Sermons on Putting Christ First:

The Christ Who Cares

Contributed by Dr. Travis Campbell on Dec 12, 2009

No matter the problem we are facing, no matter how helpless or hopeless we feel, there is a Christ that cares for us.

A faithful study of this, the third of the four Gospels, the book of Luke, will reveal that it was written by the beloved physician, Luke. This is one of two books that Luke penned, the other being the Book of Acts. Luke was greatly influenced by the Apostle Paul. It is even suggested that Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reconciled Through Christ Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 11, 2011

The Colossians believers had become recipients of God’s marvelous act of reconciliation. They had been made acceptable to God and are challenged to continue striving forward in the truth that had saved them.

COLOSSIANS 1: 20-23 RECONCILED THROUGH CHRIST Having proclaimed the deity and work of Christ, Paul now reveals what it means to the people in Colossae. He thus returns to the thought of redemption. With joyful wonder the Apostle testifies to the Colossians believers that they too have become ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2006

Funeral sermon for Andrew Maybin, Navy veteran who had gone through a spiritual crisis about a forced retirement.

When you reach a crisis point in your life, you have only a few choices about how to respond. When those crisis moments come, all you can do in response can be boiled down to three things and three things only: either you can give up; or you can stand and fight; or you can learn something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ And His Church

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 12, 2011

The sermon addresses the question of why the Church should be important to God

Christ and His Church Text: Ps. 122:1; Eph. 5:25 Intro: The organism we call the Church, is a topic about which many have spoken and written over the years. Some believe the Church is universal and invisible, while others believe it to be strictly local and visible. I happen to believe there is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

Our Position In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the fifth message in a series over Romans 6-11. The series examine how we now life under God's grace. This message looks at the life we now have in Jesus Christ.

Introduction: A couple who had been married for twenty years went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, “I didn’t realize that you had such a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Word, Light, Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

This is the first sermon in the John Series, and focuses on the words John used to describe Jesus as the word, light, and life.

John’s Gospel #1 Word, Light, Life CHCC: January 6, 2008 John 1 INTRODUCTION: I grew up living around my cousins in Ohio. Some of us even went to the same church together along with our parents and grand parents. It was especially fun at holiday time for the cousins to play together on ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember Jesus Christ

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A Lord’s Supper reflecting on the life of Jesus

REMEMBER JESUS CHRIST Luke 24:13-35 INTRO: At sunrise on Sunday, December 7, 1941, 350 Japanese war planes rained death and destruction on Pearl Harbor. 8 battleships and 10 smaller ships were sunk or put out of commission. 200 planes were destroyed and 3,581 men killed or wounded. The USS Arizona ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: The Lion Is Christ Series

Contributed by Henry Mccain on Oct 24, 2005

This sermon describes that Christ is the Lion of the Lord and he roars holiness to people of the earth.

Christ is the Lion. He roars to his children. He has asked all of us to be spiritual jedis. He has asked to use our gifts to influence this place where we work for good. He has asked for us to look upon our potential. He has asked for us to come down from the mountain and bless the children of God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Typified By Adam

Contributed by Daniel Parks on Oct 18, 2000

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion .

On the sixth day of creation, "Then God said, 'Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion ... over all the earth ...' And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being" ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Casting Stones

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Nov 30, 2009

Children learn that no one is worthy to cast stones at others.

November 8, 2009 Prior to Service: • Supply “nerf” balls, sponges, or similar soft objects that will not hurt person being hit with object • Set up boundary for children’s activity (boundary should be small enough that children can easily throw object into the area.) Lesson Illustration: “Casting ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Following The Messiah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 22, 2016

When the disciples were first called, the invitation to follow Jesus was evident ... but they had to choose to leave what they knew and follow Him. Would we be so bold to not only point others to him, but to follow when He calls us?

Following the Messiah John 1:35-50 Sermon preached by Rev Michael Moseley Point 1 - John identifies Jesus as the Lamb of God Point 2 - The Disciples willingly go to where Jesus is Point 3 - Nathaniel is identified as a true Israelite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Steps To Win The Battle Over Worry

Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 14, 2017

This sermon highlights 4 insights given by Jesus to win the battle over worry and to overcome anxiety.

Winning the Battle Over Worry (Matthew 6:25-34) A man was constantly worrying that somebody was under his bed. He went to a Counselor who was willing to help him, but at a high fee, over many months. A few weeks later the Counselor met the man on the street and asked him why he had not returned. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's 1st Mission Ends (Acts 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2025

What mission lessons can we learn from Paul?

How did Paul and Barnabas round out their first missionary journey? Should we always expect both challenges and accomplishments on any similar mission trip? Let’s look at Acts 14. What happened as Paul and Barnabas preached in Iconium (modern day Konya, Turkey)? Now it happened in Iconium that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Resolving To Know Christ

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jan 4, 2009

This New Year resolve to know Jesus Christ personally, intimately and experientially.

“Resolving to Know Christ” INTRODUCTION Good morning and Happy New Year. This is a time of year when we anticipate what the next year will bring. We have traditions of celebrating the previous year with family and friends. We also have traditions of setting expectations and hopes for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness And Supremacy Of Christ

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 2, 2024

When we reveal the truth about the person, the purpose and the power of Christ, errors and falsehood will naturally fade away.

The Greatness and Supremacy of Christ Study Text: Colossians 1:15 - 20 Introduction: The best way to combat erroneous beliefs and false teachings about Christ is not argument or by defending Him, but by revealing and confessing the truth about His Person, His Purpose and His Power. The error ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal