Sermons on Status In Christ:

The Victory Of The Suffering Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

In His victory we are made victorious, even when we suffer unjustly, and for His cause.

THE VICTORY OF CHRIST’S SUFFERING. 1 Peter 3:13-22. Who will harm us if we do that which is good (1 Peter 3:13)? The question is rhetorical. If God be for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31)? Yet even if we do seem to suffer for righteousness’ sake (1 Peter 3:14), we have the blessing of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation For Those In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2014

Paul tells why there is no condemnation for us. 1- No condemnation - Jesus set us free 2- No condemnation - The Spirit empowers us

INTRO.- Someone wrote: “Everything happens for a reason, but sometimes the reason is that you’re stupid and make bad decisions.” True. Stupid and sinful. ILL.- June, 2012. The longtime girlfriend of Boston mobster James "Whitey" Bulger was sentenced to eight years in prison ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul, Christ's Slave Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

TO UNDERSTAND THE BOOK OF ROMANS, YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF GRACE THAT CHANGED THE AUTHOR FROM SAUL TO PAUL. THIS IS A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF HIS JOURNEY AND ENCOUNTER WITH GRACE

Paul, Christ’s Slave Romans 1:1 -- Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God I. Meet Saul, the Killer a. When we first see Paul, the author of half the New Testament, he is called by another name – Saul i. Like many whose encounter with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

HOW DOES PAUL INTRODUCE JESUS CHRIST TO THE CHURCH AT ROME? WHO DOES HE SHOW CHRIST TO BE?

Romans 1:3-4 – Who is Jesus Christ Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: I. In Romans 1:1-2 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:3-4

Denomination: Church Of God

To Know Christ Better

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 6, 2014

Among the resolutions we can make, resolving to know Christ better is one of the best things we can do for ourselves

To Know Christ Better Ephesians 1:15-19 Text: “...that you may know him better.” (v17) I have more than 200 Facebook friends which is quite moderate to some people I know who have over 600! I would like to say "I know them all”! Actually, I know some things about all of them, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Lamps For Christ! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 10, 2014

Jesus uses two great illustrations of what the Christian is. 1-Salt-To prevent decay and corruption, to flavor to living, to bring healing. 2-Light-To dispense and disperse light to a dark world!

Matthew 5:14-16-“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Your Life In Christ

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2014

How will you consider a life that is well-lived. Be the salt of the earth and light of the world for Christ, bring others to praise God with you.

How would you consider a life well-lived? Read Matt 5:13-16. The Christian faith is not simply a collection of doctrines and beliefs, although these are important. • At its root, Christianity is a life experience: a life-changing, personal experience of the risen Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Redemptive Sufferings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 19, 2014

Christians are called to follow Christ's example in suffering even while doing what is right. Christ Himself suffered unjustly & left us an example of how to suffer & that good can be brought about through suffering.

1 PETER 2: 21-25 [Renewing Hope Series] THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S REDEMPTIVE SUFFERINGS [Luke 24:25-27; 44-47 / Matthew 5:9-12] In Peter 2:21-25 God redirects the attention of suffering Christians to the sufferings of Christ. By looking to Jesus the Christian who suffers unjustly receives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Christ In Leviticus

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013

What Is Holiness • To be holy is to be pure • To be separated • Connected with wholeness or being complete • To Be Like Christ

Journey to Leviticus - Genesis is about our Ruin - Exodus is about the journey of bondage to worship - Leviticus - How do you get close to God? James 4:8 (AV) 8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded. Message of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Fulness On Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's fulness on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD's fulness dwelling on us. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:19-20 (Amplified Bible) For it has pleased [the Father] that all the divine fullness (the sum total of the divine ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hidden Treasures In Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST our hidden treasure? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is our Hidden treasure. IV. TEXT: Colossians 2:3 (Amplified Bible) In Him all the treasures of [divine] wisdom (comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God) and [all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mystery Of God: Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013

To show that we need to be encouraged in heart, united in love, and with full understanding to at least grasp GOD's Mystery, that is CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's mystery in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be encouraged in heart, united in love, and with full understanding to at least grasp GOD's Mystery, that is CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Colossians 2:2 (Amplified Bible) [For my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living The Life Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 16, 2013

Four imperatives for Christian living.

LIVING THE LIFE OF CHRIST. Colossians 3:1-11. The doctrinal basis for the imperatives of this section is found in the fact that the ‘saints and faithful brethren’ (Colossians 1:2) have been “raised” with Christ. This connects with the symbols of baptism and new life in the previous chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Like Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we are like CHRIST in this world.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are like CHRIST in this world. IV. TEXT: 1 John 4:17 (New International Version) In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Died For Us

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 20, 2013

Setting forth the necessity of our Lord's death, its far-reaching effect and the blessings that flow from it.

“CHRIST DIED FOR US” “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist