Sermons on Mystery Is Christ Himself:

The Uncomfortable Christ

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 11, 2025

What kind of fire is Jesus talking about? Is this the fire of judgment? The fire of hell? The fire of destruction? I don't believe so. This is the fire of purification, the fire of truth, the fire that burns away what is false so that what is true can shine forth.

OPENING Good morning, church family. I want to begin today with a story that might help us understand something profound about the nature of Christ's ministry. Last summer, I had the opportunity to speak with a forest ranger in Colorado. As we drove through a section of the national forest, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Methodist

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 29, 2024

Based on Colossians 2:6-15 - Shows hearers the evidence of being alive in Christ.

“ALIVE IN CHRIST” Colossians 2:6-15 FBCF – 7/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian is more than just praying a prayer at some point in your life. It’s more than a one-time decision. It’s more than filling out a card at the end of a church service. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Bold For Christ Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 30, 2024

What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ.

“Bold For Christ” Acts 4:10-14 What would it take for you to become bold for Christ? As we look at our text today I am leaning in the subject of being a witness for Christ. On the morning of August 7, 1974, French acrobat Philippe Petit walked the more than 130 feet between the Twin Towers on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 29, 2024

Living as Christ's followers in a world starving for love and compassion.

“The Compassion of Christ” Matthew 9:35-38 A while ago, I was reading a story from a mainstream news outlet about a young couple who moved to Los Angeles, California looking for fame and fortune but quickly found themselves homeless and destitute. It was a moving story. In any event, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: United Methodist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 6, 2025

Based on Philippians 1:19-30 - Challenges hearers to realize that we live in joy when we live in Christ.

“TO LIVE IS CHRIST” Phil. 1:19-30 FBCF – 5/4/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – How many of you here today want to have more joy in your life? Seems to be a scarce commodity these days. So many things work against us to steal our joy – stress/anxiety, burdens we carry, uncertainty in our nation/world, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Christ

Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Feb 29, 2024

John the Baptist came out of the wilderness with God dripping off of Him preaching saying, “Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”

· **God had a path for Jesus Christ to walk on and to walk in! God has a path for you to walk on and to walk in as well! Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Living Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 29, 2025

The healing of the crippled man showed that Peter and John believe in the presence of Christ, His power and the authority of His Name.

Acts 3:1-8, 12-16 - The Living Christ What Peter and John did was remarkable and out-of-the-ordinary. Their actions tell us at least THREE realities: (1) They believe that Christ has risen and is with them. No one would invoke the name of a dead man and expect something to happen. (2) They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clothed With Christ Series

Contributed by Lewis Martin on May 31, 2025

Have you ever tried to prove yourself—only to realize the gift was already yours? In Galatians 3, Paul reminds us that we don’t need to earn God’s love—we’re already clothed in Christ.

I remember the first suit I ever bought for myself. It was 1988, and I was working at Men’s Wearhouse—so I had access to the good stuff, not Hart, Shafner, and Marx, but high quality suits. I picked out a charcoal gray, double-breasted suit with chalk line pinstripes. Sharp. Classic. It was a $300 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Knowing Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 5, 2023

Jesus led the disciples to a deeper understanding of His identity, His purpose in coming into this world, and His plan for the building of His church.

Matt 16:13-20 Knowing Christ 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15He said to them, “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 22:31-32, John 1:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2023

The Holy Spirit continues to work in Christians all over the world, in many different expressions and denominations, to spread the compassion of Christ.

Saturday of the First Week in Advent 2023 There’s a vivid feeling of urgency about the Advent readings from the prophet Isaiah, a constant agony about factors not under the control of Israel as they await their Messiah. Now two things are for all of Israel’s history in the foreground of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8, Psalm 147:1-6, Isaiah 30:19-26

Denomination: Catholic

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

The Immutability Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2023

He is the unchanging one!

“The Immutability of Christ” Hebrews 13: Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby* some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

United In Christ

Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023

To be most effective in spreading the Gospel of Christ, as Christians we need to be united together in fellowship with Christ.

Did you know that in Christianity in the United States there are over 200 different church denominations and in the global Christian Church there are over 45,000 denominations. This doesn’t include the many thousands of inter-denominational and non-denominational churches with their own belief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Romans 12:5, 2 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 8, 2023

Today, we delve into the words of 1 Corinthians 6:12 from the New Living Translation, exploring the concept of freedom in Christ and its profound implications for our lives.

"Freedom in Christ" Introduction: Today, we delve into the words of 1 Corinthians 6:12 from the New Living Translation, exploring the concept of freedom in Christ and its profound implications for our lives. Point 1: Understanding the Principle of Freedom Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal