Sermons on Seek Christ First:

The Disciplines Of A Disciple Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Feb 28, 2007

Let us therefore throw off all that hinders and run the course set out for us...

Title: The Disciplines of a Disciple of Christ, part I Robert Baxter, an English Puritan church leader during the 1600’s, had this say: "It is a most lamentable [regrettable] thing to see how most people spend their time and their energy for trifles [unimportant things], while God is cast aside. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

True Disciples Of Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the radical call to discipleship, emphasizing self-denial, cross-bearing, and following Jesus, regardless of the cost, for the glory of God.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I am so grateful to be here with you today, sharing the warmth of fellowship and the light of God's Word. Isn't it wonderful to gather together, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Topics: Following Christ

Adorning The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

In the areas of commitment, contribution, contentment, and character, have we made it a habit to adorn the Bride of Christ?

Adorning The Bride Of Christ 01/13/08 AM Reading: Revelation 19:7-9 Introduction Ill: When I was about nine years old there was a wedding held at the church of Christ for the eldest daughter of one of the congregation families who was marrying the son of another long standing family. The family of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Love Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 1, 2011

God’s love for his people in Jesus Christ is unfathomably rich.

Scripture Introduction One of the most famous intellectuals in the church in the last 100 years was Karl Barth. Near the end of his life, he was lecturing at the University of Chicago Divinity School. When Dr. Barth completed the lecture, the school president noted that Dr. Barth was exhausted, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why We Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 12, 2024

Why do the people in Capernaum seek Jesus? What does the world seek? Why should we seek Jesus?

What do we seek? Today’s Gospel is set in Capernaum on the day of the Sabbath. Jesus had a support base here with two Disciples, Simon Peter and his brother Andrew, calling this place home. With friends nearby, this city will become Jesus’ Galilean home and the staging point for part of His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Destination Bethlehem: A Grave Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 19, 2015

God's purpose of salvation of fallen man is revealed in the first days of the life of the baby Jesus.

“There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Baptist

Growing The Flock Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 24, 2021

In a world hungry for meaning, hungry for joy, hungry for hope, we must share the story of Christ and His Church.

Monday of 4th week of Easter In Palestine, sheep have been for dozens of generations the basis of animal husbandry. Sheep produce milk and wool–they are not used for meat. Sheep are also pretty stupid, so they need shepherds to keep them from getting into trouble and being killed. Every night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18, John 10:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Gifts Of The Body Of Christ

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 26, 2020

God through His Son as blessed the body of Christ with gifts to equip the body.

God in His love for us all as the body of Christ has chosen to bless us all with different gifts that will help us the body of Christ to grow in Him and to help each other in the things of the kingdom. The focus of all this gifts is the kingdom of God and not for our selfish needs. The Kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Search Party

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2023

God chooses to work through people, weak and sinful as we may be, to be the finders of the lost, the bearers of his message, the search party to find and redeem the lost ones, the captives, the hostages. We’re it, folks.

Samuel Goldwyn, the famous movie mogul who was half of Metro Goldwyn Meyer, was once criticized for not being more socially conscious in his movies, that he produced entertainment without any redeeming social importance. He replied, “If you want to send a message, use Western Union.” And he had a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Christ Confuses Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2008

God’s Messiah gives abundant life to all who accept him as he is offered in the Gospel.

Scripture Introduction A thermostat and a thermometer both relate to temperature. But they differ: a thermostat senses heat and starts the air conditioner. A thermometer only reports the heat. The apostle John weaves a thermometer through his book. As he tells about Jesus, he also “feels the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

LAST WEEK WE LOOKED AT THE BIBLICAL TRUTH CONCERNING THE WORK OF CHRIST ON OUR BEHALF. HE WAS OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR, OUR SERVANT SAVIOR, OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR AND OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR AGAIN. THIS MORNING, PAUL BRINGS US TO HOW THIS BIBLICAL TRUTH SHOULD B

PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 (NIV) 12  THEREFORE, MY DEAR FRIENDS, AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED--NOT ONLY IN MY PRESENCE, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE--CONTINUE TO WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING, 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO WORKS IN YOU TO WILL AND TO ACT ACCORDING TO HIS GOOD PURPOSE. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls His Disciples Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017

Notice that Jesus called His disciples to Him. We cannot become evangelists without being called to the Lord first. He gave the disciples power, we obtain power through the Holy Spirit as the disciples got from Christ

I. Introduction A. This is another of Pastor Tim’s clean Jokes. The day I immigrated to the United States, I was given an alien ID card that featured a cute photo of me at age 15. Years later, when I went to the courthouse to become a citizen, a clerk confiscated my card. "What will you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Temptations Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011

In this message, part 2 in series Episodes, Dave looks closely at Christ's temptations in the desert. As it was for Jesus so it will be for us, so how might these temptations come to us?

The Great Temptations of Christ Episodes, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church September 26, 2010 As it was for Jesus... As it was for Jesus...As it was for Jesus... So it will be for you. Jesus is our model. Our path. Our guide. Our example. Traditionally in the church when we have talked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

With Christ In The School Of Ministry

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jun 13, 2004

Not everyone is called to the mud-in-the-eye ministry, but if you are then you’ll be a miserable failure trying to do anything else. John 9 offers us an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in the school of ministry.

TITLE: With Christ In The School of Ministry TEXT: John 9 SCRIBE: Louis Bartet DATE: 6/13/04 PLACE: Point Assembly of God The disciples must have been feeling overly spiritual that day, for as they passed the blind beggar they offered Jesus an observation framed in the form of a question: ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Preach Christ

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 23, 2013

When others deliberately avoid preaching the Lord who planned & made Himself to be the sacrifical Lamb of God, we (as the Apostle Paul) PREACH CHRIST CRUCIFIED!

We Preach Christ (1 Corinthians 1:21-24) “…in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe. [21] For Jews request a sign, and Greeks seek after wisdom; [23] but, we preach Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan