Sermons on Offending Christ:

Homesick For Christ's Church Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Nov 25, 2016

Paul was imprisoned in Rome and longed to be with the churches. With great distance between him and the churches, Paul did what he could to minister to the churches.

HOMESICK FOR CHRIST’S CHURCH Colossians 2:1-8 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ November 20, 2016 Audio link to an mp3 recording of this message: http://chirb.it/sg5042 INTRODUCTION: 1.) The definition for homesick is: to be sad because you are away from your family ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted And Grounded In Christ

Contributed by Jebryan Reiter on Dec 3, 2016

Making sure we are rooted and grounded in Christ that brings hope and life not just looking good and decorated on the outside like our Christmas Tree which are dying and life-less

Rooted and Grounded in Christ As I was pondering on what to share today, I began to think about my Christmas tree...yes my Christmas tree. I'm not sure what your typical tradition is, but we typically put up our tree as soon as possible after Thanksgiving day. And of course, we always get a REAL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

The Virginal Conception Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 20, 2016

A defense of the Virgin Birth.

"The Virginal Conception of Christ" Luke 1:26-38 Introduction: Larry King, the CNN talk show host, was once asked who he would most want to interview if he could choose anyone from all of history. He said, "Jesus Christ." The questioner said, "And what would you like to ask Him?" King replied, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Having The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2017

Spiritual truths can only be known by those who are born again believers!

HAVING THE MIND OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 In this passage, Paul writes to the church of Corinth to explain how to discern what was wisdom from God versus that of this world. There were many false teachers. Were the Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Holiness In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Are you living up to the life God gives you? You’re endeared and endowed; now what?

In the eleventh century, King Henry III of Bavaria grew tired of court life and the pressures of being a monarch. He made application to Prior Richard at a local monastery, asking to spend the rest of his life as a contemplative (i.e., monk). "Your Majesty," said Prior Richard, "do you understand ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Blessed Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 18, 2017

Again expressing gratitude for Philippi. Paul understood the mutual benefit they enjoyed through Christ. They shared and received from each other. We too benefit from each other, meeting individual needs and strengthening the church.

Blessed together in Christ Philippians 4: 14-19 Drawing near the conclusion of his letter, Paul once again offered a word of gratitude for the church in Philippi. They had certainly benefited greatly from the love and devotion of Paul, and yet he knew his commitment to them had not been without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Paul, The Servant Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 26, 2017

To establish that Paul was not the servant of men or of traditions; but the servant of Christ. This lesson deals with the pleasers of men who claim to be the servants of Christ. We will expose some traditions of the fathers in this lesson.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Servants of Men - Pharisees 2. The Servants of Tradition - Patriarchs 3. The Servant of Christ - Paul Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Paul, the servant of Christ.” This lesson deals with Paul’s work as the servant of Christ. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12, Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017

Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Other

Jesus Christ Proclaimed Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 8, 2017

Mark jumps right into the life and ministry of Jesus, proclaiming Him as the Son of God. The Gospel opens with John the Baptist, preaching a message of repentance in preparation for the coming of Christ. He too proclaimed His deity.

Jesus Christ Proclaimed Mark 1: 1-8 As we begin our study in Mark’s Gospel, it is interesting to note that he doesn’t offer any genealogy of Christ, the events surrounding His birth, or any details about His childhood. These would have been essential to reach a Jewish audience, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power In Christ

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2017

Ephesians 1:19-23 shows us several ways in which God's power is seen in Christ.

Scripture Today, we are concluding a series of sermons on Ephesians 1 that I am calling, “God’s Supreme Purpose.” In Ephesians 1:3-14, which is one, long, complex, glorious sentence in the original Greek, the Apostle Paul praised God for salvation. Paul praised the Father for planning our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Fellowship With Christ And Others

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 22, 2018

If we have no fellowship with others we cannot have fellowship with Christ

A pastor went to visit some prospective members—a husband, wife and their son. At the beginning of the visit, it was a typical visit. They were getting to know each other, what they had done in their lives. Finally, the woman said, "I can’t stand it anymore. I’ve got to say something! My husband ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Church: The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2018

This sermon is from a sermon series entitled, "What We Believe." In this study we look at how the church is the body of Christ, and exactly what that means, looks like, and entails.

What We Believe The Church: The Body of Christ As we continue through our series on what we as Christians say we believe in, we’ll be looking at a number of different doctrines, or teachings, of the church. And it is my hope that everyone will not only grow in their understanding, but also in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Foursquare

The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Pastor Norman Bailey, Overseer on Aug 10, 2018

In order to understand (The Good News) the Gospel we must be honest enough to say there had to be some bad news!!!!

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first and also to the Gentiles. Romans 1:16 This verse is the key passage of the book of Romans. The Apostle Paul owns up to that the Gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Lives In Me

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 20, 2018

The type of person we see in Jesus or indeed what Jesus means to us is very variable, unique and very personal - Jesus, not just a Leader, Teacher, Physician, not even as Saviour, but John describes Jesus as food. I AM the bread of life.

CHRIST LIVES IN ME. JOHN 6:51-58. Jesus said, ‘I AM the Bread of Life’ and this saying of Jesus has profound implications for a Christian, a follower of Jesus Christ. In fact the type of person we see in Jesus or indeed what Jesus means to us is very variable, unique and very personal All of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Reasons To Be Happy In Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2018

Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing a couple why we should be happy?. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life?

Reasons to be Happy in Christ! Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing a couple why we should be happy?. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life? 1. We are Happy when we are forgiven. (Psa 32:1) Blessed is he whose ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Psalm 13:1, Psalm 121:5, John 13:17