Sermons on Purity Of Christ:

Focus On Christ Not Your Fears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ.

The Twelve Spies – Numbers 13-14 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid focusing on their fear, but concentrate on the positives we have in Christ. Illustration:Where our Captain bids us go, ’Tis not ours to murmur no; He that gives the sword and shield Chooses too the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom In Christ - A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

Today we will be studying Romans chapter 7 and chapter 8:1-4. Paul in these verses writes what could be called a Christians Declaration of Independence. In these verse Paul declares that in Christ we have been set free from three things.

A DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE (FREEDOM IN CHRIST) INTRODUCTION Did you all see some fireworks last night? I really enjoy watching fireworks and my favorite place to watch them is in Virginia. While living in Yorktown, Virginia each 4th of July we would go to watch fireworks at the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Questions Of The Resurrected Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the 7 questions that Jesus asked after His resurrection and could be the questions He is asking us today.

7 QUESTIONS OF THE RESURRECTED CHRIST OUTLINE 1.WHY ARE YOU WEEPING ? 2.WHOM ARE YOU SEEKING ? 3.WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT ? 4.ARE NOT THESE THINGS FORETOLD IN THE SCRIPTURES ? 5.CHILDREN DO YOU HAVE ANY FOOD ? 6.DO YOU LOVE ME ? 7.IF HE STAYS ALIVE TILL I COME WHAT DOES IT MATTER TO YOU ...read more

Scripture: John 20:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Christ Till The End

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about how a beleiver can follow Christ till the very end without getting discouraged or diverted somewhere along the way.

FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END:JOHN 6:66-68 OUTLINE 1.PROMISE 2.PEACE 3.POWER 4.PRAYER 5.POSITIVE FAITH 6.PASSION 7.PERSON THE MESSAGE FOLLOWING CHRIST TILL THE END 1.PROMISE Proverbs 23:18 To follow Christ till the end we must beleive His promises. Sometimes people give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon is an exposition of Philipians 2:1-4 and touches on encouragement, humility, fellowship, and love.

Choosing To Follow Christ In Humility Philippians 2:1-4 1993 We are going to continue going through the book of Philippi ans this morning. The apostle Paul is in prison and one of the burdens upon his heart was the unity of the church. He appeals to them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing Christ In A Transforming Way Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY

BIG IDEA: KNOWING CHRIST IN A TRANSFORMING WAY IS THE ONLY PURSUIT WORTHY OF ETERNITY Gutzke: "It is tomorrow that gives special meaning to what I do today. Whatever I do today, it is tomorrow when I am going to reap the consequences." I. (:8-9) KNOWING CHRIST AS THE SOURCE OF ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Determination To Make Christ Known Series

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 1, 2002

Steps in becoming as determined as Peter and his colleagues to make Christ known.

Determination To Make Christ Known Acts 4:8-22 INTRODUCTION By a show of hands how many of you like fishing? Explain how Arnhem Land ruined me! Well, I want to tell you a story about three people who went on a fishing trip together: A priest, a pastor, & a rabbi went out in a boat to catch ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-22, Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

I Want To Know Christ!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

We go through many experiences in life - victories & defeats, troubles & trials, problems & heartaches. But every time we turn a corner there is Christ, & we get to know Him better as we rub shoulders with Him & experience His power in our life.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH BROWNSVILLE, TX In writing to the Christians at Philippi the apostle Paul makes some amazing statements. Listen as I read what he wrote in Philippians 3:7-11. “But whatever was to my profit I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ascension And Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002

The resurrected Jesus was vindicated and glorified by returning to the heavenly Father where he serves as our priest and mediator.

LUKE 24:49 ASCENSION DAY AND THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST REVELATION CHAPTER 4: Brothers and Sisters: As we begin the prayers for Holy Communion today, the scenes described in Revelation regarding the heavenly altar came to mind. The Ascension Day Prayer from the Book of Common Prayer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49-53, Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

Christ Concern To His Church

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 14, 2004

Jesus showed His loving care to the church of Ephesus. He commended them, warned them and challenged them with a promise.

I. Jesus commended them. Vs. 2-3,6 A. For their deeds, hard work and perseverance vs. 2-3 B. For not imitating the Nicolaitans v.6 II. Jesus warned them. Vs. 4-5 A. For loosing their zeal for God B. For acting with wrong motives III. Jesus challenged them. V.7 A. To overcome their sins B. To ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintaining Your Confidence In Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

In this text, the writer of Hebrews was exhorting them to maintain their faith in Jesus Christ, no matter what kind of trials they might have to face. These words are an encouragement for all believers going through difficult days.

MAINTAINING YOUR CONFIDENCE IN CHRIST Hebrews 10:26-38 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lead Someone To Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 23, 2004

ahhh!!!! the Pastor said evangilism, quick run. Evangilism is not that scarry, this sermon attempts to explain how to lead someone to christ

Romans 15:8-13 Getting on the Same Page as God about How to lead someone to Christ Introduction A. You probably looked at the title of today sermon an got scared B. AHHHHHHH, Evangelism Explosion!!!!! C. Ahhh, door to door D. Ahhh, the pastor is going to want me to go to the city and hand out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:8-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Beginning Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ... Series

Contributed by Robert Konemann on Sep 28, 2004

Mark’s gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God who has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement.

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Summary Sentence : Jesus, as the Son of God has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement. Our study is more than just an attempt to familiarize ourselves with a text. It is not less than that but it certainly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Created To Become Like Christ Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Oct 16, 2004

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s 40 Days of Purpose. Intro: When the wife of missionary Adoniram Judson told him that a newspaper article likened him to some of the apostles, Judson replied, "I do not want to be like a Paul...or any mere man. I want to be like Christ...I want to follow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Christ For His Church

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 30, 2004

The inclusiveness expressed in verse 20 reveals that, although He was referring to His disciples in particular in verses 13-19, He expanded His intercession to include all the church throughout time.

THE PRAYER OF CHRIST FOR HIS CHURCH “But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves. I have given them Your word; and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not pray that ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13-21

Denomination: Baptist