Sermons on Receiving Christ:

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 8, 2018

What does it mean to belong to the church, Jesus' physical body here on Earth?

The body of Christ. Just what does that mean to us? And why is it important? The Bible clearly teaches the body of Christ is the church. I was looking at few articles and blogs from people who say they love Jesus but hate the church. What an interesting concept. Is that possible? According to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 21 in our Colossians study on our responsibility to be an ambassador of Jesus Christ.1

Chico Alliance Church “Ambassadors for Christ” Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Col. 3:16 The word of Christ is that body of truth ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walk With Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018

Walking with Jesus is very rich experience in life. blessed are those who are chosen to be with him and walk with him(Ps.27:4). the experience of walking with God is always rich and glorious(Ex.34:35).

Theme: Walk with Jesus Text: Ruth 1:14-22 Introduction: Walking with Jesus is very rich experience in life. blessed are those who are chosen to be with him and walk with him(Ps.27:4). the experience of walking with God is always rich and glorious(Ex.34:35). Committed Walk Naomi was a bitter ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

We are told the precise day of Christ's Return in relation to the Tribulation Period. We just don't know when that will begin.

Introduction A. The disciples want to know just when Jesus is going to come again 1. Lets turn to Matthew 24:29 2. Well, we want the answer to that very same question 3. But, you know, Jesus has told us exactly when His return would be Matthew 24:29 (NKJV) "Immediately after the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 11, 2016

In order to have hope, we must believe in something. It is not something given by man - which is why Jesus said, “Come to me”. Where do you find hope? What do you choose to satisfy you when the chaos of the world invades your life?

Hope in Christ John 7:25-44 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I - Turmoil today is out of control … -- Many are asking, "Who is in charge?" -- What ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crucified With Christ

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 10, 2016

WE DIED IN CHRIST, RESURRECTED IN CHRIST AND ALIVE IN CHRIST. IT IS ALL ABOUT JESUS CHRIST

CRUCIFIED WITH JESUS MAIN TEXT: GALATIANS 5:24 “And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts”. GALATIANS 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 17, 2015

Many Christians are looking to anything and everything to sustain them. But they tragically miss the main thing. They've already been made alive in Christ. It's time to discover the Source of life, and begin living from the Source-to the glory of God!

Romans 6:8, 11 I. Living is a Christ Thing! Philippians 1:21-22 A. Living is Christ living in you. B. Living is Christ living as you. II. The Word must become flesh in you. John 1:14 A. Christ is dwelling within you. B. Christ is manifesting His glory through you. III. The temple of God Acts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Genealogy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 22, 2015

The genealogy of Christ. Proving that He is the rightful king of Israel. And the Son of sinful people.

This opening was written and preached by a different preacher, truthfully, I can’t remember anything more than that, I lost the name of the preacher from whom I got this material. My sincere apologies to the author, who must remain nameless. Under other circumstances I would not have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Temptation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 14, 2015

Discussion on Christ's Temptation and how we can overcome temptations.

CHRIST'S TEMPTATION SCRIPTURE: *Matthew 4:1-11; Luke 4:1-13; Mark 1:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Retirement gives opportunity for meditation and communion with God; even they who are called to the most active life must yet have their contemplative hours, and must find time to be alone with God. But, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ As Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 19, 2015

Jesus made it clear that true disciples forsake all to follow him.

Putting on a uniform does not make you a soldier. Qualifications are made clear for soldiers. Kevin Ammerman of Indiana was determined to join the military, but at 351 pounds he was turned down from each branch because he was ‘too big.’ He lost 160 pounds, met the requirements ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Body Of Christ

Contributed by John Woods on Apr 13, 2016

Being the local body of Christ.

1Co 12:12 For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is Christ. 1Co 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 24, 2016

This is the second in my series on the Articles of Faith for the Church of the Nazarene.

This morning, we are going to continue our study of the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. We will focus our attention on the second article, which is: Jesus Christ Here is the description of this 2nd tenet of our faith: We believe in Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Triune ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene

The Emotions Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021

In this MSG we will look and several of the emotions of Jesus that we find on display in the Gospels and discover what they reveal to us about who He is.

The Emotions Of Christ I Want To Know Christ – week 4 TODAY - is week four of our message series, “I Want To Know Christ…” A – 7 week series that is ALL about one thing… A journey to know Christ better. A journey where many of us are embracing Paul’s cry in Philippians 3:10 as our own. “I Want ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gifts Of The Christ

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Nov 7, 2020

In John 3 and John 4, John's writings show us how Jesus' gifts were widespread and not limited to who we are; what we are; how much we have; or what we believe our value us. To our Lord, we are all the same and He offers, freely, to us all

The Apostle John (also known as Saint John) was one of Jesus Christ’s 12 disciples, and a prominent leader in the early Christian church. Along with James and Peter, John was one of Jesus’ closest confidants, so he appears in more biblical accounts than the other disciples. John is traditionally ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 4:4-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face Of Christ Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

To behold the face of Christ, and to reflect the light of His face was the constant goal of the Apostle Paul. He was not a man of a thousand faces, but the man of one face-the face of Christ.

Dr. Rosenow, a man who devoted his life to medical research, was asked, what led him to this as his life's task, and he told this story. He grew up on an isolated farm in Northern Wisconsin, and as a boy he had an unforgettable experience when his brother became dangerously ill. The nearest ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6