Sermons on Sitting With Christ:

Following Christ

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Mar 14, 2007

Christian should understand the real essence of following Christ.

FOLLOWING THE CHRIST Matthew 16:21-28 God did not call us to be saved but to be followers of Christ. Examples: • Simon Peter and Andrew – “follow me” • James and John – “follow me” • Matthew – “follow me” • Rich man – “follow me” What does it mean to follow Christ? I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Tim Burns on Mar 20, 2007

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life.

Christ is to be exalted in everything we face in life. The King James Version says Christ is to be magnified. When something is magnified it is enlarged. A telescope will make an object look bigger and closer. As believers we are to be like a telescope that brings Jesus Christ closer to people. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Vicar Of Christ

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

What is the work of the Holy Spirit for us today? What does the Holy Spirit mean to you personally?

March, 2007 “The Vicar of Christ” John 14:16-26 Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: While Jesus was here on earth the disciples would call Him aside at any time to answer a question or solve a problem. In the Upper Room, He wanted to prepare them for the time when He no longer would be personally ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

The Temptation Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 13, 2010

A consideration of the Temptation of Christ showing Him as the never failing Last Adam who conquered Satan, and secured victory for all who believe. The 3rd in a series on Mark's Gospel

The Temptation of Jesus Aim: To show the necessity of the baptism of the Spirit, and how it is greater than water baptism administered by John. Text: Mark 1:12-13 Introduction: Writing to the Corinthians Paul said, “There is no temptation taken you but such as is common to man.” Few ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Yes Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2010

In this lesson we learn the importance of keeping our word, and the fact that God always keeps His word.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a groom who approached the minister during the wedding rehearsal with an unusual offer. 1. “Look,” the groom said, “I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Christ

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 16, 2009

a church in a rut

In our scriptures this morning, Paul is really ripping them up one side and down the other or so it seems. He wants to know why they fill pressed to air their dirty laundry out in front of everyone, especially the nonbelievers. He brings to our minds this morning the impact that we have as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Third Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1: Who will forget the baker’s strike? They wanted more dough!) I love a good pun, the kind that makes you moan and wish that you had said it (and thought of it) first. I have a book of puns entitled The Complete Book of Puns by Art Moger. I am not allowed to take this book on vacation. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hands Of Christ

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Fourth Sermon in the 2009 Lenten Series, ‘The Body of Christ.’

(Slide 1) As we begin this morning, I want us to take a moment and look at one of our hands. (Just turn it over and back and move your fingers. Study it for moment…look at the top…look at the bottom.) I did some research this week about hands and found out some very interesting things about our ...read more

Scripture: John 20:27

Denomination: Church Of God

Abiding With Christ

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on May 29, 2009

I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being with

John 15:9-15 “Abiding with Christ” Introduction: I don’t know if any of you out there has given to thought to living in a place like Bubble Creek Canyon. Where only Christians live and are in harmony together. To be separated from the rest of the world and not have the worries that come from being ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introducing Christ Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jun 7, 2009

(PowerPoint slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) The function of every Christian, like John the Baptist, is to make Christ manifest where they are. Find the four keys to manifesting Christ to your world.

Journeying with John, It’s a Trip (JWJ-08) Introducing Jesus John 1:24-34 This morning I want to start by asking you a fascinating question- and that is this: How would you introduce Jesus? Let’s say, for instance, that you were at work and Jesus walked in, and your friends asked you, “Hey, who is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:24-34

Denomination: *other

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 8, 2009

This sermon deals with the overwhelming presence of evil in the world, our obsession with it, and how to overcome it.

Is it just me, or have you also noticed that interest in the occult and demon possession is increasing at an alarming rate. Have you noticed the number of movies made centered around demon possession or demons in general? Just the previews give me the creeps and make me shudder to think of all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Sufficiency Of Christ Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

How do we refute false teaching attacking the church

Text: Colossians 2:6-23 Title: The sufficiency of Christ Introduction 1.Paul’s purpose for writing this letter to the Colossians Paul’s purpose for writing this letter was to refute the heretical teaching that was influencing the Colossian church. 2. Colossians 2:6-23 – Is where Paul directly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23, Philippians 4:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of Christ

Contributed by Phil Smith on Feb 23, 2009

Sometimes in all the Christian rhetoric, we forget the simplicity of what following Christ looks like. "Good Works" has been given a bad name because they are viewed as a contrast to faith and grace. However, once you get past the elementary teaching of

The Law of Christ I. Introduction Lately, the ladies of our church have had a couple of opportunities to help some folks. If you are not already aware, some of our ladies are cooking meals for Peter and Theda Kempenar on a regular basis. Also, they supplied a good bunch of sandwiches for Teri ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Live Is Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 12, 2009

Paul displayed an attitude which rose above his hard circumstances.

TO LIVE IS CHRIST Philippians 1:20-30 Two elderly women were out driving in a large car and both could barely see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red but they just went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself "I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-30

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 14, 2009

1st sermon in a 3 part study on John 15.

Life in Christ Living in the Vineyard Series John 15:1-11 As we begin our study of John 15, understand that Jesus uses the vineyard as an illustration for us, revealing to us the importance of 3 relationships: Up, around and out. Up in our relationship with Him, around in our relationship with ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist