Sermons on Purity Of Christ:

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 18, 2008

Ultimately salvation is about knowing God, and commitment to Christ is about dying to self.

Crucified With Christ, Philippians 1:21-30 Introduction On a dark and stormy night, a child was lost in the streets of a large city. A policeman found him crying in distress, and gathering enough from his story to locate the home, gave him directions after this manner. “Just go down this street ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Family In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 20, 2008

The secret to a happy family is following God’s instructions.

The Family In Christ Text: Eph. 5:21-6:4 Introduction 1. We often say that a marriage is made in heaven. In essence, this is true since God gave us the institution of marriage in Genesis 2. However, whenever you insert fallen human beings into anything, even something instituted by God, you ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Walking With Christ

Contributed by Brian Lewis on Sep 25, 2008

Sermon over faith and beliefs.

Walking with Christ-What kind of faith do you have? Good Morning-thank congregation I need to ask everyone an import question. How many of you have had at least one cup of coffee this morning? Ladies I’m going to let you in on an important secret which most pastors won’t tell you, the Bible tells ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 3, 2008

We are engaged in a spiritual battle, and we must hold our ground at all costs.

The Battle In Christ Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: Video clip from the movie "Gettysburg." Scene 28. Key phrase, "We’ve got to hold it!" 2. It is fitting that this text, which may be one of the richest text in all of the New Testament, occurs at the end of Paul’s letter to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

"Christ: Incarnate" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 9, 2008

Sermon 7 in a study in HEBREWS

“Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, that through death He might render powerless him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, 15 and might free those who through fear of death were subject to slavery all their lives. 16 ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Is He The Christ? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 13, 2008

If Jesus’ authority to not only interpret the Sabbath but also to work on the Sabbath indeed comes from God, then Jesus is making a messianic claim. This claim opens the way to questions concerning His origins—divine origins. Is He the Christ?

JOHN 7: 25-36 IS HE THE CHRIST? The force of Jesus’ argument with the authorities seems to impress many in the audience who are either residents of the city or pilgrims in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. Thus a shift in subject springs from Jesus’ last answer. If Jesus’ authority to ...read more

Scripture: John 7:24-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Christ Factor Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2008

Hebrews 1 tells us that God had a very special message to give us. What was that message, and why do people continually reject it?

OPEN: A preacher and a member of his congregation stood by the side of the road. They were taking turns holding up a sign that said, "The End is Near! Turn around before it’s too late!" It wasn’t too long until a car drove up, the driver saw the sign, rolled down his window and yelled out: "I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Oct 31, 2008

Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word.

Abiding in Christ: John 15:7 “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” – John 15:7 Perhaps the greatest need for Christians today is to develop a higher spiritual discipline of abiding in Christ and His word. Many studies show that only ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

We are proven His followers when the love our Master taught, practiced, and proved for us is reflected in our lives and shines through us to this world.

The Love of Christ 04/26/09 AM Text: Philippians 2:3-8 INTRODUCTION ILL: TV scene of spoiled rich kid (the one who has been given all the advantages but rebels against their parents.) We recognize this caricature of a person because we all feel that there should be reciprocity of goodness that a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Return To Christ

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on May 15, 2010

Christ holds it all together.

Return to Christ Colossians 1:15-23 My job is not an easy one. As the spiritual leader of this congregation, my job is to Preach, teach and equip you for the work of the Lord. My job is to encourage, to motivate, to inspire and help you grow in your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. There ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: *other

Completeness In Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010

It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Is Christ

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 7, 2010

How you live is what you are.

CHRISTIANITY IS CHRIST Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Every unscriptural Religion can stand on its formulas without the founder. But if you take Christ ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36

Denomination: Baptist

Fools For Christ

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 8, 2010

Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living.

Title: Fools for Christ Text: I Corinthians 4:1-21 Truth: Genuine Christian servanthood is expressed in sacrificial and exemplary living. Aim: I want the result to be a servant attitude and actions. INTRODUCTION John Woolman was a Quaker who grew up in Pennsylvania in the early eighteenth ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Adequacy Of Christ

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 10, 2010

The medium of reconciliation was the blood on the cross. The dynamic of reconciliation is the death of Jesus Christ. The cross is the medium of reconciliation because the cross is the final proof of the love of God; and a love like that demands and answer

Opening illustration: An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 26, 2010

Following Christ means, among other things, putting God first and prayer

RG/KB 27-06-2010 This morning, I would like to look at one verse from our Gospel reading – verse 59 where Jesus said: "Follow me." In Mt 16, Jesus elaborates on what he means by following him when he said: If any one would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Anglican