Sermons on Prepare For Christs Return:

The Measure Of Christ

Contributed by Riaan De Villiers on May 14, 2007

There is a fullness that we need to acquire and it is the full measure of Christ. But what does it mean and how do we achieve it?

The Measure of Christ Ephesians 4:11 – 16 Ephesians 4:13 Colossians 1:26 – 27 There was a mystery that was hidden throughout the ages but is now revealed – Christ in us. But then it goes on and says that Christ in us is a hope of glory. Christ = the glory of God – John 1:14. Christ in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

Sermon using Phil. 2:1-5 - discussing the mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:1-5 Be sober, be vigilant, be strong – all of these words can describe what it takes for a Christian to have the mind of Christ. We must truly be sober – recognize what we are doing and why we are doing it on a daily basis. We must be vigilant in doing everything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Of Christ

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

Evangelistic message encouraging believers to see people as Christ sees us.

Compassion of Christ Matthew 9:35-37 February 11, 2007 AM Sermon Beginning of 2007 Evangelistic Push How much does Jesus really love you and I? Words cannot really describe the love that Christ has for us. As a matter of fact, the love was culminated on a cross at Calvary – where Jesus shed his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Attitude Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 22, 2007

Churches and Christians need to have a servant’s heart.

The Attitude of Christ Phil. 2:5-9 INTRO.: Illus. Of a job interview. Contrast this young engineer’s attitude with the attitude of Jesus, Who spent His entire life in the service of others with no compensation, very little appreciation, and considerable opposition. In our world, and especially in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Name But Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 6, 2007

The one name that can bring unity and harmony in Christendom is the name of Jesus.

OPEN: A mother looked out a window and saw Johnny playing church with their three kittens. He had them lined up and was preaching to them. The mother turned around to do some work. A while later she heard meowing and scratching on the door. She went to the window and saw Johnny was BAPTIZING the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blooming In Christ

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007

Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

“Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Jesus forgives a woman’s sin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Luke 7:36-8:3 "The Grace of Christ   "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Complacency Or Christ

Contributed by William White Jr on Jun 24, 2004

Hopefully this is a sermon of empowerment.

COMPLACENCY OR CHRIST? (Mark 6:30-38) I admit to you that I was quite taken up by all the pomp and circumstance leading up to and shortly following Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ. Churches were snapping up and selling tickets hurriedly. Media presses were heavily addressing every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:30-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 26, 2004

The Gospel of Christ is the most important news that mankind can come to know. Paul lays out the gospel for us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Let us examine this passage so that we too may know the "Good New" of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you – unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Incarnation Of Christ Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

what does the incarnation mean

INCARNATION There have been some one hit wonders in the pop world. One was Joan Osborne’s song What if God was one of us? Some of the lyrics go as follows: If God had a name, what would it be? And would you call it to his face, If you were faced with him in all his glory? What would you ask if ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Service Of Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on living the Christian life.

THE SERVICE OF CHRIST Colossians 1:23-29 INTRO: What the eye once sees it can never unsee. I wonder what would happen if we saw Jesus as Paul saw him? What would happen to us if we had that kind of vision? Here is a man who didn’t see him personally, but fell at his feet. You can’t meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Press On In Christ Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 14, 2004

Spiritual maturity is a growth process, so we need to be willing to press on. Are you willing to press on? Are you willing to be single minded in becoming like Christ? You must press on in Christ.

Illustration: Christian Pilgrimage One of the greatest Christian classics, maybe the greatest of all is John Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress. It is an allegory written by a Baptist Pastor who wrote while he was imprisoned for his faith. It gives us an analogy of the Christian life. Pilgrims Progress ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2004

Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service.

SERVING CHRIST COLOSSIANS 3:23-24 Introduction: Colossians tells us that as believers we serve Christ. The word for serve is douleuo which means to yield obedience and in submission do service to another. We are to be in subjection to Christ’s authority and to give Him more than lip service. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 7, 2004

One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse.

Crucified with Christ Gal. 2:16-21 Intro. One of the most beautiful confessions of faith ever made was made by the apostle Paul in Galatians 2:20. Paul encapsulates salvation and our Christian life in one verse. There that zealous servant of Jesus Christ was led of the Holy Spirit to write: "I am ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence For Christ Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 18, 2004

The Evidence for Christ

Acts 4:1-6, “1While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the leading priests, the captain of the Temple guard, and some of the Sadducees came over to them. 2They were very disturbed that Peter and John were claiming, on the authority of Jesus, that there is a resurrection of the dead. 3They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible