Sermons on Plainness Of Christ:

Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:20, Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4: Living Together In Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 18, 2011

Christians, we are living together as the body of Christ. This means: 1. We find our worth together (vs. 14-22) 2. We work together (vs. 23-25) 3. We are wounded together (vs. 26) 4. We win together (vs. 26-27)

God’s Best for One Another Part 4: Living Together in Christ 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *How do you feel about my body? -- I’ll have you know it takes almost 60 years to get a body like this! *How do you feel about your own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Follow Christ, Our Firm Foundation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

True faith is shown by obeying Jesus’ words, building our lives on His foundation so we stand firm through life’s storms.

Friends, some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The winds may not be rattling your windows, but they might be rattling your peace. A report you didn’t expect. A bill you can’t pay. A relationship you’re not sure will hold. Have you ever felt the floorboards of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49, Psalm 11:3

Topics: Following Christ, Firm Foundation

The Day The King Comes: Living In The Light Of Christ’s Return - Zechariah 14:1–9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2026

In the midst of this turmoil, God speaks of hope, victory, and the arrival of His King. Following Jesus is not simply about moral behaviour—it is about living in anticipation of the King’s return

The Day the King Comes: Living in the Light of Christ’s Return - Zechariah 14:1–9 (NLT) Introduction Imagine, for a moment, a world gripped by chaos—nations rising against each other, leaders scheming, cities crumbling under fear and conflict. This is not merely a headline from today’s newsfeed; ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-9, Joel 2:31, Revelation 11:15, Acts 4:12, Psalm 46:1-3, Matthew 24:42-44, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 3:16, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 25:35-40, Romans 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Choices

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

Lot chose to live in the plain near Sodom. Lot made his choice by sight and personal desire. Abram made his choice by seeking out the will of God.

Making Choices Genesis 13 Reading: Galatians 3:6-11 Intro: Genesis 12:1-3 Everyday we make choices. -Some are easy and simple – breakfast, what to wear, etc. -Some are more difficult – major purchase, spouse, -They all involve discerning the will of God. It’s important that we make the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

We Are Partners With Christ, Through Christ (1 Corinthians 1:1-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 22, 2022

God dedicated us to himself, and to his service, in Christ. We are not our own.

I had every intention this week of starting a new series on the Holy Spirit. And I can't do it. I open up Microsoft Word, and get my music going, and I sit in front of my monitor. And I have nothing. I have this outline I was going to follow. I had a plan. And I can't follow it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Me "in Christ" And "christ In" Me

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 13, 2023

To be truly saved, you must be "IN" CHRIST, and the only way to be "IN" CHRIST, is for CHRIST to be IN YOU.

2023.11.12.Sermon Notes. IN CHRIST William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: To be truly saved, you must be IN CHRIST, and the only way to be IN CHRIST, is for CHRIST to be IN YOU. SCRIPTURES: 2 Corinthians 13:5 (Key Verse) Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 3:26-28, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Romans 8:10, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, Ephesians 2:1-10, Galatians 3:26-28, Romans 8:10, 2 Corinthians 4:6-7, Galatians 1:15-16, Galatians 2:20, Galatians 4:19, Ephesians 3:17, Colossians 1:27, 2 Thessalonians 1:10, Ephesians 3:14-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Let The Stones Cry Out: Celebrating Christ’s Kingship”

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Apr 13, 2025

This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we examine these verses, we’ll explore the themes of recognition, worship, and our own responses to Jesus as King.

ntroduction Good morning,my dear friends and family in Christ. Today, we gather to reflect on a pivotal moment in the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 19:28-40. This passage recounts the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—an event filled with fervor, joy, and profound significance. As we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Methodist

What Commitment To Christ Really Means Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 28, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019

What Commitment to Christ Really Means Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey - October 27, 2019 Series #44 / Luke 14:25-35 Intro It goes without saying…that we all have very different personalities…or dispositions. And one of those is related to the way we make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE TEXT Psa. 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Five Dark Valleys Of Life

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys.

FIVE DARK VALLEYS OF LIFE Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: Life is accompanied with both sunshine and shadows. The Christian's pilgrimage is at times on high, smooth plains of spiritual blessings, at other times it is down rocky gorges and through dark valleys. THE FIVE VALLEYS ARE: 1. The valley of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, The Positive Side Of Eternity

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 28, 2020

Eternity is a major fact of the future of every person. Some say it is irrelevant. Whether it be too disturbing to discuss or not, the Bible makes it very plain. Eternity cannot be avoided.

I want us to consider the positive side of eternity today. Heaven! a. Every invitation given is with heaven in mind. b. Every sermon preached is with heaven in mind. c. Every dollar given is with heaven in mind. d. This service today is not about being a Baptist but about going to heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Pig Is Still A Pig Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 23, 2003

The greatest struggle facing the church is not danger from without but rot from within. 2 Peter makes plain what a foe within looks like and where it is headed.

A Pig is Still a Pig. 2 Peter 2:1-22, part two. In the book of 2 Peter, the greatest problem the church faces is not danger from without, but rot from within. Have you ever picked up an apple and taken a big bite out of it just to discover that it is rotten or worm infested? I remember as I grew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ