Sermons on Offending Christ:

But Christ!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 6, 2019

The way into the Holiest.

BUT CHRIST! Hebrews 9:1-14. We have been comparing and contrasting the new covenant with the old, the heavenly tabernacle with the earthly; the substance with its shadow (cf. Hebrews 8:1-13). Also the ministry of Jesus with that of Aaron (cf. Hebrews 5:1-10). In this passage we see ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Christ

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 15, 2023

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life?

What does it mean to be in Christ? Let’s allow the Bible to tell us. Several churches claim that eternal life is only available within their walls. Who does Jesus say will have eternal life? For God loved the world in this way: He gave His One and Only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Offenses

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

How to overcome being offended.

Luk 17:1 Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come! Skandalon – trap used to catch animals, offenses are traps of satan. Impediment holding one back, stumblingblock. Strike or hit against Luk 17:2 It were better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Cross Of Christ

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 27, 2004

1- The offense of the cross 2- The preaching of the cross 3- The priority of the cross

INTRO.- ILL.- Since 1710, the skyline of London has been dominated by the soaring dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. On the top of the dome is a cross. So it is fair to say that for nearly 300 years there has been a cross on the roof of London! That is one way to say that Christ is above all! ILL.- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Away From The World Brings An Uneasy Peace

Contributed by Thomas Black on Apr 28, 2006

We don’t need to offend unbeleivers because we follow Jesus. Let the Cross offend them, but not us.

I once worked at a grocery store which employed a truck-driver and while his instructions were basically to get a load from point A to point B he felt on occasion that in order to meet a deadline he would have to speed or otherwise break a few laws. Yet the double edge to the sword was if he got ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:22-55

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Handle Offenses Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 21, 2016

In order for the church to grow numerically and spiritually it must know how to handle offenses. The one offending may not know that they have offended. The one offending might need to know how to walk in the fruit of the Spirit.

02/21/16 How to Handle Offenses Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22 Theme: Offenses Focus: How to handle offenses. Point: If we do not handle our offenses correctly, we will destroy our church. Illustration: When the doctor diagnoses you with cancer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Inquiry Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004

Fourth in a five week series. I trust this series will help us gain a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He did for us.

The Inquiry of Christ Text: John 21:15-17 Give background of the text: >Peter and Friends fishing >Jesus is risen and has appeared to several people. >Jesus appears on the scene and provides the fish that the disciples needed. After a meal of fish and bread, Jesus takes Peter aside and begins to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Chosen Of Christ

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 9, 2004

Blessed are the feet of the man who carries the Gospel. You are the last line of defense.Can we accept the Truth?

The Chosen of Christ We as ministers must believe what the Bible states as truth. This sermon deals with,telling the truth, not as we know it but as Jesus told us. Jesus never tolorated sin and neather does He or the Father expect us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-18, Luke 14:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

We are called to have the mind of Christ

INTRODUCTION Blessed are they who are too tired and too busy to go to church on Sunday, for they are my best workers. Blessed are they who are bored with the minister’s mannerisms and mistakes, for they get nothing out of the sermon. Blessed is the church member who expects to be invited ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ The Rock Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 2:6-8

Text: 1 Peter 2:6-8 Title: Christ the Rock Date/Place: LSCC, 7/17/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Joseph Smith—a prophet to some, and great deceiver to others. Martin Luther—a great theologian and reformer to some, and a heretic to others. Mohammed—a prophet to 1.2 billion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

No Name But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2007

The one name that can bring unity and harmony in Christendom is the name of Jesus.

OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny was BAPTIZING the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 29, 2017

We shall examine three words that are important to understand what the cross is about.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Judging Others

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

An Expositional series on the book of James

Judging Others James 2:1-9 Introduction All day long I am around people from India, Pakistan, and other places in the world where they have a very different standard of living. I show up at work, freshly bathed, shaved, wearing men’s cologne, and wearing clean, well pressed, good quality ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refusal To Believe

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offend

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desatado Por Perdonar

Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 28, 2012

Un cristiano quien anda en cadenas pesadas es una persona quien necesita hallar perdón y quien necesita ofrecer perdón.

Desatado por Perdonar Mateo 18:21-35 Heb. 12:14 La actitud de no perdonar a otro es una cadena pesada atada a su ser. El mandamiento de Dios es perdonar; no de hacer pretextos. Puntos de Considerar. I. La Idea de Perdonar reconoce que un Error fue Cometido --No es para discutir si fue hecho ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal