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The Reception Of Christ

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 2, 2008

They did not receive Christ when he came down to be among men and save us over 2000 years ago. Would we receive Him any better today

The Reception of Christ John 1:11 Intro Jesus has been treated many different ways by people. The variety of ways in which different people have received and treated Jesus Christ is noteworthy. I. The wise men received him as “the King of the Jews.” a. They sought him. b. They worshipped ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Nature Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Dec 8, 2008

This message series resonates God’s indescribable gift, and what makes him beyond description.

Gift’s of Christmas 12/7/2008 “God’s Indescribable Gift” Good morning and welcome to Central. If you are our guest today, allow me to say thank you for worshipping with us today. It is that time of the year again for the most wonderful time of the year. It is a time when people reflect on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 13, 2008

This message considers the importance of the Birth of Christ as we celebrate Christmas...

CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF CHRIST Text: Matthew 1:18-25 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Christmas should serve as a reminder to every believer that the birth of Christ should be celebrated. It certainly does not mean that Christmas is the only time to rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Christ

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

If your goal is truly to serve the Lord and come to an ever increasing knowledge of Him...the Holy Spirit is here to take you on that most exciting journey...right to the throne of God...to His table where He will draw you closer to Him than you ever drea

NOTHING BUT CHRIST EPHESIANS 2:6 New Years resolutions ? Some say they are nonsense...just for breaking...but I believe there may be some validity in the basic concept. There is an old song that has a particularly special meaning. It says, "Jesus has a table spread, where the saints of God are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Christ Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 21, 2008

Our hope is made real as we consider that God became man. Delivered as a Christmas sermon, 2008.

XHOPE December 21, 2008 Xmas – many people are offended by the X in Xmas X represents the first letter in the Greek name of Christ Today I entitled my sermon XHOPE – because Christ adds so much to our hope that we have that I have been talking about the last few weeks Christ makes our hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is Christmas

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Dec 22, 2008

Points out that this time of year is a celebration of the birth of Christ. And that we should treat December 25th as we would any other persons’ birthday. It causes us to reflect on the heart of Herod and ours during this time of year.

Christ is Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 “Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Portrait Of Christ

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Dec 24, 2008

How does Isaiah the evangelistic prophet portray Christ

The Portrait of Christ Isaiah The book of Isaiah is referred to as the “fifth gospel.” When Isaiah speaks about Messiah, he sounds more like a New Testament writer than an Old Testament prophet. His messianic prophecies are clearer and more explicit than those of any other Old Testament book. They ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is Risen

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

The first words of the Risen Lord bring comfort and challenge.

Easter! Christ is risen from the dead! In consequence, because He lives, we also live! Halleluiah. What a glorious hope the believer has. Christ is risen – and because of that, we live! There are two aspects of this wonderful life that is now ours, and both are affected by the glorious truth ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Orphans In Christ

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005

If we are in Christ, we are never alone; we are not, and can never be, orphaned.

No Orphans in Christ May 1, 2005 John 14:15-21 2458 words 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

With Christ In A Storm

Contributed by Joe Lunsford on Oct 31, 2005

Discovering that Christ is bigger than any trial satan throws our way!

Christ In A Storm Mark 6:45-52 Jesus Christ performs some of the greatest miracles ever written about in the book of Mark. Mark was not necessarily an eye witness to all the accounts contained in his book… In fact there is a strong belief that he received his information from someone who was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Church Of God

The Birth Of Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 14, 2005

Three reasons Christ’s birth should cause us to praise.

Luke 1:26-38 The Birth of Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church November 13, 2005 Introduction Read Luke 1:26-38. In our last message from Luke 1, I told you that when God invades our lives, He alone chooses the time He will do a thing, the people He through whom He will work, the methods He will use ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 17, 2005

Christ is King of kings and Lord of lords. I Timothy 6:15-16 This sermon uses scripture and illustrations that acknowledge that Jesus is God incarnate. People must move from seeing Jesus as a "good and great" prophet to "My Lord and God". Even the disci

In Jesus Holy Name November 20, 2005 Text: I Timothy 6:11-16 Christ the King Sunday Redeemer King of kings and Lord of lords Who is Jesus? In 1983 the Gallup Poll asked Americans this very question. 42% stated that Jesus was God among mankind. 27% felt Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:15-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Do we believe that we are the hands-feet-arms-mouth-body-wallet-ride-smile-kind word-gentle touch-shelter provider-etc.-etc of Jesus Christ now that He is in heaven? Then how should we respond when we see a need? Mull this over as we continue.

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. Compassion is time consuming.” What we are going to talk about today is compassion – godly, Christ-like compassion. Compassion in the midst of our own wants, our own needs, our own limitations. Compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The $$$$ Of Following Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Aug 3, 2007

Following Christ may $$$$(cost) you the dearest thing you possess

A modern day Rip Van Winkle fell asleep and woke up in the year 2076. Immediately, he rushed to a phone booth to call his brokerage firm. They found his portfolio and reported, “Your Walmart stock is worth $50 million. Your AT&T stock is worth $62 million. And your Microsoft stock is worth $120 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 14, 2004

A message from Christ to believers on the importance of abiding in him.

Abiding In Christ John 15:1-16 This chapter is directed towards those who are in Christ. It is speaking to believers. And the subject of this chapter is without question. The lesson of Jesus to his disciples, and we as believers is the need to "abide in Christ". The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist