Sermons on Receiving Christ:

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

The Example Of Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Jesus loved everyone impartially and intentionally, breaking cultural barriers and societal norms. We are called to follow His example and love others in the same way.

Do you remember Jesus' greatest commandment? He told us to love each other just like He loved us. Today, we're going to see how Jesus walked the talk. Let's pray: God, help us to love like You do. Show us how to look past our differences and love everyone, no matter what. Teach us to love like ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Unconditional Love, Purposeful Affection, Impartiality, Intentional Relationships

Imitate Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our goal in life should be to imitate Jesus and love others like He did. His love was extraordinary, unconditional, and selfless.

Alright, guys, today we're going to talk about the most powerful thing ever: Love. We're supposed to be like Jesus, especially when it comes to loving others. Jesus' love was next-level and didn't depend on what we did. It was all about giving, not getting. Let's try to love like that. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Topics: Compassionate Living, Divine Love, Spiritual Growth, Biblical Teachings

The Transformation Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

This sermon explores the Transfiguration in Mark 9:2-9, encouraging believers to seek wisdom and guidance from God's Word and live lives that glorify Him.

Welcome, dear family of faith. We gather together today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by His love and grace. We come together to celebrate the Word, to find comfort in its wisdom, to seek answers within its pages, and to draw strength from its promises. We are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Topics: Greatness, Company

Christ The Vine PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon encourages us to abide in Christ, the divine vine, to establish a baptismal bond with Him, and bear the fruit of love for God's glory.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing here, sharing the word of God with you. We are gathered here today, not by chance, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to share the bread of life, to drink from the well of salvation, to be nourished and refreshed ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

Topics: Christ, Vine

Freedom In Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction for the 4th of July holiday focuses on reflecting on the freedom we have in Christ as set forth in Galatians 5:1-15.

Welcome! Today, we recognize the 4th of July holiday, or Independence Day, whichever you prefer. How many of you here today know what we celebrate on this national holiday? And if your immediate thought was, “hot dogs, parades, and pool parties,” you might really want to pay attention for the next ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Topics: Independence Day, Spiritual Freedom, Galatians 5

Drawn To Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores how Jesus attracts people to Himself, inviting them to discover God's nature and their own identities, with a prayer for fresh encounters with His presence and love.

Hey church! I’m so glad that you’re here today! It’s so good for us to be together to worship our loving and almighty God who loves us and cares so deeply about us. Let me ask you a question: do you like to get free samples of stuff? Like, free samples of shampoo or perfume or food? Are any of you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Topics: Lamb Of God, Encountering Presence, Spiritual Discovery

The Yoke Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of following Jesus, carrying His yoke, and finding true rest in Him, as described in Matthew 11.

I know I’m not alone in saying that life can feel complicated, overwhelming, and so fast paced at times it’s all you can do to hold on for dear life. We live an overnight delivery, Amazon Prime, Netflix saturated, order groceries from your couch existence – and on some level – all these gizmos and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19

Topics: Following Jesus, Divine Rest, Christ's Yoke

Focus On Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon will explore the importance of maintaining focus on Christ as our source of hope and guidance, using Peter's experience as an example of how distractions can lead to spiritual downfall.

Welcome back to our second week of our new series, “Focus.” Last week, we started to lay the foundation for our focus when we talked about our thoughts. Are they positive or negative? Paul talks seriously about the things we are thinking about, and the importance of aligning our thoughts with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Focus On Christ, Distractions, Hope In Darkness

Sermon Series: Focus

The Example Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of loving God and people, focusing on Jesus's teachings and examples of impartial and intentional love, as part of a 4-week series on "The Greatest Commandment".

Welcome back to our 4-week series Love God; Love People… Where, you guessed it, we’re talking all about loving God and loving people. Last week, we took a look at where this instruction comes from and why it’s called “The Greatest Commandment.” We also took a look at the specific verses where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Impartial Love, Intentional Love, Christ's Example

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Compelled By The Love Of Christ

Contributed by Thomas Black on Jun 4, 2005

What does it take to give up every comfort and to recieve every form of suffering in order to reach ONE for Christ? The Love of Christ must compell you.

Today is Memorial day Sunday. The idea of the holiday surpasses hot-dogs on the grill; it’s an opportunity and a call to reflect on the sacrifice of many thousands of men who have died for the ideals of our country. Some of you served in the military and have given a part of your heart to serving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence Of A Christ-Centered Life Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

If a believer has truly made Christ the center of their lives then there should be a change in their purpose, perspective of death, performance, the their personal relationships.

#11 6-3-07 Evidence of a Christ-Centered Life Introduction, What does it mean to be a Christ-centered person? It means first that you know Christ as your Savior and then have made Him the Lord of your life. Text; Philippians 1:21-28 I. A Change in Your Purpose A. Previous goals of your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Careful

Contributed by David Taylor on May 5, 2003

We have received the instruction to "be careful" as a church. That instruction serves a purpose.

This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Be careful! That was two words I heard a lot growing up. It wasn’t that I was accident ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Redemptive Names Of Jehovah

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

God showed himself in many ways in the Old Testament. We will look at the names God was given and how he received those names.

Psalm 83:18That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth. 1. Jehovah El’ohim. “Self-Existent, Eternal Creator” · In Genesis we see Him take a world that was in chaos: · With out form, dark, void. · And turn it into something beautiful. He was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 83:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational