Sermons on Offices Of Christ:

Recognizing Christ In The Word And Sacrament

Contributed by Michael Pahls on Apr 9, 2001

Presents the narrative of the disciples walk to Emmaus as a perpetual template for the experience of the resurrected Christ as his presence is manifested in the proclamation of the Word and in the celebration of the Eucharist.

RECOGNIZING CHRIST IN THE WORD AND SACRAMENT Luke 24:13-35 INTRO. THE MOVIE IS NEVER AS GOOD AS THE BOOK I would like to begin my remarks this morning by reflecting on a phenomena that is in many ways unique to our modern culture. A couple of years ago a friend suggested to me that I read a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Your Eyes On Christ

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

To run the race, your eyes must remain on the prize.

Keeping Your Eyes On Christ Hebrews 12:1-3 I. The testimony of those who have gone before us should be an encouragement to us in our journey of life - We learn by the actions, victories and mistakes of others - Biblically (Heroes of the faith) - In our own lives (family, friends) - ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Or Santa Claus

Contributed by Clarence Talley on Oct 18, 2000

We are now in the Holiday season.

We are now in the Holiday season. A time of year when we look forward to celebrating the birth of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Recently, we thanked God for past and present blessings during our national Thanksgiving holiday. And now we look forward with great anticipation, to December 25th, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-33

The Year 2000 And Christ's Return

Contributed by Shane Williams on Oct 18, 2000

As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Do the events in the Bible predict that something will happen at the turn of the millennium?

As we approach the next millennium there is much speculation concerning what is to happen. Most people believe that something terrible is going to take place as we come upon the year 2000. The reasons for this feeling are almost unanimous. You will hear people talk of wars and earthquakes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complete In Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Complete In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Complete In Christ (Part 3)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

An exposition of Colossians 2:9-10 dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: a transcription from audio cassette} Introduction Well let’s take our Bibles again and turn with me to the book of Colossians. Colossians chapter 2, and believe it or not, we’re going to get through verse 10 this morning, (unless I have a heart attack or something!). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: *other

Christ Symbolized By The Tree Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9).

The garden which God planted in Eden, immediately after creating the heavens and the earth, included the tree of life (Genesis 2:9). The first man Adam was barred from this tree after he sinned against God (Genesis 3:22-24). But whereas we read in the Book of Genesis of Paradise Lost, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:9

Techniques Of Christ's Communication Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it.

Many people know truth, but struggle to effectively communicate it. Jesus Christ was a Master at communicating truth to a wide variety of audiences. Not only did Jesus communicate truth with love, but He presented ideas that spawned the planting and growing of His church throughout the world. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith- Christ Living In Me

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 24, 2001

With Christ IN me, I can live this Christian lifeby faith.

10-21- ‘01 FAITH- CHRIST LIVING IN ME A. Armstrong Galatians 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pre-Eminence Of Christ's Mission Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 12

THE PRE-EMINENCE OF HIS MISSION, MESSAGE AND MOTIVATION Matthew 12 v. 22 - 50 The pre-eminence of His mission V. 22 - "Then was brought unto him one possessed with a devil, blind and dumb; and he healed him." 1. His was a mission of power v. 22 "He healed him" 2. His was a mission of peril, v. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-50

Denomination: Holiness

The Precious Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Nov 12, 2001

The blood of Jesus Christ is a precious thing

The blood of Jesus Christ is such a precious thing. The blood of Jesus Christ is a precious thing because the blood of Jesus Christ is of the color red, but yet it can wash you white as snow. In this message,I want to point out at least 7 reasons why the blood of Jesus Christ is so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Our Identity In Christ Series

Contributed by Quinton Hammonds on Nov 27, 2001

This sermon tells us part of what we are and what we have as Saved persons living in Christ.

CELEBRATING OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST ROMANS 8:35-37 DR. Q.E. HAMMONDS Our theme for this month is celebrating our identity in Christ. To define the word identity simply means who you are. At times you as a person can be identified by different means. Like when I was a boy I was identified as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Influencing Our World For Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A call to be people of impact for Christ.

Influencing Our World For Christ Various Scriptures I. Introduction Today our topic is “Influencing Our World for Christ.” The idea of our time together is to look at just some of the many ways we can make a difference as we live and work in a world that doesn’t seem to have much time for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joseph's Response To The Message Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 11, 2001

#2 in series: Responses to the Message of Christmas. Focuses on Joseph and his response to the unusual news of the birth of Jesus.

Intro: In Joseph, we see some admirable responses to the news of Jesus’ future arrival. Let us examine these responses: I. CONFUSION A. "Is Mary being honest with me?" B. "How shall I handle this" C. "What are the facts??" II. COMPASSION A. "to avoid public shame, I will put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist