Sermons on Our Works Or Christs:

True Spirituality

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

Overview of Colossians and its explanation of the Christ-like life.

Colossians: The Secret of True Spirituality Colossians 1:27-2:8 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Janet loves the Lord. She is active in her church. She works hard at trying to do what’s right. But she still struggles. She wonders if ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Is The Vine

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon is about living vitally connected to Christ, the True Vine who produces awesome fruit in our lives.

We live in a world of concrete and metal, cars and skyscrapers. Our food comes from grocery stores, markets and McDonald’s. Jesus lived in a world of deserts and gardens, rocky clefts and fertile fields. The food that Jesus and his friends ate were the grains they saw growing in nearby fields and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory In Jesus Sermon I: The Master Of My New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Two ways, two masters, and two destinies are presented to us in God's Word. Choosing God's Way is the surest and Victorious way.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE MASTER OF MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

Church's Responsibility Towards Society

Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on May 26, 2020

The present scenario of the world and our nation under lockdown had given us the best chance to shine our lights in the darkness but seemed like more than others we hid our light under a basket. Matthew 5:16

Greetings in the sweet name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, let us consider ourselves privileged to listen to his word. As we are continuing the COVID-19 Lockdown, I see many verses and articles related to Christ's Second Coming circulating in the social media, and I don't know to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, James 1:27, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Angels By Our Side

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 11, 2013

God wants us to know: 1. That His angels are a matter of fact. 2. That His angels have a ministry. 3. That His angels have Master.

God's Angels by Our Side Hebrews 1:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 7, 2013 *Chuck Swindoll shared a great testimony that he heard from one of his mentors. It was about a missionary home on furlough. He was traveling by car from church to church. And one rainy evening he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Adjusting Our Focus

Contributed by Tony Fox on Feb 21, 2003

Paul writes to Corinth to get them to focus on the cross of Christ.

“Adjusting Our Focus” February 12, 2003 (1Cor. 1.17-18) Adult Bible Study We’ve all had the job one time or another of taking pictures. When you do, you want to make sure that the image you are trying to capture is in focus else you get a smeared image. Sometimes we have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

For God Is Our Peace

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 4, 2017

Remember in order to have peace we must have Christ.

FOR GOD IS OUR PEACE John 16: 33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. Ephesians 2:14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Great King Deserves Our Best Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

Another message in a verse by verse series through the book of Malachi.

The Great King Deserves Our Best Malachi 1:6-14 I. The Priests Despised the Name of God (v. 6) A. By forsaking the covenant relationship “Do you thus deal with the Lord, O foolish and unwise people? Is he not your Father, who bought you? Has He not made you and established you?” – Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

On The Behalf Of Christ

Contributed by Randell Brown on Nov 17, 2001

We are to live our lives on the behalf of Jesus Christ representing him and the righteousness of GOD he fulfilled.

“ON THE BEHALF OF CHRIST” TEXT PHILIPPIANS 1:29-30 & 2:1-8 This Epistle is a letter that was written to the Philippli Church, which was located in Macedonia in S.E. Europe. This was Paul’s first Church in Europe. They were a Church that was not of great money and a Church that was being ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Christ Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 3, 2011

Last in our vision 2011 series: New Riverlutions regarding the fuel for it all: a love for Christ that compels us

Text: Psalm 71:15-24, Title: New Riverlutions: Love Christ, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/6/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Finish Strong video, Lyrics to Who is like You B. Background to passage: this is a psalm of old age. David (or whoever) was remembering and praying to God in their old age to again ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Yes Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2010

In this lesson we learn the importance of keeping our word, and the fact that God always keeps His word.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a groom who approached the minister during the wedding rehearsal with an unusual offer. 1. “Look,” the groom said, “I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Glorious Resurrection Of Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 31, 2005

Evidences to the Resurrection of the LORD Jesus Christ is outlined in this 15th chapter of 1 Corinthians.

“THE GLORIOUS RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST” 1 CORINTHIANS 15:1-11 1. It is the ACCLAMATION of the Gospel. (v. 1-2) 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21, 23-24; 2:2-7; 15:11-12, 14; Galatians 1:6-12; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; 4:1-2; 1 Peter 1:25; 5:12; 2 Timothy 1:9; 2:8; Romans 1:16-17; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our New Identity In Christ: Embracing The Transforming Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2024

Understanding our identity in Christ and living in the transformative truth of God's word.

Our New Identity in Christ: Embracing the Transforming Truth Theme: Understanding our identity in Christ and living in the transformative truth of God's word. Point 1: Loved and Accepted as Children of God 1 John 3:1 (NLT): "See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Psalm 103:12, 1 Peter 1:23, Revelation 21:4, Romans 8:18, Colossians 3:2, Galatians 4:6-7, 1 John 1:9, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Holy Spirit Transforms Our Minds To The Mind Of Christ. Series

Contributed by Christina Milanderb on Feb 24, 2023

It's only by The Holy Spirit's power that our minds are transformed to the Mind of Christ which we already possess.

Before we got born again we were "children of wrath" naturally wired and inclined to sin, our minds darkened and desperately in need of Jesus The Light. It's the Presence of Light that drives out darkness so any effort on our part to mentally agree with Scripture will yield nothing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:16, Amos 3:3, 1 Peter 4:1, Romans 8:4-5