Sermons on Our Total Commitment To Christ:

Our Citizenship In Heaven

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 18, 2008

As followers of Jesus, our true citizenship is in heaven, not here on earth.

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Miss Watson attempts to persuade Huckleberry to behave by explaining to him the difference between heaven and hell. Huckleberry responds with the following observation: Now she had got a start, and she went on and told me all about the good place. She said ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Clinks In Our Armour

Contributed by Tim Harrison on Oct 18, 2000

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T

A FRIEND RECENTLY ASKED ME: HOW GOES THE WAR? HIS WORDS CAUGHT ME BY SURPRISE AFTERALL - I LIVE IN AMERICA - THE LAND OF THE FREE AND THE BRAVE WAR IS A TERM GENERALLY RESERVED THOSE DISTANT COUNTRIES ON OTHER CONTINENTS LIKE GERMANY, GREAT BRITAIN, CROATIA, IRAQ BUT I KNEW THIS WASN'T WHAT MY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-17

Our Choice To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 27, 2018

Learning how to rejoice during anxiety

Note: I used Max Lucado's book Be Anxious for Nothing as a reference for this sermon series. Many of the quotes come from this book. Title: The Choice to Rejoice Theme: From the series of Be Anxious for Nothing Text: Genesis 50, Philippians 4:6 – 14, Lamentations 3 Philippians 4:4-9 Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8, Isaiah 6:1-8, Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Troublesome Tongues

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 26, 2024

As James challenges his readers to have a true religion, he comes to a part of our faith-life that is nearly impossible to control - our tongues.

Before we dive into the main content of the message today, I want to point out something rather obvious - there are no notes in your bulletins. There is a sense in which this sermon is set up fairly similarly to others - a couple of main points with smaller points, but there is also a sense in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Colossians 3:16, Ephesians 4:29, Luke 6:45, Ephesians 5:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Womens Place In Christ

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 12, 2012

A Mothers Day message adapted from an article by Jack Hayford

A Woman's Place in Christ A Mothers Day Message Adapted from an article by Jack W. Hayford For too long, the church has devalued the role and the ministry of women. Are you ready to step up to the place Jesus has prepared for you? The Bible says in Galatians 3:28 that because of what Christ has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Victorious King Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

Is there not hope for the dark chaos of your fallen nature?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 21 October 2012 "To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house."-Isaiah 42:7. I. Looking at the first verses/chapter/we will consider who it is that sends Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Our Secret Resource

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 15, 2019

Ephesians 6:18-20 teaches us that our secret resource is prayer.

Scripture In our sermon series on “The Whole Armor of God” in Ephesians 6:10-24 we have examined our spiritual warfare, our terrible enemy, our only strength, our shining armor, and our mighty weapon. Today, I want to examine our secret resource in this spiritual warfare. So, let’s read about our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ Is All & In All

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 23, 2013

Examples of finding Christ in all of scripture. His sacrifice & death and His kingdom & future glory

Colossians 3:11 (AV) 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. What Is The Focus Of Scripture? • Christ’s sacrifice and death for sinners • Christ’s kingdom and future ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In The Christ Child

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 11, 2011

He came for acceptance, He came for reconciliation, He came to save mankind from their sins, He came to show love, He came to heal, He came...He came to be glorified through you and me! **I want to give you three more important facts that Jesus came to

Freedom In the Christ Child Isaiah 9:6-7NLT For a child is born to us, a son is given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. And he will be called: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His government and its peace
will never end. He will rule ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Minister Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 5, 2014

Paul speaks of his ministry in Christ and what it deals with. 1- Ministry is a matter of believing in others 2- Ministry uses the avenue of writing 3- Ministry always points to Christ

INTRO.- Romans 15:15-16 “I have written you quite boldly on some points, as if to remind you of them again, because of the grace God gave me to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles...” Paul was a minister of Christ Jesus but not many men are interested today in becoming a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ’s Principle Of Love Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 27, 2016

No subject is more important than the subject of human relationships except perhaps that of our relationship to God.

I. Introduction A. The newly-married husband came home from the office to find his young wife in floods of tears. "Darling, whatever is the matter?" he asked. "Sweetheart," she sobbed, "the most terrible thing has happened! I cooked my very first Beef Bourguignon for you, and I got it out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

In Christ, I Am...light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018

Shine the light of Christ on our own darkness, and the darkness of the world. Then, shine as a light in the world.

IN CHRIST, I AM…LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS—Ephesians 5:1-20 (Series on Ephesians: In Christ, I Am…) Read the sermon title from the card. There is a lot of darkness in the world. The media bombards us with stories of injustice, oppression, and corruption. We see people who are caught in a web of sin, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Has Christ Been Divided Up? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

I want to address a question that may seem absurd but is unfortunately a reality in our Christian walk.

I want to address a question that may seem absurd but is unfortunately a reality in our Christian walk. Has Christ been divided up? The apostle Paul asks this question in 1 Corinthians 1:13, and it's a call to examine our hearts and our actions. Paul's plea is clear: "Is Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12, 1 Corinthians 1:13, Galatians 3:28, John 17:21

Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Judgement Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 28, 2020

We all must go before the Christ are you ready?

THE JUDGEMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 2ND Corinthians 5: 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad. The Greek word (Bema) when translated Judgment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist