Sermons on Made Alive In Christ:

The Paradoxes Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 19, 2021

The Christmas story is saturated with fascinating paradoxes. This sermon examines some of them for the edification of the saints.

The Paradoxes of Christmas Chuck Sligh December 19, 2021 Adapted from a sermon by D. Greg Ebie titled Christmas Paradox on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Colossians 2:9 – “For in him [Christ] dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily.” INTRODUCTION Webster’s defines a paradox as a seemingly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Knows

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 27, 2001

This is a funeral for a member of my church who died after a sudden illness.

The Funeral Service Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. Invocation O Eternal God, our Father, from whom we come and to whom we go, grant us the favor of Your divine presence at ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Blood Of Christ

Contributed by Joe Adaline on Oct 1, 2005

What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. What can make me whole again? Nothing but the blood of Jesus

When I was in high school, the world was very different to me. My parents both worked, tried to raise us right. My brother was the greatest friend I could have, being my younger brother. I had sisters, and it was good time after good time. It was a good time to grow up. I was sitting in my French ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

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 Christ to compel us.

Ambassadors for Christ Christian roles series 03/21/04 AM Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 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 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory In Christ

Contributed by Felicia Clayborne on Mar 9, 2015

Let us have victory In Christ

Title: Victory In Christ Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57 KJV: But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: The joy of being a Christian comes from the study of the Scriptures to discover what happened when we were saved. We entered into eternal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

As Servants Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents how Christians are to conduct themselves in the workplace.

Introduction Today is Sunday, the first day of the week but better known to most people as the last day of the weekend. Tomorrow is Monday – back to work or to school. Back to the daily grind. Today you are in here in worship, fellowshipping with brothers and sisters. You are nice; you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devisive Christ

Contributed by Larry Turner on Apr 15, 2014

Jesus gave eight reasons for coming to the earth. Two of those reasons were controversal. He came to bring fire and a sword.

This Sunday is Palm Sunday. It commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. It is the beginning of his last days on earth. Passover is a festival celebrated every year in Israel. It celebrates the night that the angel of death passed over the homes of the Jews, sparing their first born. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-51

Denomination: Foursquare

What A Difference You've Made In My Life!

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006

This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the difference Adam’s choice has made in our lives.

One of actor Jimmy Stewart’s most famous films is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In that motion picture, Stewart plays a despairing young banker who comes to a point in his life when he thinks he’d be better off dead. So, through the remainder of the movie, an angel shows him what the world would be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Resurrection

Contributed by Michael Trask on Apr 14, 2011

While our souls do indeed go to heaven when we die, this is by no means the end of it. The ultimate goal is the resurrection. This is what scripture teaches. Why has the church drifted from this teaching? This sermon seeks to answer that as well as

Sometimes, In these later years especially, I think that we Christians have spiritualized what we believe a little too much. What I mean when I say that is that we look at the promises of God only insofar as they have to do with our spirits, or our souls. For example, when you think of your ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithfulness In A Parallel World Part 1 Made In His Image.

Contributed by Jack Martin on Apr 27, 2020

This series is intended to show the existence of 2 seperate worlds at the same time. One that honors God and one that supports Satan.

Last week we journeyed together in part one of our Faithfulness in a parallel word series – The subject was Faithful in our giving. This morning we will explore Made in God’s Image, faithful to his plan. No other institution in the 20th century has under gone ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Gary Holt on Mar 14, 2026

Galatians 2:20: “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.” Christianity is NOT just about believing something about Jesus. It is about dying with Jesus so that He can live in you. Jesus’ cross meets our greatest need…the forgiveness of sin

“Crucified with Christ” Galatians 2:20 Easter 2026 week 1 Does it surprise you that Easter is in 3 week? ? and this is the first of 4 sermons leading into Easter. ? All will be based off Galatians 2:20 A man met with his friend one morning and greeted him with: "Say, Sam, have you seen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Christ Be Not Risen Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection.

IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN I CORINTHIANS 15:12-19 INTRODUCTION: Our hope is not built on opinions, but upon facts. For the facts see v. 1-11. Paul wrote to “refute” those who would “dispute” the resurrection. When you strike at the resurrection you are striking at the heart of Christianity. No ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 4, 2010

Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge.

The Love of Christ John 15:9-17 Christ commanded us to love one another even as He loves us. For us to know how to love each other we must understand the character of the rich deep love that Jesus Christ that Paul describes in Ephesians 3 as surpassing knowledge. I. His love is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show and prove the supremacy of CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Supreme over all things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and prove the supremacy of CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:18 (Amplified Bible) He also is the Head of [His] body, the church; seeing He is the Beginning, the Firstborn from among the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 24, 2022

When a believer dies, others are not to grieve like those who have no hope in Christ. But for believers we are grieving for ourselves and our loss, not for the person that died. This assurance believers have is because of the hope we have in Christ.

Do we know the exact time of the return of the Lord? Yes, we do! But didn’t Jesus say, “that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven” (Mathew 24:36). Yes, He did say that. Then how do we know the day and hour of the return of Christ? It is when the trumpet sounds. It is just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist