Sermons on Pursuing Christ:

The Centrality Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 21, 2006

The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul declares that everything finds its meaning and significance in Christ. Christ must be at the center of all things both in our individual lives and in the church.

THE CENTRALITY OF CHRIST COLOSSIANS 1:15-18 And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence Introduction: The desire of God’s heart is that in everything Jesus Christ might have the preeminence. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 21, 2006

What are the implications of the Kingship of Christ to you today?

The Gospel reading: John 18:33-40 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, "Are you the king of the Jews?" 34 "Is that your own idea," Jesus asked, "or did others talk to you about me?" 35 "Am I a Jew?" ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Passion Of The Christ

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

Easter Message 2006 on Christ’s Love for us

LBC Sermon-Easter (first service)4.16.06-The message of the cross-God’s love for us brought Christ to give EVERYTHING for us, our response should be to love God and give EVERYTHING for Him Holy week or Passion week Think about all that happened in the life of X that week, especially the last 24 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-19

Denomination: *other

The Wounds Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. Bruised, Wounded, Smitten! Have you ever stopped to consider the wounds He received in His substitutionary death for you and me.

The Wounds of Christ Isaiah 53:5 Within a few days from the Triumphal Entry, the exaltation of Christ by the crowds would quickly give way to untold suffering and the angry shouts of a mob saying “Crucify Him!” Christ’s reprehensible suffering is prophesied in the Old Testament. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Desire

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2011

How sad that many of us miss the joy and blessing that can be ours by knowing and doing what Christ desires. What is Christ’s desire for you and me?

Christ’s Desire Luke 13:31-34; 19:41-42 Christ’s desire for Israel was that they might have known Him in an intimate relationship as their Messiah. Several days before His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, He expressed that desire when He said after being confronted by some Pharisees, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Incognito Christ

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Apr 18, 2011

Christ comes to us today in the guise of the poor.

The Incognito Christ Matthew 25:31- 46 Introduction: The point of our scripture reading for today reminds me of an ancient legend about one of the early saints. St. Lawrence was one of seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Uniqueness Of Christ

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 19, 2011

When we compare the religions of the world, we quickly see that biblical Christianity is an unique faith because Christianity stems from the uniqueness and superiority of its founder Jesus Christ.

The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ Psalm 86:7-12 When we compare the religions of the world, we quickly see that biblical Christianity is an unique faith because Christianity stems from the uniqueness and superiority of its founder Jesus Christ, the greatest man who ever lived. The psalmist declared ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Bride

Contributed by Pastor Steve Zimmerman on Apr 29, 2011

This sermon explores the true meaning for being the Bride of Christ. We believers are, in essence, wed to Christ through our committment as believers.

Christ’s Bride How many people watched the Royal wedding? The history made that day will stay in the minds of over two billion people who watched this young couple get married – the future King of England and his bride. I was intrigued with the service – how it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey With Christ Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 28, 2012

If we want to follow Christ, we must recognize our sin, recognize the Son and repent.

Some time ago (1996), the staff at the Bridger Wilderness Area in the Teton National Forest in Wyoming received the following responses on comment cards from hikers on their trails. These are actual responses! Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands. Trails need to be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ The Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 29, 2012

To show Christ is the fulfillment of the Feast of Firstfruits which contains the resurrection and salvation.

Leviticus 23:9-14 KJV And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 10 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye be come into the land which I give unto you, and shall reap the harvest thereof, then ye shall bring a sheaf of the firstfruits of your harvest unto the priest: 11 ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Return Of Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 14, 2013

If you truly believe in Jesus Christ and that He can return to earth for you at any moment, what should your attitude be?

Please open your bibles to the Gospel of Luke Chapter 17. We noted a few weeks back that Luke 17 focuses on faith. Faith can move deeply rooted trees and even mountains. Faith can do miracles! Faith is powerful! In our passage today we will note that faith will heal! How is our faith? In your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baptism In Christ

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

On Mission With Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 15, 2010

After Pentecost 120 men & women changed their world. The power is still here, & the challenge & authority are still with us. For the same power & authority that sent Jesus, is desiring to send us to change our world.

JOHN 20: 19-23 ON MISSION WITH CHRIST [John 17:13-23] The Day of the Resurrection had been full of strange rumors and growing excitement. The news that Jesus was alive began to spread among His followers, hesitantly at first, and then with enthusiasm. Even the Apostles were not convinced by ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fathers In Christ

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 20, 2012

Every man who has been a believer for a long time, needs to come to the place of bringing younger men along in the Faith. Here's a look at this important matter.

Fathers In Christ/ pastor Eric J. Hanson Spoken to the Western Maine Christian Men's Breakfast June 23, 2012 The only possible way to be a godly father is to understand the nature of God our Heavenly Father, and to have that nature flow through one’s life. God reveals Himself through His ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Servants Of Christ Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Presents how Christians are to conduct themselves in the workplace.

Introduction Today is Sunday, the first day of the week but better known to most people as the last day of the weekend. Tomorrow is Monday – back to work or to school. Back to the daily grind. Today you are in here in worship, fellowshipping with brothers and sisters. You are nice; you are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed