Sermons on On Mission With Christ:

Thermometer Or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts With Christ) Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

In your relationships are you a conformer or a transformer, Align your thoughts with Christ and he’ll begin to align your relationships with His will!

Thermometer or Thermostat (Align Your Thoughts with Christ) Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: This is week six in our series “Eight Essential Exercises for Building a Better Body.” We’re continuing to explore the need to build healthy, God-honoring relationships because all of life is lived out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cross Unfiltered--A Reflection On The Passion Of Christ

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 28, 2004

The recent controversy over Mel Gibson’s Passion of Christ proves that whenever the message of the cross is presented unfiltered it always evokes controversy.

The Unfiltered Cross 17For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel--not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 18For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 11, 2004

This is sermon #3 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the question-"Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" This is Day 3 of Passion Week- A Day of Controversy. Jesus is attacked and challenged. He answers His enemies with stunning rebuke.

Passion Week Day 3(Tuesday)before the crucifiction, A Day of Controversy and Personal Attacks. Text: Matthew 23:1-39 Title: "Why Do People Reject Jesus Christ?" Introduction- This morning, we will be considering Day 3 of Passion Week, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Christ's Finest Hour-Our Finest Hour" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 22, 2004

This is sermon #5 in my series on Passion Week. It answers the questions: What was Christ’s finest hour?, and What is our finest hour?

PASSION WEEK Sermon #4 in my series on Passion Week Day #5(Thursday before the crucifiction) A Day of betrayal and desertion Title: "Christ’s Finest Hour: Our Finest Hour" Text: John 12:23-32 Introduction- Our Lord & Saviour, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Christ-Did It Really Happne That Way? Series

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004

Answers 3 questions; Is the film true to the gospels?, Are the gospels true to history?, What do non-Biblical sources tell us?

The Passion of the Christ; did it really happen that way? Harrison Christian Church Sunday, March 7, 2004 Robbie Phillips Introduction: In a film, locations can be real, but characters can be fictitious. Or characters can be real, but fictitious themes can be added.  The film Titanic ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16, 2 Corinthians 15:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Should I Respond To The Passion Of The Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

This is a basic message about how people should be called to accept Christ after they have seen the Passion of the Christ

How should I respond to The Passion of the Christ? 9 That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Betrayal, Forgiveness & Restoration - Peter Denies The Christ

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 8, 2004

A look at Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and how Jesus brought forgiveness and restoration to Peter.

Mar. 28 – Jesus: The Betrayed READ John 13:21-38 18:15-18; 25-27 The year was 1779. He was a loyal patriot, a prosperous businessman, a natural leader and an obvious choice to be captain of the Connecticut State Militia. He proved to be a good military leader. He joined Montgomery ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38, John 18:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Died So That We Might Live

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 21, 2003

“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” 2 Cor. 8:9.

! Mark 5:21-43 Theme: Christ died so that we might live Text: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 God has a divine plan for our lives. This plan is in the Word of God and this life is only possible when one lives a life of obedience to the Word of God. Such a life is a life of purity, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It's Not Just Faith, But Faith In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 2, 2004

Funeral Sermon for one who has died in the Lord

John 3:16 16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. "It’s Not Just Faith, but Faith in Christ Jesus" He was born. He lived for a while. Then he died. Those three sort sentences sum up a common experience ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Lutheran

For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Contributed by Martin Leigh on Sep 10, 2003

A study of the text in Galatians and its meaning for today

FOR FREEDOM’S SAKE “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand fast therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Gal 5:1ff) This verse sums up the whole of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. His message is one of deliverance. Right at the beginning of the Epistle this theme of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why Did Christ Jesus Come Into This World?

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 18, 2003

Why Christ Jesus came into this world.

If you were asked, Why did Christ Jesus come into this world, what would be your answer? There are those who tell us that the Son of God came to earth to set an example and all mankind should follow His example. Others claim He came to proclaim the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Holiness

Why Christ Came Into This World - Part 4

Contributed by Paul George on Oct 21, 2003

Christ came into this world to save sinners.

There is no need to speculate as to why the Son of God left heaven’s glory and in the body of humiliation dwelled among men. He came to save sinners. He came full of saving grace and truth. He came because it is not God’s will that any be lost but all repent and be saved. He came on behalf of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Holiness

Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003

The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

(Lesson 10) Mary Magdalene: Taught By Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Mary came to the garden to care for a corpse. When she saw Jesus, she hung on to His physical feet to renew the love she had for Him before the cross. In an encounter with Christ, she learned that she would relate to Him "in the Spirit" in the future.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Women came to the tomb. "Very early in the morning they (the women (23:55) came early unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain other women with them" (Luke 24:1). 2. Mary Magdalene was the leader. She was mentioned first (Mark 16:1 and Matt. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 11) Saul: Becoming A Follower Of Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Paul hated Christians, yet encountered Christ on the road to Damascus where his life was transformed. Paul received his commission from this experience.

A. BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. "Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews" (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. "As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless" (Phil. 3:5,6). 3. Best teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:5-14

Denomination: Baptist