Sermons on Resting In Christ:

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ And The Church

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 11, 2023

Have you ever seen a couple and said, “I wonder what he sees in her” or, “I don't understand what she sees in him”? So we can also ask, what does Jesus see in the church? He loves the church and gave Himself for her.

Alba 6-11-2023 CHRIST AND THE CHURCH Ephesians 5:22-33 A 97-pound Labrador retriever named Marley is said to have been the world’s worst dog. His story is told in a book for children, "Marley: A Dog Like No Other", by John Grogan. It was also made into a movie called “Marley and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mind For Christ

Contributed by Charles King on Aug 5, 2023

A key verse in Paul's letter is Philippians 2:5, where Paul says we should have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. This verse serves as a model and a motivation for us to have the same attitude and perspective as Jesus in our relationships with God and with each other.

Title: A Mind For Christ The book of Philippians is a letter written by the apostle Paul to the church in Philippi, a church that he founded and a church that loved and supported his ministry. In this letter, Paul expresses his joy, gratitude, and affection for the Philippians, and encourages them ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Imitating Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

The highest calling of every believer is to imitate Christ. The Christian life is not just about believing in Jesus but becoming like Him in character, attitude, and actions.

IMITATING CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 11:1 "Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6 INTRODUCTION The highest calling of every believer is to imitate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:1-2, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 2:21, Romans 8:29, 1 John 2:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In Christ Alone

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 21, 2025

Philippians 1

IN CHRIST ALONE (PHILIPPIANS 1) In November 2017’s Thanksgiving I went to Israel with 33 members, including spouses, of a seminary where I formerly taught as part of the faculty. On the trip was a retiree from New Zealand who told how he was arrested on his missions trip for preaching in public. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 28, 2025

What do you do when your past with its sins and failures just refuses to go away. What do you do when your guilt and shame stick to you like tar? The answer is here in Romans 7 and 8.

Back in the 1990s there was a scandal that rocked the political world. There was a 20-year-old intern who was discovered to have had a sexual relationship with the President of the United States. Her name was Monica Lewinsky… and when the scandal hit the news, she found herself being scorned, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Preeminent Christ Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 2, 2025

In this magnificent passage, the Apostle Paul reveals why Jesus Christ is absolutely supreme as the Redeemer of our souls, the Creator of the universe, and the Head of the Church.

In our journey through Colossians, we have seen Paul give thanks for the church's faith, love, and hope. We have listened in on his prayer for them to be filled with the knowledge of God's will, to walk worthy, and to be strengthened by God's power. And all of this, he says, is because ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Enthronement Of Christ Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 8, 2024

Behold! The Lion of Judah!

March 09, 2024 As the worship of God continued, John’s focus of attention shifts from the Throne to a Scroll. It has 7-seals and is lying on the throne at the right hand of God. -Background- • In ancient Israel, thrones were more like couches - large enough for more than one person to sit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Christ Is Risen!

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 30, 2024

Verse 34 gives us the good news of our salvation as simply as it can be stated. Each part of that verse outlines the means by which we can be saved from the penalty of our sins.

Alba 3-31-24 CHRIST IS RISEN Romans 8:34 A story was told about a Biology I test in which the students were asked: "Suppose you could take to Mars any of the laboratory equipment used in this course. How would you determine if there was life on Mars?" One student responded: "Ask ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resurrection Of Christ Series

Contributed by Arslan Ul Haq on Mar 31, 2024

Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.

Matthew 28:1-10: Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Uncomfortable Christ

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 11, 2025

What kind of fire is Jesus talking about? Is this the fire of judgment? The fire of hell? The fire of destruction? I don't believe so. This is the fire of purification, the fire of truth, the fire that burns away what is false so that what is true can shine forth.

OPENING Good morning, church family. I want to begin today with a story that might help us understand something profound about the nature of Christ's ministry. Last summer, I had the opportunity to speak with a forest ranger in Colorado. As we drove through a section of the national forest, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Methodist

Ministers Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 5, 2024

Trustworthiness is more important than either success or popularity. Ministers are accountable to God.

MINISTERS OF CHRIST. 1 Corinthians 4:1-5. 1 CORINTHIANS 4:1. a). “Let a man so account of us.” Of whom? Of Paul and Apollos (cf. 1 Corinthians 4:6). b). “as ministers (attendants) of Christ.” Not lords over the Church (cf. 1 Peter 5:3), but servants of the Lord of the Church. Servants, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growth In Christ

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 16, 2024

Adversity is not simply a tool. It is God's most effective tool for the advancement of our spiritual lives.

Grow … truly grow ... 2 Thessalonians 1:3 “We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is fitting, because your faith grows exceedingly, and the love of every one of you all abounds toward each other..” A)Church of Thessalonians I do receive plenty of rave reviews for my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 29, 2024

Based on Colossians 2:6-15 - Shows hearers the evidence of being alive in Christ.

“ALIVE IN CHRIST” Colossians 2:6-15 FBCF – 7/28/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – What does it mean to be a Christian? Being a Christian is more than just praying a prayer at some point in your life. It’s more than a one-time decision. It’s more than filling out a card at the end of a church service. The ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Immutability Of Christ

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 18, 2023

He is the unchanging one!

“The Immutability of Christ” Hebrews 13: Let brotherly love continue. 2 Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby* some have entertained angels unawares. 3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist