Sermons on Mature In Christ:

Rise Up And Choose Christ

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2007

This is a sermon we preached on our 18th anniversary at the church. It challenges us to Rise Up And Choose Christ. It’s our theme. Watch the video or listen to the audio version at www.glenvillenewlife.com.

Rise Up And Choose Christ 3/4/2007 Isaiah 40:27-31 Acts 14:8-20 Today is the celebration of starting our 18th year in ministry together. We praise God for God’s working in and through the life of this church to make a difference for Jesus Christ. How many of you can say that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Makes The Eternal Difference

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 6, 2007

For the Gaderan Demoniac, meeting the Master made all the difference.

"CHRIST MAKES THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE" Text: Mark 5:19 Intro: The silver lined clouds are breaking up over the eastern section of the Sea of Galilee. Bright red rays of the setting sun reflect brilliantly off the now calm waters. A while ago, a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Certainties Found Only In Christ

Contributed by Phillip Day on Mar 9, 2007

Why should we trust and follow Christ? See the five confidences that John lists.

Certainties Found Only in Christ 1 John 5:13-21 I. Confidence in Eternal Life (v. 13) a. God’s love supplies it (1 John 4:9) b. God’s promise ensures it (1 John 2:25) II. Confidence in Answered Prayers (v. 14-17) a. Useful prayers (v. 14-15; John 14:13; 1 John 3:22) b. Useless prayers ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking And Living Like Christ

Contributed by Milton Bradford on Mar 12, 2007

WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE HAD THE MIND OF CHRIST?

THINKING AND LIVING LIKE CHRIST Dale Carnegie has wisely said “that you are not WHAT you think you are, but what you THINK you are…” It is not anything outside of you that make you. It is not seeking to be like somebody or having something material that makes you, but the thinking inside of you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Immunity In Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Mar 21, 2007

This message sets forth the textual truths regarding our immunity from charges against us, whether human or satanic.

Introduction: I read this past week about diplomatic immunity and how it shield perpetrators of crimes from prosecution, from almost any law on the books. Reports of sexual abuse, slavery, extortion, and every imaginable crime. That is not to mention 150,000 parking tickets in N.Y. City in a 5 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sanctification, Living The Life Of Christ Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

A sermon outline to use to preach on the process of sanctification

SANCTIFICATION, LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST Romans 6:1-14 I. The Identification (6:1-4) “What shall we say, then? Shall we go on sinning so that grace may increase? By no means! We died to sin; how can we live in it any longer? Or don’t you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christ Makes All The Difference Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Mar 24, 2007

Does one person really make all the difference? When do things make all the difference? When we are changed, moved to laugh or cry, celebrated and sacrificed for. “Why The CHRIST Makes All The Difference” explores why Jesus makes all the difference to Eas

What Difference Does Easter Make? “Why the CHRIST Makes All The Difference” 2 Corinthians 5:21 Does one person really make all that much difference? When I was in the fourth grade I had a SS teacher who wasn’t like any of the SS teachers I had before. Bruce challenged us with one thing: memorize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Our Sin Bearer Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 26, 2007

Christians should remember what “Good Friday” was all about. Because of the price Christ paid on the Cross, Christians should live a life that says “We want to stop falling prey to sin.

Turn Your Bibles to Isaiah 53:1-6 Title: Christ Our Sin Bearer Theme: What Good Friday is All About Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read Isaiah 53: 1-6, “Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ - The Evidence Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 27, 2007

This Easter message comes from Mark 16 and examines various evidences for the validity of the Resurrection.

FOLLOWING FROM GALILEE TO GOLGATHA TO THE GRAVE AND BEYOND Follow The Leader – 7 Mark 16 INTRODUCTION: Who was the most devoted follower of Jesus Christ prior to Pentecost? This may surprise some of you, but I would actually suggest that it may have been Mary Magdalene. How did I get there? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-20

Finding Christ In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 1, 2007

Jesus fulfills the Old Testament; this is especially seen on Palm Sunday.

Finding Christ in the Old Testament Zechariah 9:9 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 4/1/07 As a way to introduce the sermon today we’re going to watch a clip from “The Mouk Story,” which describes how chronological Bible teaching from the Old Testament provided a framework for an explosion of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Claims Contradict Conspicuousness

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 2, 2007

Sometimes things do not look as they really are. Christ did not look like a King when He stood before Pilate and that was Pilate’s downfall.

JOHN 18:28-40 CHRIST’S CLAIMS CONTRADICT CONSPICUOUSNESS I. HIS CLAIMS* A. Clarity. B. Consented. C. Condemned. II. HIS CAUSE: ** A. Communicate. B. Confront. C. Cure. III. HIS CONQUEST: *** A. Church. B. Commonness. C. ...read more

Scripture: John 18:27-40

Denomination: Methodist

Personally Anointing Christ As King Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 9, 2007

When Christians grasp the truth of Jesus Christ being King as well as Savior they want to live a life that says, “I care about Jesus’ Kingship in my life.”

Turn your Bibles to John 12:1-13 Title: Personally Anointing Christ as King Theme: Examining Truths in the Triumphal Entry Series: Easter Season Messages Listen as I read John 12:1-13, “Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Life Is - Christ's Life!"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 19, 2007

This sermon explains the truth about eternal life, gives the believer assurance of eternal life and at the same time presents the gospel to the unbeliever from the Exchanged Life perspective of Christian truth.

I. The Introduction How many of you have seen the sad, saga of Anna Nicole Smith’s life, death and hopeful burial broadcast across the news for the past two weeks? The saddest thing is, there seems to be no hint of eternal life in anything that’s been broadcast. However, God’s original purpose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 27, 2007

Start living like those who have been blessed in Christ.

Our Spiritual Blessings In Christ Text: Eph. 1:3-14 Introduction 1. Illustration: A Roman historian named Titus Livius once said, "Men are slower to recognize blessings than misfortunes. 2. There are many Christians today that walk around with an interiority complex because they do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Mind Of Christ - Pt. 2

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Further discussion of the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ (Part 2) 11/6/05 –pm Philippians 2:5-11 INTRO Our last sermon on Sunday night focused on the first 5 verses of chapter 2, specifically on the mindset of Jesus Christ. Tonight, we are going to further look into this chapter, re-pointing out some things and looking into a few new ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist