the Sermon and into the ministry Jesus had begun in calling his disciples.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome Guests - Make sure to invite friends to join us in the new year! 2023 is going to be special as we move into our new theme called: Walking with Christ. - EXPLAIN: Sermon on the Mount, walk with Christ that week—live out what we’ve learned, each lesson ending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, James 1:22, Hosea 6:6, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ, The King Comes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 25, 2006

Christ is King of everything that was, is or is to come. We need to live accordingly.

Revelation 1: 4b – 8 Here He Comes Intro: We’ve all this experience. We meet someone, perhaps at the mall while shopping, the face looks familiar; but, you can’t remember for the life of you who it is. --- Lady Diana Cooper, an elderly British socialite had just such an experience. She was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment To Christ #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Our King!

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the Kingship of Christ and what this means for our lives in a contemporary world.

CHRIST OUR KING! MATTHEW 25:31-46 Introduction: Today is a wonderful day in the Liturgical Calendar of the Church, an opportunity for a very deliberate focus on Christ and the fact that he is our King. Unfortunately it is also one of those Sundays that most modern churches have neglected, thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready To Die, Ready To Live Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jun 4, 2009

Paul said he was ready to die. To live fully for Christ, we must be ready to die for Christ.

Ready to Die Ready to Live Review: Acts 20:22 Going without Knowing – we can trust God when the way is not clear. Acts 20:37-38 Loving and Leaving – sometimes God’s will requires us to leave people we love. (Crying at 8th Grade Promotion) Ready to Die: In order to truly live, we have to come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living A Life Of Love

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2021

Do you ever feel like life is a vicious merry-go-round? Why? Paul begins his last portion of Romans by giving application. We are called to live for God; and to show Christ to all that we meet.

Introduction - Paul begins his last portion of Romans by giving application - We are called to live for God; and to show Christ to all that we meet - Caution: Must understand difference in living with God versus living for God: -- Living with … a casual acquaintance, treating God like a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is The King…so What?!?

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003

What difference does Jesus make in our lives? How does God’s love impact our daily lives?

Today is Christ the King Sunday! It’s the day we lift Christ up as our Lord and Savior, our highest good and ultimate goal. But just what do we mean when we say Christ is the “King?” What does the word “King” mean to you? There’s: “Ole’ King Cole Was a Merrie Old Soul,” Nat King Cole, Martin ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37, Matthew 18:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2014

the antichrist will come but this will only bring Jesus Christ's glory which He will share with you and me, His followers!

Please open your Bibles to 2 Thessalonians 2…… We noted last week from v1-7, before Jesus Christ returns to earth, there will be:: - Deceivers misleading people from the truth - a secular, ungodly world system will develop - an ungodly world leader will emerge - a rebellion in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lives Of Holy Branches Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 1, 2013

If we have been grafted into the Body of Christ through faith, how should Holy Branches live their lives?

“The Lives of Holy Branches” Romans 11:16-24 I’m sure we all know the proverb, “Experience is the best teacher.” In life, you often learn “lessons” from an experience, but everyone’s life “experience” is going to be different, so we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Living Among Giants

Contributed by Arthur Miller on Oct 7, 2020

Have you ever lived among the giants? This is an important question that will help encourage us as we serve Christ.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever lived among the giants? Many of the great fantasy books have a land of giants. Of course we have great children’s literature with giants as well. You have Jack and the Bean Stalk. That giant was not so friendly when Jack stole his gold egg laying goose. Then you have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ