Sermons on Mature In Christ:

Peter Preaches Christ

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 15, 2002

EASTER 7(B) - May 12, 2002 - On Pentecost Peter preaches Christ--telling people who Jesus is, what Jesus does and how Jesus blesses us.

PETER PREACHES CHRIST Acts 2:22-36 - May 12, 2002 22"Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by mira-cles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. 23This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Deity Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Jun 6, 2002

John clearly identifies Jesus as God.

"THE DEITY OF JESUS CHRIST" By: Dr. Dennis Deese JOHN 1:1-12 Who Do You Think Jesus Is? In a 1983 Gallup poll Americans were asked "who do you think Jesus is." 70% of those interviewed said Jesus was not just another man. 42% stated Jesus was God among men. 27% felt Jesus was only human but ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

In Christ: The Real Life

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God.

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God. Yet few, if any, ever give it a second thought. Paul declared, "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:12). Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Conclusions Concerning Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 21, 2002

This message deals with responses to Christ based on one’s conclusions of Him, either true or false.

Conclusions Concerning Christ Text: Matt.16: 15 & 16; Matt.26: 65 & 66 Intro: Everyone who came through these doors today came having drawn certain conclusions about one thing or another. When we speak of coming to a conclusion about something, we mean that we have made a deduction ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-16, Matthew 26:65-66, Judges 13:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

For most Americans Labor Day is a holiday & in the opinion of some it’s the most hypocritical holiday of all. But today, instead of considering our jobs drudgery, I want us to look at them as challenging opportunities.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 6:5 6; Jeremiah 29:5 7; Daniel 6:20 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It's Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gaining Christ's Gratitude

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2002

I’ve never thought of God as being "grateful" for me, but the intriguing thing is - He is grateful, but only when we meet certain expectations. What are they?

One soldier stationed on an island of the Philippines during WW II told this story: “Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate our food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, once worked himself into the noontime chow line. Our camp cook spotted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Christ The Same

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002

If we do not know the Jesus of the Bible then we do not know what to expect from him today, Let’s find out who he was and we’ll know who he is.

Heb 13:8 The same in Love (Jesus personified the Love of God) Joh 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Joh 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. 1Jo 3:16 Hereby perceive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ: Our Example

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2001

Of COMPASSION, of PURPOSE, of OBEDIENCE

It is important to our purposes here, to briefly discuss the chronology of the events recorded in the first 18 verses of John chapter 5. Jesus has just come from Galilee, where the gospel writers tell us He was performing many miracles and teaching the people. It is very near the end of the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Our Equality In Christ

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 18, 2001

Through a vision Peter received, he learned some important lessons about God’s love for all people, lessons we need today to counteract a world filled with hate and prejudice.

OUR EQUALITY IN CHRIST Acts 10:34-35 INTRODUCTION God showed to Peter that all persons were loved by Him. Having seen the vision of animals, God sent a Roman named Cornelius to send me to bring Peter to him. Peter went with them to meet Cornelius. They spoke and Cornelius told Peter his story. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001

When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Fragrance Of Christ's Presence

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 26, 2001

The presence of Christ in our life is a sweet smelling fragrance to God and the world

THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST’S PRESENCE 2 COR 2:14-17 I. THE VICTORY OF CHRIST OVER HIS ENEMIES A. A parallel drawn from the roman custom of celebrating a triumphant outcome in battle 1-a king leading a defeated foe to further humiliate him -Col 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Religious Or Christ-Like?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ.

Thesis: There is a big difference between being "religious" and following Jesus Christ. Intro.: 1. When you hear someone use the word "religion" or hear someone refer to another person as "religious" what do you think of? a. Illust. Do you think of "Church Lady" on Saturday Night Live who goes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

The Glorious Appearing Of Christ

Contributed by Gary Merillat on Oct 18, 2000

The past, present, and future activity of Christ on behalf of mankind. Good for use at Easter or on a study of the ministry of Christ.

Illustration: Dr. E. Stanley Jones, the famous missionary, wrote in his autobiography a story about a friend, who was called upon to conduct a funeral service. This friend wanted to do the funeral exactly as it should be, so he turned to the New Testament to see how Jesus conducted a funeral. What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational