Sermons on Opposing Christ:

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 10, 2019

Philippians 1:18-30 teaches us to live for Christ.

Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” Paul planted the church in Philippi on his second missionary journey. About ten years after planting the church, Paul was under house arrest in Rome. His future was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:18-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on May 14, 2019

An explanation of just how God saves us, by replacing our identity in Adam with an identity in Christ. The concept of Federal Headship under the last Adam is thoroughly explained. External Security for the believer is thereby assured.

Eternal Security Life in Christ Welcome back! In the first message we learnt how we all sinned in Adam - we're guilty human beings with a fallen Federal Head and so ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Doctrine Of Christ

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

Christology: the thinking and teaching of the person and work of Jesus Christ

Doctrine of Christ Christology: the thinking and teaching of the person and work of Jesus Christ 1. His deity The Spirit of God and the Son of God share the same essence of the Father. He is eternal Micah 5:2 John 1:1 John 8:58 He is immutable Hebrews 13:8 He is holy Luke 1:35 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35, John 8:58, John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciled In Christ

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 7, 2019

1) The Plan of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20a, 21), 2) The Means of reconciliation (Colossians 1:20b, 1:22a), 3) The Aim of reconciliation (Colossians 1:22b), and 4) The Evidence of reconciliation (Colossians 1:23).

Colossians 1:20–23 20 and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross. 21 And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22 he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Other

Christ In Heaven

Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Jun 11, 2019

Jesus Christ is preparing us a place in Heaven

Today I would like to explain a sentence of the Apostol Creed: “He ascended into heaven, and He is seated at the right hand of the Father”. Let us see all the blessings of this wondrous confession. Everything that is happening here today, communion as a visible message and the sermon’s message as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not I, But Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 11, 2019

Peace and victory by the indwelling Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Easter Sunday, 1951, this verse changed my life. I realized Christ lived in me. a. I knew I was saved by the Lord. b. I knew I was called into full-time service. c. I knew God answered prayer. d. I didn’t know the peace and victory I would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassionate Christ

Contributed by John Newbaker on Jun 24, 2018

Christ is moved with compassion toward a crowd of hungry people and feeds them.

The Compassionate Christ Mark 8:1-9 What we have read here is how Christ is moved with compassion toward a crowd of hungry people and feeds them. First we are introduced to a…… 1. Crowd of hungry people V1 “the multitude being very great” How large is this crowd? v9 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018

What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Incomparable Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 10, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Colossians exploring Paul's presentation of the incomparable Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “The Incomparable Christ” Review Paul began his letter to this group of believers by letting them see a bit of his heart. He tells them about how he has prayed for them. In this section we learn of Paul’s prayer habits. I. Paul exhibits proper, effective prayer 1:3-12 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4, Philippians 3:20-21, Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ambassadors For Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 21 in our Colossians study on our responsibility to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ.1

Chico Alliance Church “Ambassadors for Christ” Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col. 3:16 The word of Christ is that body of truth ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013

The road which the Lord sets before us is not easy. It requires us to give up our selfish ambition, and to walk the path of service. Yet it is a route which leads to a crown of glory for ALL who follow Jesus.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST. Mark 10:32-45. The disciples of Jesus were amazed that Jesus had ‘steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem’ (Luke 9:51). They were beginning to have the clear apprehension that such a route would lead to their Master’s premature death, and that the promises of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Christ Is Christmas"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2013

A sermon for Christmas Eve.

"Christ Is Christmas" Luke 2:1-14 After Jesus was born, He was wrapped in strips of cloth and placed in a manger. A manger, of course, is a feeding trough from which donkeys, horses, and other animals eat. I don't know about you, but when I think of the manger I picture it made out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 2, 2014

Paul tells us that in being a new person in Christ, we are given a job or ministry to accomplish as ambassadors of Jesus Christ.

Ambassadors for Christ 2 Corinthians 5: 17-21 Intro: A new year as we call it is upon us. Most of us make resolutions or promises to ourselves to be a better person in some way in this New Year. Many of our resolutions revolve around exercise don’t they? Either we want to lose weight or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Cricified With Christ

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 8, 2014

What does it mean to be "crucified with Christ"? How will that affect our lives?

Reminders: Are you “Pressing On” for Jesus in your life? Are you hungry for (or thankful for) a life delivered from the ravages of slavery to sin because of the power of a risen Savior? Are you hungry for more of Jesus; knowing Him better, walking with Him more closely, feeling His very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jul 1, 2017

Jesus came to set us free from the slavery sin brings and to bring us into the family and Kingdom of God.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST In the 1700s, Great Britain was the most powerful nation on the earth. It had the strongest armies and all the navies of the earth combined couldn’t match the British Navy. One thing we don’t talk about much, though, is that Britain was giant bully. They conquered most of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist