Sermons on Servanthood Of Christ:

Imitate Christ

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

We are called to imitate Christ

Blessed are the merciful For they shall be shown mercy (Matt:5:7) 1. Introduction: The Beatitudes are described in Matthew 6:1-12 3. Poor in Spirit 4. Mourn 5. The Meek 6. Hunger and thirst for righteousness 7. Merciful 8. Pure in heart 9. Peacemakers 10. Persecuted for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Anglican

Losing Christ

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Mar 20, 2003

Just as Jesus’ parents lost him, we too can lose Christ if but only for a short time. That which we lose is that close personal relationship.

“Finding Christ” Luke 2:41-52 (Read Text) “Finding Christ” implies that he has been or can be lost. And I want to make clear what I mean by that. I do not mean that a person can lose the grace of God once they have received it, but what a person can lose, because of their actions, is the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Christ Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 30, 2003

This is the 8th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". This study looks at thinking like Jesus Christ in all that we do.

LIVING IN CHRIST 1 Peter 4:1-11 We live in a time when people work very hard at telling us how to think. The world tells us to be passive and tolerant. Businesses tell us to think about their product and they do that with advertisements that sometimes should never be seen. Schools tell our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11, 1 Corinthians 3:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Forsaken Christ Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” The answer to this question causes us to tremble when we realize that Jesus was forsaken because of our sins. Jesus felt the full weight of sin rolled onto His shoulders and endured the Father’s revulsion at the

The Forsaken Christ (Lights are turned off in the auditorium) “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 27:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride Of Christ

Contributed by Timothy Wiebe on Oct 18, 2000

1. What the bride of Christ is not: a.

1. What the bride of Christ is not: a. It is not Israel of O.T. times b. It is not part of the N.T. church c. It is not the whole N.T. church d. It is not the 144,000 Jews e. It is not the tribulation saints f. It is not any single individual or any one special group of individuals g. It is not ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:2

The Authority Of Christ

Contributed by Quintin Marrow on Oct 18, 2000

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father.

Text Summary: In his narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Son of God, and, as such, that He alone possesses the authority of God the Father. INTERPRETATION: Jesus’ authority is demonstrated: 1) In His teaching (vv. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Lamentations Of Christ

Contributed by John Skaggs on Oct 18, 2000

Lamentations of the Man Christ Jesus Luke thirteen is filled with wonderful lessons.

Lamentations of the Man Christ Jesus Luke thirteen is filled with wonderful lessons. The editors of my particular bible precede the chapter with the words, "Call to Repentance." Surely that is the focus of our Lord's teaching here. In the first section Jesus speaks of the necessity and urgency of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

The Deity Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus was God in the flesh and fulfilled the calling of the prophets.

The Deity of Christ Hebrews 1:1-12 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 who being the brightness of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-12, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Brethren Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 The name of Jesus means, “Jehovah is Salvation. This is the only means of salvation for all of mankind that is through the Shed Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ. Which is the provision of God in this life. It’s provided:  Freely  Faithfully (God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

Christ: Unchanging

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

He is the same Lord, who, before the foundation of the world, determined to die for us, knowing all that we would do.

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” There are many passages of scripture, whether they be a single sentence in a verse or a paragraph or an entire chapter, which seem to be picked very often for sermons, or to quote in conversation because they stand apart in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ: Compassionate

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2000

Compassion comes first with Jesus.

The gospel writers did not record for us every moment of the life of Christ. At the end of his account, John tells us that “...there were also many other things which Jesus did...”. And supposes that if they were all written in detail the world would not contain the books. That may be a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Christ's Challenges

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 7, 2000

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18 “AND A CERTAIN RULER QUESTIONED HIM, SAYING, ‘GOOD TEACHER, WHAT SHALL I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE?’ 19 AND JESUS SAID TO HIM, ‘WHY DO YOU CALL ME GOOD? NO ONE IS GOOD EXCEPT GOD ALONE. 20 YOU KNOW THE COMMANDMENTS, DO NOT COMMIT ADULTRY, DO NOT MURDER, DO NOT STEAL, DO NOT BEAR FALSE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Orthodox

Death Of Christ

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 26, 2003

Understanding the death of Christ

I. The Wrath Of God Upon Sin 1. Man’s transgression brought sin and death into the world. a. Gen. 2:17; Rom. 3:9-18, 23; 5:12, 19; 6:23; 1 Kings 8:46; Gal. 3:22; Isa. 53:6 2. God is a HOLY God. He cannot overlook sin and allow it to go unpunished. All sin is a transgression of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 11, 2003

The motive, method, mission, and motherland of the Christian ambassador

Ambassadors For Christ II Cor. 5:20 INTRO. Bible scholar and author William Barclay wrote of an ambassador in Roman times and noted two things about the office. 1. He was an administrator sent by the Emperor to a conquered land. His commission was from the Emperor and he reported directly to him, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing Christ

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 12, 2003

Have you forgotten the feeling of dedication, passion and hunger for Christ? A vital,vibrant, powerful,life-changing relationship with the Lord comes to those who make knowing Him a priority in their lives.

Writing in Moody Monthly magazine, Mayo Mathers tells about the first time she saw Keith sitting alone in a pew at the back of the church. He wore a biker’s T-shirt and tattoos decorated each arm. Only 36, he was more faded then his jeans with a worn out, lived-out look in his eyes. He seemed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist