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Our God And Our Family Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 12, 2006

This sermon is about overcoming Christians overcoming social prejudices through prayer.

Text: Matthew 6:9 Title: Our God, Our Family -By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church Four score and seven years ago, one of our founding civil rights fathers James Weldon Johnson published one his first novels entitled “Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man”. In that same year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fragrance Of Christ's Presence

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Feb 26, 2001

The presence of Christ in our life is a sweet smelling fragrance to God and the world

THE FRAGRANCE OF CHRIST’S PRESENCE 2 COR 2:14-17 I. THE VICTORY OF CHRIST OVER HIS ENEMIES A. A parallel drawn from the roman custom of celebrating a triumphant outcome in battle 1-a king leading a defeated foe to further humiliate him -Col 2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Resolving To Seek Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 29, 2001

Our one great resolution in the New Year should be to seek Christ.

I hope everyone had an enjoyable and blessed Christmas. I hope that, amidst all the travelling, and feasting, and gift-giving, and family reunioning, and football watching, you were able to remember that what we are really celebrating during this season is the birth of Jesus Christ. As you may ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Victory March Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2004

This message was intended to be used after our Easter Cantata as a bridge into the gospel.

OUR ROAD TO VICTORY IN CHRIST Christ’s Victory March Ephesians 4:7-16 INTRODUCTION: I vaguely remember a story once told by Dr. John Maxwell about a man who sold papers at a sports stadium. I am not even sure what sport was being played that day. I think it was baseball. Anyway, What was so ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

Destined For Life In Christ! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

Only through Christ is our destiny changed from "death" to "life."

Destined for Life! in Christ I don’t know if you’ve given much thought to your future, if you have ever tried to influence and guide what your life will look like Ben is visiting Princeton this week. . . to discover where he will get a higher education and compete in swimming ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ's Love Compels

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

We need to be compelled in our love for others and God in Christ is for us.

Red Moon Rising (book) Dubi Czech Republic pp. 46-47 sex trade. Author and wife decide to show love to the prostitutes. Awkward, but felt called by the Lord to do so. Monroe, Michigan Girl on the East Side cussed out by her man, children near her, we just walked by (Vickie and I). Didn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rooted And Raised In Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Mar 1, 2010

Being rooted in Christ is the beginning of our journey, but there is so much more!

Rooted and Raised in Christ… Praise to God! Pastor Glenn Newton February 28th, 2010 COL 2:6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. COL 2:8 See to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Commitment To Christ #1 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

3 IMPORTANT POINTS IN COMMITTING OUR LIVES TO FOLLOW JESUS CHRIST.

Theme: Commitment to Follow Christ Text: Luke 9: 57-62 Introduction A. In Israel, particularly in Jerusalem, there is what they call a “Wailing Wall.” People will go to this place to pray. One day, a journalist was assigned to the Jerusalem Bureau of his newspaper. He got an apartment overlooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018

Message 31 in our exposition of Revelation focusing on the judgment seat of Christ.

The Revelation of Jesus Christ “The Judgment Seat of Christ” During the 7 year tribulation on earth there are a couple events taking place in heaven. One is the Wedding of the Lamb with the church which we discussed last week. The purpose of human marriage parallels the marriage of Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:22-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 6, 2020

Paul wants our faith properly based upon the work of Christ.

Christ Died for Us Romans 5:1-8 The Book of Romans has been held in the highest regard by Christian theologians over the centuries. Countless people have become Christians by reading its verses. Among these were Augustine, Luther and John Wesley. So the influence of Paul’s Epistle to the Romans is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Only Son, Our Lor Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the second part of the creed concerning Jesus Christ

HIS ONLY SON, OUR LORD A couple of years ago in a Maundy Thursday service a group of people presented a drama that I wrote over 20 years ago called “This is Your Life, Jesus”. It featured monologues by the people who knew Jesus, like Peter and Pilate and Judas and Mary. The section of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Father, Our Friend

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 6, 2008

This is the Eulogy I delivered for my father who died on Nov. 16th. It was the hardest sermon I ever delivered.

Our Father, Our Friend John Thomas Johnson (5/6/1931 – 11/16/2008) I stand before you this morning representing my family in this celebratory service of the life of our father. Some of you here today knew my father long before I did so I am sure there are some memories and experiences that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Community In Our Intimacy Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

We need to go from being single as Christians to acting and living in the plural.

Our Community in Our Intimacy Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 4 John 17:20-26 We have been talking about unity, and harmony for the last couple of weeks. We discovered that we must be in unity in our belief. This means that we all believe not just in God, but also in His Son Jesus Christ – to ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Lord And Our Land Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Paul was proud to be a Roman citizen. It was not because the empire was perfect, but because his citizenship gave him rights that were vital to his personal dignity, and to his service for God.

Human rights is a major issue in our world today, but it is not a new issue. Even under the Roman Emperor men had rights and they were precious. The Apostle Paul was unjustly arrested. He was about to be beaten when he calmly asked the Roman Centurion in charge if it was lawful to scourge a man ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-29